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Stanford Awardee for Microelectronics Commons Northwest-AI-Hub Lead in CA
The Microelectronics Commons is focused on bridging and accelerating the lab-to-fab transition, that infamous valley of death between R&D and production
September 21, 2023
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Oceans in a new light
An optical sensor smaller than a postage stamp could help coastal communities monitor some of the world’s largest marine protected areas.
September 13, 2023
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New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions
Researchers show that their newly invented paints, which they produced in a wide array of colors, can reduce the need for both heating and air conditioning in buildings and...
August 21, 2023
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Stanford Research Featured in NSF's Discovery Files Podcast!
Stanford graduate student Christopher Cooper describes his research on self-healing skin and how it was enabled by access to SNSF.
July 18, 2023
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Stanford honors staff for decades of exceptional research support
Flexible Cleanroom Manager Thomas Carver and Mass Spectrometry Director Allis Chien received the 2022 Marsh O’Neill Award for Exceptional and Enduring Support of Stanford Universit
June 01, 2023
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c-ShARP Education group connects shared resources with coursework
Grant funding gives faculty the resources to show students how the university’s shared facilities can make an impact on their research and careers. This is the first story in a thr
May 26, 2023
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Soft ‘e-skin’ generates nerve-like impulses that talk to the brain
A single, multilayer, soft, and stretchable material with integrated nerve-like electronics can sense pressure, temperature, strain, and more, just like real skin.
May 18, 2023
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Stanford researchers develop a new way to identify bacteria in fluids
An innovative adaptation of the technology in an old inkjet printer plus AI-assisted imaging leads to a faster, cheaper way to spot bacteria in blood, wastewater, and more.
March 02, 2023
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New nanoscale 3D-printing material could offer better structural protection for satellites, drones and microelectronics
Material overcomes limitations of available properties and materials, especially when printing at very small scales
February 06, 2023
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Stanford scientists illuminate barrier to next-generation battery that charges very quickly- work performed at SNSF
In the race for fast-charging, energy-dense lithium metal batteries, researchers discovered why the promising solid electrolyte version has not performed as hoped.
February 01, 2023
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ChE Undergraduate Peer Reviewed Research Published Using Soft & Hybrid Materials Facility (SMF)
ChE 185 course project using tools in SMF leads to peer reviewed publication by Stanford Undergraduates
November 01, 2022
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NNCI model could be elevated to greater heights with CHIPS Act Funding
Importance of lab-to fab-facilities and workforce development
September 22, 2022
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Stanford engineers develop new wearable device to monitor tumor size
Electronically sensitive, skin-like membrane can measure changes in tumor size to the 100th of a mm. It represents a new, faster, and more accurate approach to screen cancer drugs.
September 16, 2022
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Stanford makes community college connections
Collaborations between Stanford University and the region’s many community colleges offer exposure to academic paths, from the social sciences to nanotechnology and beyond.
September 08, 2022
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Stanford engineers present new chip that ramps up AI computing efficiency
Stanford engineers created a more efficient and flexible AI chip, which could bring the power of AI into tiny edge devices.
September 08, 2022
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Stanford engineers’ optical concentrator could help solar arrays capture more light
Researchers imagined, designed, and tested an elegant lens device that can efficiently gather light from all angles and concentrate it at a fixed output position.
September 08, 2022
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Investment in Shared Research Platforms catalyzes discovery and accelerates solutions
New investments in shared instrumentation and data resources – encompassing equipment, hardware, facility, and critical staffing – will help Stanford researchers
September 08, 2022
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Stanford course applies physical science methods to artwork using SNSF resources
An interdisciplinary course combining art, archaeology, and physics encourages students to look at cultural heritage objects through the lens of science and quantitative reasoning.
May 13, 2022
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New Hardware Created by Stanford Team Using SNSF Resources
New hardware shows a way to develop delicate quantum tech based on tiny mechanical devices
May 13, 2022
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Stanford Director of Shared Instrumentation Facilities
Lead the strategy implementation/ evaluation of Shared Research Platforms initiative, oversee strategic & tactical planning of future activities that advance shared facilities
May 13, 2022