WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $416,300 to two organizations in Cincinnati to fund research to better understand the science of epidemic spread, such as the novel coronavirus in the case of COVID-19. "Epidemic research is critical in interventional public health policy measures and preventing future pandemics. We unleash   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $551,997 to The Ohio State University (OSU) to fund research training opportunities in mathematical sciences and expand knowledge surrounding weathering glacial systems. "Research in science and mathematics is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innovati  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $57,573 grant to Kenyon College to fund research to expand knowledge surrounding weathering glacial systems. The project aims to analyze glacial erosion that produces large quantities of sediment and can change the chemistry of surrounding land and ocean ecosystems. "Research in science is critical to create   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $622,051 to Kent State University to fund research training opportunities in mathematical sciences and expand computing software development. "Research in science and mathematics is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innovation when everyone is able to   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded six grants totaling $149,000 to six universities and organizations to help fund new projects to engage educators and students and support advanced research. "Ohio's great museums and universities play an important role in our understanding of the world, and were hit particularly hard during the Covid-  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $299,979 to University of Akron to fund research to address lithium-ion batteries recycling needs and enhance national preparedness for potential future epidemic outbreaks. "Research in science and mathematics is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innov  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $397,705 to University of Dayton to fund research to enhance national preparedness for potential future epidemic outbreaks and expand wireless communication capabilities. "Research in science and mathematics is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innovat  more

OTTAWA, Ohio, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined local government and Whirlpool leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new expansion at Whirlpool's Ottawa facility. In November, the company announced a more than $65 million investment in a multi-year project at this facility that will create more than 100 new jobs and expand production. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. "Today, Whirlpoo  more

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined current employees of the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC) at a roundtable to discuss their concerns and his efforts to keep the facility open. Following a Department of Veterans Affairs' recommendation last month to close the CVAMC, Brown met with and raised his concerns to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough that the closure places  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) wrote to Shalanda Young, Director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), urging her to fully implement Brown's Build America Buy America Act provision in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and be vigilant regarding any noncompliance that allows American workers' tax dollars to support their foreign competition. Brown's legislation will apply strong Buy A  more