PHASE I

Topic 1-Physics

1. Fully-Depleted CMOS Technology for Scientific Applications
ARACOR, Sunnyvale, CA
2. Accelerating-Focusing Rectangular Cavity Structures
W. Peter Trower, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
3. Design of an Efficient, Variable Energy, Variable Intensity Photon Beam
RxD, Inc., Los Altos Hills, CA
4. High Pressure Polarized 3He Neutron Spin Filter
Science Research Laboratory, Inc., Somerville, MA
5. High Resolution Room Temperature Cylindrical Ionization Chamber Xenon X-Ray/Gamma Radiation Detector
SenTor, Buckhannon, WV

Topic 2-Chemistry

6. Wavelength-Multiplexed, Quantum Cascade Laser Spectrometer
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
7. Commercial High-Pressure Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Device for Biochemical Applications
Doty Scientific, Inc., Columbia, SC
8. Ultra-Sensitive Elemental Mercury Pollution Monitor
Consultec Scientific, Inc., Knoxville, TN
9. General 3D-QSPR Algorithm
The Chem2l Group, Inc., Lake Forest, IL
10. High Definition Raman Imaging Microscope
Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc., Cambridge, MA
11. HPLC with Attomole Sensitivity
BioTraces, Inc., Fairfax, VA
12. Continuous Total Mercury Analyzer
Senova Corp., Phoenix, AZ
13. Durable, Self-Assembled, Enzyme Biocatalysts
SymBiotech, Inc., Wallingford, CT
14. Inert Metal Anodes for Aluminum Electrowinning
Oxley Research, Inc., New Haven, CT
15. Controlled Release Polymers for Continuous Monitoring of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Ariano Technologies, Inc., Cambridge, MA
16. Novel High Sensitivity Gas Sensors for Chemical Characterization: Intracavity Laser Spectroscopy
Innovative Lasers Corp., Tucson, AZ
17. Gridless Density Functional Calculations
Q-Chem, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
18. Novel Solid Super Acids
Catalytica, Inc., Mountain View, CA
19. New Sensors for Chemical Characterization of Combustion and Process Gas Streams
T/J Technologies, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
20. Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Methanol on Microparticles in Polypyrrole
Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
21. Stable Dehydrogenases: Reagents for Organic Synthesis
ThermoGen, Inc., Chicago, IL

Topic 3-Materials Research

22. Gated, Self Aligned, Diamond-Based Field Emission Electrode Source
SI Diamond Technology, Inc., Austin, TX
23. Improvement in Magnetic and Tensile Properties by Coating Iron Powder with Phosphorus
Magna-Tech P/M Labs, Cinnaminson, NJ and Procedyne Corp., New Brunswick, NJ
24. In Situ Resistivity Measurement of MBE-Grown Layers
TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
25. Low-Cost Silicon Carbide Fiber Development
Materials Solutions International, Inc., Grand Island, NY
26. Nonlinear Optical Films on GaAs for Integrated Optics
Neocera, Inc., Beltsville, MD
27. HTS Materials Development for High Power RF and Microwave Components
Neocera, Inc., Beltsville, MD
28. High Performance Magneto-Optical Recording Media
World-wide Innovative Technology Corp., Huntsville, AL
29. Novel Bridgman Growth of High Quality Tungsten Bronze Crystals for Emerging Nonlinear Optical Applications
Quinta Corp., San Jose, CA
30. Carbon Nitride for Superhard Coatings
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
31. Novel Class of Ceramic Materials with Superior Resistance to Fracture
Ushers, Inc., State College, PA
32. Interface Control in Vapor-Grown Carbon Fiber/Polymer Composites
Applied Sciences, Inc., Cedarville, OH
33. Super Thin Film/High Free Volume Composite Membranes
Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE
34. Fuzzy CMAC for Real-Time Enhancement of Scanning Probe Microscope Images
Intelligent Automation, Inc., Rockville, MD
35. Permanent Erasable Optical-Recording Material
Bend Research, Inc., Bend, OR
36. Synthesis of Negative Birefringence Liquid Crystals
Displaytech, Inc., Longmont, CO
37. Plasma Deposition of Organic Antireflective Coatings
Brewer Science, Inc., Rolla, MO
38. Imaging Ellipsometry for Semiconductor Wafer Mapping
Elite Instruments Corp., Mansfield, MA
39. Development of Environmental Stable-Step Edge Junctions
Quantum Magnetics, Inc., San Diego, CA
40. High Power Mid-IR Laser Diodes
SDL, Inc., San Jose, CA
41. Novel Deformation Processing of Bismuth-Based High Temperature Superconductor Composites
American Superconductor Corp., Westborough, MA
42. Development of a Low Cost Production Process for Low Carbon Content, Submicron Scale HTSC Powders
Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA
43. Compact, Intense Positron Beam Source for Materials Analysis
Newton Scientific, Inc., Cambridge, MA
44. New Pulse Laser System for Color Holography
Holographics, Inc., Long Island City, NY
45. High Temperature SMA Thin Film for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
TiNi Alloy Co., San Leandro, CA
46. High Pressure Sintering of Nanocrystalline Diamond Compacts
Diamond Materials, Inc., Piscataway, NJ
47. Multilayer Electrochromic Films for Enhanced Optical Modulation
EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA
48. Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)-Grown InTlP Long Wavelength Infrared Detectors
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
49. Z-Axis Connectors Using Microporous Materials
NanoSystems, Inc., Oxford, CT
50. CCVD Processing of Lanthanum Phosphate and Beta-Alumina Fiber Coatings for Ceramic Matrix Composites
CCVD, Inc., Atlanta, GA
51. New Thin N+ Contacts for Germanium Detectors
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

