Project Grant 2126732
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Latham, NY 12110, USA
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