1. National Science Foundation (NSF) Image Library - Quality images representing some of the areas of science the Foundation supports
   
   
2. RIDGE Program - Fosters interdisciplinary scientific study of mid-ocean ridge processes
   
   
3. Global Change Research Programs - Research programs support research and related activities that advance fundamental understanding of dynamic physical, biological, and socioeconomic systems as well as interactions among those systems
   
   
4. Antarctic Projects Home Page - Provides information about the various projects occurring in Antarctic
   
   
5. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) - Links to information about research, centers, meetings, industry, publications, conferences, professional societies, and courses
   
   
6. Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues - Developing tissue-engineering technologies by harnessing discoveries from the biological revolution to significantly improve clinical therapies
   
   
7. Computer-Integrated Surgical Systems and Technology Engineering Research Center - Developing novel computing methods, interfacial technologies, and computer-integrated surgical systems to revolutionize surgical procedures in the 21st century
   
   
8. Biotechnology Process Engineering Center (BPEC) - Making advances in the knowledge-base and technology-base aimed at overcoming crucial "bottlenecks" of nucleic acid therapeutics
   
   
9. VaNTH ERC in Bioengineering Educational Technologies - Uniting educators and engineers, in industry and academia, to develop the curricula and technologies that will educate future generations of bioengineers
   
   
10. Engineered Biomaterials Engineering Research Center - Evolving synthetic materials that actively turn on healing and exploit biological recognition and specificity
    
    
11. Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing - Leading a unique interdisciplinary collaboration to develop environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes and tools for the semiconductor industry
    
    
12. Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films (CAEFF) - Creating a new paradigm for fiber and film development
    
    
13. Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Particle Science and Technology - Applying particulate systems expertise to develop cost-effective and environmentally sound industrial products and processes
    
    
14. Center for Innovation in Product Development (CIPD) - Innovation in product development - new ways to define, design, and deliver products and services
    
    
15. Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining Systems (RMS) - Creating the new manufacturing paradigm exactly the functionality and capacity needed, exactly when needed
    
    
16. Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER) - Engineering solutions for earthquake loss reduction
    
    
17. Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center - Developing seismic design technologies to meet the diverse economic and safety needs of owners and society
    
    
18. Mid-America Earthquake Center - Reducing earthquake losses through research and education
    
    
19. Center for Neuromorphic Systems Engineering (CNSE) - Endowing machines of the next century with human senses
    
    
20. Packaging Research Center (PRC) - Dedicated to the development of microsystems packaging technologies for the twenty-first century
    
    
21. Center for Wireless Integrated MicroSystems - Integrated microsystems for widely-distributed information gathering and control
    
    
22. Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (CenSSIS) - Looking into hidden worlds: Similar solutions for diverse problems
    
    
23. Integrated Media Systems Center (IMSC) - Revolutionizing the way we work, communicate, learn, teach, entertain and play
    
    
24. Center for Power Electronics Systems - Changing the way electricity is used by converting electrical power from one form to another
    
    
25. Nanobiotechnology Center (NBTC) - Applies the tools and processes of nano-microfabrication to build devices for studying biosystems
    
    
26. Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas (SAHRA) - Promotes sustainable management of water resources in semi-arid regions using efforts that span the physical and behavioral sciences
    
    
27. Residential Water Conservation - Provides information about why to conserve, how to conserve water at home, and how to save money
    
    
28. Center for Adaptive Optics (CAO) - Concentrates on astronomical and vision science applications of adaptive optics
    
    
29. Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes - Supports research to establish the understanding necessary to enable liquid and supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) to replace aqueous and organic solvents in manufacturing and service processes
    
    
30. Center for Engineering Plants for Resistance Against Pathogen (CEPRAP) - Carries out research to understand the genetic basis for a plant's capability to resist pest attack and uses the tools of modern plant biotechnology to enhance those abilities
    
    
31. Center for Glass Research - Advances the field of glass science and engineering through research, education and technology exchange driven by the cooperative efforts of academe, industry and government
    
    
32. Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research (CISR) - Conducts basic and long-term research relevant to iron and steel production
    
    
33. Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center (ASPPRC) - Dedicated to developing a national effort of excellence in ferrous metallurgy
    
    
34. Center on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies (CPIMA) - Develops the interface and supramolecular science of polymers, surface-active molecules, and macromolecular assemblies
    
    
35. Center for Biodegradable Polymer Research (BPRC) - Carries out exploratory and applied research on biodegradable polymers
    
