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  • CCNY Researchers Study Scientific Collaboration in Age of Internet

    Collaboration has long been recognized as essential to the advancement of scientific knowledge.  While the nature of co-production of knowledge in collaborative settings has been studied for some time, little is known about how the process works in collaborations established and maintained through virtual organizations.

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  • NSF Funding Surge Accelerates Research Growth At CCNY

    The City College of New York (CCNY) is experiencing a surge in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).  Since August 1 members of the College’s faculty have received 22 grants totaling $8.9 million.

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  • Semiconductor Research At CCNY

    Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) is a technique for producing thin films of ultra-pure semiconductors by depositing single crystals of an element on a substrate material.  Because it offers the highest degree of control and flexibility among semiconductor production techniques, MBE is essential to research and development applications.

    At The City College of New York (CCNY), two professors conduct research using MBE. 

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  • Research Funding at CCNY Climbs 21.5 Percent

    Spurred by new programs related to cancer and nanoscience, funded research at The City College of New York (CCNY) rose 21.5 percent during the 2008-09 fiscal year, according to Office of Research Administration figures.  Total support from government, corporations and foundations reached $55.2 million, compared with $45.4 million the prior year.  Figures represent monies allocated during the year.

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