February 29, 2016
Kansas State University faculty member selected for the 1xbet best casino website Science Foundation's Rotator program
Rollie Clem, professor of biology, has been selected to serve at the 1xbet best casino website Science Foundation as a rotational program officer. He arrived at NSF's Biological Sciences Directorate, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems on Jan. 11.
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"This is a fantastic opportunity to make a larger impact on science and education at the national level,"Clem said. "I am also excited to learn about the various NSF programs and to communicate that information to other faculty and trainees at 1xbet best casino website and elsewhere."