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About The Webcast

11:00-11:10: Introductory remarks by Dr. Suresh

11:10-11:30: PowerPoint presentation

11:30-12:30: Q&A
(questions submitted through webcast chat or via e-mail)

About NSF
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2009, its budget is $9.5 billion, which includes $3.0 billion provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 44,400 competitive requests for funding, and makes over 11,500 new funding awards.MORE