The modernization of the electrical grid is creating a platform for innovation that will enable new opportunities for job creation and economic development. Simultaneously, these modernizations drive new research questions […]
Research Development and Innovation have long been a hallmark of the Illinois economy. As home to approximately 440 corporate laboratories and more than 200 institutions of higher education, groundbreaking research […]
New year, new congress, same budget. As of the publication of this issue of ISTC Catalyst, the federal government is operating under a fourth continuing resolution (CR). This has enabled […]
Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) more than $500 million in investment is flowing into Illinois for energy efficiency and optimization programs, including modest amounts for research […]
Engaging more students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is a paramount challenge in Illinois, and across the country. Recognizing that STEM is the foundation for innovation and future economic prosperity, […]
This issue of ISTC Catalyst focuses on efforts to foster a more robust Science & Technology Workforce in Illinois. In our state, we are fortunate to have both a deep pool of […]
One of the main needs for improving the reliability, efficiency and productivity of our nation’s energy infrastructure is the commercial introduction of advanced technologies for energy storage. Given the R&D emerging […]
The profile and depth of knowledge in climate change science is expanding on a daily basis. As this issue area achieves greater prominence in global politics and policy circles and […]
This issue of the ISTC Catalyst highlights the unmatched concentration of translational research centers in Illinois and the impact of translational research being conducted in our state. Translational research closes the […]
Buildings consume 70 percent of the electricity load in the United States – adding the 15 million new buildings that are projected to exist by 2015, our energy consumption will […]