U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the National Science Foundation announced that the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is receiving a $593,240 federal award to support research into a novel manufacturing process that could enhance water purification, gas and liquid separation systems, and drug delivery systems, which could lower environmental impacts and energy use. Additionally, the grant would fund STEM educational opportunities in molecular engineering:
“UNL is at the forefront of molecular research, and this federal grant will allow the university to continue its critical research that will further cutting-edge manufacturing processes. I am pleased that the NSF is making this investment in Nebraska students and scientific advancement.”
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The federal award will support molecular research into a manufacturing process that enables high-precision deposition of ultra-thin films. Thin film deposition is a key aspect of manufacturing processes today in the semiconductor, oil and gas, and biomedical industries. The funding will also fund STEM educational and outreach opportunities for students of all ages (kindergarten through graduate levels) to explore advanced concepts in molecular biology and materials science. The award starts on August 1.
