Strategic Partnership for Research in Nanotechnology (Spring)
Abstract
SPRING is rapidly building a network of shared centers that will propel this region to the forefront of nanotechnology research. SPRING is achieving this through the development of intellectual and experimental centers for nanotechnology research that enable research collaborations both internal and external to the SPRING partnership, and instrumentation usage by companies and other universities throughout the state. FY2003 funding of SPRING was a significant first step but funding in subsequent years has been and will continue to be necessary to build an effective infrastructure and to effectively operate the SPRING network of collaborations. SPRING complements recent major nanotechnology initiatives in other state, and will help Texas and the nation lead in the race for scientific and technological breakthroughs and product commercialization. By establishing SPRING, the participating universities are leveraging their combined capabilities and minimizing the cost of equipment necessary to advance the state of the art of nanotechnology. Significant funding for SPRING began in FY03. In 2004-2005, the collaboration will add the University of Texas at Arlington as the fourth partner and spin off a project called Nano at the Border with our two border sister campuses, the University of Texas at Brownsville and the University of Texas Pan American.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA431780
Entities
People
- Paul F. Barbara
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin