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.
The World’s Largest Academic Hub for Radio Spectrum Stakeholders
NSF 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.
NSF 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.
Spring 2026 Center Meeting Registration Open
The NSF SpectrumX Spring 2026 Center Meeting will take place June 1-2 at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. During this event, we will discuss center updates, research progress, and future goals.
Register today to secure your spot for this can’t-miss event.
NSF SpectrumX Impact Report (2021-2025)
The NSF SpectrumX Impact Report showcases the Center’s strategic initiatives and defining achievements from its first four years, including research advancements, objective policy contributions, and workforce development activities.
Latest News
SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, is pleased to announce that NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has joined its Collaboration Advisory Board (CAB). Founded […]
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) SpectrumX is pleased to announce that the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Innovation (DySPAN) 2026 has accepted multiple […]
SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, is pleased to announce that Tom Power, Founder of Big Star LLC, has joined its External Advisory Board (EAB). “SpectrumX […]
SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, is pleased to announce that Airbase has joined its Collaboration Advisory Board (CAB). Airbase, which exited stealth on March 25, […]
SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, has launched its newest educational content module titled Point-to-Point Wireless Telecommunication Links on Coursera. This course content, designed and taught […]
Last Friday, January 16, 2026, SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, welcomed five new External Advisory Board (EAB) members at the biannual EAB meeting held in […]
Upcoming Events
From the IEEE International Conference on Communications website: IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) is one of two IEEE Communications Society’s flagship conferences (ICC and Globecom). Each year, close to 2,000 […]
*To register, click the “+” button then “Get Tickets.” Join us for two days of center-wide updates, detailed research discussions, a poster session, and more. We look forward to bringing […]
From the NEWSDR website: The 2026 New England Workshop on Software-Defined Radio (NEWSDR 2026) is the sixteenth installment of an annual workshop series organized by the Boston SDR User Group (SDR-Boston). […]
From the IEEE IMS website: The IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) (www.ims-ieee.org) is the world’s premier RF/microwave technical conference and industry exhibition. Attendees will appreciate that IMS2026 has been refreshed […]