NDSGC Newsletter: 5-20-2025
NDSGC Announcements & Updates
New and Closing Opportunities in this Newsletter:
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- NEW: MUREP ACEIR 2.0: Second Pre-Prosal Webinar
- Registration required for the webinar held on May 22nd, 2025, at 3:00 PM E.T.
- NEW: Reviewers Needed for MUREP Aeronautics Community Engagement Impact Research
- If interested in being an online reviewer and/or panelist, registration is due May 30th, 2025.
- NEW: Orbital Edge Accelerator
- Apply by May 26th, 2025, at 8:00 PM E.T.
- NASA Advanced Air Vehicles Program Fellowships Opportunity Solicitation
- Proposals are due June 11th, 2025, at 5 PM E.T.
- NEW: Future City Middle School 2025-2026
- NEW: NASA Early Career Funding Faculty Research Opportunity
- Notices of intent are strongly encouraged by June 10th, 2025.
- NEW: DEVELOP National Program Opportunities
- Applications for the Fall 2025 term are due June 13th, 2025.
- NEW: NASA Aeronautics University Student Research Challenge
- Applications are due June 26th, 2025.
- NEW: Call for Proposals — Notice of Funding Opportunity for Dual Use Technology Development
- Proposals are due June 30th, 2025.
- NEW: K-12 Students Design NASA’s Next HERA Campaign Patch
- Submissions are due Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
- NEW: Fall 2025 Computational Astronomy Workshop for MS and HS Math and Science Teachers
- There is a maximum of 20 participants, first come, first served for the workshop starting in September.
- NEW: Career Day 2025
- Registration is due September 4th, 2025.
- NEW: Open Science 101 Training Course
- Registration is due September 30th, 2025
- NEW: MUREP ACEIR 2.0: Second Pre-Prosal Webinar
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NDSGC Opportunities
Opportunities facilitated by the NDSGC
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- There are no NDSGC opportunities open at this time.
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Opportunities Outside the NDSGC
Opportunities NOT facilitated by the NDSGC but relevant to the NDSGC audience
NEW: MUREP ACEIR 2.0: Second Pre-Proposal Webinar:
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- The NASA Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagement (OSTEM) Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Aeronautics Community Engagement Impact Research (ACEIR 2.0) activity is an opportunity for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to conduct interdisciplinary research into the impacts and benefits of future air transportation technology and infrastructure on communities. During this session, the ACEIR 2.0 team will highlight information contained in the EONS 2025 document and ACEIR 2.0 solicitation. Proposers will hear directly from NASA ARMD subject matter experts on the 7 AAM topic areas outlined in the NOFO, and have an opportunity to have questions answered during the call. This webinar will be held May 22nd, 2025, at 3:00 PM E.T. You must register to attend.
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- Link: Registration
- Link: Information on MUREP and ACEIR
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- The NASA Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagement (OSTEM) Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Aeronautics Community Engagement Impact Research (ACEIR 2.0) activity is an opportunity for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to conduct interdisciplinary research into the impacts and benefits of future air transportation technology and infrastructure on communities. During this session, the ACEIR 2.0 team will highlight information contained in the EONS 2025 document and ACEIR 2.0 solicitation. Proposers will hear directly from NASA ARMD subject matter experts on the 7 AAM topic areas outlined in the NOFO, and have an opportunity to have questions answered during the call. This webinar will be held May 22nd, 2025, at 3:00 PM E.T. You must register to attend.
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NEW: Reviewers Needed for Appendix 3: MUREP Aeronautics Community Engagement Impact Research:
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- The online review will tentatively take place June 24th – July 8th, 2025. Online reviewers will be expected to carefully read each proposal assigned and complete an online evaluation form. Each proposal should be reviewed on its own merit and should not be compared to others you have been assigned. Every effort will be made to assign no more than 5 proposals per online reviewer. Eligible non-civil servant online reviewers will receive $75 for each proposal review completed and submitted in NSPIRES prior to the close of the review period.
- The virtual panel review will tentatively take place July 22nd – 24th, 2025. The panel will be comprised of a group of peers, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal. The duration of the panel might change depending on the number of proposals being reviewed, but for scheduling purposes, plan on a full-day commitment for all three days. One evaluation form will be completed by the group for each proposal, resulting in documents that will aid the Program Manager with selecting which proposal(s) should be recommended for funding. Eligible non-civil servant panelists will receive a $200/per day honorarium.
- If interested in serving as an online reviewer and/or virtual panelist, register by May 30th, 2025. Please note, your willingness to participate in this review does not guarantee your selection. Reviewers will be selected based on the subject matter of each proposal received. You will be contacted only if you are selected to participate.
