Science Equality Committee Meeting Abruptly Canceled – Plans on Hold
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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Heads up! The National Science Foundation’s Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science & Engineering had to cancel their meeting set for February 13, 2025. If you were planning to join or follow their updates, no worries—just know the meeting won’t happen as planned, and there’s no cost or timing changes to worry about.
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