According to an article published by The Register-Guard, Oregon State University has received $108.12 million from the National Science Foundation to manage the construction of a third research ship.
OSU to spearhead the projectIn 2013, the science foundation selected OSU to lead the initial design for as many as three new ships. The National Science Board authorized up to $365 million for the project. OSU selected Gulf Island Shipyards of Houma, La., to construct the first vessel, which OSU...
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