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2-D electronics take a step forward: Team makessemiconducting films for atom-thick circuits
Phys.org., June 10, 2013 - Scientists at Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have advanced on the goal of two-dimensional electronics with a method to control the growth of uniform atomic layers of molybdenum disulfide (MDS).
Rare-Earth Europium Nanocrystals Never Seen Before Could Revolutionize LED Market
Science World Report, May 31, 2013 - Newly discovered minuscule nanocrystals that glow different colors may be the missing ingredient for white LED lighting that illuminates homes and offices as effectively as natural sunlight, and thus provide a boost to this already surging sector.

ORNL microscopy uncovers "dancing" silicon atoms in graphene
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., April 3, 2013 - Jumping silicon atoms are the stars of an atomic scale ballet featured in a new Nature Communications study from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Women in STEM

M. K. Miller, 2011 Distinguished Award, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China, 2011.
S. J. Pennycook, Hsun Lee Lecture Award, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2011.
S. J. Pennycook, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2011.
S. T. Pantelides, University Distinguished Professor of Physics and Engineering at Vanderbilt University, 2010.
Z. Feng, Materials Science and Engineering Departmental Distinguished Alumni Award, Ohio State University, 2010.
S. J. Zinkle, Distinguished Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, 2010.
W. J. Weber, Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2009.
H. T. Lin, Outstanding Materials Engineering Alumnus Award, Auburn University, 2007.
A. Goyal, Distinguished Scholar Medal, University of Rochester, 2006.
E. E. Bloom, Nathan W. Dougherty Award, University of Tennessee, 2003.
L. L. Snead, Distinguished Alumnus, State University of New York, 1999.
C. T. Liu, Distinguished Alumni Award, Brown University, 1998.
S. A. David, Distinguished Alumnus, University of Pittsburgh, 1998.
C. T. Liu, Alumni Award, Brown University, 1985.
W. J. Weber, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1983.