This $250,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.070), will support the expansion of the Water-Organic-Rock-Microbe (WORM) computational modeling facility hosted by Arizona State University.
The WORM portal currently provides open-source, online access to geochemical modeling capabilities through interactive demonstrations accessible via web browser. This funding will develop new computational modules for mass transfer modeling during weathering/alteration and microbial energy/nutrient processes. Complementary modules will enhance existing thermodynamic data tools. Engagement efforts will include online workshops, indigenous-focused tutorials, and student projects as well as introductory and advanced instructional videos. In addition to maintaining the current portal, this award will establish a cloud-based version and portable containerized deployment option. The goal is to broaden the variety and accessibility of applications while diversifying the user base within the geoscience community.
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