This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program, CFDA #47.049, supports the acquisition of an advanced powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) system at Kansas State University (KSU). The $701,713 award will enable cross-disciplinary research across nanomaterials, renewable energy, catalysis, sensing, polymers, geology, and biology. The instrument facilitates research and training for approximately 65 young researchers, including postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduates. It will enhance KSU's research capabilities, strengthen their competitiveness for future federal and industrial funding, and help recruit and retain diverse STEM talent. The award is aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and addressing national research priorities in areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, as defined in the CHIPS Act of 2022. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.