Project Grant 2105384

This two-year $138,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences program will support research into the genomic structure of founder events in the 17th century Chesapeake region. The grantee, located in Willington, Connecticut, will analyze DNA evidence to contribute new insights into the genetic origins and migration patterns of early European settlers in the Chesapeake Bay area. By furthering understanding of population genetics and demography during the colonial era, this research aligns with the NSF program's goals of strengthening the scientific basis for understanding human behavior and social and economic change.