This $422,670 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, awarded on September 1, 2024 under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, supports a collaborative research project on "Polarimetric Asteroseismology of Massive Hot Stars." The main awardee, the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA), is leading a team of astronomers from several U.S. and international institutions to develop a new technique to study the internal structures of massive hot stars. The project will leverage a global network of highly sensitive polarimeters to detect and analyze surface oscillations caused by seismic waves within these stars. The research aims to improve stellar evolution models and enable better understanding of the lifecycle of massive stars, which are major sources of energy and new material in the galaxy. The project also involves providing hands-on research experience to undergraduate and high school students, as well as engaging citizen scientists through public education programs.
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