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  GPSAW 2023: Bingrui Li
  “Being able to work in UT and ORNL simultaneously is a game changer for my research,” Bingrui Li said.   Li is pursuing a doctorate […]
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  GPSAW 2023: Maggie Spangler
  Maggie Spangler is an East Tennessee native and has been curious about science her whole life. That curiosity led her to the University of Tennessee, […]
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  GPSAW 2023: Emily Herron
  PhD student Emily Herron wants to design machine learning systems that can help solve scientific mysteries. She is pursuing her doctorate through the University of […]
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  GPSAW 2023: Zabrenna Griffiths
  Zabrenna Griffiths is using bioremediation to address pollution and other environmental issues. She is pursuing her doctorate in the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute […]
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  GPSAW 2023: Stephen Fatokun
  Stephen Fatokun is working on ways to keep the electrical power grid secure and reliable. He is pursuing a doctorate through the University of Tennessee-Oak […]
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  GPSAW 2023: Enzo Dinglasan
  Enzo Dinglasan is working on ways to advance biomanufacturing, the harnessing of biological systems that run on renewable feedstocks, like glucose or carbon dioxide, to […]
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  GPSAW 2023: James Brackett
  James Brackett wants to develop new technology and materials for 3D printing. He focuses on thermoplastic composites, plastics filled with another material such as carbon […]
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  Mina Sartipi Uses ‘Smart City’ Research to Improve City Life
  What if your vehicle could “converse” with city streets or highways to help ensure traffic flows safely and with maximum efficiency? Or if your electric […]
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  Tennessee Partners Launch ‘Second-Life’ Battery Project
  UT-ORII is teaming up with Nissan, Middle Tennessee Electric, Tennessee State University and Seven States Power Corporation to launch an innovative second-life battery storage project. […]
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  Tony Schmitz to Help Revive US Mfg, Machine Tool Industry
  Tony Schmitz is working to help rebuild America’s manufacturing industry. A University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute fellow, Schmitz is a professor in UT Knoxville’s […]
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  State of Tennessee Approves $72 million for UT-ORII
  Upfront Funding Accelerates Plans to Make Tennessee Hub for STEM Talent KNOXVILLE, TN – April 22, 2022 —The Tennessee General Assembly included $72 million for […]
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  UT-ORII Executive Director Joan Bienvenue is Ready for the Marathon
  Whether at work or enjoying her downtime, Joan Bienvenue is a marathoner. Bienvenue has just completed her first year as the first executive director of […]