The National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities program awarded a $191,294 Project Grant to the Trustees of Union College in Schenectady, New York to acquire a laser ablation system for an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS). This advanced scientific instrumentation will enable the college's faculty and students, as well as outside researchers, to conduct high-resolution elemental analysis of geological and biological samples. The LA-ICP-MS system will support a broad range of research activities in fields such as paleoclimatology, paleogeochemistry, volcanology, and geochronology, helping to address both basic and applied questions. This award reflects the NSF's mission to enhance the competitiveness of the nation's research capacity and broaden participation in STEM disciplines.
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