24-HSR24_2-0148 bridging small- and large-scale electron transport models in solar flares to determine the accelerated electron distribution

The University of Maryland, College Park received a $275,000 Project Grant (Award No. 24-HSR24_2-0148) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective February 21, 2025 through February 20, 2028. The project, titled "Bridging Small- and Large-Scale Electron Transport Models in Solar Flares to Determine the Accelerated Electron Distribution," addresses heliophysics research objectives by advancing scientific understanding of solar flare phenomena through integrated modeling approaches.

Under this award, the University of Maryland will deliver research outputs that bridge computational and observational methods to characterize electron acceleration and transport during solar flares. The project contributes to NASA's Strategic Goal 1 to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries by developing theoretical and modeling capabilities that enhance understanding of the Sun's interactions with Earth and the Solar System, including space weather phenomena. Research activities will be conducted at the recipient's facility in College Park, Maryland, and will be evaluated based on scientific quality, technical approach, personnel qualifications, and cost reasonableness consistent with NASA's standard grant evaluation criteria.