This $379,750 National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, supports the "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: EPIIC: PARTNERING TO ADVANCE AND DRIVE INNOVATION ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (PARADISE)" project. The project aims to strengthen the research capacity and collaborative abilities of geographically isolated or "islanded" institutions, including Hawaii Pacific University, the University of the Virgin Islands, and Paul Smith's College, in addressing critical environmental issues impacting public health, economic development, and biodiversity. The grant will enable these institutions to make strategic investments in administrative infrastructure, provide research incentives for faculty and students, and develop training resources to enhance industry-academia collaboration. By leveraging their environmental expertise, cultural connections, and diverse resources, the PARADISE partnership will address regional environmental challenges, promote sustainable economic growth, and integrate indigenous perspectives into national research agendas.
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