The University of Southern California was awarded a $304,684 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation on September 1, 2021 to complete the project by August 31, 2022. The grant supports the acquisition of a new stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer with carbonate system to support research and education at USC.
This award falls under the National Science Foundation's Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), which aims to strengthen the national scientific enterprise through expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of the integrated Earth system through basic research in atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences. The new mass spectrometer and carbonate system will enhance USC's research and education capabilities in areas aligned with the goals of the NSF program.