This $4,962,307 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program provides funding to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents over a 5-year period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2029. The WILDWEST (WILD-AREA-NETWORKS WIRELESS ENABLING SCIENCE TEAM) project aims to transform the value of field science conducted in remote and extreme environments across the western U.S. by facilitating systems design, integration, and connectivity. Through this initiative, NSHE partners with regional research and education networks in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to develop end-to-end data transport solutions, conduct workforce development, and establish a field network testbed to support diverse scientific fields. The project will leverage national and regional cyberinfrastructure resources to simplify workflows for field science communities. NSHE plans to issue sub-awards to the University of Utah and Arizona State University to contribute their expertise in this collaborative effort.
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