Grand Challenges
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- Develop the science required to establish additional rare earth and critical minerals production capacity and reserve base in the U.S., reducing imports from sensitive countries.
- Provide support to Industrial partners to commercialize the science and technology for sources of revenue and economic development in the U.S.
- Mitigate of environmental concerns from energy and mineral industry wastes and production of value-added critical materials for national security.
- Create engaged scholarship opportunities for students, train well-equipped workforce and broaden employment opportunities for graduates.