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the research and development of a managed pollination solution. The project is to create innovations to provide growers improved pollination and pest management solutions. Idaho is the largest producer of Alfalfa seed in the US, an import crop to the state.
Fiberguide was $ 260,435 for the development of a spectroscopic reflectometer. If you don’ t understand what that is, don’ t worry. Only the people who can actually pronounce those words can tell you what the machine is. For us common folk, it is a device which replaces anti-reflection films with anti-reflection surfaces. It essentially reduces the amount of reflection on a surface to get the optimal amount of light passing through. This machine will be the first of its kind.
Fiberguide was originally founded in New Jersey in 1977 but has been in the valley since 1988. They provide efficient, cost-effective, practical fiber optic solutions sold on a global scale. Market globally, people come from around the world to see the facility in Caldwell. Getting a personal tour of the facility was incredible. The products being made are one-of-a-kind and are subject to several stages of testing to ensure that it is high quality and ready for market.
Dr. Devinder Saini, Vice-President of Fiberguide, initially heard about IGEM and suggested participation. He was meeting with
one of the professors on Boise State campus and was informed of the potential funding opportunity.“ For small companies like us this can make or break whether we move forward with something. So the IGEM program is amazing,” said Patricia Seniw, President of Fiberguide.“ The IGEM committee has been great and I really love the whole idea around IGEM because it helps us develop. It helps us create jobs.”
Another great concept about IGEM is the facilitation of networking students’ work with local companies in their field. Dr. Saini said he liked the program because“ it helps for students to know there is industry here, that there are potential jobs here instead of looking out of state.” The relationship between Fiberguide and Boise State is strong. Professors from the university have given seminars at Fiberguide. Dr. Saini has also given seminars at Boise State. Many Boise State students have interned at Fiberguide, including one who works there now.
IGEM has created a senergy which promotes emerging technology created by local businesses. Midway through its 5th year, IGEM will continue to award funding to businesses creating technological advancements as they have at Fiberguide and Kairosys. It is important to know where your tax dollars are going. After reading this article, I hope you can sleep a little easier tonight knowing it has been money well spent.
To learn more about IGEM visit igem. org
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