This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) provides $196,447 to William Paterson University of New Jersey to develop two 1,000-year records of temperature variability and extreme weather events in North Asia using wood anatomical analysis. The goal is to better understand how temperature extremes, including unseasonal frost and summer drought, have impacted the region's traditional nomadic pastoralism over long timeframes. The research will evaluate the magnitude, timing, and frequency of temperature extremes and their connection to volcanic activity. This project will build research capacity at William Paterson University, support curriculum development, and facilitate workshops with collaborators at Columbia University and the National University of Mongolia. The research findings will also contribute to public outreach efforts related to the region's climate vulnerabilities. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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