Project Grant 2548483
- The University of Missouri System was awarded a $369,513 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation to support an Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site focused on Creative Approaches to Materials Design and Processing. The grant is part of the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), which supports research and education projects to advance scientific knowledge and understanding in core areas of mathematics and physical sciences. Under this award, the...
- The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities (IA) program awarded a $175,213 Project Grant to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to host a 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on "Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable Future". The REU program supports 10 undergraduate students from across the U.S. to conduct hands-on, interdisciplinary polymer science and engineering research in areas such as recyclable/degradable plastics,...
- The National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities awarded the University of Missouri System $521,726 on August 15, 2026, to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on forecasting for resilience and strategic action in weather. The award funds intensive undergraduate research projects in water resources, natural resource management, and atmospheric sciences. Selected undergraduate students from across the United States will work closely with faculty and...
- The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program awarded a 3-year, $472,193 Project Grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) Research Office Division to host the REU-SITE: URI PLASTIC INITIATIVE. This interdisciplinary educational program engages 10 students annually in research focused on detecting, cleaning up, and mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution, especially in coastal areas. The project spans various research areas such as advanced plastic detection tools,...
- This three-year, $398,283 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering Education and Centers Division will support an Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site at the University of Louisville. The REU site will provide multidisciplinary research experiences in solid waste recycling and reuse of construction materials to 24 undergraduate students from institutions with limited research opportunities in established EPSCoR states like Kentucky and West Virginia....
- The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded the University of Mississippi $464,898 on October 1, 2026, to operate a 10-week residential Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site in nanoengineering through September 30, 2029, under the Engineering assistance program (CFDA 47.041). The program hosts 10 undergraduate participants annually from across the United States in hands-on research at the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi....
- This three-year, $431,976 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering Directorate (CFDA 47.041) funds an Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site at the University of Arkansas focused on high efficiency separations. Ten undergraduate students per year will spend ten weeks conducting research in the laboratories of successful faculty across multiple departments, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemistry &...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $456,034 Project Grant to the University of Colorado Boulder under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026. The REU Site will host ten undergraduate students per summer for hands-on research internships in highly innovative materials science and engineering projects, as well as science policy projects focusing on technology transitions. Students will...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded the University of Louisville $390,790 on September 1, 2026, to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on converting waste into sustainable materials under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). Over three years through August 31, 2029, the program will engage 24 undergraduate students (eight annually) in 10-week summer research experiences at the University of Louisville in...
- This is a three-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers. The $464,870 grant will support a multidisciplinary exploration of polymers and their applications for 10 undergraduate STEM students per year over a 10-week period. The program will provide hands-on research experience in polymer-related fields such as additive manufacturing, biological engineering, and soft robotics....
The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded the University of Missouri System $411,181 on September 1, 2026, to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on interdisciplinary research on plastic pollution within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri. The program will engage ten undergraduate students annually in a nine-week summer program spanning environmental, water resources, and chemical engineering. Participants will investigate the occurrence, behavior, degradation, and transport of microplastics in aquatic environments while exploring emerging solutions such as biodegradable and recycled plastics. Through mentored research, professional development workshops, and collaboration with the University of Missouri Office of Undergraduate Research, the program will provide comprehensive academic and career preparation. Students will conduct research aimed at advancing laboratory methodologies for the extraction and quantification of microplastics and nanoplastics from environmental samples. The award funds work performed in Columbia, Missouri, with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. The funding supports the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which fosters innovation and excellence in engineering research and education.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $411.2k | 7/20/26 |