Fresno State's inaugural Research Week is fast approaching, and we're excited to have you to join in the festivities. From April 17-21, we'll be turning the spotlight on a wide range of research-related events across campus, including the 44th Annual Central California Research Symposium. After being limited to primarily virtual events for the past few years, we're pleased to have a mix of virtual and in-person presentations during Research Week. We hope you can join us!

Hector Tapia III kicks off the week with his presentation, “Lust in Translation: Rethinking Why the Hyena Laughs in Aelian, Aesop, Aristotle, and Others.” A full-time lecturer for the Department of English, Hector's research seeks to complicate anthropocentric readings by addressing and examining how the hyena exceeds all linguistic signs. Fresno State Library (Room 2134) from 11-11:45 a.m.

"How to Get Involved in Research on Campus" workshop: Library 2206 from 1-2 p.m. Join professors Joel Slade (Biology) and Carmen Licon (Food Science and Nutrition), along with several of their students, as they discuss the various research opportunities available on campus and what to expect once you become involved. 

Learn more about Pivot-RP and ORCID at this virtual workshop from 9-10 a.m. Pivot is a searchable database of external opportunities featuring approximately $50 billion of available funding from federal, non-federal, and international sponsors. ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher.

The 44th Annual Virtual Central California Research Symposium will be held at the Fresno State Library from 8 a.m - 1:30 p.m., featuring presentations in the following formats: 12-minute oral presentation, poster presentation or 3-Minute Thesis oral presentation. The event showcases the diverse range of impressive research projects and provides opportunities for students to share their research and develop presentation skills.

Graduate Student Poster Presentation: Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about the wealth of research being done by our graduate students as they highlight their dedication and accomplishments in their respective fields. From 10-11 a.m. in the GSSC, located in the Library on the 2nd floor (Room 2119).

"Getting Started in Grants" workshop: Thomas Administration 117 (Conference Room), 2-3 p.m. Join grants and research administrators Maral Kismetian, Judy Gagnebin and Gayle Sherwood as they provide an overview of the grant proposal cycle, including funding sources, budget development, research compliance, grant writing, and more.

Jordan Agricultural Research Center: Research Showcase. Come see what's happening inside the JARC from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Students, staff and faculty will be displaying their research. Learn about what goes on in JARC, and connect with researchers and see how JARC can be a resource to you. RSVP: gdervishian@csufresno.edu.

Framing Friday at the Graduate Student Success Center: Come hear from graduate students Katharina Dreher (Criminology) and Nicholas McKenna (History) as they present their research from 2-3:30 p.m. in the GSSC, located in the Library on the 2nd floor (Room 2119).

• Karine Gousset (Biology) received third-year NIH funding ($256,680) for her project, "Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of TNT formation and function using a multi-omic approach."

• Qun (Kristy) Sun (VERC) received ARI System funding ($26,500; Year 1 of 3) for her project, “Campus Investigating the impact of biofungicides on wine grape disease control and wine quality.”

• John Green (LCOE) received a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for his project, "Expanding Summer Youth Programs in Rail through Virtual Learning and a National Campus Network.”

• Ofelia Gamez (CAMP) received a $13,000 grant from the USDE (via Fresno County Superintendent of Schools) for Fresno County Migrant College Events - Spring 2023.

• Emma Hughes (Criminology) received a $49,459 grant from the California Wellness Foundation (via CSU Fullerton) for her project, "Educating Our Youth."

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Fresno State at the 37th Annual CSU Student Research Competition, hosted by San Diego State University on April 28-29:

• Nadia Lopez (Faculty mentor: Martha Vungkhanching)
• Jose Maldonado (Selena Van Horn)
• Jacqueline Machado (Jenna Kieckhaefer)
• Zachary Padilla (Joel Slade)
• John Gutierrez (Masaki Uchida)
• Esveidy Oceguera Nava (Qiao-Hong Chen)
• Keyara Piri (Qiao-Hong Chen)
• Hayley Kumagai (The Nguyen)
• Jasmin Banderas (Mariya Yukhymenko)

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