Topic 4-Mathematical Sciences

52. New Approach to Inverse Backscattering Problem in Diffusion Tomography
Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA
53. Global Multigrid GMRES Scheme for an Adaptive Cartesian/Prism Flow Solver on Distributed Memory Machines
CFD Research Corp., Huntsville, AL
54. Detailed Model of Turbulent Mixing and Reaction for Non-Premixed Reacting Flow Computations
Reaction Engineering International, Salt Lake City, UT
55. Mathematical Theory and Implementation of h-p Adaptive Meshless Analysis for Interdisciplinary Applications and High-Performance Computing
Computational Mechanics Co., Inc., Austin TX

Topic 5-Astronomy

56. Holographic Grating Filters for Call Line Imaging and Emission Spectroscopy
Accuwave Corp., Santa Monica, CA
57. Advanced Fringe Tracking Algorithms for Low-Light-Level Ground-Based Optical Stellar Interferometers
Moldyn, Inc., Cambridge, MA

Topic 6-Atmospheric Sciences

58. Bolometric Imager for Solar Irradiance Studies
Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc., Cambridge, MA
59. Development of a Solid State, Liquid Crystal Spectrometer
Scientific Solutions, Inc., Medford, MA
60. Development of Balloon Launched Autonomous Glider (BLAG)
AeroVironment, Inc., Monrovia, CA

Topic 7-Earth Sciences

61. Neutron/X-Ray Measurement-While-Drilling Instrument
First Point Scientific, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA
62. Real Time Analyzer for Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM
63. Paragenetic Chemical Limits of Asbestiform Material
Standard Geological Services, Inc., Englewood, CO
64. Thermally Robust pH Sensors for Geochemical and Environmental Applications
Nanomaterials Research Corp., Tucson, AZ

Topic 8-Ocean Sciences

65. Supercritical Water Oxidation Based Dissolved Organic Carbon Analyzer
Umpqua Research Co., Myrtle Creek, OR
66. Fiber-Optic, Simultaneous, Multipoint Turbulent Kinetic Energy Rate Dissipation Sensor
Sequoia Scientific, Inc., Mercer Island, WA
67. Aquaculture Development of Stimpson's Surfclam (Mactromeris polynyma)
Pemaquid Oyster Co., Inc., Waldoboro, ME
68. In Situ Oceanographic Phytoplankton Sensor
Ciencia, Inc., East Hartford, CT
69. Spectral Imaging Micro-Mirror Array Sensor for Oceanographic Remote Sensing
Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA
70. Effectiveness of Peptidyl Membrane Interactive Molecules (Peptidyl MIMsTM) in Preventing Disease Caused by Perkinsus Marinus in Crassostrea Virginica
Demeter BioTechnologies, Ltd., Durham, NC

Topic 9-Polar Science, Engineering, and Operations

71. Subsurface Volume Imaging Radar for Polar Region Ice Studies
Quadrant Engineering, Inc., Amherst, MA
72. Development of a Complex Compound Heating System for Divers in Polar Regions
Rocky Research, Boulder City, NV
73. Development of a Frazil Ice Meter
Western Environmental Technology and Laboratories, Inc., dba WET Labs, Inc., Philomath, OR

Topic 10-Integrative Biology and Neuroscience

74. Phycotechnology Development for the Production of Enhanced Commercial Strains of Algae
MicroForest, Inc., San Marcos, CA
75. Novel Pest Control Using Contraceptive Vaccines Produced in Plants
Panorama Research, Inc., Mountain View, CA

Topic 11-Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

76. Diatom Transformation for Product Enhancement
Martek Biosciences Corp., Columbia, MD
77. Biosensors for Measuring TCE in Groundwater and Monitoring In Situ Bioremediation
Envirogen, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ
78. Method for Isolating Catalytic Antibodies
One Cell Systems, Inc., Cambridge, MA
79. Ultra-Sensitive mRNA Quantitation Method
Oncogene Science, Inc., Uniondale, NY
80. Mass Production of Putative Periclinal Chimera Potato Lines Containing Multigenic Traits for Pest Resistance
Tissue-Grown Corp., Woodland, CA
81. Metal Cluster and Combined Fluorescent/Gold Labels for Peptide Synthesis
Nanoprobes, Inc., Stony Brook, NY
82. Genetic Engineering of Regulated Seedlessness in Seed Propagated Crops
DNA Plant Technologies, Inc., Oakland, CA
83. Cloning and Automated Screening of Genes Encoding Cold-Adapted Lipase from Bacteria Inhabiting Lipid-Rich Whale Skeletons
Recombinant BioCatalysisTM, Inc., San Diego, CA

