| NSF Org: |
AST Division Of Astronomical Sciences |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | March 28, 2023 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | June 24, 2024 |
| Award Number: | 2244064 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Juan Madrid
jmadrid@nsf.gov (703)292-7297 AST Division Of Astronomical Sciences MPS Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2023 |
| End Date: | April 30, 2026 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $405,202.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $425,202.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2024 = $291,311.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
341 PINE TREE RD ITHACA NY US 14850-2820 (607)255-5014 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
341 PINE TREE RD ITHACA NY US 14850-2820 |
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| NSF Program(s): | SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN ASTRONOMY |
| Primary Program Source: |
01002425DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.049 |
ABSTRACT
This award will support the renewal of a 10-week research experience program for ten undergraduate students each year at Cornell University. The student interns will be involved in research projects which include current and future planetary missions, exoplanets, time domain radio astronomy, gravitational waves, star formation across cosmic time, and astronomical instrumentation, all under the direct guidance of a cohort of dedicated mentors. The students will also participate in personal and professional development programs that encompass (e.g.) psychosocial support, hands-on computational tutorials, career path options in STEM, research and communication skills, and scientific writing, as well as half-day workshops on various cutting- edge topics in astronomy. The REU student experience will also feature local field trips, including one to a fossil rich stone quarry.
In addition to providing an immersive scientific research experience, the program also emphasizes inclusivity by actively working to increase the participation of under-represented minorities and women, as well as non-standard students (e.g., single parents with young children, veterans, and 1st generation college students) in astronomy and related STEM fields. Their continued success in these efforts is a highlight of the program.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
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