Research and Sponsored Programs Update: August 2023

RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS | AUGUST 2023

One year after achieving an R2 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, Fresno State shows no signs of slowing down. As noted in last week's Fall Assembly, the University recorded a remarkable fifth straight record year in grants and contracts in 2022-23. Our congratulations to the faculty and staff who received 434 awards and $70.7 million to support their research and scholarly activities – a 29.2% increase over 2021-22.

Grants and contracts come in all shapes and sizes, from modest awards to individual faculty members to multimillion-dollar grants that involve collegewide, universitywide and communitywide cooperation. A total of 560 proposals were submitted last year, including 96 each from the College of Science and Mathematics, and more than 80 each from the College of Health and Human Services and the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

After an extended absence due to the pandemic, we're looking forward to celebrating your success with the return of our PI Appreciation Luncheon on Oct. 17 in the Resnick Student Union. We're also planning a full slate of workshops on everything from proposal development to grant management. Finally, the year ahead culminates with Research Week during the first week of April, highlighted by the 45th Annual Central California Research Symposium. It's sure to be another exciting year in research at Fresno State; we look forward to supporting your efforts.

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AUGUST 2023 MONTHLY AWARD REPORT

Fayzul Pasha (Civil & Geomatics Engrg) received a five-year, $150,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service to help the Sierra National Forest with infrastructure projects funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.

Tim Hamel (Kinesiology) received a $20,000 grant from the Fresno Unified School District for Health Pathway students to participate in the Sports Science Institute at Fresno State.

Amanda McKeith and Kyle Thompson (Animal Sciences and Ag Ed) received Campus ARI funding for their project, Promoting Producer Resilience in California through Succession Planning and Olive Pomace Feeding Strategies in Cattle.

Pei-Ying Wu (LEBSE) received a $50,000 grant from the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the Strengthening Fresno County ECE Workforce Pipeline Project.

Eduardo González (Office of Community and Economic Development) received a $995,000 grant to assist with convening a local, inclusive group of stakeholders for the purpose of implementing the CERF planning grant in its region.

Tania Pacheco-Werner (CVHPI) received a $100,000 grant from the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care to provide an evidence-based index to identify and pilot an equity-based placement priority index and data analysis.

The Fresno State Library received a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association to expand materials and provide support for Asian American studies.

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UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

CSU Biotechnology (formerly CSUPERB): 2023-24 Seed Grants. Proposal deadlines for all three programs are Feb. 1, 2024.

William T. Grant Foundation: Youth Inequality Research (Sept. 13)

CSU COAST Grant Development Program (Sept. 13)

IMLS: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (Sept. 20)

NEH: Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research (Sept. 28)

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood (Sept. 30)

American Philosophical Society: Franklin Research Grants (Oct 2)

NIH: Maximizing Investigators' Research Award for Early Stage Investigators (Oct. 3)

NIH/NIAID: New Innovators Awards (Oct. 13)

USDA/NIFA: Education and Workforce Development (Dec. 7)

Upcoming USDE grant deadlines (Various)

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INTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Claude C. Laval Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research:: Applications for this $5,000 award will be evaluated for creativity, innovation, practical application, and general merit. New this year: All currently enrolled full-time Fresno State undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply. Each student applicant must list a faculty mentor in their application. Award will be made to the student applicant; faculty are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant. Apply via InfoReady by Sept. 29.

Claude C. Laval III Award for Commercialization of Research, Innovation and Creativity: Applications are invited from full-time faculty and students at Fresno State who have an interest

in pursuing the next steps towards technology transfer, commercialization and

entrepreneurship. Proposed budgets cannot exceed $10,000. Apply via InfoReady by Oct. 6.

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FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Irán Barrera (Social Work Education) was named one of the AASCU’s 35 higher education professionals to participate in the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program.

Bill Bommer (Management) received the Craig School of Business Faculty Award for Research and the Journal of Management's award for the highest impact paper over the past five years.

Barlow Der Mugrdechian (Armenian Studies) published the article, "The Armenian National Folk Epic David of Sassoun," in the new anthology "Teaching World Epics.”

Mohan B. Dangi (Geography and City and Regional Planning) was quoted on how his development of renewable-energy curriculum for Nepal's K-12 schools has turned into a mission to address the nation's garbage issue.

Chelsey Juarez (Fresno State Forensic Anthropology Laboratory) analyzes human remains to estimate things like age, sex, stature, ancestry and investigate the type and timing of traumatic injuries.

W. Saam Noonsuk (Art History) was featured in Fresno State Magazine for his work as a cultural adviser on the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's new Kingdoms of Asia exhibit.

Ignacio Hernández (Educational Leadership) was selected as a fellow for the New Leadership Academy at the University of Utah.

>> Office of IDEAS: Faculty Stories

E. KIKA DE LA GARZA FELLOWS

Congratulations to Kalyani Maitra (Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Nancy Vue (Advising and Career Development Center, Jordan College), who were among 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) around the nation selected as part of the 2023 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows.

Both visited Washington, D.C. in July to learn more about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services and programs that will benefit them and their students. This effort is part of USDA’s commitment to advance equity in professional development opportunities as well as build a more diverse pipeline into public service and the agricultural sector.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

ORCID Workshop for Researchers: Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting. Funding organizations, publishers, and institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs; this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. Wed. Aug. 30, 10-11 a.m. Free registration online.

CSU exclusive webinar on the NSF ER2 program: Live Webinar by Jason Borenstein, NSF Program Director, Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2). Tues., Aug 29, 12-1:00 p.m.

STEM-NET Webcast: CSU NSF IUSE Program Exemplars: Weds., Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. Learn about cutting-edge CSU research funded by the NSF IUSE program, best practices and lessons learned, and student success stories. Register online.

>> Funding sources via Pivot

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

Dr. Joy Goto (Research and Graduate Studies) was selected by the Marjaree Mason Center to be honored at the 40th Annual Top Ten Professional Women & Leading Business Awards luncheon on Oct. 18. The event highlights the achievements and commitment of individuals who have raised the bar in their professions and enriched the lives of others.

Cliff Yu (Viticulture and Enology) was interviewed by Farm Progress on the complex process of vine sunburn.

Congratulations to undergraduate student Daniel Hidalgo (Food and Nutritional Sciences), one of seven STEM-NET Summer Student Research program recipients. Daniel will present his research online on Friday, Sept. 8, at noon. Register here to participate in the program showcase.

Faculty, mark your syllabi and calendars and register your classes for the end-of-semester HIPs Symposium to be held on Friday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event gives students a chance to share their high-impact learning experiences with the community.

Fresno State's poultry science program was well represented at last month's Poultry Science Association annual conference in Philadelphia by recent graduates Brenda Hernandez Tapia and Cynthia Lopez, as well as faculty member Dr. Katy Tarrant.

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This newsletter is compiled and published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Part of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies, RSP helps faculty and staff apply for and secure external grant funds.

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