225 years of Tar Heels: Joseph DeSimone

Posted Nov 22, 2018
Not everyone can say they get up every morning to save the world, but that might be Joseph DeSimone’s unofficial job description. Whether it’s creating the ’s most sophisticated 3D printer or engineering life-saving medical devices, DeSimone aims to influence people’s lives for the better. DeSimone has been elected to all three branches of the U.S. National Academies. (UNC.edu)

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