The following is a list of possible scientific areas in atmospheric, geologic earth systems science, and related science domains that WNA allocations may support. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and researchers may contact wrap@uwyo.edu to clarify whether or not a certain research topic fits the WNA scope. The WRAP co-chairs, in consultation with the Project Governance Board (PGB) as necessary, are responsible for determining the eligibility of a research topic. The WNA may modify this list from time to time, as it deems appropriate and subject to NSF approval.
Biological Sciences
Ecological studies
Population biology
Computer & Information Science & Engineering
Algorithm development for geoscience applications
Geosciences
Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics
Geophysics
Geomorphology and land-use dynamics
Global Atmospheric Research
Hydrologic Sciences
Magnetospheric Physics
Paleoclimate
Polar Earth Sciences
Polar Ocean and Climate Systems
Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology
Engineering
Environmental and Ocean Systems
Earthquake Hazard Mitigation
Natural and Man-made Hazard Mitigation
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Advanced scientific computing
Computational mathematics for the geosciences
Computational Astrophysics
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
Geography and Regional Science
Education and Human Resources
STEM education related to computational sciences and modeling