Grants, Awards, & Books

News Release 25-Apr-2019
US Air Force selects Boston College researchers for 5-year space environment study
The five-year, $10.6 million contract will support Boston College researchers as they examine topics relevant to Air Force interests in the specification and forecasting of the space environment and the mitigation of risks to space assets under adverse conditions.
US Air Force

News Release 25-Apr-2019
Inductions into the Inaugural Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in The University of Texa
SwRI leaders Hamilton, Stern to be inducted into UT-Austin Academy of Distinguished Alumni
Three of SwRI's finest will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics on April 26. President and CEO Adam L. Hamilton, P.E., Associate Vice President Dr. Alan Stern (Space Science and Engineering Division, 15) and retired Executive Vice President Dr. Norm Abramson joined an illustrious class of 24 honorees.

News Release 25-Apr-2019
Research calls for analysis of corporate ethics in the global sports industry
A new book co-written by a University of Kent sports scientist recommends corporations and organisations engage more effectively with communities -- rather than taking a 'top down' approach -- to improve relationships and outcomes in the sport sector. Such outcomes include approaches to the financial resourcing of schools and community groups, shared development of sport-based educational material, and the general promotion of sport and physical activity.