The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $125,896 CAREER grant under the Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) program to Western Washington University (WWU) to conduct research on intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). The 5-year project seeks to understand how IDPs interact and self-assemble at multiple length and time scales, with a focus on characterizing their conformational landscapes, elucidating factors leading to phase separation, and developing models to control IDP assembly through post-translational modifications. The research will leverage advanced computational techniques like molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning, and mathematical modeling, integrated with experimental data. In addition to the scientific outcomes, the project will enhance undergraduate education by integrating computational methods into the biochemistry curriculum and providing students with hands-on training in biophysical analysis. No sub-awards are planned for this grant.