Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress.…

The National Science Foundation awarded a $897,798 grant to Texas A&M Agrilife Research for a research project titled "Tipping Points in Tidal Wetland Vulnerability: A Multi-Sensor, Multi-Scale Forecasting Approach" (24-OBB_24-0015). The award, issued January 1, 2025, supports research through December 31, 2027, and is performed at the awardee's facility in College Station, Texas. This grant aligns with NSF's broader mandate to execute a balanced science program in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, while advancing discovery in emerging fields and developing cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.

Texas A&M Agrilife Research, the research division of the Texas A&M University System, is a premier land-grant institution with substantial expertise in environmental conservation, agricultural sciences, and applied research. The organization has demonstrated extensive experience managing federal research awards and contracts from multiple agencies including NSF, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Interior. This project represents part of the institution's substantial research portfolio addressing national scientific priorities, leveraging its established capabilities in environmental monitoring and data analysis to advance understanding of coastal wetland dynamics and resilience in response to environmental change.

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