NSF Board Meeting: Part Open, Part Secret Science Talk
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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Summary
The National Science Board’s Committee on Awards and Facilities is holding a meeting on February 10, 2025, with one part open to the public and one part closed. They’ll discuss important topics like funding increases and infrastructure projects. This affects scientists and research programs, with no new costs for the public but key decisions that shape future science funding.
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