ECE in the Media

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  1. Cu nanowires create displays (Photonics.com)
    May 7, 2008--Copper (Cu) nanowires grown by ECE researchers at low temperatures and catalyst-free could serve as interconnects in electronic device fabrication and as electron emitters in a very thin flat panel display known as a field emission display. Go to article

  2. Nanowires for displays (Technology Review)
    May 7, 2008--ECE researchers Kevin Kim and Soo Choi have developed a simple process to grow upright copper nanowires on different surfaces. Go to article

  3. Race is on to advance software for chips (The New York Times)
    May 7, 2008--Three rival teams of computer researchers, including one at Illinois co-directed by ECE Professor Wen-mei Hwu, are working on new types of software needed to better use computer chips that can process many tasks at the same time. Go to article

  4. Copper nanowires grown by new process create long-lasting displays (NanoVIP.com)
    May 6, 2008--ECE researchers Kevin Kim and Soo Choi have developed flexible displays made from copper nanowires grown on bendable plastic. Go to article

  5. Scientists developing way to detect brain injuries (The News-Gazette)
    May 5, 2008--ECE Professor Ravi Iyer and colleagues are developing "smart helmet" technology to monitor brain activity and blast intensity, in hopes of detecting injuries to soldiers early. Go to article

  6. Student wins $30,000 for creation of solar lantern (PR Newswire)
    May 5, 2008--Patrick Walsh is the winner of this year's $30,000 Lemelson-Illinois Student Prize for his innovation -- a battery-powered, solar-charged LED lamp. ECE Associate Professor Andrew Singer is director of the TEC, which adminsters the Lemelson-Illinois Student Prize. Go to article