Grants

The DuPont Company has announced that grants amounting to more than $1.69 million have been awarded to 161 colleges and universities in the company's annual aid‐to‐education program. A total of $654 700 was expended in direct support of teaching, including funds for assistantships and scholarships. Fundamental research grants totaled $490 000 for unrestricted research in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and metallurgy. Ranging in amount from $5000 to $20 000, they may be used in any way desired, including the support of graduate students and thesis research. An additional $48 600 was awarded by DuPont for summer research activities this year, and capital grants amounting to $500 000 were made to help with the cost of new buildings, equipment, or renovation of existing facilities.