The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $355,668 Project Grant under its Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). This grant funding will enable UMCES to acquire ultra-sensitive instrumentation for stable isotope analysis of small amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in organic matter. The advanced analytical capabilities of this new instrumentation will support a diverse range of environmental research and education initiatives at UMCES and its partner institutions, including studies in paleoecology, wildlife biology, microbial ecology, entomology, food web biology, and biogeochemistry. The grant aims to stimulate multidisciplinary collaborations, contribute to the career development and training of early career scientists and underserved student populations, and provide the broader scientific community access to this unique analytical capacity. The award has an expected completion date of September 30, 2027.
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