Reorganization of NSF Engineering Directorate

Among many changes (effective 1 October 2006), two are important to Applied Mechanics:

• The divisions of Civil and Mechanical Systems (CMS) and Design and Manufacturing Innovation (DMI) will merge to form the division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI).
  
• Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) will be formed.