RUI: Revealing the Impact of Stimulus Variability on the Stability of Structures Made from — NSF Award to Hope College (MI, $278,6
This Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) project will fund research that investigates the fundamental mechanics of bistable structures, which can rapidly switch between stable configurations, and are essential components in both natural and technological systems, such as hummingbird beak
| Award title | RUI: Revealing the Impact of Stimulus Variability on the Stability of Structures Made from |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2449764 |
| Awardee | Hope College |
| City | HOLLAND |
| State | MI |
| Amount obligated | $278,677 |
| Principal investigator | Matthew Smith |
| Program | Mechanics of Materials and Str |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) project will fund research that investigates the fundamental mechanics of bistable structures, which can rapidly switch between stable configurations, and are essential components in both natural and technological systems, such as hummingbird beaks and robotic mechanisms. In recent years, a promising design approach has emerged, utilizing materials that respond to environmental stimuli like light or heat, enabling structure |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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