SIU Carbondale Receives 369446 DOE Grant for Fuel Cell Research
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is funded by a 369446 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solid oxide fuel cells. Professor Rasit Koc leads development of titanium carbide interconnects to lower operating temperatures and improve efficiency, aiding diverse fuel cell applications from vehicles to stationary power. The project collaborates with Argonne National Laboratory under the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Core Technology Program.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance
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Argonne National Laboratory
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Concrete company owner keeps it level
Jim Stone, owner of Stone Concrete Construction in Alto Pass, has run the business for seven years, managing two full time crews and five trucks. He works roughly 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with hours often longer, and values the job’s flexibility despite intense competition. Stone, a Cobden High School graduate who took courses at Shawnee Community College, previously worked for another concrete firm before starting his own. He recommends the line of work for those with a strong back and a willingness to work hard. SOUTHERN ILLINOISANS AT WORK is a weekly feature.
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Good Samaritan and Wash U form cardiothoracic partnership
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center and Washington University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery announce a formal partnership to align local cardiac surgeries with Wash U expertise. Dr. David Savage leads the program, joining as assistant professor, with Robotic surgery and heart transplantation remaining offered only by Wash U.
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Washington University
Mount Vernon
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Savage
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Southern
Illinois
Heart Center
James Sanger
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
SIUC launches turf specialization as green industry grows
Southern Illinois University Carbondale expands in plant, soil and agricultural systems with a new turf-focused specialization. The 120 credit program adds 43 core hours, 54 major hours, electives and required internships, aiming to produce graduates ready for high level turf careers in golf courses, park management and tourism related to venues like Augusta and Pebble Beach.
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John S. Russin
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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SIUC
Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems Department
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Augusta
Pebble Beach
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Johnson County economic developer speaks at chamber meeting
Jody Johnson, Johnson County economic developer since May 2003, spoke at the June 18 chamber lunch, touting partnerships with SIDEZ and multiple state and local agencies. He urged county unity, outlined plans for a mayor's round table, and announced a fiber optic company will locate its corporate headquarters in Vienna. He highlighted tax abatements and the two million dollar SIDEZ budget, and noted double digit growth in recent years. Johnson, an educator-turned-official, lives in Goreville with wife Emily and sons Conner, Tyler, and upcoming Peyton Allen.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bend Lake College
Big Muddy River
Shawnee Community College
Goreville
Johnson County 2000 Inc
WIA
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Conner
Tyler
Peyton Allen
Lavon
Sharon Johnson
Subzone to meet at Vienna library
Johnson County Subzone of Empowerment Zone schedules a 6 p.m. meeting Thursday at the Vienna Carnegie Library. The gathering invites residents of Johnson County SIDEZ sub zone to discuss grants, feasibility study progress, quarterly public hearings, and allocation of sub-zone funds.
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SIU- Catterpillar fund aids mono valve engine research at SIUC
SIUC researchers start this summer in Carbondale a project with Caterpillar Inc funding and patents to develop a mono valve engine promising higher power and fuel efficiency. The work led by Suri Rajan aims to simplify valve design, with potential applications in trucks, machinery, and gasoline engines, while aligning with diesel emission reduction goals.
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Southern Illinois University
Peoria
Caterpillar
SIUC
Rickey N. McCurry
SIU
George M. Swisher
College of Engineering
Southern At 150
Suri Rajan
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