Funding Request for the Organization of a Short Course on Spin Transport Physics and Devices during the 68th Device Research Conference. Held at the Univ. of ND June 21-23

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Cambridge MA

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Abstract

Intellectual merit. This proposal requests partial funding support to organize a short course on Spin Transport and Devices during the 68th Device Research Conference. This short course aims to introduce the device physics community attending DRC to the new science and potential applications of spin electronics and optoelectronics. It will bring together world experts in spin science and technology and it will foster student participation. Broader Impact. The proposed short course on spin transport and devices will provide student participants with an opportunity to gain exposure the basic physics and potential engineering applications of spin devices. The timing of this workshop is perfect for this generation of students to learn how the new science and technology of spin devices is developing. These lessons will be useful beyond spin electronics, as these students will be able to apply them to future new materials and technologies that they will encounter during their career. Special effort will be made to involve female and minority students in the short course by advertisement and active recruitment. In addition, the conference proceedings will be available online through the IEEE IEEExplore which will make them accessible world-wide.