The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences awarded a $325,460 Project Grant to North Carolina State University (NC State) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The grant, effective from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026, will support research to better understand the global dynamics of mass and angular momentum accretion in high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) systems. The project will leverage computer simulations to quantify the material that falls onto the compact companion vs. escapes the gravitational field of the binary, which is critical for understanding HMXB evolution. This work will aid the interpretation of current HMXB observations and introduce a diverse group of undergraduate students to astrophysics research through hands-on participation, presentations at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the creation of educational YouTube videos. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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