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Centers for Chemical Innovation Phase I
(NSF  09-503) Posted October 29, 2008

Major Research Instrumentation Program
(NSF  09-502) Posted October 24, 2008

Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory
(NSF  09-500) Posted October 6, 2008

Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation
(NSF  08-604) Posted September 8, 2008

International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad
(NSF  08-602) Posted September 4, 2008

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Biomaterials
(PD  06-7623) Full Proposal: November 7, 2008

Ceramics
(PD  03-1774) Full Proposal: November 7, 2008

Condensed Matter and Materials Theory
(PD  05-1765) Full Proposal: November 7, 2008

Condensed Matter Physics
(PD  03-1710) Full Proposal: November 7, 2008

Electronic and Photonic Materials
(PD  03-1775) Full Proposal: November 7, 2008

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Sensor Logo Briefing, Discussion and Exhibits Explore the New Technology of Sensors
Released September 23, 2004
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From Quantum to Cosmos: 2004-5 NSF Lectures Explore the Physical Sciences
Released September 9, 2004
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The Superconducting Cooper Pair Box (purple) acts like an artificial atom, or qubit Physicists Create Artificial Molecule On A Chip
Released September 8, 2004
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Planet at Gliese 436 Astronomers Find New Class of Planets Outside the Solar System
Released August 31, 2004
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sensor logo Briefing, Discussion and Exhibits Explore the New Technology of Sensors
Released June 4, 2004
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August 23, 2007
NSF Advisory Panel on Light Source Facilities
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November 5, 2008  - November 6, 2008
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MPS Advisory Committee Meeting (MPSAC)
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November 19, 2008  - November 20, 2008
Advisory Committee for Geosciences
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November 19, 2008
Advisory Committee for Business and Operations
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