Project Grant 2203828
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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