Topic 12-Environmental Biology

84. Plant-Assisted Removal of Chelated Heavy Metals and Radionuclides from Water
Phytotech, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ
85. Enhanced Subsurface Injection of Chlorinated Solvent Degrading Micro-Organisms
Envirogen, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ

Topic 13-Biological Instrumentation and Resources

86. Disposable Dipstick Fiber for Rapid Inspection of Food
Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA
87. Monolithic Capillary Optics for Protein Crystallography with Laboratory X-Ray Sources
X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., Albany, NY
88. Integrating Ecosystem and Hydrometeorologic Models: An Object-Oriented Approach
Resources Planning Associates, Inc., Ithaca, NY
89. Large Area Fiber Optic Tapers for X-Ray Detectors
INCOM, Inc., Southbridge, MA
90. Development of a 600 MHz Wide Bore (89 mm) High Resolution NMR Magnet with Internal Tin Wires
Cryomagnetics, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN

Topic 14-Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research

91. Rock Art Data Recording, Management, and Analysis: An Integrated System Incorporating 3-Dimensional Digitizing, Geographic Information Systems, and Other Digital Mapping and Imaging Technologies
Ebert & Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
92. Automated Tool for Probability Elicitation
Information Extraction and Transport, Inc., East Setauket, NY
93. Estimating the Value of Patent Rights at the Firm Level
Parallex, Marblehead, MA
94. Screening Users of Virtual Reality Systems for After-Effects Such as Motion Sickness and Balance Problems
Essex Corp., Orlando, FL
95. Innovative Methods for Training to Improve Young Driver Risk Perception
COMSIS Corp., Silver Spring, MD
96. Thinking Like a Mediator: Precedent-Based Software for Resolving Disputes
Klein Associates, Inc., Fairborn, OH
97. Automatic Spoken Language Assessment by Telephone
Entropic Research Laboratory, Inc., Menlo Park, CA

Topic 16-Computer and Computation Research

98. Asynchronous Integration of Processors and Hardware for Real-Time Simulation
Applied Dynamics International, Ann Arbor, MI
99. Automatic Run-Time Monitoring of Software Requirements
CS3 Computing Services Support Solutions, Los Angeles, CA
100. Integrated Environment for Parallel Program Development
Parallel Solutions, Inc., Champaign, IL

Topic 17-Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure

101. Wideband Wireless Network for Transactions, Files and Digital Voice
ALOHA Networks, Inc., San Francisco, CA
102. Unique High Accuracy Means of Locating Cellular Telephones Using the Existing Cellular Infrastructure
Signatron Technology Corp., Concord, MA
103. New Architectures and Applications for Multiwave-Length Optical Networks Using Waveguide Grating Router
Optivision, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

Topic 18-Microelectronic Information Processing Systems

104. Advanced Hardware Scheduler for Parallel Processing
Belobox Systems, Inc., Irvine, CA
105. Scalable Distributed Parallel Logic Simulation for Large Deep Submicron VLSI Designs
Tarek Parallel Systems, Cupertino, CA
106. Low-Cost Automated Speaker Verification Using Gamma Filters
Tanner Research, Inc., Pasadena, CA
107. Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy for Electrical Testing of Integrated Circuits
Park Scientific Instruments, Sunnyvale, CA

Topic 19-Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems

108. Personal Authentication for Database and Network Security
Communication Intelligence Corp., Redwood City, CA
109. Study of System Architectures for a Solid-State 3-D Display Based on Two-Photon Upconversion
3D Technology Labs, Mountain View, CA
110. Guided-Wave Head Mounted Three-Dimensional Display
New Light Industries, Ltd., Spokane, WA
111. Spherical Pointing Actuator
Amherst Systems, Inc., Buffalo, NY
112. Intelligent Cameras for Crime Fighting
Intelligent Automation, Inc., Rockville, MD
113. Hand-Held, Spatially Unrestricted Force Feedback
Cybernet Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI
114. Blackboard-Based Collaboration Environment for Human Problem-Solving
Blackboard Technology Group, Inc., Amherst, MA
115. Position Sensing to Improve the Interface for Advice Giving Wearable Computers Used as Cognitive Prosthetics
AugmenTech, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
116. Tactile Array for Computer Interface
Sensortex, Inc., Unionville, PA

