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NSF Grants Boost Research and STEM Success Nationwide

8/21/2025

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  • Emily C. Moore from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln received nearly $800K from the NSF for research on metabolic conflict affecting reproductive success at high elevations.
  • Collaborating with Dr. Kathryn Wilsterman, the project seeks to improve maternal-infant health understanding at high altitudes.
  • The University of Mount Saint Vincent obtained a $1.73M NSF grant to support retention and graduation of low-income STEM students.
  • Four Purdue faculty members were awarded over $2.2M in NSF Faculty Early Career Development grants for innovative projects across various disciplines.