    
36. Center for Micro-Engineered Materials - Research into hemical synthesis and processing of ceramic related materials on a molecular and near molecular level
    
    
37. Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology (CSET) - Advances new understanding and new methods to provide new tools for developing superior products and processes for industry
    
    
38. Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology - Work on multiphase flow and the effect of multiphase flow on corrosion
    
    
39. Center for Advanced Polymer and Composite Engineering (CAPCE) - Promotes the advancement of polymer and composite manufacturing and design technologies
    
    
40. Particulate Materials Center (PMC) - Improving the processes underlying the production of powders and manufacturing with particulate materials
    
    
41. Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research (CPPR) - Research on reducing time to market and controlling manufacturing costs that are the key components of future competitive success for the pharmaceutical industry
    
    
42. Biomolecular Interaction Technologies Center (BITC) - Enables pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and instrumentation companies to work together toward the development of advanced technologies for characterizing protein molecular interactions
    
    
43. Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing of Macromolecules (CBBM) - Biocatalysis provides important options to reduce process energy consumption, increase control over product structure/properties, and reduce toxic chemical use and by-product generation
    
    
44. Center for Intelligent Biomedical Devices and Musculoskeletal Systems (IBDMS) - Integrates advances from engineering design, smart materials, electronics and micro-sensors and actuators into implants and orthoses to bring bionics and intelligent technology into the rehabilitation industry
    
    
45. Center for Biosurfaces - Research on understanding, prediction, and control of biological adhesion
    
    
46. Center for the Built Environment (CBE) - Provides innovative building technologies to improve the environmental quality, energy efficiency, and workplace productivity of commercial buildings
    
    
47. Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics (CBPD) - Conducts research, development, and demonstrations to increase the quality of and user satisfaction with commercial buildings and integrated building systems, while improving cost, time, and energy-efficiency
    
    
48. Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC) - Investigates development of feasible and innovative high-performance electric power systems to meet emerging needs
    
    
49. Silicon Wafer Engineering & Defect Science Center (SiWEDS) - Addresses the critical non-competitive science and technology issues the international silicon materials industry requires to meet the future needs of advanced integrated circuit manufacturing
    
    
50. Center for Quality and Reliability Engineering (QRE) - Working on methods and approaches to improve the quality and reliability of vital products and systems, including both hardware and software and their interactions
    
    
51. Measurement and Control Engineering Center (MCEC) - Research in enhanced measurement techniques in process control optimization to improve productivity
    
    
52. Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS) - Internet-based intelligent e-maintenance is key to achieve global leadership in six-sigma product aftermarket service and productivity for the 21st century
    
    
53. Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) - Applied research and technological progress in the field of precision metrology as applied to manufacturing problems
    
    
54. Center for Lasers and Plasmas for Advanced Manufacturing (LAMPMC) - Developing a science, engineering, and technology base for laser and plasma processing of materials, devices, and systems
    
    
55. Center for Advanced Studies in Novel Surfactants - Novel surface- active molecules for better performance and cleaner environments
    
    
56. Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution (CELDi) - Providing integrated solutions to the complex global logistics challenges facing U.S. industry
    
    
57. Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE) - Quantitative approaches to develop nondestructive evaluation as an engineering tool applicable throughout the life cycle of a structural component
    
    
58. Center for Machine-Tool Systems Research (CMTSR) - Develops and transfers innovative machine-tool concepts and systems based on technologies representing both incremental and fundamental advances
    
    
59. Photopolymerizations Center - Advances the fundamental understanding of the kinetics and mechanisms of photopolymerizations
    
    
60. Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies (CAPPS) - Provides leadership and coordination for advanced processing and packaging research
    
    
61. Tree Genomics Biotechnology and Breeding - Develops genetic technologies based on research in plant molecular biology that are likely to have application to forest industries
    
    
62. Center for the Management of Information (CMI) - Furthering the art and science of collaboration, and redefining the way people do their work
    
    
63. Center for Optoelectronic Devices, Interconnects, and Packaging (COEDIP) - Researchers work to produce useful, innovative, state-of-the-art packaged devices and optical interconnect subsystems
    
    
64. Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics (CAVE) - Research for cost-effective electronics manufacturing and packaging technologies for high- reliability electronics in a harsh environment
    
    
65. Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC) - Develops a science, engineering, and technology base for microsensors, microactuators, mechanical microstructures, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
    
    
66. Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations (CRITO) - Research focuses on understanding the social, economic, and managerial implications of information technology
    
