This Project Grant award of $118,673 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports a collaborative research project focused on "Polarimetric Asteroseismology of Massive Hot Stars." A team of astronomers from the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Florida Gulf Coast University, SETI Institute, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with international partners, will use a global network of highly sensitive polarimeters to study the interior structures of approximately 10 beta Cephei and slowly pulsating B-type stars. The goal is to determine the stars' interior structures by observing the surface oscillations caused by seismic waves, which will enable better calibration of stellar evolution models. The project will engage college undergraduates, high school students, and citizen scientists, providing hands-on experience in observational astronomy and data analysis. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $118.7k | 8/26/24 |