The 2010 Initiative: Science-Based Leadership for South Dakota

南达科他州提出了一项研究基础设施改善项目，以加强该州在光激活纳米系统(PANS)方面的研究。PANS反映了纳米技术和光活性材料之间的接口，这一领域在研究开发和商业应用方面前景广阔。该奖项将支持两个研究组成部分：1)基于太阳辐射光谱转换的第三代光伏设备；2)用于直写电子制造的光活性纳米墨水。第三代光伏研究将重点放在操纵太阳能光谱的新战略上，以匹配光伏设备作为替代能源。光活性纳米油墨研究的目标是通过使用光活性方法实现的纳米级油墨来制造新的电子器件。这两个研究领域都是联邦政府和私营企业感兴趣的，并有助于商业发展。参与的大学包括南达科他州州立大学(SDSU)、南达科他州大学(U.S.)、南达科他州矿业与技术学院(SDSMT)、黑山州立大学(BHSU)和新格列斯卡大学(SGU)。PANS的研究成果预计将促进对替代能源发电、新电子设备制造以及环境保护和补救的认识和开发。除了对科学研究的投资，该项目还包括对部落大学Sinte Gleska University的机构基础设施改善的重大投资。在加强大学通信和研究能力的几项活动中，该奖项将建立高速互联网连接和接入网格，使SGU学生和教职员工与州和全国各地的同事之间能够进行研究和教育互动。其他刺激和支持美洲原住民学生参与的项目也将得到资助。与南达科他州S与电信公司将该州打造为创新驱动型经济的战略计划相一致，该奖项还将支持各种项目，以刺激大学和私营部门之间的互动，加强技术转让，并促进创业文化。

South Dakota proposes a research infrastructure improvement project tostrengthen the state's research in Photo-Activated Nanoscale Systems (PANS). PANS reflects the interface between nanotechnology and photo-active materials, an area that holds great promise for research development and commercial applications. Two research components will be supported under this award: 1) third generation photovoltaic devices based on spectral conversion of solar radiation and 2) photo-active nano-inks for direct-write electronics fabrication. The third generation photovoltaic research will focus on a new strategy for manipulating the solar spectrum to match photovoltaic devices as alternative sources of energy generation. The photo-active nano-inks research is targeted on new electronic device fabrication by using nanoscale-based inks that are enabled by photo-active methods. Both research areas are of interest to the federal government and private industry and lend themselves to commercial development. Participating universities include South Dakota State University (SDSU), University of South Dakota (USD), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT), Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Sinte Gleska University (SGU). Results of PANS research is expected to advance knowledge and development of alternative sources of energy generation, new electronic device fabrication and environmental protection and remediation. In addition to the investments in scientific research, the project also includes significant investments into institutional infrastructure improvements at Sinte Gleska University, a tribal university. Among several activities to strengthen the communications and research capacity at the university, this award will establish high-speed internet connections as well as an Access Grid that will enable research and educational interactions among SGU students and faculty with their colleagues across the state and the nation. Other programs to stimulate and support the participation of Native American students will also be funded. Consistent with South Dakota's S&T Strategic Plan to establish the state as an innovation-driven economy, this award will also support a variety of programs to stimulate interactions among the universities and the private sector, enhance technology transfer and promote an entrepreneurial culture.