National Science Foundation

1. NSF invests $40M to strengthen STEM research capacity and workforce development across five EPSCoR jurisdictions

   The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $40 million to support research and STEM workforce development in Delaware, Guam, Kentucky, Louisiana and Vermont. These grants are part of the NSF Established Program to Stimulate…

2. Superalloys resist wear at nearly forge-level heat using new process

   Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. Recently, a Virginia Tech team may have uncovered a promising candidate by happenstance: transition metal spinel oxides formed on nickel…

3. A greener, cleaner way to extract critical metals from junk materials

   Researchers have developed a safer and more sustainable method for extracting cobalt and nickel from junk materials. Both elements are critical components in the lithium-ion batteries that power many technologies central to modern life. More…

4. NSF-supported educators and researchers honored by the White House for excellence in STEM leadership

   The U.S. National Science Foundation honors individuals recognized by the president of the United States with prestigious White House awards. These include the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the…