NSF Checks In on UCSB's Materials Magic Virtually
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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The National Science Foundation is holding a virtual meeting on April 24, 2025, to review the progress of a materials research project at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This review helps decide if the project is meeting its goals and how the funding is being used. Researchers and project leaders will share updates, and some parts of the meeting will be private to protect sensitive info.
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