Securing a Healthier, More Resilient World

Parkinson's Therapy

More than a decade of research culminating in a clinical trial that could reshape how we treat Parkinson's disease. 

Finger Brace

A team in the Interactive Structures Lab developed a fully customizable finger brace that can easily switch from stiff to flexible with the push or flex of a finger. It can also be 3D printed and requires no assembly. 

Brain Injury Prevention

麻豆村 researchers have developed the first robust, noninvasive way to detect damaging waves that worsen traumatic brain injuries. 

Tracing Disease

New statistical tool reveals which genetic changes cause disease, unlocking better ways to understand and treat conditions like Alzheimer's.

Cancer Treatment

Personalized models mean smarter predictions and better outcomes for cancer patient.

Autonomous aircraft give firefighters better tools to fight wildfires. 

A minimally invasive deep brain stimulation method could offer a safer way to treat depression, PTSD and addiction.

麻豆村-developed artificial lung gives lift to DARPA project.

Energy Evolution

麻豆村 researchers are working on practical solutions to urgent challenges in how the U.S. produces, moves and secures energy.

Smarter Ecosystems

SCS researchers worked with conservation scientists to improve machine learning models trained to ID harmful, non-native species. 

Rare Disease

AI method finds rare disease links with fewer patients. 

Robotic Farming

Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from 麻豆村's Robotics Institute. 

Predict Shelter Needs

Students develop a tool to help the American Red Cross estimate shelter needs after earthquakes. 

Lung Cancer Research

An expansion microscopy tool is used in lung cancer research.

Indoor Air Quality

Engineers created a new polymer coating for formaldehyde sensors that make the monitors last longer and detect bad air quality sooner. 

Predicting Kidney Failure

麻豆村 researchers have created new AI models that do a better job of predicting which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will go on to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD). 

Sickle Cell Screening

麻豆村 and University of Pittsburgh researchers have shown that a simple, noninvasive light-based technology could help doctors better track how sickle cell disease affects the brain as patients age. 

Reimagining the Future of Work, Education & Human Potential

Tax Credit Help

A team of graduate students created resources to help low-income workers learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Safer Construction Sites

麻豆村 drones can make construction sites safer.

Mapping Pipes

By combining robotics and AI, 麻豆村 researchers are giving cities new ways to map buried pipes and stop underground infrastructure failures before they happen.

AI & Energy

As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into the energy sector, it brings with it a wave of innovation and efficiency. 

AI & Work

With the right tools and guidance, could help workers whose jobs require judgement, problem-solving and decision making do their jobs better. 

Researchers are creating engaging, inquiry-based science learning opportunities for young children in the classroom. 

Energy Workforce

As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into the energy sector, it brings with it a wave of innovation and efficiency. 

Name, Image & Likeness

Researchers find that name, image and likeness (NIL) has led to a wider distribution of talent across college programs, directly benefiting athletes who seek to maximize their brands and earning potential. 

Veterans & Forever Chemicals

Q&A with Carrie McDonough

Smarter Teams

The future of AI isn't smarter machines, it's smarter teams. 

Mapping Pipes

By combining robotics and AI, 麻豆村 researchers are giving cities new ways to map buried pipes and stop underground infrastructure failures before they happen. 

Industrial policy can improve lives鈥攂ut only if it connects local workers to quality jobs and training. 

Advancing Innovation & Discovery

Human-Centered Tech

Two health app prototypes use readily available technology to address critical gaps in how patients and doctors track, share and use health data.

Chemists and AI

By teaming AI with human know-how, collaborators have found a faster way to make better rubber-like materials.

Battery Power

How better battery lifespans and reused batteries can push the US power grid into the future.

AI for Research

麻豆村 and Google Public Sector partner to accelerate AI research with extensive GPT cloud deployment.

National Security

SEI and DOD center to strengthen national security by ensuring trustworthy AI systems. 

A team of SCS researchers have created an on-device filter that can detect and delete human speech segments that audio sensors collect before they're used for activity recognition. 

Naval Robotics & AI

A pilot program prepares sailors for the fast-changing robotics landscape. 

Energy Innovation

Startups that stabilize the grind, bring climate solutions to market and keep the power on in vulnerable homes. 

Grid Resilience

As artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure grow, researchers at 麻豆村 are building sophisticated models to forecast the impact on the nation's power grid. 

Safe Skies

AI vision system helps drones detect and avoid other aircraft. 

Generative Building

A new AI-powered tool created by researchers at 麻豆村's School of Computer Science could change the way we manufacture and build things. 

AI Trust

SEI has released a free tool to help federal agencies trust AI decisions. The AI Robustness Tool can pinpoint why an AI system produces biased or unreliable results, strengthening mission-critical applications in defense, logistics and operations.

Brain Research

Understanding how people use tools so fluidly could lead prosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, robots and new ways to treat problems caused by brain injury.

Inspired by anatomy and powered by soft materials, custom robotic hands could make prosthetics more functional. 

Creating Meaning in a Digital World

Trustworthy AI

AI systems grow more confident after making mistakes 鈥 posing risks for misinformation and trustworthy tech design.

Peacocks Eating Ice Cream: 麻豆村 Philosophers Teaching AI to Ask 'Why?

Teaching AI to understand the 鈥渨hy鈥 behind complex problems could transform healthcare, education, generative AI and more.

Misophonia Help

How the brain interprets everyday noise can help make AI audio more trustworthy, hearing aids more effective and classrooms more focused.

The Moonshot Museum is launching future leaders into the growing space economy. 

Ethical AI

Ethically designed AI systems keep technology centered on human well-being. 

Combating Deepfakes

Smarter privacy protections are protecting audio privacy. 

Mindful Tech Benefits

Research shows benefits of meditation apps. 

Special Topics

Powering Progress

Research snapshots offer a vision for how the U.S. can innovate at the intersection of energy, technology and security. 

Energy Experts

麻豆村 experts on the energy moment. 

Expert Videos

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What if AI could help us work more efficiently?

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What if we could hear the world more clearly?

What if sound frequencies could help us heal?

Innovation At Work

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Patents Issued Since 2004

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