    
67. Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging of Microwave, Optical and Digital Electronics (CAMPmode) - Enabling technologies and solutions for packaging of microsystems, including microelectronics
    
    
68. Center for Next Generation Video (CNGV) - Addresses the full range of issues involved in the generation, storage, processing, retrieval, and communication of digital video and multimedia
    
    
69. Center for Advanced Computing and Communication (CACC) - Develops and implements leading-edge systems including complex, fault-tolerant, and distributed computing systems as well as underlying technologies such as photonics, pervasive computing, and wired and wireless elements
    
    
70. Center for the Study of Wireless Electromagnetic Compatibility - Working with industry, government, and business to investigate and resolve interaction between wireless phones and electronic devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers
    
    
71. Center for Design of Analog-Digital Integrated Circuits (CDADIC) - Mixed analog-digital circuitry enhances performance in electronic systems and allows for greater miniaturization of products
    
    
72. Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR) - Advances the technology and performance of biometric systems
    
    
73. Software Engineering Research Center (SERC) - Conducts a program of applied and basic research on software technology problems
    
    
74. Membrane Applied Science and Technology Center (MAST) - Advances the technology of membrane separation
    
    
75. Center for Virtual Proving Ground Simulation: Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems - Offers virtual proving ground simulation as a new approach to developing vehicle and equipment designs for improved performance and safety
    
    
76. Queen\'s University Center of Excellence for Environmental Resear (QUESTOR) - Looks at the basic science underlying improved methods of effluent treatment, clean technology, life cycle assessment, environmental management systems, computer modelling, land remediation, and environmental communications
    
    
77. Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network - Investigates ecological processes over long temporal and broad spatial scales and promotes synthesis and comparative research across sites and ecosystems
    
    
78. Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) Shared Facilities - Facilities that are open for use by any interested scientists
    
    
79. University of California, Santa Barbara Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) - Research on biomaterial microstructures, solution synthesis of inorganics at molecular and atomic interfaces, mesoscopic macromolecular assemblies, and strongly nonequilibrium phenomena in complex materials
    
    
80. Chicago Materials Research Center - Research focuses on mesoscopic self-assembly, tunable quantum materials, macroscopic dynamics of materials, bio-interfacial science, and nano-photonics
    
    
81. Harvard University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Research focuses on micromechanical systems, engineering interfaces between synthetic and biological systems, and electronic microsystems
    
    
82. University of Alabama Materials Research Science & Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Focuses on thin film media and particulate materials for ultra-high density information storage
    
    
83. Arizona State University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Research in exploratory synthesis of new materials including materials prepared at high pressure, low density porous solids, new amorphous materials and in studies of the epitaxial growth of thin film group III nitrides
    
    
84. Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials (CSEM) - Focuses on biomolecular materials, bulk metallic glasses, ferroelectric thin films, and mesophotonics
    
    
85. Carnegie Mellon University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Research on mesoscale interface mapping and the chiral solids and surfaces
    
    
86. Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Materials Research Center (FLC MRC) - A principal center covering basic LC science to the development of materials and devices with enhanced capabilities for electro-optic, nonlinear optic, and other novel applications
    
    
87. Columbia University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Investigating how nanoparticles can be combined to form useful films
    
    
88. Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) -
    
    
89. Johns Hopkins University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Focuses on nanostructures made from novel materials that exhibit enhanced magneto-electronic properties
    
    
90. Center for Advanced Oxides and Related Materials - Research on the synthesis, characterization and properties of oxide materials that have applications in ionic devices including membrane and electrocatalytic reactors, solid oxide fuel cells and chemical sensors
    
    
91. Advanced Carbon Materials Center - Developing novel materials for commercial applications including nanotube research
    
    
92. University of Maryland/Rutgers Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Research focuses on polarization dynamics in ferroelectric thin films, surface nanostructures: from fluctuations to driven systems, and metal oxides with high spin polarization
    
    
93. University of Massachusetts Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Supports fundamental research in polymer science and engineering and related fields
    
    
94. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Materials Science and Engineering - Research covers microphotonic materials, nanostructured polymers, electronic transport in mesoscopic semiconductors, microstructure and mechanical performance of polymeric materials, and doped mott insulators
    
    
95. Center for Sensor Materials (CSM) at Michigan State University - Focuses its research on materials, sensors, and sensing technology, with emphasis on vehicular sensing systems
    
