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$22.5M NSF Grant Accelerates Materials Discovery
May 25, 2021
Cornell’s Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials (PARADIM) has received a second award of $22.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund another five years, enabling scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs nationwide to design and create new inorganic materials for use in electronics.
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PARADIM Researchers Capture Highest-Resolution Atomic Image
May 1, 2021
Using a new detector technology, PARADIM researchers have reached the ultimate resolution limit in electron microscopy—resolving the thermal vibrations of atoms themselves.
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UCSB Professor Fredrickson Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Apr 28, 2021
UC Santa Barbara's Glenn Fredrickson was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2021. He holds a joint appointment in Materials and Chemical Engineering, directs MC-CAM, and has received numerous awards. Fredrickson is also involved in multiscale modeling and computation at the BioPACIFIC MIP.
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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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