Topic 20-Electrical and Communications Systems

117. HEMT Piezoelectric Strain Sensor
TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
118. Eddy Current Testing Using Liquid Crystals
Santec Systems, Inc., Wheeling, IL
119. Enhanced Holographic Data Storage in Ferroelectric Photorefractive Media
Quinta Corp., San Jose, CA
120. Grating Structure for Diode Laser Wavelength Stabilization
Deacon Research, Palo Alto, CA
121. Neural Network Methods for Robust System Identification
Accurate Automation Corp., Chattanooga, TN
122. Development of an Operator Training Simulator for Electric Power Distribution Systems
Decision Systems International, Atlanta, GA
123. Brushless, Exciterless, Alternator with Self-Induced Excitation
Carmel Electric Co., Bryant, AR
124. Highly Efficient, Electronically Tunable Mid-IR Laser
Physical Optics Corp., Torrance, CA
125. Wide Bandwidth Optical Network Monitor
Accuwave Corp., Santa Monica, CA
126. Light Element X-Ray Flourescence Using Capillary X-Ray Optics
X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., Albany, NY
127. Advanced Adaptive Critic Designs for Optimization and Control of Complex Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
NeuroDyne, Inc., Cambridge, MA
128. Actively Controlled Chemical Mechanical Polishing Process
Endpoint Technologies, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA
129. Innovative Traveling Wave Powder Transport System for Electrostatic Image Development
XI-Tech, Pittsford, NY
130. Ferroelectric Biopolymers
Cambridge Scientific, Inc., Belmont, MA
131. Tunable Mid-Infrared Source for Spectroscopy
INRAD, Inc., Northvale, NJ
132. SiC on Insulator for High Frequency Devices
Advanced Technology Materials, Inc., Danbury, CT
133. Ultra-Miniaturized Laser Sources Through Micro-Machining
Spectragen, Inc., Chicago, IL
134. Anti-Reflective Coatings (ARCs) for 193 nm Lithography
Brewer Science, Inc., Rolla, MO
135. Neuro-Dynamic Programming Approach to Stochastic Control
Unica Technologies, Inc., Lincoln, MA
136. Integrated Optics Based on a High-Speed Liquid Crystal/Polymer Technology
Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
137. Micromechanical Linear Displacement Sensor
SatCon Technology Corp., Cambridge, MA
138. MHz Strip-Line Transformer for Switching Power Supplies
Phraxos Research & Development, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
139. Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter for Wideband Fiber Optic Communication
Aurora Associates, Santa Clara, CA
140. Thermoelectric Generator Used as an Energy Store for Grid Leveling
Trymer Co., Inc., Leander, TX
141. Narrow Width GMR Sensor
Nonvolatile Electronics, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

Topic 21-Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation

142. Multifaceted Positioning System for Flexible Fabrication, Micromachining and Vacuum Positioning
American Research Corporation of Virginia, Radford, VA
143. Investigation of PCM Microcapsules for High Temperature Applications
Triangle Research and Development Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC
144. Virtual Prototyping Tool for Silicon Microstructures
IntelliSense Corp., Wilmington, MA
145. Advanced Foamed Abrasives Honing Application
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., Tucson, AZ
146. High-Efficiency Closed-System Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) Process
Ultramet, Pacoima, CA
147. Low-Cost Thermal Processing of Engineering Materials
Wamax, Inc., Bellevue, WA
148. Low-Cost TFEL Head Mounted Displays
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
149. Steam Modulated Water Jet Cleaner
Continuum Dynamics, Inc., Princeton, NJ
150. Lithium Ion-Conductor Films for Electrochromic Windows by Spray Coating
SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., Piscataway, NJ
151. High Brightness Diode Laser Arrays for Low-Cost Machining
SDL, Inc., San Jose, CA
152. High Pressure High Temperature Thin Film Sensors
Materials Modification, Inc. (MMI), Fairfax, VA
153. Computer Aided Prototyping (CAP)
Proto One, Post Falls, ID
154. Web-Based Machinability Process CAM Suite
Microprof, Inc., Urbana, IL
155. Environmentally Conscious Large Scale Production of Fullerene
F. S. Lab, Belmont, MA
156. Tolerance Analysis Using Finite Element Methods for Geometric Variational Modeling
Variation Systems Analysis, Inc. (VSA), St. Clair Shores, MI
157. Electric Field Sintering for Improved Surface Finish of PM Parts
IAP Research, Inc., Dayton, OH
158. Application of Optical Sortation to the Recycling of Consumer Electronic Products and Durable Goods
wTe Corp., Bedford, MA
159. Automated Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing (Adam) System
Isothermal Systems Research, Inc., Colton, WA
160. New-Generation Ceramic Composites for Cutting Tools
QUEST Integrated, Inc., Kent, WA
161. Development of a Decision Support Software Environment for Design for Disassembly Analysis
NETROLOGIC, Inc., San Diego, CA
162. Electrochemical Orbital Abrading
Extrude Hone Corp., Irwin, PA
163. MultiFACETæAn Approach for Solving Large Scale Planning and Scheduling Problems
Advanced Process Combinatorics, West Lafayette, IN

