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Highlight · Oct 3, 2012

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Drops Falling on a Surface

Molecular dynamics simulations are used to study the dynamics of drop splashing on a solid surface. In agreement with experiment, we observe that splashes occur only in the presence of vapor. We are investigating how the flow in the vapor produces the stress which tears the drop into fr
Highlight · Jul 3, 2012

PREM Multidisciplinary Research and Education in Computational Materials Charge and Spin Transport and quantum Hall effect in 2D Systems

We have developed new state of the art density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) and transport codes, which can deal with large electron systems with interaction. Right two figures represent some results we obtained with our collaborators. On the right side, top panel shows our quantum
Highlight · Jul 3, 2012

Approaching the intrinsic band gap in suspended high-mobility graphene nanoribbons

Electrical transport measurements on a suspended ultra-low-disorder graphene nanoribbon (GNR) with nearly atomically smooth edges have been carried out by Zhixian Zhou and co-workers at Wayne State University that reveal a high mobility exceeding 3000 cm2 V−1 s−1 and an intrinsic band gap.
Highlight · Jun 26, 2012

Gallaudet, the National University for the Deaf, joins the PREM Program

In 2011, Gallaudet University joined the Howard, Hopkins Prince Georges Community College PREM. Three Gallaudet students were mentored by Prof. Paul Sabila in summer research at Howard in Jason Matthews’ research group. In addition to research, the students took part in nanotechnology trai
NSF Announces Six Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Awards
NSF Announces Six Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Awards
News · May 23, 2012

NSF Announces Six Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Awards

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced six Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) awards as a result of the 2012 PREM competition. The objective of the PREM program is to broaden participation of underrepresented minorities and enhance diversity in materials research and education.
Highlight · May 14, 2012

Self-Assembly of Biofunctional Polymer on Graphene Nanoribbons

Clark Atlanta University researchers supported by the NSF PREM project worked on supramolecular self-assembly of biofunctional-modified poly(2 methoxystyrene) on graphene nanoribbons. The bioactive polymer has attracted a considerable interest owing to its versatile properties as a bisosen
Highlight · May 14, 2012

Tunable bands in biased multilayer epitaxial graphene

Clark Atlanta University and Georgia Tech. researchers supported by the NSF PREM project studied the electronic characteristics of multilayer epitaxial graphene under a perpendicularly applied electric bias.
Highlight · May 14, 2012

Scientific Literacy Pre-Freshman Bridge Summer Science Program

Students in Bridge Program along with Dr. Ann Watts, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. A Pre-Freshman Bridge Summer Science Program at Morehouse College was designed to develop an advanced level of scientific  literacy among pre-freshmen science majors with the goal of incr
Highlight · May 14, 2012

A Label-Free Direct Cyanide Detection using Gold Nanotechnology

We have developed SERS based sensor for extremely toxic cyanide ion recognition quickly, selectively  and accurately without any tagging, at 110 ppt level. Download this highlight
Highlight · May 14, 2012

JSU-UCSB PREM’s Nano Day Activity in Memphis Zoo

JSU-PREM Participants presented Nanoscience exhibition at the Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN. Over 300 Participants gathered at the Zoo for Nano Day Download this highlight