The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $565,000 Project Grant to Duke University under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct research on "Understanding Quantum Emergent Phenomena in Shastry-Sutherland Model Systems." The 3-year project focuses on exploring a new family of compounds based on the Shastry-Sutherland lattice model to deepen the understanding of quantum magnetism and drive technological progress in areas like spintronics. Key research activities include material synthesis, thermodynamic property measurements, and advanced scattering techniques, with collaboration between Duke and national user facilities. The project also emphasizes education and diversity efforts, involving graduate and undergraduate students and encouraging collaboration across institutions.