Topic 22-Chemical and Transport Systems

164. Combustion of Natural Gas with Improved Heat Recovery and Zero NOX Production
Energy and Environmental Research Corp., Whitehouse, NJ
165. Shape Selective Hydrogenation of Benzene to Cyclohexene
TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
166. Interfacial Engineering for Advanced Solid State Electronic Devices
Nanomaterials Research Corp., Tucson, AZ
167. High-Selectivity Membranes for Separations in the Chemical Process Industry
Bend Research, Inc., Bend, OR
168. Theory and Simulation of Strongly Anisotropic Turbulence: Applications to Separation and Purification Technology
Cambridge Hydrodynamics, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ
169. Refractory Ceramic Microspheres for Insulation Applications
Nanomaterials Research Corp., Tucson, AZ
170. Novel Membranes for the Separation of Carbon Dioxide/Hydrogen Mixtures
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA
171. Non-Hazardous, Non-Polluting, Inherently Fire Resistant Structures
Nanomaterials Research Corp., Tucson, AZ
172. Controlled Atmosphere Disinfestation of Raw Agricultural Products
Giner, Inc., Waltham, MA
173. Phosgene-Free Synthesis of Isocyanates/Urethanes
METSS Corp., Columbus, OH
174. Hybrid Steam-Plasma Torch
Montec Associates, Inc., Butte, MT
175. Photoresist Polymer Masks Formed from an Aqueous Phase by Polymerization in a Two-Dimensional Surfactant Template
Surfactant Associates, Inc., Norman, OK
176. Economic and Solvent-Free Separation/Purification of Fullerenes
Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp., Tucson, AZ
177. Photochemical Process for Transformation of Ozone-Depleting Substances into Environmentally Benign and Commercially Valuable Products
M.L. ENERGIA, Inc., Princeton, NJ
178. Development of a Solar Energy Thermal Process for Producing Fullerenes
Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp., Tucson, AZ
179. High Activity Heat and Mass Transfer Additives for LiBr Absorption Chillers
Rocky Research, Boulder City, NV
180. Utilization of Deep Ocean Water for Water Desalination: The Hurricane Tower
Oceanit Laboratories, Inc., Honolulu, HI
181. Phase Transition Gel Absorbents for Low Energy Separation of Azeotropes
Gel Sciences, Inc., Bedford, MA
182. Removal of Pollutants from Diesel Engine Exhaust Gases
CHA Corp., Laramie, WY
183. Electrochemical Purification of Metallofullerenes
TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
184. Electrosynthesis of High Value-Added Carbohydrates
The Electrosynthesis Co., Inc., Lancaster, NY
185. Interferometric Laser Technique for Sizing and Velocimetry of Irregular and/or Inhomogeneous Particles
TSI, Inc., St. Paul, MN
186. Advanced Membrane for Waste Metal Recovery
EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA
187. Simultaneous Mercury, SO2, and NOX Control in Coal Combustion
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc., East Hartford, CT

Topic 23-Civil and Mechanical Systems

188. In Situ Strain Measurements in Concrete by Use of Fiber-Optics
Astro Technology, Inc., Houston, TX
189. Electrorheological Fluid Dampers for Active Control and Damage Reduction of Earthquake Motion in Buildings and Bridges
Taylor Devices, Inc., North Tonawanda, NY
190. Nondestructive Evaluation for Seismic Damage Assessments Using Real-Time X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Imaging System
CSL Opto-Electronics Corp., Rockville, MD
191. New Photogrammetry Data Acquisition and Processing Technology for Highway Design and Maintenance
CamSys, Inc., Troy, NY
192. High Performance Nondestructive Evaluation System Using a Giant Magnetoresistance Sensor Array
TPL, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
193. Compact Betatron for Nondestructive Evaluation
Adelphi Technology, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
194. Integrated Telecommunication Information System for Disaster Reduction (ITIS-DR)
InfraTech, Inc., Silver Spring, MD
195. Effective and Environmentally Attractive Paint Removal Method
UTRON, Inc., Manassas, VA
196. Wireless Remote Evaluation of Bridge Abutments and Piers (WREBAP)
INFRASENSE, Inc., Arlington, MA
197. Electronic Beam Steering for Ground-Probing Radar
Thompson-Waisanen Systems, Inc. (TWS), Hermosa, SD
198. Development of a Process to Synthesize Open-Ended Buckytubes and Intercalate Them with Lithium for the Use of Lithium Batteries
Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp., Tucson, AZ
199. Modifying Hard Carbon Coatings for Improved Tribological Properties
Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA
200. Fatigue Performance and Failure Modeling for High Speed Composite Flywheels
SatCon Technology Corp., Tucson, AZ
201. Remote Communication with Embedded Sensors in Composites
MicroStrain, Inc., Burlington, VT
202. Nonlinear Modeling and Control of Terfenol-D Actuators
SatCon Technology Corp., Cambridge, MA
203. Powder Lubricated Bearing Development for Flywheels
Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. (MiTi), Niskayuna, NY
204. Experimental Validation of Admittance Modeling
CSA Engineering, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

