Morehead State University Receives $1.15 Million Grant to Combat Climate Change through Multidisciplinary Research Initiatives

Morehead State University has received a $1.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research initiatives aimed at combating climate change. The funding is part of the NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and will be used for the university’s participation in the statewide project known as “Climate Resilience through Multidisciplinary Big Data Learning, Prediction & Building Response Systems (CLIMBS).” Over the next five years, the university will receive this grant to support research and teaching in paleontology, soil science, sedimentology, and hydrogeology.

In addition to funding for research, the grant will also facilitate the establishment of a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) mini-program and help integrate undergraduate and Craft Academy researchers with their counterparts at other regional universities. The Department of Engineering Sciences at Morehead State University offers a variety of programs in computer science, earth science, engineering and technology management, physics, systems engineering, and space systems engineering. This diverse selection of programs provides students with a comprehensive and integrated education in these dynamic fields. For more information on these programs or to contact Department Chair Dr. Eric Jerde at e.jerde@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-5406.