Faculty Development Award

Western Washington University, Bellingham WA

Investigators

Abstract

This award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). This Faculty Development Award supports the effective integration of research, teaching and outreach. The research goals are to understand ionic and electronic currents in organic materials. Ion-paired monomers provide an avenue to better control doping and electrochemical processes in organic electronic applications. The establishment of the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC) at Western Washington University provides an opportunity for a new materials science minor, new curriculum development and industrial internship opportunities for undergraduate researchers. The Discovery Corps Fellowship Program supported postdoctoral and professional development models that combined research expertise with professional service. Discovery Corps Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible to apply for this Faculty Development Award.