STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Nicholas H. Nelsen, a 2018 Oklahoma State University graduate, has quickly emerged as a notable figure in the fields of computational mathematics and machine learning. His academic journey, which began with receiving three undergraduate degrees mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, and mathematics from the College of Arts and Scienc  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ferroelectric material adapts to light stimuli by reorganizing atomic connectivity on the nanoscale * * * Researchers have revealed an adaptive response with a ferroelectric device, which responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks. This behavior could find application in energy-efficient microelectronics. "Today's  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The National Science Board issued the following news: President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint eight new members to the National Science Board: * Joan Ferrini-Mundy * Yolanda Gil * Juan Gilbert * Jeffrey Isaacson * Willie May * Alondra Nelson * Sarah O'Donnell * Ryan Panchadsaram "We are thrilled to welcome these very accomplished individuals to the National Science Board," said NSB Chair Dario Gil. "Their knowledge, expertise, and experie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) toured Los Alamos-based company UbiQD's advanced materials and technology manufacturing facility, which was recently expanded to 16,000 square feet. Heinrich has long championed growing an advanced, high-tech manufacturing industry in New Mexico, including through the commercialization and transfer of innovative technologies developed at our nation  more

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: A groundbreaking multidisciplinary team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers is combining the power of exascale computing with AI, advanced workflows and graphics processor (GPU)-acceleration to advance scientific innovation and revolutionize digital design. The project, called ICECap (Inertial Confinement on El Capitan), is a tran  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * OSIRIS-REx project has impacts in space, on the ground * * * The OSIRIS-REx project made history last year as the first U.S. mission to bring back an asteroid sample from space -- and with it came a treasure trove of data. New research from an international collaboration, led by Sandia National Laboratories and including researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news: * * * Seven collaborative projects are selected under the Consortia Grant Program * * * The Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has awarded seven federal grants to Minority Serving Institutions in response to Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003285, entitled "Co  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Abdessattar Abdelkefi, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at New Mexico State University, was recently elected American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow. AIAA will formally honor and induct the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner in January in Orlando, Florida. The honor recognizes individuals "who have accomplished or  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Michael Guest, to be a Member of the Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State * Pamela Spratlen, to be a Member of the Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State * Caroline Tess, to be a Member of the Commission on Reform and Modernization of the   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: For decades, Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility has harnessed the power of the sun to expose aerospace materials to intense heat, replicating the harsh conditions of faster-than-sound flight and atmospheric reentry to ensure the materials' ability to protect the rest of the vehicle. The most recent of these tests is in support of two  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news: Benson Macon, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of Mission & Capability Support (MCS), introduces us to the Cyber Analytics and Platform Capabilities (CAPC) Research Initiative. When it comes to combating cyber threats, their global scale and ability to evolve serve as a constant reminder of our collective mission and need to be pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by Divyansh Kaushik, a senior fellow at the American Policy Ventures, from a Sept. 12, 2024, hearing entitled "Department of Energy's Role in Advanced Computing Research": * * * Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. We are at a critical juncture in technological history. The People's R  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * College teams will work to outsmart a simulated attack on a U.S. wind energy plant The CyberForce Competition(R) offers students hands-on experience, igniting their passion for cybersecurity. * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) CyberForce(R) Program will host its annual collegiate cybersecurity competition, challenging college and university teams from a  more