This $599,999.64 federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617), aims to expand analytical capabilities for the determination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and develop a certificate program to qualify PFAS specialists. The key activities to be performed include: 1) Acquiring and installing a gas chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer instrument at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (URI-GSO), 2) Training an instrument operator, Dr. Simon Vojta, to develop and validate PFAS analytical methods, and 3) Establishing a URI certificate program to train and qualify PFAS analysis specialists. The expected outcomes are the availability of a new PFAS analysis instrument, development of validated PFAS methods, and creation of a PFAS analysis certification program to build a qualified workforce.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $600.0k | 9/12/24 |