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National Science Foundation Engineering Directorate provides federal funding for engineering research & education; Social media policy

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Joined March 2009
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    Apr 4

    Creating digitally functional, yet soft electronics for wearable computing using metal alloys that are liquid at room temperature... Watch:

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    Apr 7

    Mechanical engineer on a mission to improve surgeries, featured Radio 👍

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    Apr 7

    Our winners show visitors how to make polymerized peptide chains to destroy superbugs. 🐛🕷🕸 – at Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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    Apr 7

    Come and test a prototype of a computer simulation game in which you can control the behaviors of animals within dynamic, interconnect biomes.

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    Apr 6

    The Next Generation Very Large Array will have 10x the sensitivity & 10x the resolution of the current . That means that we will be able to see neutron star- neutron star mergers & other phenomena at greater distances & to see greater detail in the images

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    Apr 6

    Scientists are calling this "multi-messenger" astronomy, considering the different types of waves to be different "messengers," each bring unique information.

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    Apr 6

    There are two different models to explain what is happening after the merger with slightly different physics. 1. Off-axis versus 2. Cocoon. The question is: Did the jet punch through?

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    Apr 6

    On August 17, 2017, and gravitational wave observatories combined to pinpoint the faint ripples in space-time caused by the merger of two superdense neutron stars.

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    Apr 6

    The immense pressure involved in the core collapse of a neutron star is astounding. The entirety of humanity could be compressed down to a sugar cube-sized piece of material.

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    Apr 6

    Hey All we see is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we see is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio , [tell us] what's new? Radio, [we’re still looking at you]

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    Apr 6

    Happening now: is taking over to about how the recent neutron star merger detection unleashed not only a procession of gravitational waves but also an ongoing torrent of radio waves that are answering some pressing astronomy questions.

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    Apr 6

    Foldscope super user Laks Iyer at the in Washington DC. Come find us at booth.. Let’s bring microscopy to everyone. Get your own and share with others - see

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    Apr 6

    Today at 1pm EST, is taking over to talk about the role of in the neutron star merger detected on Aug 2017. Got questions? Use to ask one of their scientists. Or pass by our booth at the !

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    Apr 5

    The is delighted to announce that Dean Kamen will receive its 2018 . This award honors exemplary public service in promoting public understanding of and . Click for the release

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    Apr 5

    NSF Director France Córdova is being inducted to the U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame for her work to advance education.

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    Apr 5

    Solar-powered, fast-charging, high-flying hero Heliora & cell-size, chain-welding Peppy T. Polymer each take first place in ! Help us welcome the new science-inspired supers -- and congratulate the teen creators!

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    Apr 4

    Rhonda Davis, head of NSF’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will be talking about our latest actions against sexual harassment tomorrow at 6am, 7am, 8am, and 9:34 a.m. ET on 1500 AM or you can stream online at .

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  18. Apr 4

    Here's to the future, created by engineers. Happy Day!

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    Apr 4

    Recently released 2nd edition of “Transforming the World through Science” gives a snapshot of how science addresses societal challenges & the impact research makes. Take a look:

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    WEBINAR: NSF funding for technologies. Learn more about NSF programs that aid in the path to commercialization:

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