# WoU-MMA: Cosmic-Ray Physics with IceCube 2025 - 2028

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Delaware (DE) · $600,000

## Abstract

This award provides funding for scientists at six institutions in the United States to analyze cosmic rays using data gathered by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. IceCube is a particle detector situated at the U.S. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station consisting of one cubic kilometer of natural ice at a depth between 1.4 and 2.4 km. It is complemented by IceTop, a surface detector array. Both the ice-based and surface detectors identify ultra-short flashes of light from particle cascades that occur when high-energy cosmic rays enter the Earth atmosphere. IceCube's primary scientific mission is to obverse and characterize neutrinos, however, its unique setup is used to also improve our understanding of the origins of high-energy Galactic cosmic rays and the particle physics involved in atmospheric cascades. This award will enable fundamental research in cosmic-ray physics but will also encompass broader scientific impacts through IceCube’s cosmic-ray measurements. The intriguing environment of the South Pole combined with the exciting science of IceCube creates a captivating experience for young scientists and students. In addition to science publications, IceCube maintains a strong presence on both social media and the internet. Through high school MasterClasses and student involvement in scientific research, this project will play a key role in educating the future STEM workforce.

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## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2514230
- **Awardee organization:** University of Delaware (DE)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** T72NHKM259N3
- **PI:** Frank G Schroeder
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** Windows on the Universe (WoU), Artificial Intelligence (AI), PHYSICS OF THE UNIVERSE, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $600,000
- **Funds obligated:** $600,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 08/15/2025 → 07/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2514230

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2514230, WoU-MMA: Cosmic-Ray Physics with IceCube 2025 - 2028. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2514230. Licensed CC0.

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