College of Science Chemistry faculty members Dr. Shin Moteki (principal investigator) and Dr. Scott Day (co-principal investigator) have secured a $568,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance research on renewable polymer-based catalysts.
The project engages a team of dedicated student researchers, including Lauren Dunsmore, Abby Darnley, Ramey George, Mackenzie Maynard, and Cody Nantz, who are playing key roles in the lab’s progress. In addition to groundbreaking research, the grant will also support student-led outreach programs designed to inspire younger generations to pursue pathways in STEM fields.
This award highlights the College of Science’s commitment to both innovative research and preparing future scientists through hands-on learning and community engagement.