StellarNet Launches Its 1st Annual STAR Instrument Program
STAR Instrument Program
Have an exciting new research proposal involving spectroscopy and need a free spectrometer system to help you out? StellarNet has launched its 1st annual STAR Instrument Program where you and your school can win a complete spectrometer system, tailored to meet your application's needs. All you have to do is tell us about your exciting new technology or application involving spectroscopy and how you will use a StellarNet miniature spectrometer to further your research. We'll then select the winner(s) to receive a StellarNet spectrometer, complete with accessories and software to help you accomplish your goals. Everyone is encouraged to apply!
What you do
Email us at contactUs@StellarNet.us and tell us about your project in about 500 words. Be sure to tell us some important details such as what wavelength range you need to cover, your sample type, and what kind of data you ultimately need. Entries can also be sent in PDF or .DOC form and contain images, PowerPoint presentations, YouTube videos, or whatever else you need to present your project to us (please keep total attachments to ~2MB total). If you are selected we'll be in contact with you to get more information and configure the best system to match your needs. We'll also be sure to tell everyone else about your exciting research via our website, Twitter, and FaceBook (so you can brag to your friends and colleagues).
What we're looking for
- An interesting new research topic that involves spectroscopy
- A definable problem to be solved with a miniature spectrometer
- Applications in the UV-VIS-NIR measurement range (200-2300nm).
- Related to Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Physics, etc...
- Can make use of a StellarNet spectrometer, accessories, and software.
- Presentation of material.
- Uniqueness is a plus.
Examples
- Your research involves the study of how ultraviolet radiation is linked to cancer and you need a spectrometer to measure UV light.
- You are measuring the atmospheric concentration of SO2 in volcanic plumes and you need a rugged miniature spectrometer to take out into the lava field.
- You are studying insect pollination habits and want to use a fluorescent dye technique where you will need to measure the fluorescence of both solid and liquid samples.
Fine print
Contest is open to all Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges and all entries must be submitted by Oct 31st, 2011. Contestants must have a valid University email address (.edu), University ID, currently be enrolled, and are using the system for academic research. Open to all undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs, and professors.
Questions?
Contact us at 813-855-8687 or email us at contactus@stellarnet.us
SOURCE: StellarNet