The federal government has awarded nearly $5 million to Carnegie Mellon University to conduct research into the experimental and theoretical realm of physics that focuses on the formation of the smallest elements of the universe.
CMU earned the $4.981 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) following a competitive peer review process, according to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee's office, which announced the funding award on Thursday.
"This isn't just funding; it's a testament to our belief in science, exploration and education," Lee said in a statement. "By supporting this vital research, we're not only fueling scientific discovery, but also inspiring the next generation of physicists, innovators and thinkers."
It's part of a national effort from DOE that will invest $137 million into this field of physics.
"Our office at HEP is proud to continue to fund cutting-edge research in diverse topics in high-energy physics," Regina Rameika, DOE’s office of science associate director for the office of high-energy physics (HEP), said in a statement.
CMU was one of dozens of universities across the country to receive funding from DOE relating to high-energy physics research.
