Researchers found that co-production challenges the boundaries of what is considered research

National lab officials meet with energy industry reps to discuss partnerships

MOU clears way for expanded research opportunities.

An agreement signed Sept. 6 in Shenzhen, China, launches a partnership among the University of California, Berkeley, Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen municipal government promoting research collaboration and graduate student education.

About $18 million is being awarded to three regional consortia that will collaborate on science and engineering research, education, and outreach to accelerate progress on scientific grand challenges, strengthen workforce capabilities, and broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Imagine if students and professors at small colleges had access to the state-of-the-art instruments, research facilities, and faculty expertise available at a major research institution like the University of Iowa.

Partnership will allow university to further refine and enhance its cutting-edge technology which converts natural gas to clean synthetic fuels.