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- Link: EONS-2025 and MUREP/ACEIR
- Link: Registration for Reviewers and Viewer Panelists
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NEW: Orbital Edge Accelerator:
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- Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to life. Join Future City for Middle School for an authentic project that transforms middle school students’ understanding of engineering and strengthens their teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills. Volunteers, judges, and mentors alongside middle school educators are needed to bring this program to life!
- Link: Information
- Link: Register
- Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to life. Join Future City for Middle School for an authentic project that transforms middle school students’ understanding of engineering and strengthens their teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills. Volunteers, judges, and mentors alongside middle school educators are needed to bring this program to life!
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NEW: Future City Middle School for 2025-2026:
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- The Orbital Edge Accelerator seeks to identify and assist the most promising of ambitious business builders as they convert their visions of the space industry into reality. A multidisciplinary panel of experts will select up to six companies to join its inaugural cohort. Companies with viable plans for commercializing an innovative technology will participate in a months-long program in which they will access exclusive networks formed by space investors, the ISS National Laboratory®, corporate scouts, and expert mentors; participate in both virtual and in-person coaching; and ultimately vie for an opportunity to launch their solutions to the space station with the ISS National Lab sponsoring the launch and astronaut time.
- Link: Information
- Link: Register
- The Orbital Edge Accelerator seeks to identify and assist the most promising of ambitious business builders as they convert their visions of the space industry into reality. A multidisciplinary panel of experts will select up to six companies to join its inaugural cohort. Companies with viable plans for commercializing an innovative technology will participate in a months-long program in which they will access exclusive networks formed by space investors, the ISS National Laboratory®, corporate scouts, and expert mentors; participate in both virtual and in-person coaching; and ultimately vie for an opportunity to launch their solutions to the space station with the ISS National Lab sponsoring the launch and astronaut time.
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NEW: NASA Early Career Faculty Research Opportunity:
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- The Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program within STMD seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of their outstanding new faculty members who intend to develop academic careers related to space technology. Topics are sought in:
- Advanced Diagnostics for High-Enthalpy Test Facilities Simulating Spacecraft Atmospheric Entry
- Planning for Autonomous Spacecraft Using Machine Learning Methods to Enable Onboard Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Awards are planned to start in January 2026. NASA plans to make approximately 6 awards as a result of this ECF solicitation, subject to the receipt of meritorious proposals and the availability of funds. Notices of intent are strongly encouraged by June 10th, 2025. Proposals are due on or before July 10th, 2025, 5 PM E.T.
- Link: NSPIRES
- Link: Specific Information and Application
- The Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program within STMD seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of their outstanding new faculty members who intend to develop academic careers related to space technology. Topics are sought in:
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NEW: DEVELOP National Program Opportunities:
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- DEVELOP provides paid,10-week research opportunities for participants to address environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe. Working in teams and with the support of science advisors and mentors, DEVELOP participants build research and science communication skills that help them succeed in the workforce. Anyone with an interest in Earth science is welcome to apply. Applications for the Fall 2025 term are due June 13th, 2025.
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NEW: NASA Aeronautics University Student Research Challenge:
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- NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate seeks proposals from students at accredited U.S. colleges and universities for new aeronautics ideas/concepts relevant to NASA aeronautics. Selected teams will receive grants for their projects and be responsible for raising a modest amount of cost-share funds through a crowdfunding platform. The process of creating and preparing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator, requiring students to develop entrepreneurial skills. Applications are due June 26th, 2025.
- Link: Information
- NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate seeks proposals from students at accredited U.S. colleges and universities for new aeronautics ideas/concepts relevant to NASA aeronautics. Selected teams will receive grants for their projects and be responsible for raising a modest amount of cost-share funds through a crowdfunding platform. The process of creating and preparing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator, requiring students to develop entrepreneurial skills. Applications are due June 26th, 2025.
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NEW: Call for Proposals — Notice of Funding Opportunity for Dual Use Techology Development:
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- NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking to partner with U.S.-based companies, universities, and non-profit organizations to conduct technology development projects that are mutually beneficial to both the partner institution and NASA. NASA Marshall’s application and refinement of innovative design tools define the agency’s leadership in engineering the systems, hardware, and techniques needed to return to the Moon. The goal of this funding opportunity is to create collaborative, resource-sharing projects where the NASA partner is developing a technology primarily for its own public purposes, and NASA can provide financial support or other assistance. Proposals are due June 30th, 2025.
- Link: Information
- Link: NSPIRES
- NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking to partner with U.S.-based companies, universities, and non-profit organizations to conduct technology development projects that are mutually beneficial to both the partner institution and NASA. NASA Marshall’s application and refinement of innovative design tools define the agency’s leadership in engineering the systems, hardware, and techniques needed to return to the Moon. The goal of this funding opportunity is to create collaborative, resource-sharing projects where the NASA partner is developing a technology primarily for its own public purposes, and NASA can provide financial support or other assistance. Proposals are due June 30th, 2025.
