The fourth state of matter, plasma, is involved in several aspects of how modern microelectronic components are manufactured. Jeremiah Williams, a professor at Wittenberg University and a program director at the U.S. National Science Foundation, discusses how plasmas are used in semiconductor manufacturing and how understanding plasma physics spurs industrial innovation.

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The School of Aviation at Auburn University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track, limited term contingent on funding Lecturer position (a total of 2 positions could be hired from the applicant pool). We are seeking applications from individuals with a minimum of a master’s degree at the time of employment in any area of aviation or a related field.

The primary responsibility of a successful candidate for this position will be to teach a selection of undergraduate aviation management courses focused on airline management and operations. Under typical circumstances, the teaching load will be four courses per semester, which includes course development. Additional teaching opportunities in the summer may also be available and are subject to the availability of funds. In addition to instructional duties, successful candidates will contribute to the organizational mission of the School of Aviation through possible participation in student organizations,

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The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) invites applications for a CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIRS (CERC) on the theme of Energy Transitions and related disciplines.

UQTR is recognized as a leader in energy-transition technologies. Over the past twenty years, it has built a strong reputation for developing and deploying technologies for renewable energy production and storage, and for advancing bio-based products. This expertise has recently grown to encompass smart manufacturing and energy-efficiency optimization.

The selected candidate will be expected to strengthen and advance research and innovation among and across our internationally renowned research centers, including the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI), the Institute for Innovations in Eco-Materials, Eco-Products and Eco-Energies from Biomass (I2E3), the Joint Research Unit between the National Institute of Scientific Research and UQTR on Materials and Technologies for the Energy Transition (UMR INRS-UQTR), and the National Integrated Center for Smart Manufacturing (CNIMI).

The HRI’s research program encompasses

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