Bard College Chemistry Professor Receives $375,699 Grant from NSF for Luminescent Platinum Compound Research with Undergraduates

Bard College chemistry professor Craig Anderson has recently been awarded a $375,699 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the effects of ligand architecture and metal oxidation state on the properties of luminescent platinum compounds. This is Anderson’s fourth NSF Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant since 2011, bringing his total funding received to over $1,000,000 for research with undergraduate students at Bard College.

The RUI grant aims to support faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in their research endeavors by engaging them in their professional fields, enhancing research capacity at their home institutions, and integrating research with undergraduate education. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research across all 50 states and US territories, promoting scientific progress and contributing to the nation’s defense. The NSF’s investments provide roughly 25% of federal support to US colleges and universities for curiosity-driven research.

Anderson expressed his excitement about the award, emphasizing how it provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects. He believes that undergraduate research is a vital practice that contributes to the success of students. Anderson also extended his gratitude to his students, chemistry colleagues, Bard OIS, and Bard College leadership for their support with the grant proposal.