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NEW: K-12 Students Design NASA’s Next HERA Campaign Patch:
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- NASA, in collaboration with the nonprofit Space Center Houston, is calling on students to design/illustrate a patch that represents the goals of HERA’s Campaign 8 missions! The challenge is open to students from public and private schools in the United States who will be in grades K-12 during the 2025-2026 academic year. Winners will be chosen from three age categories: Grades K-4, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. A grand prize winner will be selected from the category winners. Submissions are due Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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NEW: Fall 2025 Computational Astronomy Online Workshop for MS and HS Math and Science Teachers:
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- Teacher-participants will learn about math applications used in astronomy and space exploration, with the goal of being able to use the knowledge in their own classrooms. The topics discussed include the measuring the speed of light, counting galaxies, eclipse cycle, mathematics of rainbows, dimensional analysis, Cepheid variable stars, Keppler’s laws, space weather, ozone hole over Antarctica. Lesson plans for the middle and high school classroom will be developed for courses such as math and physical science. There is a maximum of 20 participants, first come, first served. Tuition is $40.
- Dates for sessions: September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8, and November 22, 2025, at 9am – 12 pm Mountain Time (11 am – 2pm Eastern Time, 10 am – 1pm Central Time, and 8 am – 11am Pacific Time).
- Link: FA2025-Computational-Astronomy-workshop-final
- Link: Register
- Teacher-participants will learn about math applications used in astronomy and space exploration, with the goal of being able to use the knowledge in their own classrooms. The topics discussed include the measuring the speed of light, counting galaxies, eclipse cycle, mathematics of rainbows, dimensional analysis, Cepheid variable stars, Keppler’s laws, space weather, ozone hole over Antarctica. Lesson plans for the middle and high school classroom will be developed for courses such as math and physical science. There is a maximum of 20 participants, first come, first served. Tuition is $40.
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NEW: Career Day 2025:
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- To help connect students to the variety of career options at NASA, the agency’s Next Gen STEM project is hosting a Career Day virtual event on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Participants will get the chance to engage directly with NASA employees and gain access to NASA resources. Also, throughout the entire week, bring your classroom to engage in an interactive platform where students can take virtual tours of NASA facilities, learn about a variety of career options, or ask questions during Thursday’s Live panel sessions. Registration is due September 4th, 2025.
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NEW: Open Science 101 Training Course:
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- NASA’s Open Science 101 course provides the foundational knowledge of the principles and best practices for conducting open science. Researchers, students, and the public are invited to register for this free, five-module course to learn about the principles of open science; how to plan, conduct, and participate in open science research projects; legal and ethical considerations when planning open science projects; and open science best practices. Registration is due September 30th, 2025.
- Link: Information
- NASA’s Open Science 101 course provides the foundational knowledge of the principles and best practices for conducting open science. Researchers, students, and the public are invited to register for this free, five-module course to learn about the principles of open science; how to plan, conduct, and participate in open science research projects; legal and ethical considerations when planning open science projects; and open science best practices. Registration is due September 30th, 2025.
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NASA Advanced Air Vehicles Program Fellowship Opportunities Soliciation:
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- Amendment 1 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2025 NRA has been posted. The announcement solicits proposals from accredited U.S. institutions for research training grants to begin the academic year. This NOFO is designed to support independently-conceived research projects by highly qualified graduate students, in disciplines needed to help advance NASA’s mission, thus affording these students the opportunity to directly contribute to advancements in STEM-related areas of study. AAVP Fellowship Opportunities are focused on innovation and the generation of measurable research results that contribute to NASA’s current and future science and technology goals. Research proposals are sought to address key challenges provided in Elements of Appendix A.8. A budget breakdown for each proposal is required, detailing the allocation of the award funds by year. The budget document may adhere to any format or template provided by the applicant’s institution. Proposals are due June 11th, 2025, at 5 PM E.T.
- Link: NSPIRES
- Amendment 1 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2025 NRA has been posted. The announcement solicits proposals from accredited U.S. institutions for research training grants to begin the academic year. This NOFO is designed to support independently-conceived research projects by highly qualified graduate students, in disciplines needed to help advance NASA’s mission, thus affording these students the opportunity to directly contribute to advancements in STEM-related areas of study. AAVP Fellowship Opportunities are focused on innovation and the generation of measurable research results that contribute to NASA’s current and future science and technology goals. Research proposals are sought to address key challenges provided in Elements of Appendix A.8. A budget breakdown for each proposal is required, detailing the allocation of the award funds by year. The budget document may adhere to any format or template provided by the applicant’s institution. Proposals are due June 11th, 2025, at 5 PM E.T.
