Sponsors
AFRL
Air Force Research Laboratory is a full spectrum laboratory of approximately 9,500 people, responsible for planning and executing the Air Force’s entire science and technology budget of nearly $1.7 billion including: basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development, and an additional $1.3 billion from AFRL customers.
AFOSR
Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the entire basic research investment of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as a part of the AFRL. AFOSR’s technical experts foster support and fund research within the AFRL, university, and industry laboratories to ensure the transition of research results to support USAF needs.
Taiwan National Science Council
The National Science Council (NSC) of the Executive Yuan (executive branch of the Republic of China) was established in 1959. Led by a Minister and three Deputy Ministers, the Council is presently the highest government agency responsible for promoting the development of science and technology. The Council consists of twelve departments and offices, and three affiliated organizations.
Taiwan National Science and Technology Program for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The National Science and Technology Program for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology coordinates among various government agencies with budgets dedicated to nanotechnology R&D. The overall budget for this six-year program, which started in 2003, is about $645M USD. Through the establishment of common core facilities and education programs, this program aims to achieve academic excellence in basic research and to promote industrial applications.
SPRING
The Strategic Partnership for Research in Nanotechnology (SPRING), established in 2002, is a network of shared experimental centers that will rapidly advance and promote nanotechnology in Texas. SPRING's mission is to foster nanoscience and nanotechnology research, education and technology transfer. SPRING is a collaborative effort between UT Austin, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, Rice University and University of Houston. An integral part of the SPRING collaboration is the participation of the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio.
TcSUH
The Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston is the largest multidisciplinary superconductivity and advanced materials research effort in the U.S. Three major research divisions work to create and develop new high temperature superconducting-, energy- and nano- materials, advance their applications in partnerships with industry, and disseminate knowledge through education, outreach, and technology transfer for the benefit of the public and the environment.