On July 7, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for the launch of a $1 million NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Development Award, part of the NSF Engines program authorized by the "CHIPS and Science Act." Panchanathan discussed the merits of the new agriculture project, the significance of the "Chips and Science Act," and the critical role of the STEM enterprise in growing the industries of today and tomorrow.
In May, the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine Development Project (PAIHE) was among 44 teams across the country selected for NSF Engines Development Awards worth $1 million. These first-ever awards are a class of planning grants designed to help recipients form partnerships within their communities, translating research into real-world impacts. The PAIHE team is focused on advancing agricultural research and technologies in collaboration with local hemp industries.
The event was hosted by Vytal Plant Science Research
