Louisiana NSF EPSCoR Newsletters
Louisiana Networks of Excellence for Tomorrow
IMPACT: LAMDA in the Outcome Figures
OUTREACH: LAMDA at the Louisiana School for the Deaf
IMPACT: LAMDA in the Google Scholar Numbers
Speaking of Science Program 2024 Update
Four-way Tie for 2024 LAMDA Poster Competition
Louisiana Materials Design Alliance (LAMDA) to Hold Annual Symposium
FIRST Louisiana 2030 (2024 update)
Building Scientists from the Ground Up
Natural structures inspire the design of new lightweight metamaterials
Machine learning boosts shape memory polymer materials research
Learning Experiences Boosting STEM Education and Interest in STEM Careers
Precise Weather Forecasting via Intelligent and Rapid Harnessing of Big Data
Cutting-Edge Technologies for Interdisciplinary Materials Research
Perfect Materials: Hierarchical Material Design for Extremes Using Defects
Composite materials research set to eliminate weak spots in aerospace
Student Success: Meet Louisiana’s Future STEM Graduates and Researchers: Part 1
Student Success: Meet Louisiana’s Future STEM Graduates and Researchers: Part 2
LA Expanding Critical Experimental Resources for Materials & Manufacturing
From Alchemy to the Zoo: Speaking of Science Delivers STEM to Students
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Louisiana EPSCoR Research Highlights
2024
LAMDA NSF RII Track-1 Y4
Automated Computational Design of Complex Concentrated Alloys for 3D Printing
On lightweight shape memory vitrimer composites
Supplying Key Experimental Data to Calibrate Micron Scale Plasticity Theories
Student Growth Across all LAMDA Functions from Undergraduate to Faculty
Deep Learning for Predicting the Thermomechanical Behavior of Shape Memory Polymers
2023
LAMDA NSF RII Track-1 Y3
New and improved materials with shape memory properties engineered with computational discovery
Embedding Conductors Using MELD Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) Manufacturing
A Hybrid Shape Memory Polymer-Filled Metallic Foam Composite with Multiple Functionality
Strong and flexible 4D printed light weight metamaterials with record high recovery stress
Neutron Imaging of Al6061 Prepared by Solid-State Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing
Computationally-guided design of new multiphase alloys
New Hybrid Polymeric Syntactic Foams Developed
LAMDA Seed Awards Facilitate Student Exploration of Novel Manufacturing Technologies and STEM Topics
Innovative LAMDA Program Provides Research and Industry Experience for Undergraduates
New laminated vitrimer composites developed with unique restoration properties
2022
LAMDA NSF RII Track-1 Y2
EPSCoR Research Highlight Compilation: LAMDA and CIMM 2020 – 2022
2021
LAMDA NSF RII Track-1 Y1
Accelerating deep learning discovery of new thermoset shape memory polymers
Developing artificial intelligence for defect detection
Phosphate esters dynamic chemistry enables flame retardant vitrimers
Recyclable Composites: The future of lightweight materials
Inverse machine learning technique optimizes discovery of materials for sandwich structures
New specimen design improves rapid fatigue testing
Virtual Training Modules for Additive Manufacturing Bridges Knowledge Gaps During COVID Closures
2021
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y6
New quantitative assessment imaging technique for dislocation accumulations in materials
Student Training Yields New 3D Printer for Printing High Viscosity Materials
2020
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y5
Growing metal/ceramic bi-crystals to better understand interfacial mechanical integrity
Improving the corrosion-resistance of 3D printed metallic parts
Outreach efforts in rural Louisiana culminate in the launch of an IT business incubator
Reaching East Baton Rouge Parish Students Through School Libraries
New Computational Model to Accurately Simulate Mechanical Behavior of Metal/Ceramic Systems
How we can track reactions under a fast laser-processing
Ultrafast Laser-Induced Heating and Melting Dynamics of Aluminum Thin Films
2019
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y4
From D to A++: Transforming education in rural Louisiana
Ceramic coating research speeds up the design of stronger and longer lasting machine parts
Stress test: A new microscale mechanical testing protocol for metal/ceramic interfaces
Metal 3D-Printing Research Improving Medical Implants
Improvisation Engages Students in STEM-Discovery
New 3D-Printing Processes To Speed Up Manufacturing Technology
2018
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y3
Coating material embedded with solar cells brings unique and economical solar technology to market
Scientists develop a window into the complex, hidden internal structures of metal 3D printed parts
New imaging technique helping scientists to visualize future 3D printing technology
Hands-on activities leading visually-impaired students to consider STEM careers
Tiny micro pillars hold the key to stronger materials
Ceramic coating research speeding up the design of stronger and longer lasting machine parts
2017
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y2
2016
CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y1
Research on metals at the microscale provides vital data to advance micromanufacturing
Louisiana materials scientists feeding a U.S. advanced manufacturing revolution
2016
LA-SiGMA NSF RII Track-1 Y6
Molecular recipes save time and money for clean fuel development
Manipulating a molecule’s aversion to water gives scientists a building block for smart polymers
2015
LA-SiGMA NSF RII Track-1 Y5
New X-ray Technology Improving 3D Printing
Just a spoonful of nanoparticles: Enhancing antioxidant activity with polymeric delivery systems
50-Year Old Physics Problem Resolved at Southern University
Materials Research Driving Next Generation of High Capacity Batteries
Exotic magnetic phenomenon observed in metal
Your link to better MRIs: Louisiana materials scientists developing customizable imaging agents
Visualizing a future career in computational science
2014
LA-SiGMA NSF RII Track-1 Y4
Computational Design for Production of Synfuels
Understanding Electrochemical Reduction and Oxidation in Fuel Cells
New Data Analysis Algorithm Improves Biomedical Imaging
Molecular Modeling Improving Vehicle Diagnostic System Sensors