{"id":37669,"date":"2011-06-01T12:01:08","date_gmt":"2011-06-01T16:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=37669"},"modified":"2014-06-09T10:55:22","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T14:55:22","slug":"storrs-grants-march-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2011\/06\/storrs-grants-march-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Storrs Grants, March 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs<\/a> (OSP) in March 2011. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP.<\/p>\n

Agrios, A.<\/strong>, School of Engineering, Office of Dean
\nCollaborative Research-Eager: Dye-Anchored Nanocatalysts for Improved Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency
\n<\/em>NSF\/National Science Foundation, $56,662, 4\/11-3\/12<\/p>\n

Anderson, S.<\/strong>, Human Development\/Family Studies Instruction and Research
\nEvaluation of School Attendance and School\/Police Projects
\n<\/em>DOJ\/Department of Justice\/Conn. Office of Policy and Management, $144,000, 4\/11-5\/12<\/p>\n

Balcom, N.<\/strong>, Extension
\nCurbing Invasion Pathways Through AIS Awareness
\n<\/em>EPA\/Environmental Protection Agency\/National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, $33,123, 1\/11-1\/12<\/p>\n

Barrett, J.<\/strong>, Extension
\nWeb Page Development for Research Pertaining to Climate Change Monitoring in Long Island Sound
\n<\/em>Conn. Department of Environmental Protection, $65,496, 3\/11-3\/12<\/p>\n

Bassi, S.<\/strong>, Nursing Instruction and Research
\nConnecticut Healthy Campus Initiative
\n<\/em>PHS\/Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration\/Wheeler Clinic Inc., $22,000, 2\/11-6\/12<\/p>\n

Boggs, S.<\/strong>, Institute of Materials Science
\nInfluence of the Chemical Composition of Aged Oil on Partial Discharge Characteristics for Diagnostic Purposes
\n<\/em>BAUR Pruf und Messtechnik GmbH, $120,000, 1\/11-12\/12<\/p>\n

Boggs, S.<\/strong>, Institute of Materials Science
\nInfluence of the Chemical Composition of Aged Oil on Partial Discharge Characteristics for Diagnostic Purposes
\n<\/em>HV Technologies, $20,000, 1\/11-12\/12<\/p>\n

Burgess, D.<\/strong>, Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nIn Vitro Release Testing of Eprinomectin LAI
\n<\/em>Merial Ltd., $44,285, 2\/11-2\/13<\/p>\n

Burkhard, P.<\/strong>, Institute of Materials Science
\nService for a Fee Protein Expression
\n<\/em>Alpha-O Peptides AG, $28,313, 3\/11-9\/11<\/p>\n

Cabaniss, J.<\/strong>, Marine Sciences
\nCharter of R\/V CT by WHOI for Kemp TSS Right Whale Buoy Project II
\n<\/em>Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, $12,136, 3\/11-4\/11<\/p>\n

Cabaniss, J.<\/strong>, Marine Sciences
\nCharter of R\/V CT by WHOI for Kemp TSS Right Whale Buoy Project
\n<\/em>Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, $18,204, 2\/11-3\/11<\/p>\n

Cao, C.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nPilor Induced Oscillation Suppression under Off-Nominal Conditions using L1 Adaptive Control
\n<\/em>NASA\/National Aeronautics & Space Administration\/ZONA Technology Inc., $20,000, 2\/11-8\/11<\/p>\n

Carstensen, F.<\/strong>, Economics
\nAssessment of the Economic and Fiscal Impact of Connecticut’s State Parks
\n<\/em>Conn. Department of Environmental Protection, $48,500, 2\/11-5\/11<\/p>\n

Carstensen, F.<\/strong>, Economics
\nReady to Learn Guidelines for Children Entering Town of Mansfield Schools
\nMansfield Advocates for Children
\n<\/em>Town of Mansfield, Conn., $18,640, 3\/11-2\/12<\/p>\n

Cassenti, B.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nComputational Implementation of Phase Field Theories in Finite Element Codes
\n<\/em>United Technologies-Pratt & Whitney, $30,662, 1\/11-12\/11<\/p>\n

Chazdon, R.<\/strong>, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
\nDetecting Changes of Forest Biomass from Fusion of Radar and Lidar: Developing DESDynl Measurement Requirements
\n<\/em>NASA\/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, $47,999, 2\/11-3\/12<\/p>\n

Chiu, W.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nCarbon Film Coating Thickness Measurement
\n<\/em>OFS Fitel, $5,000, 3\/11-4\/11<\/p>\n

Donkor, E.<\/strong>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nFast Speed Three-Channel Photonic Time Delay Unit
\n<\/em>DOD\/Missile Defense Agency\/Agiltron Inc., $300,000, 10\/10-9\/11<\/p>\n

