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NSF and Connecticut

In FY 2003, NSF provided 277 awards totaling $42 million to 23 institutions in the State of Connecticut as well as $253,000 in fellowships.

Institutions in Connecticut that received NSF support in FY 2003 included the University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut College, Wesleyan University, New Haven University, Trinity College, CBIA Educational Foundation, and Inframat Corp.


EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY THE NSF IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INCLUDE:

  • Development of Arabidopsis Proteome Chip — The complete genome sequence of Arabidopsis has revealed a large number of novel genes; however, DNA sequence alone offers few clues as to their specific functions. Currently, much effort is being devoted toward studying gene function and expression. Although important, these studies are not sufficient to predict the structure, function, and activity of proteins in the cell. Proteomics, the global analysis of proteins, is emerging as an important area of research. In this Yale University project, a small collection of expression clones of Arabidopsis open reading frames will be generated. Using this collection, optimal. Protein expression systems will be developed to produce and purify Arabidopsis proteins. Ultimately, this project will provide an enormous, valuable resource to the scientific community for a variety of applications aimed at the high-throughput study of protein functions in Arabidopsis


  • Nanoengineering of Magnetic Interfaces for Spin Electrons — Spin electronics is quickly becoming one of the new frontiers of 21st century electronics. The central theme of this new technology is spin dependent transport. One of the major current efforts is the development of materials with a very high degree of spin polarization for high performance spin electronics devices. The University of Connecticut had launched a concentrated effort to understand and to nanoengineer the magnetic interfaces for spin electronics applications through a Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry collaboration with IBM, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the National Synchrotron Light Source. This close collaboration will provide an excellent setting for education and training of graduate students in cutting-edge technology.


  • Small Business Innovation Research — An NSF SBIR award to FuelCell Energy supports the development of novel, high-temperature membranes for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The overall objective is to operate PEM fuel cells at 120-150 degrees centigrade to achieve high cell performance, improve CO tolerance, mitigate water and thermal management challenges and reduce system cost. High-temperature PEM fuel cell technology is attractive due to its unique characteristics of simple system design. Such a clean, high-efficiency, and simple system will find its main commercial market in new generation vehicle passenger cars and busses.


  • Archaeology Pathways for Native Learners — The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center will implement a three-year, research based community program consisting of four components: 1) Inviting students and teachers from New Haven public schools, and later from throughout the Northeast, to participate in archaeology field research. 2) Expand museum programs for youth and community members and create professional development programs for educations. 3) Replicate this research at Navajo sites in New Mexico and Arizona. 4) Initiate leadership training workshops for Native Americans from over 50 tribal communities.

For more information on Connecticut and NSF, please contact the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs at 703-292-8070.

Useful Links:

Connecticut State Home Page
Connecticut Governor's Office
Connecticut Department 0f Economic and Community Development
Connecticut Innovations


 
 
     
 

 
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