The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been awarded a $557,211 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. This grant will fund UCSB's research to better understand the multi-phase, multi-scale behavior of galactic atmospheres and the processes underlying star formation. The project will involve high-resolution supercomputer simulations of galactic atmospheres at small scales to complement larger-scale models. Additionally, the funding will support UCSB's outreach efforts to inspire high school students, especially from underrepresented communities, to pursue careers in science through public talks, classes, and research supervision. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and address national research priorities in the mathematical and physical sciences.
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