This National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) Project Grant award provides $240,000 in funding to support a postdoctoral research fellowship investigating the role of phenotypic plasticity in enabling organism persistence in changing environments. The project will use the model organism C. elegans to characterize the genetic mechanisms underlying environmental assessment and plasticity, as well as evaluate how plasticity for an alternative life stage contributes to population persistence in novel environments. The research aims to advance understanding of how organisms can respond and adapt to rapid environmental changes, with potential implications for predicting and mitigating extinction risks. The project also includes educational and public engagement components, such as training undergraduate students in research techniques and developing science communications for local museums. The award period runs from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028.
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