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 - [x] Struct. Vs. Unstruct ✅ 2024-12-02
 - [/] Disk Based Unc
 - [x] Current Limits ✅ 2024-12-02
-- [ ] Diffusion models as a solution
-- [ ] Diffusion models in eng.
-- [ ] Research Motivation (RA)
+- [/] Diffusion models as a solution
+- [/] Diffusion models in eng.
+- [-] Research Motivation (RA) ❌ 2024-12-03
 - [ ] Diffusion Model basics
 - [ ] diffusion model eq
 - [ ] diff model features
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 - [ ] ensuring valid perturbs
 - [ ] Research tasks
 - [ ] Metrics of success
-- [ ] Risks and Contingencies
+- [x] Risks and Contingencies ✅ 2024-12-03
 # Milestones
 - [x] Goals and Outcomes Finished 🆔 kwyu6a ⏳ 2024-10-02 📅 2024-10-04 ✅ 2024-10-02
 - [x] State of the Art Finished 🆔 i9ybdy ⏳ 2024-10-09 📅 2024-10-11 ✅ 2024-11-11