This $208,780 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports a research project at Western Washington University (WWU) focused on topics in free boundary problems and partial differential equations. The principal investigator is developing new mathematical tools and techniques to better understand problems at the interface of mathematics and other sciences, such as stochastic control, image processing, chemical diffusion, and combustion. The award also funds educational initiatives, including a week-long mathematics workshop for first-generation undergraduate students and an annual event to help advanced math students prepare for graduate school applications. This project aims to advance scientific knowledge, promote diversity in STEM fields, and contribute to the development of a mathematically-skilled workforce. No subawards are planned under this grant, which has a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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