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Latest news
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9-6-2008 • API awarded grant for threat prevention
The API was awarded with a Homeland Security grant under the topic area of threat prevention. The $350,000 project is titled “Waterborne Threat Interdiction Utilizing Underwater Impulse Generation” and will be lead by Dr. Phillip Womble.
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9-5-2008 • API welcomes new staff member
Melinda Humphrey has joined the API staff as a Research Administrator where she will help with the coordination of various projects along with assisting Dr. Phillip Womble, so that assignments can run more smoothly.
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8-20-2008 • Dr. Kintzel joins API
Edward J. Kintzel, Assistant Professor at Department of Physics and Astronomy, joins the API. He received B.S. in Mathematical Physics in 1998 from SUNY, and Ph.D. in Physics from Florida State University in 2002. His research include materials for alternative energy sources, biomaterials, thin films, neutron imaging and nanostructures.
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API in the community
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• Science
Highly trained members of the Applied Physics Institute
use nuclear, atomic and condensed matter physics principles for applied research in physics,
material science, chemistry, biology, and other applications.
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• Education
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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• Economy
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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Events
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• WKU events
• ARTP events
• WKU R&D Center events
• WKU Physics Colloquia
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