This Project Grant award, worth $200,000, was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. The grant supports a research project led by Dr. Zack Hall at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, under the mentorship of Dr. Andre Walker-Loud, to conduct non-perturbative calculations of quantum electrodynamic corrections to the nucleon axial coupling, which is critical for determining nuclear neutron beta decay rates. The objective is to develop a QCD+QED approach for evaluating the nucleon axial coupling. The project also aims to increase participation of underrepresented minorities in STEM by providing mentorship, improving science literacy, and offering research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. This award, with a project period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027, reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and support innovative research with potential for broader societal impact.
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