Stimulus for Science

Share post:

Princeton University will receive $22.8 million in federal stimulus money to further its research into high-tech science fields.

The money, part of the government’s $22 billion plan to fund programs that tackle pressing environmental issues, will be used to further research projects in energy, mathematics, engineering, meteorology, computer science, and neuroscience.

Similarly, Rutgers has received $22.4 million that will fund scientific research ranging from genetic markers for autism to smoking cessation to climate change.

Also, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will get a $1 million NIH.

The grant to examine the benefits of blood transfusions for anemic patients; and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey will get $750,000 to study cell mutation.

CE – US1

Related articles

TESU adds new degrees in business and more

Thomas Edison State University has introduced new 30-credit graduate degree programs in business, management and liberal studies, providing...

Hopewell Valley Stage reopens after summer hiatus

Hopewell Valley Stage has resumed programming after a six-week summer hiatus, returning with a new website, improvements to...

Trenton lands $7.6M in grants for demolitions, recreation centers

The City of Trenton has received more than $7.5 million in state funding to demolish or stabilize city-owned...

Breeze Airways adds Trenton-Mercer Airport service

Breeze Airways is adding Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing to its network, with four new routes that will begin...