$1,105,054,782
to IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MULTI-PROGRAM NATIONAL PHYSICAL RESEARCH INCLUDING RARE EARTHS AND USE OF AMES MPC.
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What the model surfaced from this award
Funds multi-program physical research including rare earth materials and use of Ames Materials Preparation Center.
Rare earth elements are critical for defense, energy, and electronics; domestic research reduces reliance on foreign supply chains.
Strengthens U.S. rare earth processing and materials science capabilities, potentially enabling domestic supply chain development.
Directly addresses U.S. vulnerability to Chinese dominance in rare earth production and processing.
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