NSF Awards $375,699 Grant to Bard College Chemist for Undergraduate Research on Metal Oxidation State

Ligand architecture and metal oxidation state are the focus of a recent grant awarded to Craig Anderson, the Wallace Benjamin Flint and L. May Hawver Professor of Chemistry and director of undergraduate research at Bard College. The $375,699 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will enhance research capacity at Bard College and promote the integration of research and undergraduate education.

Anderson expressed his excitement about the grant, stating that it provides valuable opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research projects. He believes that undergraduate research is a valuable practice that contributes to the success of students. He thanked his students, chemistry colleagues, Bard Office of Institutional Support (OIS), and college leadership for their assistance in securing this grant.

The RUI grants from NSF support faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in conducting research within their respective fields. Established in 1950 by Congress, NSF is an independent federal agency that aims to advance science and engineering, improve health and welfare, and strengthen national defense. Approximately 25% of federal support for research conducted at US colleges and universities comes from NSF investments.

NSF’s mission is to ensure that the benefits of scientific advancements are accessible to all while advocating for inclusive participation in these fields. The grant marks Anderson’s fourth NSF RUI since 2011, with a total of over $1,000,000 awarded for research with undergraduate students at Bard College.