This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Integrative Activities (IA) program, with CFDA number 47.083, will provide $174,667 to the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) to conduct research on the photochemical reactivity of carbenes. The project, led by Professor Matthew Platz, will involve UH Hilo undergraduate students in organic synthesis, photochemistry, chemical analysis, and computational modeling to test theoretical predictions about carbene reactivity. The project will also facilitate collaboration between UH Hilo and the Ohio State University, where students will gain hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation and computational chemistry. This award aims to provide modern research opportunities to economically challenged and underrepresented students at UH Hilo, a diverse four-year institution. The project period runs from July 2024 to June 2027.
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