Topic 24-Bioengineering and Environmental Systems

205. Method for Screening Fungi for Novel Substances
One Cell Systems, Inc., Cambridge, MA
206. Novel Solar Photocatalysts for Air Pollution Control
KSE, Inc., Amherst, MA
207. Erythropoietin Cell Therapy in Chronic Renal Failure
Nephros Therapeutics, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
208. Membrane Surface Modification to Reduce Fouling
BSI Corp., Eden Prairie, MN
209. Environmentally Acceptable Antifouling Paint
Cape Cod Research, East Falmouth, MA
210. Environmentally Safe Destruction of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds by a Novel Photothermal Process
M.L. ENERGIA, Inc., Princeton, NJ
211. Marker Gene Directed Substrates for Cell Regulation
Marker Gene Technologies, Eugene, OR
212. Viral Vectors for Low-Cost Peptide Production in Plants
Biosource Technologies, Inc., Vacaville, CA
213. Novel Self-Cleaning Filter
Process Engineering, Inc., Richmond, VA
214. Environmentally Safe Organic Corrosion Inhibitor from Natural Products
Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
215. In Situ Cleanup of Petroleum Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Using Alcohol Flooding
GeoSyntec Consultants, Boca Raton, FL

Topic 25-Education and Human Resources

 

216. Improved Accuracy for Student/Scientist Networks
ADA Technologies, Inc., Englewood, CO
217. Telling Mathematical Stories: A Combination of Research and Technology
Learning in Motion, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA
218. Phase Fluorometer for Laboratory Instruction
Ciencia, Inc., East Hartford, CT
219. Multimedia for Learning Structural Biochemistry
ScienceMedia, Inc., San Diego, CA
220. Illustrated, Interactive, American Sign Language/Science Videodisc Dictionary
Technology International Incorporated of Virginia, LaPlace, LA
221. Diode-Based Laser Laboratory Development
VLOC, Division of II-VI, Inc., Tarpon Springs, FL
222. Automated Note-Taking and Multimedia Lecture Delivery System
Digital Scanning Systems, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA
223. Planning Genetic Engineering Experiments
Videodiscovery, Inc., Seattle, WA
224. Computer Simulation of Science and Technical Laboratory Exercises for Physically-Disabled Students
Words+, Inc., Palmdale, CA
225. Pen-Based Geometer's Sketchpad
Key Curriculum Press, Emeryville, CA
226. Kidcode: Software for Young Children's Exploration of Symbolic Representation
Intellinet, Inc., New York, NY

Topic 26-Next Generation Vehicles

227. Low Cost Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cell Applications
Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp., Tucson, AZ
228. On Board Diesel to Hydrogen Converter
Energy and Environmental Research Corp., Whitehouse, NJ
229. On-Site Production of Hydrogen
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA
230. Half-Wheeled Multi-Terrain Amphibious Vehicle
Intelligent Automation, Inc., Rockville, MD
231. Lightweight Composites for High Performance Vanes
Materials Modification, Inc. (MMI), Fairfax, VA
232. Proton-Conducting Zeolite Membranes for Low-Temperature Fuel Cells
Polywood, Inc., Syracuse, IN
233. New Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Material for Direct Methanol/Air Fuel Cells
TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
234. High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane
Cape Cod Research, East Falmouth, MA
235. Fully Geared and Continuously Variable Transmission
Epilogics, Los Gatos, CA

Topic 27-Microelectronics Manufacturing

236. Ultra-Thin SiC-On-Insulator (SICOI) for ALE Growth of Low-Defect GaN
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
237. X-Ray Thermometer for Rapid Thermal Processing
ARACOR, Sunnyvale, CA
238. Plasma Deposited, Environmentally, Friendly, Deep UV Dry Photoresist for Sub 0.5 Micron Integrated Circuit Manufacture
Ionic Systems, Mountain View, CA
239. Diamond Composite Materials for Use as Cold Cathode Emitters
SI Diamond Technology, Inc., Austin, TX
240. High Speed Sub-Micron Optical 3-D Sensor
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc., Hauppauge, NY
241. Reducing the Generation of Volatile Organic Compounds During Application of Photoresist
Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH
242. Maskless, Large-Area, High-Throughput Lithography System
Anvik Corp., Hawthorne, NY
243. Self-Patterning Process for Conductive Oxide Contacts for Ferroelectric Thin Film Memory Devices
TPL, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
244. Low Cost and Ultra-High Precision Position Sensing System for Microelectronics Manufacture
NanoWave, Cambridge, MA
245. Model-Based Control for Microelectronics Manufacturing
Integrated Systems, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
246. Integrated Motoring and Magnetic Suspension System
SatCon Technology Corp., Cambridge, MA

PHASE II

Topic 1-Physics

247. Avalanche Photodiodes for Scintillating Fiber Detectors
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA
248. Adaption and Extension of Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy for Commercialization
Thermionics Northwest, Inc., Port Townsend, WA
249. Compact, Low-Noise, Diamond Dynodes
Advanced Technology Materials, Inc., Danbury, CT
250. New Fast Heavy Yap Scintillator Based Particle Detectors
W. Peter Trower, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
251. Porous Polysilicon Light Emitters for Monolithically Integrated Thin Film Electroluminescent Display Panels
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA

Topic 2-Chemistry

252. Disposable Electrodes for ASV Analysis of Heavy Metals
AndCare, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC
253. Fast Hybrid Fourier/Real Space Algorithm for Coulomb Energies
Q-Chem, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Topic 3-Materials Research

