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Federal Funding Powers New PSU Semiconductor Research Center

Portland State is launching the Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Center (SINC) thanks to $2 million in federal funding. The center provides students with hands-on access to industry-standard tools, like an atomic-level microscope, to prepare them for high-wage careers in Oregon's growing tech sector.

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PSU Researcher Builds AI Guardian for Mars Missions

With communication delays making real-time 911 calls from space impossible, PSU Assistant Professor Banafsheh Rekabdar is developing a NASA-funded AI system to monitor astronaut health. The project creates personalized baselines to detect subtle medical anomalies, ensuring crews remain safe during deep-space exploration.

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City Study Supports New PSU Performing Arts + Culture Center

A City of Portland study recommends developing the Performing Arts + Culture Center at PSU as the city’s next Broadway-capable venue. The center would host world-class productions and local arts groups, strengthen downtown’s cultural and economic vitality, and provide a modern home for PSU performing arts students.

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