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ASPIRE Researches Wireless Charging for Semi-Trailer Trucks

Two-year technical college students benefit from Cell Manufacturing curricula offered at Atlanta Technical College and Athens Technical College. (Credit: CMaT)

NSF-ATE Grant Supports Cell Manufacturing Curriculum in Atlanta

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CASFER Researches Recovered Nitrogen for Agricultural Fertilizer

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NASCENT's MacEtch Process Attracts Company Licensing

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CBBG Develops Retaining Systems Inspired by Tree Root Systems

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NEWT-NERC Student Discovers Chemical That Destroys Toxic PFAS

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QESST collaborates with Navajo Nation on Shonto Solar Project

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