A $160 million grant that could have transformed El Paso’s economy is officially off the table. The National Science Foundation has pulled the plug on UTEP’s ambitious innovation project, leaving local leaders and partners stunned. None of the initial $15 million was ever spent, and the project’s main champion, Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri, is stepping down. This grant was supposed to boost jobs, tech, and opportunities across West Texas and Southern New Mexico—especially in areas struggling with poverty. How do you think this will impact our region’s future? What should come next for El Paso’s innovation dreams? #Education #ElPaso #UTEP