The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities awarded a $217,172 Project Grant to the University of California Irvine (UCI) to acquire closed-cycle cryotraps for their ice core analysis laboratory. The purpose is to enable the extraction and analysis of ultra-trace gases from polar ice cores, which provide valuable information about historical atmospheric composition and climate change. The new cryogenic equipment will replace the university's reliance on costly and scarce liquid helium, ensuring operational continuity for this critical ice core research. The grant supports the training of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as outreach activities to K-12 schools. This project aligns with NSF's statutory mission to enhance the nation's scientific and technical competitiveness through the development of key research infrastructure and capacity building.
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