The Lab Breakthroughs video series focuses on the array of technological advancements and discoveries that stem from research performed in the National Labs.
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to get involved in the advancement of synthetic biology.
The visually stunning LUX exhibition will draw renowned artists and scientists from around the world to discuss and demonstrate how light inspires them to create and innovate.
President Barack Obama’s 2013 budget request includes modest increases in R&D funding for several agencies but as a share of the total federal budget, R&D investment would fall to its lowest level in more than 50 years.
Laboratory instrumentation manufacturer Fluid Imaging Technologies, Yarmouth, Maine (www.fluidimaging.com) has launched a scholarship program offering students up to US $1,000.00 per year for up to four consecutive years.
There are many examples that help demonstrate the value of federal research and development spending for economic growth and prosperity, an expert panel said during a 16 March discussion sponsored by AAAS and nine other professional societies.
This year the award goes to Diedrich A. Schmidt, North Carolina A&T State University, USA, Taisuke Ohta and Thomas E. Beechem both from the Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.