Senator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official website
Senator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official website
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $2 million to the University of North Dakota (UND) for its Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The funding, totaling $1,999,846, will support projects focused on evaluating land and water resources, promoting sustainable practices, and developing strategies to protect these resources.
According to the NSF announcement, the NRT program at UND will work closely with various stakeholders. The aim is to assess the current state of natural resources and find ways to use them more efficiently while ensuring their long-term sustainability.
"Senator Kevin Cramer stated: 'The university’s NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program will foster close collaboration with stakeholders to work on projects assessing the status of land and water resources, explore practices for their efficient and sustainable use, and develop effective strategies to protect these essential natural resources.'"
This award is part of ongoing efforts by federal agencies like the NSF to invest in research that addresses environmental challenges faced by communities across North Dakota and beyond.
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