The roses funding opportunity goals are: execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences engineering and medicine administration…

NASA's Shared Services Center awarded Trustees of Boston University $848,311 on October 1, 2025, under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) for research through September 30, 2028. The award funds development, calibration, and validation of a tick density forecast model across the eastern United States, building on work originally developed with Cary Institute site data by recalibrating the tool using existing NSF-funded NEON data products. The project also includes validation of the model outside existing surveillance sites and development of a forecast tool through engagement with land manager and control agency end-users.

Work is performed in Boston, Massachusetts, with field sites across the eastern United States. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Inc., serves as a sub-recipient, with Dr. Shannon LaDeau leading tick forecast model development, calibration, and validation over the full three-year period in collaboration with Dr. Dietze and a postdoctoral researcher. LaDeau will also engage end-users in model refinement and validation, manage a field technician, and contribute to reporting, compliance, and publication work. Performance location for the Cary Institute includes Millbrook, New York, and field sites across the eastern United States.

The roses funding opportunity goals are: 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. Participat