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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive a $299,997 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to synthesize insights from behavioral economics and computing to promote information security online.

“The University of Michigan is leading the way in protecting American’s privacy and security online,” said Rep. Dingell. “This NSF funding will help us better understand the relationship among preferences, behaviors, and interfaces can help address data privacy and security concerns.

The National Science Foundation supports research, innovation, and discovery at America’s colleges and universities by distributing federal grants. On average, NSF awards approximately 11,000 new grants each year to individuals or small research teams after a rigorous review process.