Jordan University of Science and Technology

2 ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN JoVE

Neuroscience

Fabrication of High Contact-Density, Flat-Interface Nerve Electrodes for Recording and Stimulation Applications

Yazan M. Dweiri^1,3, Matthew A. Stone², Dustin J. Tyler¹, Grant A. McCallum¹, Dominique M. Durand¹

¹Neural Engineering Center, Case Western Reserve University, ²Advanced Platform Technology Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, ³Jordan University of Science and Technology

This article provides a detailed description on the fabrication process of a high contact-density flat interface nerve electrode (FINE). This electrode is optimized for recording and stimulating neural activity selectively within peripheral nerves.

Environment

A Gusseted Thermogradient Table to Control Soil Temperatures for Evaluating Plant Growth and Monitoring Soil Processes

Gregory E. Welbaum¹, Osamah S. Khan¹, Nezar H. Samarah^1,2

¹Department of Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, ²Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Traditional thermogradient tables create a range of temperatures across the surface. Welding gussets perpendicular to the surface of a thermogradient table will control temperature in depth increasing possible research applications.