Nearly two years in, NSF program maximizes research impact at Montana State
Nearly two years in, NSF program maximizes research impact at Montana State By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service August 29, 2025 BOZEMAN – The crux of many research projects lies in a deceptively complex question: “So what?” At Montana State University, a unique program funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation is helping scientists to […]
Clemson University- Summer Creative Inquiry gives students immersive research experience
Some college students use the summer for a much-needed break. Some work in an internship or other type of job. Some take classes. For more than 150 Clemson students, the summer was spent in an intensive, full-time research project through the Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research (CI) program. Students from a variety of majors […]
Mentorship in Action: WashU’s Visit to MU
Strengthening Ties Between WashU and MU: Advancing Translational Research Through Mentorship The recent visit from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) to the University of Missouri (MU) marked a significant step forward in fostering a strong mentor-mentee relationship aimed at accelerating translational research. This collaboration exemplifies a shared commitment to bridging the gap between […]
IGNITE FSU Client Secures Approximately $1.9 Million U.S. Army Contract to Advance Ultra-High Energy Density Batteries
Piersica, Inc., a technology company specializing in ultra-high energy battery solutions, announced it has been awarded approximately a $1.9 million Army SBIR Phase II contract to develop its next-generation technology further. After completing its prior Army Phase I contract in November 2024, Piersica was eligible to apply for a Phase II grant titled Energy Demand Reduction and […]
Beyond the Grant: How TTOs Can Bolster Faculty Facing Funding Cuts
In today’s challenging research funding landscape, tech transfer offices (TTOs) are stepping up in powerful new ways. At the University of Delaware, the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP) is pioneering a proactive, collaborative model to support faculty facing grant cancellations and funding cuts. 💡 Key Takeaways: – Targeted Support: UD’s TTO identifies at-risk […]
US Navy funds Eta Space to develop advanced cryogenic cooling systems
Eta Space has been awarded a Phase I STTR contract to research rapid cryogenic cooling of superconducting systems for defense applications. The six-month contract with Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) began July 7. The Phase I contract will consist of thermal design and analysis with an optional period of prototype testing. Upon […]
Florida State University Professor Granted U.S. Patent for Nursing Bra Clip System
Jessica Ridgway Clayton, the Carol Avery Professor and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies for the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC), has been granted a U.S. patent for her innovative nursing bra clip system that assists breastfeeding mothers. Ridgway’s first-of-its-kind product is designed to help mothers have an easier and less stressful experience while breastfeeding. […]
Clemson University- STRIDE’s ART Academy participant and one of four recent recipients of National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) grants in the news.
Christopher Post, a professor in Clemson University – College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences, is collaborating with Syed Mohammad Ovais as part of the Intelligent River team. Together, they have developed an advanced sensor system to monitor water levels and flood risks in real-time. Known as “Bridgeboxes,” these compact devices that are approximately 5 […]
Moving innovation to impact
Article by Karen B. Roberts Photos by Maria Errico and Evan Krape June 23, 2025 Campus innovation community shares lessons for translating discoveries to market Academic research labs are engines of discovery — powering advances in fields like biopharmaceuticals, satellite navigation and the touch-screen technology. (That last one? It grew out of electrical and computer engineering graduate research […]
Remembering Robert A. Holton, 81: Pioneering Chemist Behind Lifesaving Taxol
Robert A. Holton, an esteemed organic chemist and professor at Florida State University, passed away at age 81 on May 21, 2025. He was best known for developing a semisynthetic method to produce the cancer drug Taxol (paclitaxel), enabling its large-scale manufacturing and preserving endangered Pacific yew trees. This breakthrough led to lifesaving treatments for […]