Trustees of Dartmouth College will receive $269,822 from the National Science Foundation under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to conduct collaborative research on eukaryotic life and its preservation within the Mesoproterozoic Lower Belt Supergroup. Dartmouth researchers will combine lithostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, and detrital geochronological analysis of fossil-rich formations in Montana to better understand early eukaryote evolution and diversification patterns. The project also aims to engage natural tourism guides and increase public scientific literacy about deep time and the evolution of life through educational resources and training. This NSF-funded research reflects the agency's mission to advance fundamental geoscience knowledge and understanding of Earth's integrated systems through basic research support. The award period is from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026.
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