Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website
Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will provide an $8 million grant to the Louisiana Board of Regents. The funding is designated for the Louisiana Networks of Excellence for Tomorrow project, aimed at expanding STEM research and development in the region. The initiative also seeks to increase scholarships and fellowships and improve collaboration opportunities for students in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Board of Regents will spearhead this effort, collaborating with several institutions including Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Southern University, and the University of New Orleans. Senator Cassidy expressed his support by writing a letter advocating for the project.
"Projects like these are what's going to keep young people in Louisiana," stated Dr. Cassidy. "I am grateful to the NSF and Louisiana Board of Regents for paving the way for our students to make meaningful advancements in research."
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