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PARADIM Alumna Berit Goodge Named 2022 Schmidt Science Fellow

Berit H. Goodge, Ph.D. ’22, has been selected as a 2022 Schmidt Science Fellow, recognizing her exceptional potential as an early-career scientist.

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New type of semiconductor may advance low-energy electronics
A partnership between Penn State and MIT is developing a new semiconductor, tin selenide (SnSe), which interacts uniquely with light, promising advancements in low-energy computing and photonics. The collaboration has led to a precise fabrication process that could enhance the quality and application of 2D materials, benefiting various industries.
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New type of semiconductor may advance low-energy electronics
A research partnership between Penn State and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could enable an improved method to make a new type of semiconductor that is a few atoms thin and interacts with light in an unusual way. This new semiconductor could lead to new computing and communications technologies that use lower amounts of energy than current electronics.
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CNSI Co-director Hawker Elected to the NAS
UC Santa Barbara professors Craig Hawker, Alison Butler, and Richard Church have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing their distinguished research contributions. Chancellor Henry T. Yang expressed pride in their achievements, highlighting the honor's significance in the scientific community.
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PARADIM Study Reveals New Mechanism for Switching Magnetization

Holding the right material at the right angle, Cornell researchers have discovered a strategy to switch the magnetization in thin layers of a ferromagnet—a technique that could eventually lead to the development of more energy-efficient magnetic memory devices.

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Funding Opportunity: NSF Convergence Accelerator
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is offering funding for new research tracks aimed at addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Proposals can be submitted via two pathways, with selected teams eligible for significant funding. Informational webinars are available to educate potential participants about the program and submission details.
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NSF Renews PARADIM REU Program with $621K Grant

A program designed to give undergraduate students an introductory summer research experience in materials discovery has been funded through a three-year, $621,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant renews the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and leverages the Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials (PARADIM) - a national user facility dedicated to accelerating the discovery of next-generation materials for electronics.

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PARADIM REU Alumna Zubia Hasan Awarded P.D. Soros Fellowship

PARADIM REU alumna and current PARADIM user Zubia Hasan has been awarded a prestigious P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans. This fellowship is a merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.

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BioPACIFIC MIP Fellows Inspire High School Students to Investigate Hydrogels and Learn about Exciting Future Careers
Advanced graduate students and researchers from BioPACIFIC MIP conducted a course at UCSB's School for Scientific Thought, teaching high school students about hydrogels and their applications. The course included hands-on activities, aimed to promote diversity in science, and connected students with scientific role models, enhancing both learning and outreach.
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PARADIM Users Create High-Efficiency Single-Crystal Photocathode

PARADIM Users from Cornell’s Center for Bright Beams, a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, has developed a technique to create a single-crystal alkali antimonides photocathode, with an efficiency up to 10 times higher than its predecessors.