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4-12-2008 • Students at WKU Research Conference
Jason Smith, Honorable Mention at the Annual WKU Student Research Conference
Student researchers from the Applied Physics Institute participated at the 38th Annual WKU Research Conference. The conference was held on Saturday, April 12, at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center.

4-4-2008 • Dr. Womble Receives Research Award
Dr. Phillip Womble Receives Faculty Award for Research and Creativity
Dr. Phillip Womble was awarded the 2008 Research and Creativity Faculty Award for the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. This award can only be given to one professor for each college and is evaluated on the number of publications within the past five years along with their amount of current research and creative works.

3-22-2008 • API Students Attend SPIE Symposium
API Students Attend SPIE Symposium
Two student researchers from the Applied Physics Institute, Chris Davenport and James Lodmell, traveled to Orlando, Florida, on Mar. 16-20 for the SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, the defense industry’s leading meeting.

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Highly trained members of the Applied Physics Institute use nuclear, atomic and condensed matter physics principles for research in applied physics, chemistry, biology, material science, and other applications.

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The API provides research experiences for students and postdoctoral scientists. Students receive hands-on training in real life projects using novel experimental techniques.

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The API creates partnership with industry and jobs in Kentucky and nationwide. Our facilities are available for use by academic or commercial partners.

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