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.
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 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 […]
From the IEEE RFID website: The NSF-supported NRDZ Research Partnership and Workshop Series is pleased to announce an in-person workshop to be held in conjunction with the 20th Annual IEEE […]
From the IEEE RFID 2026 Website: The 20th Annual International Conference on RFID is the main conference promoted by the IEEE Council on RFID that offers a unique opportunity to […]
NSF SpectrumX invites you to the next Radio Shop Chat, “Performance of Antenna-in-package (AiP) Designs at Millimeter Wave Frequencies,” featuring Rashaunda Henderson, on Wednesday, July 1 at 3 p.m. ET. Registration is […]