The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a Project Grant of $346,257 under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City. The grant is for the acquisition of an X-ray microdiffraction system to identify crystalline materials for education, research, and museum conservation purposes. The new instrument will be used by scientists, conservators, and students at AMNH, the City University of New York, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory/Columbia University, and other regional users. The microdiffraction system will support diverse research projects, including the study of metamorphic rocks, weathering processes, mineral standards for spectroscopic techniques, meteorite analysis, and the preservation of art and natural history objects. The grant will enable AMNH to improve the characterization and value of its mineral, rock, and meteorite collections for the scientific community and the public. The award period is from Sep 1, 2024, to Aug 31, 2027, and no sub-awards are planned.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $346.3k | 8/14/24 |