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| − | + | [http://coen.boisestate.edu/magnetic-materials-lab/peter-mullner/ Dr. Peter Mullner] specializes in shape-memory alloys. He recently [http://www.shawmountaintechnology.com/about.html launched a startup] to commercialize solid-state electronic devices based on these materials. | |
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| + | [http://coen.boisestate.edu/faculty-staff/yanliangzhang/ Dr. Yanliang Zhang] completed [http://coen.boisestate.edu/mse-reu/project-13/ successful prototypes] of a thermoelectric device designed to replace alternators in cars. This work, funded by a Department of Energy grant, should improve fuel economy by 10-15%. Hyundai (or Honda?) is currently working to commercialize this device. | ||
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Revision as of 22:54, 11 February 2016
Contents
Overview
Boise is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, and consistently ranks in Forbes' top 10 cities for careers and families. Boise State University serves about 21,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students. Engineering enrollment has grown by 75%, to 2,847 students, over the past five years. Key partners include Micron Technology, a top 5 semiconductor company with headquarters in Boise, NASA, and Idaho National Laboratories.
Recently, Boise become home to a business incubator and annual speaking events including TedX and Ignite Boise. New initiatives at Boise State University include the Venture College, which has launched 17 revenue generating businesses, the College of Innovation and Design, a MakerLab, and the New Product Development Lab, and a $25M Center for Materials Research.
Student Entrepreneurship
Stuff in I&E
Faculty Entrepreneurship
Dr. Peter Mullner specializes in shape-memory alloys. He recently launched a startup to commercialize solid-state electronic devices based on these materials.
Dr. Yanliang Zhang completed successful prototypes of a thermoelectric device designed to replace alternators in cars. This work, funded by a Department of Energy grant, should improve fuel economy by 10-15%. Hyundai (or Honda?) is currently working to commercialize this device.
University-Industry Collaboration
Stuff here
University Technology Transfer Office
Stuff here
Local and Regional Economic Development
Boise top place to live, growing population, university # of students and employees, plans for future, STEM action center, etc.
