Debbie Dingell

01/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/07/2025 11:10

Dingell Announces $8.5 Million in NSF Grants for the University of Michigan

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $8,509,452 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects including ocean wave energy, mathematical patterns and algorithms, hippocampal microcircuit dynamics, quantum photonic integration, and more.

"The development of new materials to advance technology is critical to keeping America competitive," said Dingell. "This funding for the University of Michigan will drive innovation across diverse fields, from understanding the cosmos and brain function to advancing technology and sustainable energy, supporting a number of industries that matter to Michigan and ultimately shaping a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future."

Projects receiving funding include:


The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research, innovation, and discovery that provides the foundation for economic growth in this country. By advancing the frontiers of science and engineering, our nation can develop the knowledge and cutting-edge technologies needed to address the challenges we face today and will face in the future.