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CLaSS Logo CLaSS merges traditionally separate disciplines by advancing the fundamental understanding of selected problems at the forefront of science and technology using laser spectroscopy as the common unifying theme. Specific research thrusts include fluorescent spectroscopy and laser crystal development, nonlinear spectroscopy of semiconducting nanocrystals, and laser remote sensing. The research thrusts also have a synergistic interdependency with the education and outreach program that consists of undergraduate and graduate curricula development, research training and professional development, and K-12 outreach.

Productivity

  • 46 Publications in refereed journal and conference proceedings
  • 84 Presentations at national and international conferences
  • 8 BS Degrees
  • 6 MS Degree in STEM areas
  • 4 Ph.D. Degrees ( 3 in Physics, 1 in Atmospheric Sciences)

Participating programs include

  • NSF REU UnIPhy (Undergraduate Institute in Physics)
  • NSF HBCU–UP SMEEP (Science Mathematics English Enrichment Program)
  • National Center for Learning and Teaching (NCLT) Nanotechnology Workshop
  • The K-5 Nanoscience Program
  • Young Doctors Program
  • Heritage High School Physics Classes Pasco Laboratory Experiments
  • Heritage High School Physics Students in Model Rocket Club

Education and Outreach Activities

  • Students and faculty attend weekly seminars at HU, given by leading scientists.
  • Physics Seniors are required to write a Capstone Thesis based on their research.
  • Undergraduate students are required to write a paper and give a talk each semester.
  • Recruitment strategies include the development of a pipeline of potential students.
  • High school juniors and seniors participated in summer research programs.
  • More than 1200 K-12 students were exposed to CREST outreach efforts (e.g. laboratory visits, class-room demonstration, rocket clubs).

Research, Education and Outreach Partners

  • Brimrose Corporation of America
  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
  • Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Heritage High School
  • Korean Research Institute of Science and Standards, South Korea
  • Magruder Elementary School (planning stages)
  • NASA Langley Research Center
  • Ocean NanoTechnology
  • Rice University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of China

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