Future technologies & enabling plasma Processes

RESEARCH

Building plasma science and engineering (PSE) research capacity in AL, including Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP) and space plasma science, in academic institutions and partners

INTERNSHIPS

Supporting undergraduate and graduate education, training, and research opportunities, and encouraging and enabling access to plasma physics for diverse populations

K-12 OUTREACH

Creating new educational and outreach resources and plans for  K-12 students and teachers, promoting plasma science and engineering (PSE) and general STEM

Ftpp initiative

The NSF EPSCoR Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) is a 10-member university and industry consortium. The project leverages Alabamaโ€™s laboratory and space plasma science expertise to contribute scientific knowledge, technologies, and workforce to Alabamaโ€™s aerospace, manufacturing, advanced materials, medical, bioscience, and agricultural sectors.

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Lead Institution: The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gary P Zank
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โ†’ This image presents the collaboration among the partners.

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What is plasma?

Plasma is a state of matter consisting of a collection of ionized particles, electrically neutral atoms, and molecules. It makes up more than 90% of the observable universe and underpins several high-tech manufacturing industries. Familiar forms of plasma include the sun, stars, lightning, neon signs, television screen displays, welderโ€™s torches, and rocket exhaust.

From writing letters to IMAP to creating art with 'Communicating in Color' and exploring the '4 States of Matter', STEAMfest 2024 had us hands-on with science and creativity! Who knew learning could be this fun?โœจ #NSFfunded #PlasmaPhysics #FTPPAL
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a hugely successful 1st Annual International AL Plasma Physics Conference (AIAPC) โ€“ โ€˜AI-Informed Plasma Physics: the Opportunitiesโ€™! We enjoyed insightful discussions, new connections, and a fantastic turnout in Huntsville. Your enthusiasm made it all possible, and we canโ€™t wait to see you next year!

#AIAPC #PlasmaPhysics #Huntsville #FTPPAL
FTPP Named Program of the Year!๐ŸŒŸ
UAHโ€™s NSF-funded Future Technologies & Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) has won the 2024 256Today Innovator Award! Congratulations to Dr. Gary Zank and the team for advancing plasma science and driving new industries in Alabama! ๐Ÿš€โœจ

#Innovation #PlasmaScience #256Today #alabama #nsffunded
Calling all UAH students ๐Ÿ“ข
We are looking for a part-time Marketing and Outreach intern to join our team. For more information and to apply, visit Handshake.com (Job 9323234)
Sarah Dalessi, a UAH Space Science PhD student, presented a poster on FTPP outreach initiatives at the 11th International Fermi Symposium ๐Ÿคฉโœจ๐Ÿ’™

We are proud of our talented and dedicated students, and itโ€™s gratifying to see the positive impact our efforts have on the community ๐ŸŒŽ

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About the cooperative agreement

FTPP involves a partnership comprising nine universities and a research corporation in Alabama and is funded through Cooperative Agreement OIA-2148653 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 five-year grant within the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)*. The FTPP project is overseen by the Alabama EPSCoR Steering Committee.

* Disclaimer: The opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

vision

Alabama becomes a world-renowned hub for PSE (Plasma Science Engineering) through developing transformative future technologies (such as advanced materials, food safety and sterilization, space weather prediction) and building foundational plasma science research and industry with a skilled workforce.

Diversity

Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our research, education, and workforce development initiatives. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and respect, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to participate fully in shaping our project’s work and impact.

Mission

FTPP will build research, education, economic, and workforce capacity in pursuit of making foundational discoveries in space and laboratory plasma physics and create future societally transformative technologies in the State of AL, utilizing Alabamaโ€™s statewide expertise in plasma science and technology.