The University of South Carolina (USC) was awarded a $250,766 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) for the project "CAREER: CONSTRAINING ATMOSPHERIC NITRATE PRECURSORS AND CHEMISTRY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES (US)". The 5-year project, which began on April 1, 2025, seeks to improve the prediction of atmospheric nitrate formation by combining isotope observations from national monitoring sites with advanced atmospheric chemistry models. This research will aim to quantify nitrate precursor emissions and oxidation pathways across the U.S. to enable more effective regulatory strategies for improving air quality. The project will also support 3-5 undergraduate students, 1-2 graduate students, and 1 postdoctoral scholar, as well as develop an environmental chemistry summer camp for academically talented middle and high school students in South Carolina.
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