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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for Neutron Research Fiscal Year 2013 (2013) / Chapter Skim
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6 Challenges and Opportunities
Pages 18-18

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... Additionally, the budget shortfall in the resources for the collaboration with NSF and CHRNS could be problematic. The opportunities lie in increasing the scientific and industrial user base and in developing a broader strategic plan with NIST management that addresses long-term hiring plans, the current challenge of an aging workforce, and limited-term hires.
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