The University of Hawaii at Manoa was awarded a $499,996 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Earth Sciences. The grant supports research titled "Structure and Thermal Elastic Properties of Calcium Silicate Perovskite" from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024.
The research aims to strengthen fundamental knowledge and understanding of the integrated Earth system through basic research in the geosciences, as outlined in the National Science Foundation's Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050). Specifically, the three-year project will investigate the structure and thermal elastic properties of calcium silicate perovskite, a mineral that comprises over 60% of the Earth's lower mantle. Insights gained from this study will enhance understanding of mantle dynamics and heat transfer processes that have shaped Earth since its formation.
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