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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