February 22, 2013

Was that a reference to Prieto, per chance?

As President Obama riffed on new jobs and manufacturing during his recent State of the Union speech, one comment may have caught the attention of Northern Coloradans who were listening closely.

“If we want to make the best products, we also have — have to invest in the best ideas,” he said. “We’re … devising new materials to make batteries 10 times more powerful.”

The mention may have struck some as a reference of CSU chemistry Professor Amy Prieto’s work with non-toxic materials and citric acid to make a more efficient battery. After all, the White House honored Prieto last year…

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