

The Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing-Empowered Decarbonization (CURB) Engineering Research Center (ERC) is a $26 million initiative funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) over five years. One of just four NSF awards in 2024, CURB focuses on innovative projects that combine research, education, commercialization and workforce development, all aimed at driving positive societal change.
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WashU to lead $26 million decarbonization initiative
National Science Foundation grant is largest in McKelvey Engineering history
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The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis is leading this collaborative project, partnering with distinguished researchers from the University of Delaware, Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University, along with industry leaders.