Project Grant 2408874

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) provides $702,252 to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Time-of-Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (TOF-ACSM X) and a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS). These instruments will enable UAF to conduct comprehensive aerosol research in several key areas, including urban air pollution in cold and dark conditions, aerosol production from boreal forest fires, biogenic secondary organic aerosol chemistry, and indoor air quality. The project aims to enhance understanding of air quality challenges and potential emission control strategies in Alaska, with findings to be shared with state and local stakeholders. The award will also facilitate student training, undergraduate and graduate research projects, and the development of educational outreach materials on air quality and climate research for Alaska communities. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.