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NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships:
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- The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers early career and senior scientists fellowships (awarded annually up to three years) with NASA scientists and engineers. Opportunities relate to missions in Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics, engineering, human exploration and space operations, astrobiology, and science management. Applicants must have completed a doctorate or an equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but they may apply while completing degree requirements. Applications are due Tuesday, July 6th, at 6 PM EST.
- Link: Opportunities
- Link: More Information
- The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers early career and senior scientists fellowships (awarded annually up to three years) with NASA scientists and engineers. Opportunities relate to missions in Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics, engineering, human exploration and space operations, astrobiology, and science management. Applicants must have completed a doctorate or an equivalent degree before beginning the fellowship, but they may apply while completing degree requirements. Applications are due Tuesday, July 6th, at 6 PM EST.
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Survey Request
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- Manna Khan, a PhD student from the Department of Earth System Science and Policy is conducting a research study on public perception on post 1997 Flood Risk Assessment in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The purpose of the study is to better understand community awareness and preparedness for flooding, which will help inform future flood mitigation efforts. Manna is inviting individuals to participate by completing an anonymous survey that should take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary, and no identifying information will be collected to ensure confidentiality. If you decide to participate, please click on the link below to access the Qualtrics survey. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Manna at manna.khan@und.edu.
- Link: Survey
- Manna Khan, a PhD student from the Department of Earth System Science and Policy is conducting a research study on public perception on post 1997 Flood Risk Assessment in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The purpose of the study is to better understand community awareness and preparedness for flooding, which will help inform future flood mitigation efforts. Manna is inviting individuals to participate by completing an anonymous survey that should take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary, and no identifying information will be collected to ensure confidentiality. If you decide to participate, please click on the link below to access the Qualtrics survey. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Manna at manna.khan@und.edu.
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2025 STEM Symposium
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- The National Space Grant Foundation would like to invite you to participate in the 2025 STEM Symposium being held at Kennedy Space Center on August 5-7, 2025. They are excited to bring together approximately 400 stakeholders and team members from institutions of higher education, government agencies, aerospace industry and STEM ecosystem leaders whose collective work advances America’s goals for our future STEM workforce. This symposium offers a platform for key stakeholders to cultivate strategic partnerships, and exchange best practices and groundbreaking ideas. The event will provide structured sessions where participants can meet and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. These interactive sessions will focus on joint problem-solving and brainstorming, allowing participants to collaborate on specific challenges and explore potential partnerships. Cost for registration is only $150, which includes all meals and potential tours.
- Link:STEM Symposium Information
- Questions? Reach out to: hq-stemsymposium@mail.nasa.gov.
- The National Space Grant Foundation would like to invite you to participate in the 2025 STEM Symposium being held at Kennedy Space Center on August 5-7, 2025. They are excited to bring together approximately 400 stakeholders and team members from institutions of higher education, government agencies, aerospace industry and STEM ecosystem leaders whose collective work advances America’s goals for our future STEM workforce. This symposium offers a platform for key stakeholders to cultivate strategic partnerships, and exchange best practices and groundbreaking ideas. The event will provide structured sessions where participants can meet and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. These interactive sessions will focus on joint problem-solving and brainstorming, allowing participants to collaborate on specific challenges and explore potential partnerships. Cost for registration is only $150, which includes all meals and potential tours.
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2025 Summer Field Technician
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- This unique job will give students the opportunity to survey insects and plant communities across North Dakota. This position is active from end of May to the end of August, with pay at $15.50 an hour for 40 hours a week. Traveling is required for the position, with housing during travel provided. This position is open to all undergraduate or graduate students based out of the Grand Forks Area. Please look at attached link for more information on this opportunity and how to apply.
- Link: Plant Pollinators
- This unique job will give students the opportunity to survey insects and plant communities across North Dakota. This position is active from end of May to the end of August, with pay at $15.50 an hour for 40 hours a week. Traveling is required for the position, with housing during travel provided. This position is open to all undergraduate or graduate students based out of the Grand Forks Area. Please look at attached link for more information on this opportunity and how to apply.
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University Leadership Initiative Solicitation
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- University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact. This NRA will utilize a two-step proposal submission and evaluation process. The initial step is a short mandatory Step-A proposal due June 26, 2025. Those offerors submitting the most highly rated Step-A proposals will be invited to submit a Step-B proposal.
- Research proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas in Appendix D.4.
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- Topic 1: Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations (Strategic Thrust 1)
- Topic 2: Innovation in Commercial High-Speed Aircraft (Strategic Thrust 2)
- Topic 3: Ultra-Efficient Subsonic Transports (Strategic Thrust 3)
- Topic 4: Safe, Quiet, and Affordable Vertical Lift Air Vehicles (Strategic Thrust 4)
- Topic 5: In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance (Strategic Thrust 5)
- Topic 6: Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation (Strategic Thrust 6)
- Link: NSPIRES Event Information
- Link: Workshop Presentation
- Link: ULI Partners List
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