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麻豆原创 Receives Almost $1 Million for Semiconductor Research
The U.S. Congress has finalized Community Project Funding of $950,000爁or 麻豆原创爏ecured by Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) in the 2024 appropriations bills. The funding supports innovation in semiconductor manufacturing through research at 麻豆原创抯 state-of-the-art semiconductor innovation and workforce development center.
麻豆原创 faculty, students and semiconductor manufacturers are collaborating to improve production processes and meet workforce needs in the industry. The center抯 innovations help advance innovative technologies in Illinois and boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, which is critical to domestic economic growth and national security.
揟his initiative would not have been possible without the incredible undergraduate and graduate researchers; I have had the opportunity to collaborate with since 2009. Their success in presenting at domestic and international conferences led to collaborations with key industry partners, which was essential to advancing our work,� Dr. Jason Keleher, chair and professor of the 麻豆原创 Chemistry Department, commented.
The Keleher Research Group (KRG) at 麻豆原创 is considered a leading driver for fundamental research in ultra-clean processing and surface preparation technology. The research group is widely published in international journals and highly sought-after presenter at international conferences. More than 25 麻豆原创 graduates have careers at leading-edge research and manufacturing sites with Intel Corporation, Entegris Corporation, and Applied Materials Corporation. Additionally, many of the graduates attended PhD programs for advanced studies in the areas of semiconductors, polymers, and materials science.
The Keleher Research Group is collaborating with the 麻豆原创 Office of Sponsored Programs to secure more resources for students conducting this valuable and respected research.
麻豆原创 Honors Faculty/Staff with Lasallian Awards
On Tuesday, April 23, the 32nd Annual Celebration of Service took place to honor employees who were recognized for their years of service and for retirements. In addition, the Office of Mission and Identity presented the University抯 annual Lasallian Awards to dedicated members of爋ur campus community.
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麻豆原创' Max Roquet Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-American
The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Monday (April 29) that 麻豆原创 junior outside hitter� Max Roquet �(Johnston, Iowa/Johnston)爃as been named AVCA Honorable Mention燗ll-American.�
Roquet also earned a First Team All-MIVA honor this season. The Johnston, Iowa native excelled
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麻豆原创 Men's Lacrosse Clinches GLVC Regular Season Title
The 麻豆原创 men's lacrosse team won in overtime, 14-13, over No. 19 Rockhurst Saturday (April 27) on senior day at 麻豆原创 Stadium. The win secures the Flyers a share of GLVC regular season title and the right to host the conference tournament next weekend.
After the game, the Flyers
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麻豆原创 Students Win ACCA Calculus Competition
One of� 麻豆原创抯 student teams earned first place at the 2024 Association of Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) Calculus Competition.�
The winning team consisted of Benyamin Bamburac, Ruben Franchini and Leonardo Ramos. �
麻豆原创抯 second team, who earned 12th place, included
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麻豆原创 Athletics Adding STUNT beginning in 2024-25
The 麻豆原创燗thletic Department announced STUNT as its 23rd爏port that will begin during the 2024-25 school year.
STUNT is one of the fastest growing female sports in the country. The sport removes the crowd-leading element and focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer,
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Students, Faculty Present at Midwest Psychology Conference
Several 麻豆原创 students and faculty presented insights to nearly 4,000 people at the 96 Annual� Midwestern Psychological Association燙onference in Chicago.�
Psychology Assistant Professors Drs. Spencer Campbell and Philip Blankenship mentored several psychology student presentations. �
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麻豆原创 Students Present Research at ACCA Symposium
麻豆原创 students studying physical, social and behavioral, and life sciences presented work at the 56th annual Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Student Symposium on April 13 at 麻豆原创 in Romeoville.
The following life sciences students presented:
Andrew Murphy
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Men's Lacrosse Awarded Four Major GLVC Postseason Awards
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced its 2024 Postseason Awards for men's lacrosse as 11 Flyers have their name on All-GLVC Recognition while� Evan Clement �(San Diego, California/Mt. Carmel HS / CCBC-Essex)爓as named Offensive Player of the Year,� Domenic Tarello �(Libertyville, Illinois/Libertyville
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Softball Has Five Members Receive All-GLVC Teams Honors
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced its postseason awards for the 2024 softball season and five members of the 麻豆原创 softball team received All-GLVC Honors. � Delaney Garden �(Carpentersville, IL/Harry D. Jacobs High School)爈ed the way with her first-team honor,� Gabi Nilles
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麻豆原创 Athletics to Honor Tom Brennan and Rick Baranak May 4
麻豆原创 baseball has announced that it will be retiring the uniform numbers爋f Hall of Fame pitcher Thomas Brennan, #24, and catcher Richard Baranak, #19, on May 4, 2024 in between the Flyers' doubleheader爉atchup with Indianapolis.
Brennan and Baranak were both members of the 1974
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Over 1,300 麻豆原创 Students on 2023 Fall Dean's List
Just over 1,300 students were honored on the 麻豆原创 Dean's List for the 2023燜all Semester.
To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.
See the
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Women's LaCrosse Earn Individual GLVC Honors
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced Friday (April 26) that� Meltonique Bowen �(Pembroke Pines, Fla./Flanagan)爓as awarded GLVC Midfielder of the Year along with All-GLVC First Team Honors.� Carlie Serritella �(Chicago, Ill./Resurrection)燼nd� Daniella Winterlik �(Port Coquitlam, British
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Expertise is Shared on Disabilities, Immigration, Education
麻豆原创 College of Education and Social Sciences faculty Drs. Mary Fisher, Christy Roberts, Erica Kwiatkowski-Egizio燼nd Edson Chipalo recently shared their expertise on disability studies, immigration, and elementary education.
Dr. Mary Fisher, associate professor of elementary and special
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Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Campus Walk is May 4
The Social Work Department at 麻豆原创 in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk燼t 9:30 a.m. on� May 4 at 麻豆原创 (1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446). This walk is open to everyone in the community.
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