See what exciting research and education has been funded by NSF in each state or U.S. territory. Award Highlights provide a snapshot about select NSF awards and their impacts.
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Teaching Across CulturesWisconsin-Puerto Rico exchange creates new educational materials... Research Areas: Engineering, Education |
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A Tropical AntarcticPlant pollen in deep sea drill cores points to persistence of tropical forests in the Antarctic... Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Polar |
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Predicting Freshwater ConsumptionModel predicts use of fresh water in energy-intensive chemical and biofuel processes... Research Areas: Engineering |
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Of Cars and CoconutsCoconut fiber available for automotive materials... Research Areas: Engineering |
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Modular Biological Networks Avoid Costly ConnectionsStudy reveals how modularity hastens adaptation while limiting costly solutions ... Research Areas: Biology |
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Warm Eocene Seas Point to High Carbon Dioxide LevelsStudy reaffirms carbon dioxide's role in controlling climate ... Research Areas: Earth & Environment |
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Tree Death Affects Water CycleForest die off alters the flow of streams in wet and dry environments... Research Areas: Earth & Environment |
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Optimizing Irrigation StrategiesTaking a cue from nature when it comes to managing fragile ecosystems... Research Areas: Engineering, Biology |
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Stroke Survivors Game Their Way Toward IndependenceStudent-developed video game helps patients maintain therapy regime ... Research Areas: Engineering |
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Steeling Buildings Against Seismic ActivityPerformance testing enhances design of braced steel frame systems... Research Areas: Engineering |
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How Do King Penguins Navigate in Extremely Crowded Environments?As young as the age of 10 months, king penguin chicks can return to their exact place in the colony even if displaced by a half kilometre... Research Areas: Biology |
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The Pressures of Global Food ProductionComplex, unintended consequences face communities producing fresh fruit and vegetables ... Research Areas: People & Society |
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Developing Future Science Policy LeadersBest practices available for how to train and mentor STEM leaders ... Research Areas: People & Society |
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The Impact of Parent Education Programs on Latino FamiliesFamilies benefit from programs that are sensitive to cultural beliefs ... Research Areas: Education, People & Society |
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Building New National IdentitiesCitizens in separtist regions unlikely to reintegrate into their former countries ... Research Areas: People & Society |
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Bubble-free Diving Reveals Deep Coral Reef ActivityAdvanced diving technology extends our understanding of coral reefs... Research Areas: Biology, Engineering |
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Science for the Whole FamilyStudent-developed program engages minority families in STEM activities... Research Areas: Education |
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Dark MattersIndirect detection of dark matter shows expected levels of neutrino background... Research Areas: Polar, Astronomy & Space |
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Adapting to Climate Change in the AndesGlacial recession has altered a range of livelihoods... Research Areas: People & Society, Earth & Environment |
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Betting on Protein FoldingTheoretical modeling offers new insights into protein synthesis and self-assembly inside cells... Research Areas: Biology |
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Modeling the Trigger Factor MoleculeSimulations identify molecular mechanisms cells use to help proteins fold... Research Areas: Biology |
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Szemeredi Awarded Abel PrizeNorwegian Academy of Science and Letters recognizes mathematician's contributions... Research Areas: Mathematics, Education |
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Video Game Speeds Language TrainingUnique approach to complex sound systems reduces learning time... Research Areas: People & Society |
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The Past Reveals Big Climate Change on the Bering SeaThe Bering Sea was free of sea ice and warmer about 3 million years ago... Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Polar |
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What Drives Post-war Economies?Technology adoption and post-war aid hasten economic growth ... Research Areas: People & Society |
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