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May 2011 (Volume 6, Number 1)

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Texas Senator, Illinois Representative Honored for Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. Daniel Lipinski were recently honored with the 2011 George E. Brown Jr. Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Award on Capitol Hill.

Scientists Showcase Research Breakthroughs on Capitol Hill
Electric batteries, self-regenerative materials and targeted medicinal capsules were featured during the first scientific exhibition on Capitol Hill sponsored by the National Scientific User Facility Organization (NUFO).

Researching Sea Snails To Protect U.S. Troops in Combat
Studies of abalone shells have paid major dividends in developing the next generation of protective armor and fighter planes for U.S. troops.

APS Report: Supply of Critical Elements Key to New Energy Technologies
The U.S. government needs to do more to secure supply lines of uncommon elements critical to the nation’s future energy technologies, according to a new APS study.

Designing Games in Las Vegas Pays Off
Physicist Olaf Vancura designs games for casinos at at American Gaming Systems.

APS: FY 12 Budget Short-Changes Science
APS is relieved that the Fiscal Year (FY) 11 Continuing Resolution averts job loss, but the Society remains deeply concerned about the negative impact of the FY 2012 budget on scientific research.

Members in the Media
This features members quoted in other publications.

Snapshots from Physics History
Raoult’s Law: May 23, 1887

The Back Page
Fermilab: A Tradition of Scientific Excellence Benefitting the Nation

Scientists on Capitol Hill

David Wu web
Photo by Michael Lucibella/APS

U.S. Rep. David Wu (OR-1st) (far left) learned about science breakthroughs during the recent NUFO event on Capitol Hill.
Scientists Showcase Research Breakthroughs on Capitol Hill

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