254. Fiber Electroflocking
Energy Science Laboratories, Inc., San Diego, CA
255. Epitaxial Ferroelectric/Conductive Oxide Thin Film Heterostructures on Silicon for Microelectronics Applications
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc., East Hartford, CT
256. Novel Methods to Produce Nanocrystalline Materials
Materials Modification, Inc. (MMI), Fairfax, VA
257. Novel Polymeric Photorefractive Materials for Optical Image Processing
Molecular Technologies, Inc., Westford, MA

Topic 4-Mathematical Sciences

258. Efficient Electrical Impedance Tomography Using Boundary Element Methods
DYNAFLOW, Inc., Fulton, MD

Topic 5-Astronomy

259. Broad mm Wave SIS Receivers for Radio Astronomy
HYPRES, Inc., Elmsford, NY

Topic 6-Atmospheric Sciences

260. Improved Pyrgeometer Instrument
Yankee Environmental Systems, Inc., Turners Falls, MA
261. High Precision Ultrasonic Chilled Surface Dew Point Sensor
Microconversion Technologies Co., Brookings, SD
262. Nitrogen Dioxide Detector for the Clean Troposphere
Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

Topic 7-Earth Sciences

263. Permeability and Complex Resistivity Measurements for Determination of Pore Structure in Rocks
New England Research, Inc., White River Junction, VT
264. Portable Superconducting Vertical Gravity Gradiometer
GWR Instruments, Inc., San Diego, CA
265. Inexpensive Educational Scanning Tunneling Microscope and Related Courseware
L3 Consulting, Inc., Somerville, MA
266. Vector/Scalar Magnetometer, Phase II
Polatomic, Inc., Richardson, TX

Topic 8-Ocean Sciences

267. Selective Breeding of SPF Marine Shrimp
Aquatic Farms, Honolulu, HI

Topic 10-Integrative Biology and Neuroscience

268. Role of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in Plant Growth and Productivity
Auxein Corp., Lansing, MI

Topic 12-Environmental Biology

269. Earthquake Damage Assessment Instrumentation Study
Strain Monitor Systems, Inc., San Diego, CA
270. Robotic Observation Microscope (ROM)
Bartz Technology Co., Santa Barbara, CA
271. Development of Oysters Resistant to MSX
Atlantic LittleNeck ClamFarms, Charleston, SC
272. Genetic Fingerprinting and Registry for Psittacine Birds
LGL Ecological Genetics, Inc., Bryan, TX

Topic 13-Biological Instrumentation and Resources

273. Application of Defense Technologies to the Fisheries
Scientific Fishery Systems, Inc., Anchorage, AK
274. Photo-Acoustic Determination of Fluorescence Quantum Yield
Quantum Northwest, Inc., Spokane, WA
275. Critical Molecule Detector
Maine Research and Technology, Saugus, MA

Topic 14-Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research

276. Design and Development for a Decision Support System for Emergency Services
ISERA Group, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
277. Confusion to Precision: Tools for Assessing Expert Uncertainty
Lumina Decision Systems, Inc., Los Altos, CA
278. Fisheries GIS
Scientific Fishery Systems, Inc., Anchorage, AK
279. Effective Software for Contextualized Mathematics Education
Sparkle Productions, Palo Alto, CA

Topic 15-Advanced Scientific Computing

280. Implicit Massively-Parallel Navier-Stokes Solver for Hybrid Structured-Unstructured Grids
Amtec Engineering, Inc., Bellevue, WA
281. Parallel FLUENT: A Three-Dimensional Finite-Volume Turbulent Flow Simulation Tool
Cambridge Hydrodynamics, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ

Topic 17-Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure

282. Multicast Transport of Compressed Audio and Video in Computer Networks
Optivision, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
283. Channel Hopping for Increased Capacity on Combined Cellular Voice and Packet Radio Networks
Pericle Communications Co., Colorado Springs, CO
284. Codebook Correlation for Self-Healing Networked Systems
System Management ARTS, Inc., White Plains, NY

Topic 19-Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems

285. Three-Dimensional Holographic Hardcopy Printer
New Light Industries, Ltd., Spokane, WA
286. Range and Image Acquisition Using Active Control of CCD Plane
Vision Technology, Inc., Savoy, IL
287. Roentgen: An Intelligent Radiotherapy Planner
CaseBased Systems, Inc., Chicago, IL
288. Dexterous Manipulators for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Endorobotics Corp., Warren, NJ
289. Visual Performance Instruments (VPIs): Bringing Music and Musicianship to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Choreographed Dancing Physics Exhibits to Science Museums, and Sophisticated Product Animation to the Trade Show and Point-of-Sale Industries
TechnoFrolics, Somerville, MA
290. Novel Approach to OCR Handwriting Recognition with Application to Man-Machine Interaction
Communication Intelligence Corp., Redwood City, CA

