The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $199,367 Project Grant under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The grant, titled "ERI: ENABLING FAULTED AGENT DETECTION THROUGH BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED DESIGN," supports research to develop a new biologically inspired approach based on ant colony behavior to identify faulted agents within a swarm, thereby increasing the resilience of multi-agent systems. The research aims to create a mathematical model of the cuticular hydrocarbon-based faulted agent detection algorithm, analyze its effectiveness through simulation and real-world testing with a robotic swarm, and integrate veteran students into the research. The project will document a solution-neutral formulation of this eusocial insect-inspired fault detection approach that is decentralized, scalable, and does not require sophisticated on-board capabilities. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovations, particularly in the areas of engineering and resilient multi-agent systems. The project is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026.