Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the National Institute of Technology, Gifu College, have developed a novel system to control the movement of Euglena gracilis using laser light and a digital projector. This method enables precise spatiotemporal manipulation of Euglena with negative phototaxis, opening possibilities for biomedical applications such as targeted drug delivery.

Raytheon, an RTX business, committed $2 million to the College of Engineering at the University of Arzona. The company's gift names a student leadership gift within the planned Student Design and Innovaton Center.

Researchers at the University of Kansas, along with the University of Florida and the University of North Texas, will partner with regional high schools to engage about 500 students and 25 teachers in real-world projects to build interest in the technology as a career path.

Five multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.