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2013

SwRI's McComas to chair NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee

Science Committee to focus on Earth and space science-related programs, projects, activities and facilities
[Tuesday, April 30, 2013]

An SwRI-led remote-sensing study quantifies permafrost degradation in Arctic Alaskan wetlands

Remote sensing achieves new levels of detail
[Thursday, April 18, 2013]

SwRI Receives 2013 NACE International Distinguished Organization Award

Institute recognized for outstanding contributions to corrosion field
[Thursday, April 04, 2013]

SwRI study finds liquid water flowing above and below frozen Alaskan sand dunes, hints of a wetter Mars

SwRI scientists conduct planetary analog study at Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
[Thursday, March 28, 2013]

SwRI-led particle sensor consortium to add durability research in its second year

Particle Sensor Performance and Durability consortium will focus on improving sensors’ durability and reliability
[Thursday, March 28, 2013]

SwRI to manage Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) Consortium

NPSS is a software tool for the aerospace industry
[Wednesday, March 27, 2013]

LRO’s LAMP ultraviolet spectrograph observes mercury and hydrogen in GRAIL impact plumes

Results indicate hydrogen could be migrating toward colder polar regions
[Tuesday, March 26, 2013]

SwRI program illuminates Eagle Ford geology for oil and gas producers

Eagle Ford Joint Industry Consortium enters second year
[Thursday, March 21, 2013]

SwRI, University of New Hampshire collaborate on new Space Science Department

Organizations seeking joint research opportunities in astrophysics, Earth and ocean science, and space science
[Monday, March 11, 2013]

SwRI launches third high-efficiency gasoline engine consortium

HEDGE-III consortium incorporates new and more aggressive efficiency, performance and emissions goals
[Thursday, March 07, 2013]

2013 Next-gen suborbital space research and education conference announces facility tours, new technical sessions and NASA workshop

NASA-led workshop to focus on funding, flight opportunities for next-generation vehicles in research, education and technology development
[Thursday, February 28, 2013]

SwRI's Alger elected Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers

Alger recognized for his work on advanced SI (spark ignition) engine technology
[Wednesday, February 27, 2013]

Pfeiffer re-elected chairman of SwRI Board of Directors

Romo re-elected as vice chairman, nine new advisory trustees added
[Monday, February 25, 2013]

SwRI ultraviolet instrument selected for ESA's JUICE mission to Jupiter's icy moons

Instrument to target Jupiter’s icy moons Europa, Ganymede and Callisto
[Friday, February 22, 2013]

Mason awarded ASQ Shewhart Medal

Institute analyst recognized for outstanding work in quality control for automotive and petroleum industries
[Tuesday, February 12, 2013]

New "retention model" explains enigmatic ribbon at edge of solar system

Future studies of this region could open a window into the physics of the nearby galactic medium
[Tuesday, February 05, 2013]

Suborbital space research and education conference scheduled for June 2013

Sessions focused on the research, education and public outreach capabilities of reusable suborbital vehicles
[Wednesday, January 16, 2013]

SwRI®-developed Rhodium Docking Capability software enhances virtual screening capabilities for pharmaceutical, biochemical development

Rhodium software expands pharmaceutical research and protein engineering capabilities
[Thursday, January 10, 2013]

DARPA selects SwRI's K-band space crosslink radio for flight development as part of System F6 Program

System F6 program evaluating “fractionated” spacecraft architecture
[Friday, January 04, 2013]

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