Your Window to Penn State Research
Spring 2008 - Focus on Materials Research
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IRON Hot Topics The Learning Factory - The Learning Factory is one of several facilities at Penn State that enable engineering students to gain real-world experience by working with industry sponsors. |
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Forging Relationships Mine Safety Appliance Company - The Industrial Research Office developed a partnership with MSA, leading to a master research agreement in which multiple project orders can be issued. |
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Follow the IRO Upcoming and Recent Events - Upcoming events at Penn State include the College of Engineering Research Symposium, Materials Day and the Microbial Fuel Cell Symposium. Upcoming trade shows include NSTI Nanotech and CTSI Cleantech in Boston, and the BIO International Convention in San Diego. |
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Faculty Spotlight Dr. Craig Grimes - Titania nanotubes could pave the way to cheaper solar cells. |
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Research Spotlight Nanofabrication Laboratory at Penn State - One of 13 university partners of the NSF-funded National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). The nanofabrication facilities are available to any company or business that has a need. |
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Licensable Technology Inventions - Review a list of Penn State inventions resulting from materials research that are available for licensing through the Intellectual Property Office. |