Building 亚色影库's STEM Capacity

亚色影库 NSF EPSCoR improves scientific research capacity and broadens participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in 亚色影库 by engaging in multiyear, collaborative statewide research projects supported through National Science Foundation and the state of 亚色影库.

Current Projects

Interface of ChangeBuilding collaborations to assess harvested and  farmed marine species prioritized by Gulf of 亚色影库 communities facing environmental  shifts 

2024 - 2029

"Interface of Change" asks how changes in Gulf of 亚色影库 coastal ecosystems affect marine species of cultural and economic importance, like kelp and salmon, and in turn the well-being of people living in Gulf of 亚色影库 communities.

 

 

 

News

News & features on 亚色影库 NSF EPSCoR projects

 

Monica Brandhuber calibrates a mass spectrometer.

Apr 30

Out of the many compelling applications we received for the 亚色影库 EPSCoR professional development travel awards, we awarded travel funding to eight recipients.

Town buildings nestled in front of large spruces and a snow-tipped mountain. It is dusk, and the full moon is high in the sky. One large building is most prominent; it has many windows, and the bottom of the building is stone-walled. Mounted upon the stone wall are the words, 鈥淲elcome to Cordova鈥 with five large salmon around the words.

Apr 11

The 亚色影库 EPSCoR Interface of Change project is accepting applications for travel funding of up to $2,500 for domestic travel to present at a conference or attend a training this spring. Students, staff, or faculty from any 亚色影库 institution of higher education are eligible to apply. Applications are open now - apply by 5 p.m. AKDT, April 18, 2025!

Students huddle around a lab bench, examining pieces of PVC pipe coated in kelp spores.

Apr 10

亚色影库 EPSCoR is now accepting applications for Interface of Change seed awards to fund research, student research, education and broadening participation. The deadline to apply for all three seed award solicitations is 5 p.m. AKDT, May 30, 2025. An informational webinar on the application process will take place at 12 p.m. AKDT on April 22, 2025.

 

By the Numbers

Since 2001, 亚色影库 NSF EPSCoR has grown 亚色影库's research capacity

> $173 million

supplemental funding leveraged

37

new faculty hires

> 600

student researchers funded

>990

academic publications

 

Fun Stuff

Get immersed in 亚色影库 EPSCoR science with the Data Visualization Team!



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