Breakthrough magazine / Research & Economic Development
Winter 2009
South Carolina researchers consider the myriad elements of sustainability and climate change (PDF)
Fall 2008
Summer 2008
News release archives
March 22, 2009
President Pastides: Catch the clean-energy vision
The NHA was drawn to Columbia by the vision and commitment of Midlands and state leaders to develop a knowledge-based economy focusing on alternative energies.
March 5, 2009
BASF Fuel Cell supports University of South Carolina study
Brian Benicewicz, COEE endowed chair in Polymer Nanocomposite Research, receives $320,000 grant from BASF Fuel Cell GmbH/Inc. to support research on high-temperature fuel cells.
Feb. 25, 2009
Thomson Reuters, Collexis, university partner to launch Hydrogen Fuel Research Dashboard
Partnership brings together the Collexis proprietary technology, Web of Science data from Thomson Reuters and university's institutional subject matter expertise.
Feb. 20, 2009
Sustainable technology to power Carolina Baseball Stadium scoreboard
College of Engineering and Computing faculty rig new stadium with world's first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered scoreboard.
Oct. 14, 2008
University offers public programs on environment, fuel-cell and hydrogen technology
University offering two public programs that will address topics related to environment and fuel-cell and hydrogen technology.
August 15, 2008
Pastides to participate in Hydrogen Road Tour event
University President Harris Pastides to be among area VIPs on hand to welcome 10 hydrogen vehicles to Columbia.
July 17, 2008
University names Future Fuels Center director
Dr. Ken Reifsnider, professor of mechanical engineering, named director of Future Fuels Center, effective July 1.
July 16, 2008
[Former] President Andrew Sorensen receives University of Queensland doctorate
The honorary degree -- Doctor of the University -- recognizes Sorensen for forging links with University of Queensland in hydrogen-fuel technology, parenting and family research.
Feb. 14, 2008
University Nanocenter and Benedict College partner to provide public programs
Dubbed the Citizens' School, sessions to feature three different programs on nanotechnology, the environment and fuel cell and hydrogen technology.
Dec. 12, 2007
University hires leading scientist in polymer-nanocomposite, fuel-cell research
Dr. Brian Benicewicz, director of New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis, to hold endowed chair in Center of Economic Excellence for Polymer Nanocomposite Research.
Oct. 25, 2007
University unveils Segway powered by fuel cell
Now, riding Segway may become even more convenient, thanks to project under way at university's College of Engineering and Computing.
May 1, 2007
International experts in Columbia May 2-5 for meetings on alternative fuels
University of South Carolina researchers to join experts from North America, Europe and Korea to discuss future of alternative fuels this week at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
April 9, 2007
University recognized for fuel-cell outreach and education by National Hydrogen Association
Dr. Robert M. Zweig Public Education Award presented at NHA meeting in San Antonio earlier this month.
Jan. 4, 2007
University lands pre-eminent researcher to lead solid oxide fuel-cell enterprise
Kenneth L. Reifsnider, director of Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center at University of Connecticut, to become director of Solid Oxide Fuel Program.
Feb. 1, 2005
University signs international research agreement with Fraunhofer Institute
South Carolina has agreed to a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg, Germany, one of the world's leading fuel cell research centers.
Resources & Related Links
Applied Research Center
Fostering innovation by advancing research and application of hydrogen technologies
BASF Fuel Cell
A longtime industry partner of Dr. Brian Benicewicz, the Center for Economic Excellence endowed chair in Polymer Nanocomposite Research; recently announced $320,000 grant
College of Engineering & Computing
Home of NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Fuel Cells and Solid Oxide ,
EngenuitySC
Public-private partnership based in Columbia that nurtures knowledge-based economy and encourages the commercialization of ideas and technology from academic research
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy
University partner for fuel cells research, hydrogen storage, hydrogen production, chemical-energy conversion, electrochemical storage devices; located in Freiburg, Germany
Fuel Cell South
Nonprofit government-academic-industry collaborative supporting the regional fuel cell and hydrogen marketplace
Future Fuels™
research at South Carolina
Hydrogen & fuel cells, clean coal, nuclear, solar and biomass
Future Fuels™ / Intellectual Property
Briefs on eight Future Fuel and energy technologies
Greater Columbia Fuel Cell Challenge
Public-private sector initiative whose goal is to make Columbia a model for the mass deployment of fuel cell applications and other alternative energy sources
Hydrogen Trailblazers
Learn more about Columbia and the NHA Conference and Hydrogen Expo
Korean Institute of Energy Research
University partner in fuel cell and energy research; located in Deajeon, South Korea
NanoCenter
University's focal point for research of nanometer-scale structures
Savannah River National Laboratory
U.S. Department of Energy applied R&D laboratory specializing in hydrogen storage
SC Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Alliance
Public-private collaborative advancing commercialization of technologies
SC Launch!
Works with research universities to fund advanced technology startup companies
SCRA
Public, non-profit corporation helps commercialize technologies
Siemens
German-based company working with University on development of a prototype hydrogen-fueled diesel engine
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