Abstract:The National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator is a unique program offering researchers and innovators the opportunity to translate research results into tangible solutions that make a difference for society. Through an intense innovation curriculum and a mentorship program, researchers gain skills and experiences that are of use not only during this program but throughout their careers. This article describes the NSF Convergence Accelerator program and its initial funded convergence research topics… Show more
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