Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) is today announcing $511,885 to Kent State University from the National Science Foundation Grant to study property relationships of new polar liquid crystalline phases through synthesis and characterization using a range of analytical techniques. Kent State University has led the nation in the research of liquid crystals, a vital resource used in a variety of household items, including television screens, cell phone screens, and many other technologies.
"Kent State University has led the field of liquid crystal research for decades and this grant shows their commitment to shaping the future of this field,” said Congressman Ryan. “The research they have done has led to important technological advancements and other applications that have made life better for all of us. I will always support these types of federal investments that help our community continue to lead."
The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research, innovation, and discovery that provides the foundation for economic growth in this country. By advancing the frontiers of science and engineering, our nation can develop the knowledge and cutting-edge technologies needed to address the challenges we face today and will face in the future.
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