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Achievements by individual center

ERC for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics

  • Using Electrical Currents to Transport Chemicals Through Soils and Clean Contaminants (2017)
  • New Guide Enables Undergrads to Quickly Become Effective Mentors (2017)
  • Sharing ERC Expertise with a Liberal Arts College (2017)
  • Organic Additive Significantly Boosts Strength of Soil Cemented in Enzyme-Induced Process (2017)
  • Partnership with Phoenix Indian Center Collaborates on STEM Education for Native American Youth (2016)
  • Research Team Creates Soil-Based Nails, Alternative to Cement-Based Ground Technologies (2016)
  • Microbial Metabolic Exploration Project Converts CO Gases to Biofuels and Commodity Chemicals (2016)
  • Center’s First Summer Research Experience Gives Educational Opportunities to 29 Diverse Participants (2016)
  • Researchers Develop Two-Day Module for High Schoolers on Bio-Inspired Design (2016)
  • Technologies Cost-Effectively Limit Earthquake Soil Liquefaction (2016)
  • Center Works With Local Educators to Create Programs for K-12 Students (2016)

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Advanced Manufacturing

  • CBiRC
  • NASCENT

Biotech and Health
 

  • ASSIST
  • CELL-MET
  • CMaT
  • CNT
  • PATHS-UP
  • RMB

Energy/Infrastructure
 

  • CBBG
  • CISTAR
  • CURENT
  • FREEDM
  • NEWT
  • QESST
  • ReNUWIt

Microelectronics and IT
 

  • CIAN
  • LESA
  • POETS
  • TANMS

 

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