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Alternate version of Jett Barham's "The Silent Technology Securing American Electrification"

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Media

Description/Abstract:

Can magnets repel hurricanes? Well, no... but maybe new magnet technology could play a role in helping prevent future hurricanes. Jett Barham, a 4th year materials engineering undergraduate at the University of Kentucky explores motivations behind research into rare-earth free magnets while sharing his experience as a part of the 2026 REALIZE program at UC.

Creator/Author:

Barham, Jett; Mayer, Corrie M.; Steiner, Matthew A., and Payton, Eric J.

Submitter:

Eric Payton

Date Uploaded:

08/15/2026

Date Modified:

08/15/2026

Date Created:

2026-07-21

License:

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
The Silent Technology Securing American Electrification

Type:

Media

Description/Abstract:

Rare earth elements. They are a hot topic in the news... but why? What technologies are they used in? Jett Barham, a materials engineering major at University of Kentucky, describes his summer doing research at University of Cincinnati and how new magnet research could shape the global energy landscape.

Creator/Author:

Barham, Jett; Steiner, Matthew A., and Payton, Eric J.

Submitter:

Eric Payton

Date Uploaded:

08/13/2026

Date Modified:

08/15/2026

Date Created:

2026-08-13

License:

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International