American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stories

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. ARRA is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. On this page you will find the latest news about NSF-funded ARRA research from universities and institutions across the country.

The ARRA Report 7
Video from the 09.01.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The ARRA Report 6
Video from the 08.12.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The ARRA Report 5
Video from the 07.29.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Blinded To The Light
Picture of the Day from the 07.15.10 Issue

Helping Veterans Transition To Engineering Careers
Today's Exclusive from the 07.14.10 Issue

Earth Science Study At Argonne Intensifies
Recovery Story from Today's Issue
e circular Experiment Hall at Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Photon Source (APS) accelerator is so large that it could encircle Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field. Inside the hall are 35 individual "sectors" with laboratories equipped to tap the x-rays that are emitted by the electrons racing around the ring. Each sector typically has at least two x-ray beamlines on which to conduct experiments.

Key Component Indentified That Helps Plants Go Green
Latest News from the 07.01.10 Issue
Scientists found a central part in the mechanism that turns plants green when they sense light.

The ARRA Report 4
Video from the 06.30.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Science Nation: Lice And Human Migration
Video from the 06.28.10 Issue
What lice reveal about our evolutionary history

Using Fiber Optics To Measure Water Temperature
Video from the 06.25.10 Issue

The ARRA Report 3
Video from the 06.22.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Science Nation: Green Roofs
Video from the 06.21.10 Issue
Ingenuity Sprouting from the Rooftops

Science Nation: Dying Lobsters
Video from the 06.14.10 Issue
Virus Killing Spiny Lobsters May be Spreading in an Unusual Way

The ARRA Report 2
Video from the 06.09.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The ARRA Report 1
Video from the 05.21.10 Issue
This bi-weekly report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Teacher Appreciation Week-Teaching Math And Science
Latest News from the 05.07.10 Issue
ARRA-funded program promotes a new career path for those interested in teaching.

Arctic Fire
Picture of the Day from the 04.23.10 Issue

Students Preparing To Locate Lightning In A Storm
Today's Exclusive from the 04.23.10 Issue

Pressure-cooking Algae Into A Better Biofuel
Latest News from the 04.23.10 Issue
Researchers heat algae in a device that acts like a pressure cooker to turn algae into a crude bio-oil.

Lionfish Invasion Continuing To Expand
Latest News from the 04.23.10 Issue
Scientists look at ways to control the predatory lionfish from taking over.