This National Science Foundation (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) Project Grant award of $444,729 provides funding to the University of California Irvine to conduct research on the fundamental role of symmetry in classical field theory and its implications for interpreting contemporary physics and developing the next generation of theories. The project seeks to develop a systematic approach to understanding symmetry in physics and explore its applications to key foundational issues such as the status of physical laws, mathematical representation, and structural realism. The research will result in academic journal articles as well as articles for a general audience, and will support the training of a diverse cohort of PhD students in the philosophy of science. This award reflects NSF's mission to promote basic research that advances scientific knowledge and addresses national priorities.
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