Description :  A field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) enhances nanotechnology research, training, and education at Louisiana Tech University and allows Grambling State University and other users in Northern Louisiana and the region access to this instrument for research, education, and industry.  A wide range of research/training efforts benefit from the FESEM, including work sponsored by major NSF projects: “Nanoengineered Shells for Encapsulation and Controlled Release (NSF-NIRT)”; “Multilayer Modification for Microcantilever Biosensors (NSF-ECS)”; and “Micro/Nanotechnologies Advanced Physical, Chemical, and Biological Sensors (NSF/EPSCoR RII).” A new FESEM coupled with existing IfM resources make it possible for the University and collaborating institutions to promote nanotechnology research, training, and education in a historically disadvantaged region of the nation.  Planned educational efforts include teaching FESEM theory and practice in courses at Louisiana Tech University, attracting students from programs with a nanotechnology emphasis ranging from the Ph.D. in engineering and the Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, to the MS in molecular science and nanotechnology and the MS in microsystems engineering.  Moreover, the FESEM impacts economic development and industrial needs of Northern Louisiana and the region and supports IfM’s efforts in the NSF PFI grant (2003-2006) on “Ventures for Emerging Technologies in Northern Louisiana.”

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Principal Investigator:  Varahramyan, Kody  --  Electrical Engineering

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Funding Agencies:  National Science Foundation

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Amount Awarded:  $524,875

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Start Period:  08/15/2005

End Period:  07/31/2008