Collaborations and partnerships enable CCAM to enhance student career development and research innovations.
- Annual meetings of CCAM Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) bring together CCAM JRFs, PI’s, and IAB members to discuss CCAM research achievements, future plans, and new ideas. January 2025 IAB Meeting’s hybrid event included:
- ½ day of research highlights by CCAM IRG1, IRG2, and Seed leads
- ½ day of research and innovation proposals by junior research fellow teams, with feedback from IAB members
- Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence established at UCI in 2025, inspired by CCAM-enabled IRG1 research connections
- Focus: metal and material processing challenges in manufacturing, from fundamental solidification science to metal and mold interaction
- Hands-on learning at Pratt & Whitney facilities and internship opportunities for university students and researchers
S. Copp, and D. Apelian (University of California, Irvine)