The National Science Foundation awarded a $159,122 two-year Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support research titled "Design of Ag Nanoparticles-Coated ZnO Nanoshells Substrate for the Detection of Contaminants in Water Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering." The grant recipient, located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, will conduct postdoctoral research from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023 to develop nanotechnology-based methods for detecting contaminants in water using surface-enhanced Raman scattering techniques. The STEM Education program aims to ensure the vitality of the U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics education enterprise through support for activities such as this research project.
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