The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) received a $575,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. This 3-year award supports Professor Annaliese Franz's research to develop new silicon-based molecules and complexes that can serve as catalysts for more efficient and sustainable synthesis of organic materials and polymers. The project aims to improve industrial processes, reduce waste, and enable new discoveries in chemistry and catalysis. In addition to the research, the funding will train undergraduate and graduate students, and support STEM outreach activities to engage elementary and middle school girls in hands-on learning about catalysts, energy, and polymers. There are no planned subawards under this grant.
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