JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson State University and Alcorn State University have been awarded a combined $800,000 in National Science Foundation Awards.
According to a release from Congressman Bennie G. Thompson’s office, the awards will support advanced research and STEM education initiatives at the two HBCUs.
Of the $800K, Jackson State University was awarded $390,000.00 for a project entitled, “Excellence in Research: Processes and Interactions in Plasmonic Systems,” which is under the direction of Dr. Tigran Shahbazyan…