Research Sponsors
We thank the following agencies for sponsoring our research:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense" With an annual budget of about $5.91 billion, NSF is the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities. Visit Website
Auburn University is a comprehensive land-grant and research institution blending arts and applied sciences. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Auburn University is not only known for its great education, its also has notability for its impact on the state of Alabama. A recent study determined AU had nearly $4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $2.4 billion impact in "human capital." Visit Website
Intel Corporation is the world's largest chip maker also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products. Visit Website
Altera Corporation is the pioneer of programmable logic solutions, enabling system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate, and win in their markets. Visit Website
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. The company leads the Programmable Logic Device(PLD) market - one of the fastest growing segments of the semiconductor industry. Visit Website
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of 28 Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories across the country, and is the largest institution and largest employer in Northern New Mexico. The laboratory’s annual budget is approximately $1.2 billion.Visit Website
The Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC) of New Mexico Tech is regarded both nationally and internationally as one of the nation's leading petroleum research centers. PRRC was established by the New Mexico State Legislature in 1977 to conduct both basic and applied research designed to improve recovery of petroleum and natural gas. Visit Website
New Mexico Tech is an undergraduate and graduate university specializing in science and engineering education and research. Tech divisions and departments include world-class research programs providing unique student opportunities. Visit Website