This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (IA) program provides $122,309 to Middlebury College to establish CZINT, an international network-of-networks focused on accelerating critical zone science. The critical zone refers to the near-surface environment from the vegetation canopy to the bedrock, where geology, hydrology, ecology, and human activities intersect. The project aims to bring together existing national critical zone observatory networks in the U.S., France, Sweden, and Germany to catalyze global collaboration and discovery in this interdisciplinary research area. Key activities include coordinating workshops, synthesis projects, and outreach to broaden participation. The overarching goal is to develop a roadmap to guide future international critical zone research, innovation, and discovery. This award is jointly funded by the NSF's ACCELNET and EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) programs, reflecting its focus on enabling global scientific networks and supporting research capacity across diverse regions.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $122.3k | 6/11/24 |