NSF Reviews Secret Materials Science Funding
Published Date: 2/19/2025
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Summary
The National Science Foundation is holding a review meeting on March 31, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania to check how well a materials research project is doing in its second year. This meeting affects researchers and staff involved in the project and helps decide if the funding and goals are on track. Some parts of the meeting will be private because they involve sensitive info like finances and personal details.
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