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Federally Funded Research Keeps Bridges, Buildings and Communities Safer
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Jason DeJong studies how earth materials behave to reinforce the design of durable bridges and buildings with state-of-the-art modeling tools. Without the National Science Foundation’s support, the impact of DeJong’s work will be lessened, leaving communities vulnerable to infrastructure failures.
Loss of Federal Funding Powers Down Energy-Efficiency Breakthroughs
Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Vinod Narayanan directed a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary project to develop a new design and manufacturing process for a device aimed at increasing energy efficiency, which was funded by the Department of Energy. The next phase, scaling up, was about to begin when funding was pulled, putting the U.S. at a loss in energy security.
Groundbreaking Imaging Technology Created through Federal Funding
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering Simon Cherry co-developed the world’s first total-body PET scanner, thanks to support from the National Institutes of Health. With its increased image clarity and low radiation doses, the technology has transformed how doctors diagnose and treat conditions, such as cancer and heart disease.
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Aerospace Engineering Alum Develops New Way to Move Cargo Across the Moon
Alum’s Millimeter-Wave Technology Takes Major Step Toward Spaceflight
UC Davis Researcher Takes Leadership Role in Soft Robotics
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