RESEARCH TO
ADVANCE MANUFACTURING
IN KENTUCKY + BEYOND
Manufacturing has fueled the economic success of Kentucky for over two centuries, and this
$24 MILLION
collaborative partnership across eight institutions will help position the Commonwealth for even more success in the years to come.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
UK Interdisciplinary Team Granted NSF Award to Build Insights into Mixed Electronic-Ionic Transport, STEM Outreach in Kentucky
As KY NSF EPSCoR’s five-year project—Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Enhanced Robotics and Structures (KAMPERS)—nears completion, it is crucial to highlight not only the accomplishments
Heartwheels! STEM Mobile Outreach
Heartwheels! STEM Mobile Outreach, founded by University of Louisville faculty members Dr. Gretel Monreal and Dr. Steven C. Koenig, aims to inspire young minds and families to explore the field of cardiovascular sciences and ignite
SUPERCOLLIDER 2024 STUDENT PRESENTATION VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/mdrpynVeyIkhttps://youtu.be/g4u_JR8fVWMhttps://youtu.be/Z7Ci_Goa1o8https://youtu.be/UowIJJqjC6Uhttps://youtu.be/1_Kg6ar5rfIhttps://youtu.be/wI98nCCLZc4https://youtu.be/u7qfGE2bZj8https://youtu.be/pe2njK72cCI
SuperCollider 2024 – Recap on Another Year of Statewide Partnership
https://youtu.be/at7OceaImqE Lexington, Kentucky – SuperCollider 2024 brought together KY NSF EPSCoR participants from across the commonwealth in February for project updates, collaboration, and student poster presentations. There were 78 attendees, with 39 student posters presented. As
UofL scientists invent antimicrobial surfaces inspired by cicada wings
Discoveries in nature often inspire scientists to create things that benefit people. For example, the wings of the North American annual cicada – whose distinctive sound heralds the end of summer – are inhospitable to
NationaL Science Board Visits kentucky, epscor leadership
NSB members recently met with Kentucky’s leaders and researchers to learn about exciting innovations and talent development efforts in the state. This visit helps inform the Board’s growing focus on the national STEM talent crisis.
Olowo, UofL Team Advance Printable Tactile Sensors for Robotic Skin & Fingertip ApplICATIONS
“It has been a true privilege to be a part of the EPSCoR community. Collaborating with the exceptional minds within the LARRI team has been a remarkable experience. This collective effort, dedicated to pioneering research
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