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How the Computer Graphics Industry Got Started at the University of Utah

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Their groundbreaking research, conducted at the University of Utah , in Salt Lake City, and at their company, Evans and Sutherland , helped jump-start the computer graphics industry. The IEEE Utah Section sponsored the nomination. IEEE Milestone Dedication: Utah Computer Graphics youtu.be thesis in 1963 at MIT.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Advanced Flow Meter for Extreme Environments (AFMEE), $100,000 MicroNuclear LLC, Franklin, Tenn. El Centro, Calif. Idaho National Laboratory.

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DOE to award up to $44M to advance enhanced geothermal systems

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Substantial and sustained investment in technology development is vital to EGS commercialization, which can significantly increase geothermal energy deployment and help the country meet its climate goals. The site uses testing and R&D to reduce uncertainty and manage risk for commercial development of EGS technologies.

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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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Prior to the experiment, it was unclear whether kelp could effectively absorb the nutrients in the deep, cold and dark environment. One Utah would take up only 0.13% of the total Pacific Ocean. which has a commercial interest in the research and contributed part of its $2.6-million Ginsburg et al. Navarrete, Diane Y.

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DOE selects 8 new advanced coal projects for funding by University Coal Research Program

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Novel materials that can withstand high temperatures and extreme environments are dominant themes in materials development for efficient energy systems. The goal of this project is to develop cost-effective sensing technologies able to function in harsh, high-temperature operating environments. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Researchers developing salt-tolerant enzymes tailored to ionic liquid processes for production of advanced cellulosic biofuels

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The group plans to expand this research to develop a full complement of enzymes that is tailored for the ionic liquid process technology with the goal of demonstrating a complete biomass-to-sugar process, one they hope can enable the commercial viability of advanced biofuels. —Zhang et al. —Blake Simmons. Axen, Cheryl A.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Co-optimization of Vehicle Specification and Routing to Improve Commercial Transportation System Efficiency and Reduce Deadheading. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Utah State University. PACCAR Inc. Michigan Technological University.