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Özer to Represent WKU as Fulbright Scholar, Research Fueled by EPSCoR Seed Funding

Western Kentucky University / By

“I thought that it was a long shot for me. I was super shocked and honored.” Professor Özkan Özer, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University (WKU), will represent his team of mathematics scholars, WKU, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Fulbright U.S. Research Scholar in northern France starting this fall. According to …

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EPSCoR Partners McGuffin, WoOlDRIDGE, EARN NSB AWARD

Somerset Community College / By

Congratulations to Dr. Sherri McGuffin, STEM Coordinator at AdvanceKentucky and longtime KY NSF EPSCoR supporter, and Eric Wooldridge, Professor of Additive Manufacturing at Somerset Community College, for being the first Kentuckians to win the Science and Society Award by the National Science Board for advancement of STEM education and workforce development efforts around our joint 3D …

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UK Interdisciplinary Team Granted NSF Award to Build Insights into Mixed Electronic-Ionic Transport, STEM Outreach in Kentucky

Next-Gen Conductive Materials, University of Kentucky / By

As KY NSF EPSCoR’s five-year project—Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Enhanced Robotics and Structures (KAMPERS)—nears completion, it is crucial to highlight not only the accomplishments under the Track-1 award but also to feature follow-on awards, which will continue to push scientific innovation. As KY NSF EPSCoR program director Rodney Andrews emphasized in year one, “This …

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Heartwheels! STEM Mobile Outreach

Education, University of Louisville, Workforce Development / By

Heartwheels! STEM Mobile Outreach, founded by University of Louisville faculty members Dr. Gretel Monreal and Dr. Steven C. Koenig, aims to inspire young minds and families to explore the field of cardiovascular sciences and ignite their interest in STEM careers. This initiative offers a hands-on approach through interactive activities such as heart dissection, mock flow …

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SuperCollider 2024 – Recap on Another Year of Statewide Partnership

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https://youtu.be/at7OceaImqE Lexington, Kentucky – SuperCollider 2024 brought together KY NSF EPSCoR participants from across the commonwealth in February for project updates, collaboration, and student poster presentations. There were 78 attendees, with 39 student posters presented. As the KAMPERS project heads into its final year, SuperCollider continues to be KY NSF EPSCoR’s largest and most comprehensive meeting …

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UofL scientists invent antimicrobial surfaces inspired by cicada wings

University of Louisville / By

Discoveries in nature often inspire scientists to create things that benefit people. For example, the wings of the North American annual cicada – whose distinctive sound heralds the end of summer – are inhospitable to bacteria, antireflective, hydrophobic and provide camouflage. “We often look to Mother Nature for interesting things. When scientists take a look …

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NationaL Science Board Visits kentucky, epscor leadership

Education, Somerset Community College, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Workforce Development / By

NSB members recently met with Kentucky’s leaders and researchers to learn about exciting innovations and talent development efforts in the state. This visit helps inform the Board’s growing focus on the national STEM talent crisis. Thanks to several members of KY NSF EPSCoR faculty leadership for giving the National Science Board (NSB) a taste of Kentucky innovation! Tours of James …

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Olowo, UofL Team Advance Printable Tactile Sensors for Robotic Skin & Fingertip ApplICATIONS

3D-Printed Embedded Sensors, Prototyping Robotic Systems, University of Louisville / By

“It has been a true privilege to be a part of the EPSCoR community. Collaborating with the exceptional minds within the LARRI team has been a remarkable experience. This collective effort, dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in the field of Additive Manufacturing and Robotics, has not only strengthened my belief in the power of …

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SCC recently awarded the prestigious EPIIC grant from the National Science Foundation

3D-Printed Embedded Sensors, Somerset Community College, Workforce Development / By

A SCC Press Release: Somerset Community College (SCC) was recently awarded the prestigious EPIIC (Enabling Partnerships and Increasing Innovation Capacity) grant from the National Science Foundation. This unique NSF grant opportunity is exclusively available to partnerships between universities and colleges that have not traditionally prioritized research. A collaborative partnership was formed between Somerset Community College, …

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