# Equipment: MRI:TRACK I Acquisition of a Super-resolution Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging  Microscope to track molecular dynamics in living organisms

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Wyoming (WY) · $1,272,028

## Abstract

An award is made to the University of Wyoming (UWyo) to support the acquisition of a STELLARIS8 FALCON STED super-resolution fluorescence lifetime confocal microscope. This advanced imaging system will significantly enhance research capacity at UWyo, building on the university’s recent $100 million investment in STEM research infrastructure. The instrument will also play a transformative role in education and outreach. It will provide hands-on training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across Wyoming and neighboring states, while supporting K–14 STEM engagement through established partnerships with local schools and community colleges. High school students and teachers throughout the state will benefit through workshops and outreach initiatives. The university is committed to maintaining this instrument with dedicated technical support and integrating it into existing facilities for imaging, plant growth, and data analysis.

The microscope will enable researchers to explore cellular and molecular processes in real time, especially under changing environmental conditions. It will promote interdisciplinary collaborations, expand scientific capabilities, and open new avenues for discovery across fields such as plant biology, microbiology, and environmental sciences. It will facilitate major advances in understanding plant health, microbial interactions, and survival mechanisms in extreme environments. Supporting research at both UWyo and Colorado State Univ

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2511928
- **Awardee organization:** University of Wyoming (WY)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** FDR5YF2K32X5
- **PI:** Eunsook Park
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $1,272,028
- **Funds obligated:** $1,272,028
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/15/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2511928

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2511928, Equipment: MRI:TRACK I Acquisition of a Super-resolution Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging  Microscope to track molecular dynamics in living organisms. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2511928. Licensed CC0.

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