Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Northern Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

This cooperative agreement funds the development of a robust, quantitative ratiometric method to eliminate solution‑chemistry interferences in molecularly imprinted polymer‑electrochemical sensor (MIP‑ES) measurements of complex environmental water matrices, with a focus on PFAS detection. The work will progress from bench‑scale proof‑of‑concept testing to field‑deployed trials at Joint Base Cape Cod, integrating multichannel potentiostat instrumentation, statistical analysis, and data management. The award is a single‑partner, three‑year effort with a total ceiling of $450,000, requiring a participating partner of the Northern Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. • Develop and validate a ratiometric comparison approach for MIP‑ES sensors. • Conduct bench‑scale experiments with PFOA and PFOS in tap, river, and groundwater samples. • Perform single‑blind field trials and longitudinal monitoring at PFAS‑contaminated sites. • Deliver data sets, peer‑reviewed publications, and GIS‑compatible geospatial data. • Coordinate closely with USGS scientists; USGS will have substantial involvement and co‑authorship.