Craig Anderson, an esteemed scientist and professor of chemistry at Bard College, has received a Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant, worth $375,699 in funding, aims to investigate the effects of ligand architecture and metal oxidation state on the properties of luminescent platinum compounds. This is Anderson’s fourth NSF RUI grant since 2011, bringing his total funding for research with undergraduate students at Bard College to over $1,000,000.
The award brings immense excitement for Anderson, who believes that undergraduate research is a vital practice that contributes to student success. He expressed his gratitude to his students, chemistry colleagues, Bard OIS, and Bard College leadership for their support during the grant proposal process.
RUI grants like this one provide opportunities for faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions to further their research endeavors. These grants help engage faculty in their professional fields while enhancing research capacity at their home institutions. Furthermore, they integrate research with undergraduate education.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research across all 50 states and US territories. Established in 1950 by Congress, the NSF promotes scientific progress and advances health, prosperity and welfare while contributing to national defense efforts. The agency’s investments provide roughly 25% of federal support to US colleges and universities for curiosity-driven research. The NSF’s goal is to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of discovery in science and engineering for the benefit of all people with a commitment to inclusive participation