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News Release 15-071

Federal funding for science and engineering at universities down 6 percent

Latest figures show obligations down for R&D and facilities that support science and engineering

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Of the six federal agencies that provide funding for colleges and universities for science and engineering activities, only the Department of Energy showed an increase between fiscal years 2012 and 2013.

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