Oak Ridge National Laboratory has launched its Neutron Nexus pilot program with Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, or FAMU, and Florida State University, or FSU, through the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

The first program of its kind nationwide aims to broaden and diversify the scientific user community by reaching out to universities and colleges to increase collaboration and, ultimately, scientific advancement. 

Eric Hellstrom, a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Director of the Florida State University (FSU) Materials Science Program, has been recognized with the prestigious IEEE Dr. James Wong Award for his outstanding contributions to applied superconductivity technology.