This Cooperative Agreement award for $755,600.86, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Program (CFDA 43.008), supports the establishment of the Alaska Pacific University Microplastics Research and Education Center. The center will conduct research on the effects of microplastics in Alaska's marine environments and develop educational programs to engage Alaska Native and other underrepresented students in STEM fields related to this issue. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, and will leverage Alaska Pacific University's expertise as an Alaska Native-serving institution to advance NASA's mission through collaborative research and educational initiatives.
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