The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $672,344 Project Grant to Northwestern University under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) to acquire a GLEEBLE system for the physical and mechanical characterization of structural materials under extreme conditions. This award, effective from Sep 30, 2023 to Sep 29, 2024, will enable Northwestern to enhance its research capabilities in materials science, including studies on aerospace engineering, nanoelectronics, and sustainable energy technologies. As a leading research university, Northwestern has a proven track record of executing federal grants and contracts across a diverse range of scientific and engineering disciplines to support the mission of the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.