WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $551,997 to The Ohio State University (OSU) to fund research training opportunities in mathematical sciences and expand knowledge surrounding weathering glacial systems.
 
“Research in science and mathematics is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innovation when everyone is able to participate and we nurture all Ohio talent,” Brown said. “The Ohio State University is one of Ohio’s premier universities. These awards will help it advance our knowledge and continue Ohio’s leadership in innovation.”  
 
Funding from NSF includes:
 
  • $402,735 grant to study von Neumann algebras and topological phases of matter to better understand quantum systems and higher quantum symmetries.
 
  • $149,262 grant to analyze glacial erosion that produces large quantities of sediment and can change the chemistry of surrounding land and ocean ecosystems.
 
Brown has cosponsored the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act to establish a two-year pilot program at NSF to award grants to highly qualified, early-career investigators at independent, higher-education research institutions for up to two years. This will help prevent research talent loss due to job market disruptions caused by the pandemic.
 
NSF supports research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.
 

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