WELCOME TO SPECTRUMX

An NSF Spectrum Innovation Center

Who We Are

An interdisciplinary group of scientists, engineers, and educators with backgrounds in EE, CS, Aero, Astronomy, Geoscience, Economics, Policy, and Workforce Development.

What We Do

Conduct strategic research and workforce development projects to transform spectrum management.

Why It Matters

Radio frequency spectrum has become a vital resource in need of balance that can be achieved through innovative advancements in policy and technology.

PRESERVING A PRECIOUS RESOURCE

The World’s Largest Academic Hub for Radio Spectrum Stakeholders

SpectrumX, initiated by a 5-year, $25M center grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, is the world’s largest academic hub where all radio spectrum stakeholders can innovate, collaborate, and contribute to maximizing social welfare of this precious resource.

SpectrumX brings together broad and synergistic research capabilities from a team of 87 student researchers and 66 research partners and staff from 30 universities, a key federal research facility, and a pioneering corporate partner; a multitude of relationships across industry, government, and academia; and significant experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration, policy engagement, and educating students at all levels about spectrum use and related topics.

66 researchers and staff, 30 universities, 87 student researchers
NSF SpectrumX Fall 2024 Center Meeting group photo

Spring 2025 Center Meeting Registration Open

The NSF SpectrumX Spring 2025 Center Meeting will take place April 14-16. This will be a virtual event, and programming is scheduled for the afternoons (ET) to best accommodate participants from different time zones.

During this event, we look forward to discussing center updates, research progress, and future goals.

Head over to the meeting’s event page for more information and to RSVP.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 03

Biweekly meeting for the RPC to discuss research project plans and updates.

Apr 07

Monthly meeting for the PWG to connect on policy updates and activities.

Apr 07

Biweekly meeting for the CWG to connect on collaboration progress and opportunities.

Apr 09

Monthly meeting of the entire center to discuss upcoming events and working group updates.