Graphene Nano-Electronics

We are in the midst of a great revolution in miniaturized electronics, with nanoscale electronic elements now ubiquitous in products from washing machines to automatic dog groomers. But what does the next generation of nano-electronics look like? In this talk, I will approach that question by discussing electronic devices made from a single atomic layer of carbon, or graphene. I will focus on strained graphene devices, where controlling the strain leads to entirely new and useful electronic states. I will also start this talk by discussing my background in physics and STEM, including a commitment to outreach and science communication.