The National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities (IA) program awarded a $109,854 Project Grant to the West Virginia University Research Corporation to support a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on astrophysics research in Appalachia. The 3-year grant, effective May 1, 2024, will provide 8 undergraduate students per year the opportunity to conduct research in areas such as radio astronomy, gravitational wave physics, and topics related to the interstellar medium, black holes, pulsars, and galactic accretion. Students will receive mentorship, professional development, and access to the Green Bank Observatory during a 10-week summer research experience. This project is jointly funded by NSF's Divisions of Astronomical Sciences and EPSCoR, as well as the Department of Defense. The work will be performed at West Virginia University and aims to build research capacity and broaden participation in STEM fields within the greater Appalachian region.
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