A Mississippi State University faculty member has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop the next generation of energy-efficient, transparent and environmentally friendly LED lighting.

Mississippi State Assistant Professor Gil Carter recently experienced a rare, behind-the-scenes visit to the White House and cultivated the opportunity to speak with lawmakers about his work and the importance of political communication.

An albatross is a bird known for flying in wind currents and other weather conditions for thousands of miles without having to flap its wings. Could that same method of flight also be used to reduce the energy needed for planes?