Topic 20-Electrical and Communications Systems

291. Tunable, Narrowband, Long Wave Infrared Light Source
INRAD, Inc., Northvale, NJ

Topic 21-Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation

 

292. High-Gradient Electron Injector for X-Ray Chip Lithography and Microfabrication
DULY Research, Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Topic 22-Chemical and Transport Systems

293. Multiphase Method for Highly Efficient Mixing
Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH

Topic 23-Civil and Mechanical Systems

294. Automatic Detection and Classification of Cracks in Complex Structures
Martingale Research Corp., Allen, TX
295. Extraction of Object Semantics from Paper Blueprints
Sandpiper Software, Inc., Woodinville, WA
296. Silicon Carbide Whisker Reinforced Alumina Coatings on SiC-SiC Composites
Material & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp., Tucson, AZ
297. Development of a Cone Penetrometer Membrane Inlet
Environmental Technologies Group, Inc., Baltimore, MD

Topic 24-Bioengineering and Environmental Systems

298. Non-Fouling Ceramic Membranes for Treatment of Metastable Oil/Water Emulsions
CeraMem Corp., Waltham, MA
299. Remediation of Organic Pollution via Catalyzed Photo-Oxidation of Pollutants on Surfaces
E. Heller & Co., Alameda, CA
300. Reconstituted Skin
LifeCell Corp., The Woodlands, TX
301. Cyanide-Free Biocatalyzed Leaching of Gold and Silver Ore
Yellowstone Environmental Science, Inc., Bozeman, MT
302. Heavy Metals Removal from Industrial and Environmental Wastes Using Exopolysaccharide Adsorbants Produced by Marine Microorganisms
Oceanix Biosciences Corp., Hanover, MD
303. Microwave Plasma Generation of Oxidative Radicals for the Non-Thermal Destruction and Removal of Hazardous Air Pollutants
Rf Environmental Systems, Inc., Seabrook, TX
304. Analysis and Selection of Microencapsulated Transfected Cells
One Cell Systems, Inc., Cambridge, MA
305. Application of Induction Accelerators for Electron Beam Radiolysis of Contaminated Water
Science Research Laboratory, Inc., Somerville, MA

Topic 25-Education and Human Resources

306. Standard Computer Interface for People with Disabilities
WesTest Engineering Corp., Farmington, UT
307. The Mathematician's Sketchpad
Key Curriculum Press, Emeryville, CA
308. Commercial Simulator for Health Physics Training
Consultec Scientific, Inc., Knoxville, TN

STTR

309. Direct Reading Quantitative Biosensors for Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Dependent Processes
Protein Solutions, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
310. High Speed Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatograph
Zoex Corp., Lincoln, NE
311. Multi-Elemental Microsample Analysis System with Microwave Plasmas
J and D Scientific, Inc., Gainesville, FL
312. Reagentless Fiber-Optic Chemiluminescence Continuous Flow Chlorine Analyzer
Umpqua Research Co., Myrtle Creek, OR
313. Electro-Optic Polymeric Integrated Optic Waveguide Device
SRICO, Inc., Powell, OH
314. Polarization-Independent Liquid-Crystal Fabry-Perot Tunable Filter for WDM Network Applications
Macro-Vision Technology, Inc., Boulder, CO
315. High Performance Optical Modulators Based on Organic Salts Deposited on a Silicon Optical Bench
PD-LD, Inc., Princeton, NJ
316. Novel Continuous Production Method for Rugged GRIN Plastic Optical Fiber
Nanoptics, Inc., Gainesville, FL
317. Improved Performance Materials for Opto-Electronic Devices
Scientific Materials Corp., Bozeman, MT
318. Wavelength Conversion Devices for All-Optical Networking
Optivision, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
319. Fiber-Optic Probe for In Situ Measurements of Thin Film Deposition
Ion Optics, Inc., Bedford, MA
320. MOCVD Growth on Plastic for Low-Voltage Electroluminescent Displays
Spire Corp., Bedford, MA
321. Electro-Optic Field Sensors for Far-Infrared Imaging Applications
Molecular Optoelectronics Corp., Watervliet, NY
322. Diode-Pumpable Compact Blue Fiber Lasers for Optical Data Storage and Printing Applications
Uniphase Corp., San Jose, CA
323. High Faraday Rotation Optical Waveguides for Application in Optical Circulators for Telecommunications
Nomadics, Inc., Stillwater, OK
324. Blue-Emitting Electroluminescent Devices by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition
Planar America, Inc., Beaverton, OR
325. Strontium Barium Niobate Waveguides for Waveguide and Device Applications for Optical Communications
CoreTek, Inc., Burlington, MA
326. Hybrid Optical Module with a Narrowband Electro-Optically Tunable Filter
Advanced Photonics Technology, Inc., Gainesville, FL
327. Tunable ZBLAN Fiber Fabry-Perot Filters and Single-Frequency Lasers for 1.3mm Optical Communication Systems
Micron Optics, Inc., Atlanta, GA
328. Integrated Image Sensing and Processing Device with On-Chip Pattern Recognition Capability
IC Tech, Inc., Okemos, MI