Thursday, August 18, 2011

NSF Launches New Engineering Research Centers with Awards Totaling $74.0 Million

NSF Launches New Engineering Research Centers with Awards Totaling $74.0 Million
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:07:00 -0500

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced the award of $74 million to create four new Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) that will advance interdisciplinary research and education in partnership with industry.

During the next five years, the ERCs will share the goal of creating knowledge and innovations that address significant societal issues such as health and sustainability challenges while advancing the competitiveness of U.S. industry. The centers will support ...

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