Project Grant 2423575
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
State College, PA, USA
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