Wu Gets an Early Shot at College

Clarkson University » Honors Program » Research

Scientist or college student?  Actually, neither.

First-year student Stephen Wu ‘12, (iE&M) spent what was supposed to be his last summer before college at college.

Wu was one of six students selected for the Clarkson Honors Program, where students are able to come to campus in the summer before their first year to get a jump start on college and perform original research with a professor.

Working with Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering John Moosbrugger, Wu’s research focused on the printing of metal nanoparticles on various substrates using inkjet technology.

The researchers hope to find a way to print on flexible materials, such as medical sensors that are put under a person’s skin. The research may also lead to cheaper, everyday products with greater versatility because they will not be limited by a flat surface, such as lighting and flat screen displays.

Wu showcased his research at the 10^th Annual SURE Conference, held on July 31st at Clarkson.

Wu said, “I have greatly benefitted from the summer program. Not only have I gotten a great deal of experience in things I had never seen before, I have built great friendships and connection with professors, staff members, and students.”