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

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INTERNSHIPS

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

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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

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Ftpp initiative

The NSF EPSCoR Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) is a 10-member university and industry consortium. The project leverages Alabama’s laboratory and space plasma science expertise to contribute scientific knowledge, technologies, and workforce to Alabama’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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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, welder’s torches, and rocket exhaust.

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Sarah Dalessi, a UAH Space Science PhD student, presented a poster on FTPP outreach initiatives at the 11th International Fermi Symposium 🤩✨💙 We are proud of our talented and dedicated students, and it’s gratifying to see the positive impact our efforts have on the community 🌎 #nsffunded #physics #NASA

Sarah Dalessi, a UAH Space Science PhD student, presented a poster on FTPP outreach initiatives...

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🚀 Alabama’s Plasma Science Breakthrough! 🚀 NEW ARTICLE! - Linked in our bio A decade-long, $40 million NSF investment is propelling Alabama to national prominence in plasma science and engineering. With pioneering research at @uahuntsville with other FTPP partner universities, Alabama is set to become a Southeastern hub for plasma innovation, creating high-tech jobs and transformative technologies. “Plasma science and engineering has the potential to transform many areas of modern society,” says Dr. Sandra Richardson, section head for the Research Capacity and Competitiveness Section in the Office of Integrative Activities at the U.S. National Science Foundation. #NSF #PlasmaScience #Innovation #STEM #AlabamaScience #EPSCoR #nsffunded

🚀 Alabama’s Plasma Science Breakthrough! 🚀 NEW ARTICLE! - Linked in our bio A decade-long,...

🚀Little Rock, AR! Who’s ready to explore space?🌌 Join us at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub on July 26, 2024, for a FREE Space STEM workshop! Open for 1st to 12th graders, dive into hands-on activities and exciting lessons in space science. Workshop Schedule: 1st to 6th Graders: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM 7th to 12th Graders: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM For more info / tickets, visit alabamaphysics.com/space-stem-day 🌟

🚀Little Rock, AR! Who’s ready to explore space?🌌 Join us at the Arkansas Regional Innovation...

Shoutout to our FTPP Marketing and Outreach Intern, Deonna Banks. “I’m eager to develop expertise in marketing and coordination,” she says. “I believe this opportunity could provide me with invaluable experience essential for aspiring administrators.”✨🪐 👉 Read about her role and story with the article linked in our bio! ‌ Deonna will be doing an Instagram story takeover on our account (@alabamaphysics) for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), Boule and Undergrad Summit 2024. Check back in from July 6-11 to learn more!

Shoutout to our FTPP Marketing and Outreach Intern, Deonna Banks. “I’m eager to develop expertise...

Exciting News! 🎉 Sujan Prasad Gautam, FTPP graduate student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, has published a new article! 🌟 Read the highlight from the link in our bio ➡️

Exciting News! 🎉 Sujan Prasad Gautam, FTPP graduate student at The University of Alabama in...

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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 Alabama’s statewide expertise in plasma science and technology.