The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research awarded a $482,041 Project Grant to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on elucidating high-temperature deformation mechanisms in refractory multi-principal-element alloys. The research aims to develop a fundamental scientific understanding of the ultrahigh temperature deformation behavior of this new class of alloys through integrating advanced computational modeling, novel experimental testing, and detailed microstructural characterization. The project will also provide research experiences for underrepresented high school and undergraduate students, expanding the STEM pipeline. This award reflects NSF's mission to promote the progress of the mathematical and physical sciences and strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise.