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Louisiana EPSCoR Newsletters

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

 

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

Metal/ceramic interfaces: An integrated computational materials engineering approach to understanding microstructure formation and mechanical integrity

Louisiana Tech University Researchers Successfully Predict Mechanical Behavior of a Metal/Ceramic System with Validated Computational Approach

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

New Phase-Field Model of Plastic Deformation for Multiscale Metal Forming Processes Helps to Develop Stronger Metallic Components

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

Engaging Louisiana Schools: Making the 3D manufacturing revolution real for all of the next generation

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

Feeding the advanced manufacturing revolution: New method developed to produce the main ingredient for laser 3D manufacturing, alloyed metal powders

Seeing from the inside out: Using neutron imaging in order to create strong, precise 3D printed metal parts for the growing U.S. advanced manufacturing industry

Studying manufacturing “fails” providing fundamental scientific knowledge that is vital to the future of the U.S. advanced manufacturing industry

LSU capstone design program creating engineering solutions that will help boost the U.S. advanced manufacturing industry

 

2016

CIMM NSF RII Track-1 Y1

Research on metals at the microscale provides vital data to advance micromanufacturing

Engaging Louisiana middle school students: Making the 3D manufacturing revolution real for all of the next generation

Floating orbs of molten metal helping scientists forge the future of the U.S. advanced manufacturing industry

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

Louisiana researchers discover additional mechanisms for extra storage in battery electrode materials

Chemistry 101 to PhD: Early exposure to fundamental research enhances progression for undergraduate STEM students

 

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

Engaging Students with Chemistry

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