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$1.8M to develop room temperature, controllable quantum nanomaterials
  1. $1.8M to develop room temperature, controllable quantum nanomaterials

    The project could pave the way for compact quantum computing and communications as well as efficient UV lamps for sterilization and air purification.

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  2. The NAE invites Prof. Necmiye Ozay to symposium to advance the engineering frontier

    Ozay presented on her research that is relevant to cybersecurity and the future of space exploration.

  3. Anthony England, former NASA astronaut, professor, and dean, retires

    England has dedicated more than two decades of his distinguished career helping students reach for the stars to understand more about Earth and other planets.

  4. Solar cells with 30-year lifetimes for power-generating windows

    High-efficiency but fragile molecules for converting light to electricity thrive with a little protection.

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  5. $1M for open-source first-responder robots

    An open-source perception and movement system, to be developed with NSF funding, could enable robots that partner with humans in fires and disaster areas.

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  6. Fawwaz Ulaby retires after nearly four decades of championing students and excelling at research and leadership

    Students say Ulaby, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and recipient of the Edison Medal, is one of the best professors – and people – they’ve ever known.

  7. $1 Million DARPA contract to empower the wireless systems of the future

    Prof. Elaheh Ahmadi is working to design a new kind of semiconductor that can provide high power at high frequencies

  8. Faster path planning for rubble-roving robots

    Splitting the path into difficult and easy terrain speeds up path planning for robots that use “hands” to maintain balance on uneven ground.

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  9. Most powerful laser in the U.S. to begin operations soon, supported by $18.5M from the NSF

    With first light anticipated in 2022, the NSF will provide five years of operations funding, ramping up as the ZEUS user facility progresses to full capacity.

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  10. High Efficiency Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes to sterilize pathogens, including COVID-19

    Research led by Prof. Zetian Mi has been honored with the 2020 Editor-in-Chief Choice Award from “Photonics Research.”

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