    
96. University of Minnesota Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UMN MRSEC) - Supports research in microstructured polymers, artificial tissues, and magnetic heterostructures
    
    
97. University of Pennsylvania Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) - Focuses on functional biomolecular materials, carbon nanotube-derived materials, microscale soft materials, and multifunctional complex oxides
    
    
98. Collective Phenomena in Restricted Geometries (CPRG) - Research on the collective dynamics of photons, fluids, and electrons within ordered nanostructured matter
    
    
99. Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) - Studies unusual phases and excitations in low-dimensional electronic materials, organic thin films and quantum structures, amphiphilic polymers-functional materials through self assembly, and bioinspired composites
    
    
100. Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces - Focuses on the design of polymer thin film properties through precise control of interfacial structure
     
     
101. Center For Thermal Spray Research (CTSR) - Engages in the melt-spray production of thick protective coatings and spray-formed, high performance engineered components
     
     
102. Center for Nanoscopic Materials Design - Defines broad new directions in the nanoscale design and control of self-assembled epitaxial semiconductor quantum dots
     
     
103. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center on Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces - Carries out research in the formation, characterization, and exploitation of materials at the nanoscale - the scale of individual atoms
     
     
104. National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) - Facilitates integrative research aimed at synthesizing existing data and information
     
     
105. CALCE Electronic Products and Systems Center - Provides a knowledge and resource base to support the development of competitive electronic components, products and systems
     
     
106. Center for Low-Cost, High-Speed Polymer Composites Processing - Using technology to reduce the cost of producing polymer composites by reducing costs of components and by developing new high speed processing technologies
     
     
107. Capsule Pipeline Research Center (CPRC) - Pursuing a new mode of transportation for coal and other solid materials via capsules in an underground pipeline
     
     
108. Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC) - Fundamental and applied research in the technologies of the industry and an active program of technology transfer
     
     
109. Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) - Pursues research in electronics packaging
     
     
110. Center for Intelligent Information Retrieval (CIIR) - Develops tools that provide effective and efficient access to large, heterogeneous, distributed, text and multimedia databases
     
     
111. Center for Low Power Electronics (CLPE) - Addresses fundamental, industry-relevant research problems in the design of ultra-low power microelectronic systems
     
     
112. Center for Industrial Sensors and Measurements (CISM) - Develops new sensors for industrial sensing application in hostile environments
     
     
113. Cornell Theory Center (CTC) - A high-performance computing and interdisciplinary research center
     
     
114. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - Serves as a focus for research on atmospheric and related science problems to understand the earth system, including climate change, weather, and the impacts of all of these components on human societies
     
     
115. Atmospheric Research Acronym List -
     
     
116. National Center for Atmospheric Research Digital Media Catalog - Images are available as individual color photos, B&W; prints, and films and video including climate, clouds, pollution, equipment, and weather phenomena
     
     
117. High Altitude Observatory (HAO) - Focuses on the numerical simulation of convection, radiation transport, and large-scale dynamics in both the solar and terrestrial atmospheres, plus measurement of the Sun's output of magnetized plasma and radiation
     
     
118. Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) - Provides computing power and expertise to aid the national scientific and engineering community in their research
     
     
119. National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) Science Archive - Data from NOAO observatories is available
     
     
120. Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) - Most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of the Sun
     
     
121. Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) - Operates 4-meter, 1.5-meter, and 0.9-meter telescopes
     
     
122. National Solar Observatory (NSO) - Operates a number of telescopes to study the Sun
     
     
123. Ask Mr Sunspot - Questions are answered about the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, and other astronomical topics
     
     
124. United States Gemini Program (USGP) - A multi-national collaboration to provide access to twin 8 meter astronomical telescopes
     
     
125. National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) - Provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the scientific community
     
     
126. Computer-Aided Science Policy Analysis and Research (WebCASPAR) - Provides quick and convenient access to a wide range of statistical data focusing on U.S. universities and colleges and their science and engineering resources
     
     
127. Industrial Research and Development Information System (IRIS) - Historical database with more than 2,500 statistical tables containing all industrial research and development (R&D;) data
     
     
128. Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT) - A comprehensive and integrated system of information about the employment, educational and demographic characteristics of scientists and engineers in the United States
     
     
129. Just for Kids - Site challenges middle-school students to use science and technology to develop innovative solutions to issues they care about.
     
     
130. Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics (CAVE) - Research for cost-effective electronics manufacturing and packaging technologies for high- reliability electronics in a harsh environment
     
     

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