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Professors Maynard and Valentine Elected to American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Feb 17, 2021
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has elected Heather Maynard and Megan Valentine to its College of Fellows for their significant contributions in protein-polymer synthesis and biomaterials analysis, respectively. This honor recognizes elite engineers who have made impactful advancements in medical and biological engineering.
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UCSB Professors Segalman and Hawker Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Feb 10, 2021
Two UC Santa Barbara engineers, Craig Hawker and Rachel Segalman, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2021. They were recognized for their significant contributions in materials and chemistry, with Segalman focusing on semiconducting block polymers and Hawker on polymer chemistry and molecular engineering.
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BioPACIFIC MIP Co-Director Heather Maynard named Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society
Feb 10, 2021
Prof. Heather Maynard, a leader in protein-polymer conjugates and co-Director of BioPACIFIC MIP, has been appointed as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Her contributions to synthetic methods and material properties, coupled with her commitment to collaboration, exemplify her dedication to advancing chemical sciences.
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Delivering Community Education at Home
Feb 10, 2021
The California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA successfully adapted its nanoscience education programs to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling continued community engagement. Under Dr. Rita Blaik's leadership, hands-on experiments were restructured for home use, enhancing outreach opportunities and supporting the BioPACIFIC MIP's educational mission.
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Transistors Built From Ultra-Thin 2D Materials Take A Step Forward
Feb 3, 2021
Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated that two-dimensional materials, like molybdenum disulfide and tungsten disulfide, can be used to create smaller, more efficient transistors compared to traditional silicon. These advancements could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computers, addressing the growing demand for data processing and storage.
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Announcing the 2021 BioPACIFIC MIP Fellows and Associates!
Feb 2, 2021
BioPACIFIC MIP has introduced its inaugural cohort of 25 Fellows and Associates, comprising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from UCSB, UCLA, and UNC Chapel Hill. They will engage in research training, professional development, and networking. More information is available on the Education page.
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PARADIM User Project Featured on Advanced Materials Cover
Dec 1, 2020
A PARADIM-supported study on electronic charge transport in spinels was selected for the frontispiece of Advanced Materials in December 2020.
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PARADIM Postdoctoral Associate Jisung Park Receives 2nd Place in 2020 APL Materials Excellence in Research Award
Nov 30, 2020
Jisung Park was awarded second place in the 2020 APL Materials Excellence in Research Award for his work on fully transparent field-effect transistors.
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Darrell Schlom Receives 2021 APS James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials
Oct 20, 2020
PARADIM Director Darrell Schlom was honored with the 2021 James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials by the American Physical Society.
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PARADIM Users Win NAMBE 2019 Best Journal Paper Award
Sep 29, 2020
Dongxue Du, Patrick Strohbeen, and Jason Kawasaki received the NAMBE 2019 Best Journal Paper Award for their work on polymorphism control in LiZnSb thin films.
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