The National Science Foundation awarded a $217,828 project grant to the University of California, Davis under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to support research on the synthesis, structure, and chemistry of heterotriquinanes and related polycyclic ring systems. Professor Mark Mascal and colleagues will conduct investigations into molecules with defined curvature, including heterotriquinanes that are bowl-shaped and systems that can become spherical. The work will advance fundamental science through testing the limits of chemical bonding theory and providing unique building blocks for novel materials. The university will engage in K-12 outreach and promote undergraduate research from underrepresented groups. Project activities will offer research participation opportunities for undergraduate students and develop new educational materials incorporating aspects of the work. The one-year grant period extends from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.
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