 The programs in the Directorate for
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) are designed to increase the
knowledge base in mathematical and physical sciences, improve the quality
of education in mathematical and physical sciences in graduate and undergraduate
activities, increase the rate at which advances in mathematical and physical
sciences are translated into advances in science and technology on a
broad spectrum and into societal benefits, and increase the diversity
of people and approaches in mathematical and physical sciences.
To help the programs in MPS meet these goals, the Directorate encourages
collaboration with other NSF Directorates and with other agencies and
industrial organizations. MPS also encourages communication among the
divisions and across Directorate boundaries to ensure effective support
of research and education projects in emerging fields that cut across
those lines.
MPS is an active participant in the following interagency and intra-agency
programs that focus on interdisciplinary areas of importance to the Nation:
Information Technology Research (ITR), Biocomplexity in the Environment
(BE), Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Mathematical Sciences and their
connections to other disciplines, and Human and Social Dynamics. In addition, MPS works with other agencies to optimize
opportunities for advancing the mathematical and physical sciences through
shared infrastructure and support for research and education. Researchers
and educators interested in exploring opportunities in these areas should
contact the program most closely related to their own interests to learn
more about submitting proposals.
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