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May 10, 2024 NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Kentucky May 9, 2024 NSF-led National AI Research Resource Pilot awards first round access to 35 projects in partnership with DOE May 6, 2024 Concepts in quantum materials and computing: From dreams toward use May 6, 2024 Explore all news Our priorities Promote discovery in science & engineering With investments that expand the frontiers of knowledge and technology. Accelerate technology & innovation Through innovative partnerships that break down barriers between disciplines and organizations. Advance diversity in science & engineering Using interventions and capacity building to expand opportunity across the nation. 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