The University of Michigan has received nearly $7.5 million in federal grants to support a variety of science studies, according to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor. The grants, provided by the National Science Foundation, will fund projects in atmospheric science, genome engineering, data science, and more.
The largest grant, totaling almost $1.8 million, will support research on the weather-climate interface, helping to better understand the science behind storms and how to prepare for them. Another project receiving over $1 million focuses on genome engineering, specifically studying microbial immune systems to combat and alter foreign DNA.
Additional projects receiving funding of over $500,000 include research on data science, physical world modeling, and biodiversity. One project, receiving $400,000, will collect data for the World Values Survey to gather input on the values and attitudes of the world’s population.
Dingell praised the funding, stating that it will contribute to valuable research while providing support for those who may be disproportionately affected by weather events. For more updates and news from the University of Michigan, sign up for the weekly newsletter
