Project Grant 2511979
- This federal Project Grant award for $145,866 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences Program (CFDA 47.049) supports a collaborative research effort to apply a new technique called "polarimetric asteroseismology" to study the interior structures of massive hot stars. The grant involves a team of astronomers from the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Florida Gulf Coast University, the SETI Institute, the University of Maryland...
- This Project Grant award of $118,673 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports a collaborative research project focused on "Polarimetric Asteroseismology of Massive Hot Stars." A team of astronomers from the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Florida Gulf Coast University, SETI Institute, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with international partners, will...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $422,670 Project Grant to the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA) to support a collaborative research effort on "Polarimetric Asteroseismology of Massive Hot Stars". This research project, funded under the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, aims to determine the interior structures of massive hot stars by applying a new technique called polarimetric asteroseismology. The collaboration...
- This National Science Foundation Project Grant award of $444,772 provides funding from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025 to study the evolution of magnetic complexity in old sun-like stars under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). Principal investigators Metcalfe and Van Saders from the University of Hawaii at Manoa will take polarized spectra of 12 stars using the Potsdam Echelle Polarimetric and Spectroscopic Instrument at the Large Binocular Telescope and the...
- This Project Grant award of $447,644 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.049) will enable the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to conduct research on the formation, transformation, and destinies of gas and young stars in the solar neighborhood. The principal investigator and her team will generate an integrated 3D model of the baryon cycle near the sun, enabling high-resolution comparisons between galactic...
- This $524,548 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), aims to advance scientific understanding of the rotational evolution and magnetic activity of K dwarf stars. The 3-year project, which runs from September 2025 to August 2028, will combine novel computational models with detailed observational data to investigate why these stars exhibit unexpected rotational and...
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $105,646, was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to support a collaborative research project led by Seattle University. The research aims to confirm the origins of stars in the Milky Way's metal-poor bulge by spectroscopically measuring the elemental abundances of candidate globular cluster tidal debris stars. The project will involve obtaining detailed observations of...
- This three-year National Science Foundation project grant of $189,753 awarded on September 1, 2022 supports research into the evolution of magnetic complexity in older sun-like stars under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). Principal investigators Metcalfe and Van Saders will obtain polarized spectra of 12 stars using the Potsdam Echelle Polarimetric and Spectroscopic Instrument at the Large Binocular Telescope and the Las Cumbres Observatory's Network of Robotic...
- This $714,580 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) aims to deepen the understanding of horizontal branch (HB) stars, a vital phase in stellar evolution. The primary goal is to apply observations and advanced modeling techniques to probe the internal structure of HB stars, focusing on subdwarf B (SDB) stars. The research team at Missouri State University will measure key properties such as distances, radii, and...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Astronomical Sciences provides $218,572 to San Francisco State University under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.049) to characterize over 300 metal-poor star candidates observed in the Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment survey. The University will analyze and conduct follow-up observations of the metal-poor star candidates using the Lick and Keck telescopes to determine...
This federal Project Grant award, valued at $532,746.00 and provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, supports research to investigate the anomalous magnetic fields and chemical abundances of chemically peculiar A and B-type stars (Ap/Bp stars). The key objectives are to: Develop a homogeneous and statistically significant catalog of Ap stars observed by the SDSS/APOGEE survey, including their stellar parameters, chemical abundances, magnetic field strengths, and binary properties. This will be accomplished through high-resolution near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning techniques. Utilize multi-epoch radial velocity measurements to estimate binary fractions and test the hypothesis that Ap stars originate from stellar mergers. Follow-up observations using MIRA facilities will further characterize the magnetic field strengths and variability. Engage high school and early college student interns in the research program and develop public-facing spectroscopic workshops for local amateur astronomers and underserved communities. The research aims to provide key insights into how stars evolve and interact over time, while also supporting STEM education and public outreach activities. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $532.7k | 8/19/25 |