Rising Star Professor Craig Anderson Receives RUI Grant from National Science Foundation to Study Luminescent Platinum Compounds

Craig Anderson, a professor at Bard College and the director of undergraduate research in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, has recently received a Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This $375,699 grant will be used to study the effects of ligand architecture and metal oxidation state on the properties of luminescent platinum compounds.

Anderson expressed his excitement about the award, emphasizing the opportunities it provides 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.

RUI grants like Anderson’s aim to support faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in their research endeavors. These grants help engage faculty in their professional fields, enhance research capacity at their home institutions, and integrate research with undergraduate education. The NSF is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research across all 50 states and US territories. Established in 1950 by Congress, the NSF promotes scientific progress, advances health, prosperity, and welfare, and contributes to national defense. The agency’s investments provide roughly 25% of federal support to US colleges and universities for curiosity-driven research. The NSF’s goal is to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of discovery in science and engineering for the benefit of all while promoting inclusive participation.