Elphick, C.<\/strong>, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
\nThe Conservation of Tidal Marsh Birds: Prioritizing Action at the Intersection of our Changing Land and Seascapes
\n<\/em>DOI\/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\/Conn. Department of Environmental Protection, $127,977, 1\/11-4\/14<\/p>\n

Faghri, A.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nFuel Cell Heat Transmission and Storage Project
\n<\/em>Boeing Co., $120,000, 2\/11-12\/11<\/p>\n

Gao, R.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nGOALI\/Collaborative Research: Electrically-Enhanced Precision MicroRolling
\n<\/em>NSF\/ENG, $268,022, 4\/11-3\/14<\/p>\n

Gray, P.<\/strong>, Extension
\nConn. Millitary 4-H Clubs
\n<\/em>USDA\/CSREES\/Kansas State University, $30,000, 10\/10-9\/11<\/p>\n

Hering, M.<\/strong>, Mathematics
\nCollaborative Research: AGNES: Algebraic Geometry Northeastern Series
\n<\/em>NSF\/MPS, $20,000, 4\/11-3\/14<\/p>\n

Kalichman, S.<\/strong>, Psychology
\nNurse Delivered Cell-Phone HIV Adherence Intervention
\n<\/em>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Nursing Research, $2,831,583, 3\/11-1\/16<\/p>\n

Kolbe, T.<\/strong>, Educational Leadership
\nEvaluating Costs of Expanded Learning Time Initiatives: A Case Study of Massachusetts ELT Schools
\n<\/em>Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education\/National Center on Time and Learning, $36,528, 12\/10-12\/11<\/p>\n

Kurz, B.<\/strong>, School of Social Work Instruction and Research
\nNuturing Parenting Groups & Applying Group Work Principles to Curriculum Based Groups
\n<\/em>Conn. Department of Social Services\/Children\u2019s Trust Fund, $30,000, 10\/10-9\/13<\/p>\n

Lee, K.<\/strong>, Mathematics
\nCommutative Algebra of Alternating Polynomials
\n<\/em>NSF\/MPS\/Purdue University, $48,251, 9\/10-7\/12<\/p>\n

Luh, P.<\/strong>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nConsulting Service on ASCI Machine Allocation Modeling and Optimization, Phase III
\n<\/em>Inotera Memories Inc., $48,927, 11\/10-7\/11<\/p>\n

Mandoiu, I.<\/strong>, Computer Science & Engineering
\nBioinformatics Tools for Viral Quasispecies Reconstruction from Next-Generation Sequencing Data
\n<\/em>USDA\/National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $419,388, 4\/11-3\/13<\/p>\n

Mayer, A.<\/strong>, Educational Leadership
\nConditions of Schooling for English Language Learners in Connecticut
\n<\/em>Conn. Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, $20,502, 12\/10-3\/14<\/p>\n

Molter, T.<\/strong>, Center for Clean Energy Engineering
\nThe Effect of Airborne Contaminants on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability
\n<\/em>DOE\/Department of Energy\/University of Hawaii, $362,672, 1\/11-12\/11<\/p>\n

Murphy, K.<\/strong>, Mechanical Engineering
\nREU Site: Engineering Next Generation Energy Processes and Systems
\n<\/em>NSF\/ENG, $299,242, 3\/11-2\/14<\/p>\n

Olinghouse, N.<\/strong>, Educational Psychology
\nAlignment Across K-12 Writing Standards, Assessments, Achievement and Postsecondary Expectations: A State-by-State Analysis
\n<\/em>ED\/Institute of Education Sciences\/Michigan State University, $692,096, 8\/10-8\/14<\/p>\n

Park, C.<\/strong>, Psychology
\nGender Differences in Addictive Behaviors Among Returning Veterans
\n<\/em>VA\/Connecticut Healthcare System, $15,051, 1\/11-12\/11<\/p>\n

Park, C.<\/strong>, Psychology
\nTargeting the Teachable Moment: A Lifestyle Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors
\n<\/em>PHS\/NIH\/National Cancer Institute, $384,730, 4\/11-3\/13<\/p>\n

Randolph, S.<\/strong>, Economics
\nEconomic and Social Rights: Obstacle to Growth or Handmaiden of Growth
\n<\/em>NSF\/SBE, $233,105, 6\/11-5\/14<\/p>\n

Smith, M.<\/strong>, Pharmacy Practice
\nCMS Medicaid Transformation Grant: Hospital-to-Home Care Transition: Medication Reconciliation and Targeted Medication Management
\n<\/em>PHS\/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\/Conn. Department of Social Services, $133,453, 11\/10-3\/11<\/p>\n

Tobias, C.<\/strong>, Marine Sciences
\nNitrogen Removal Capacity of Connecticut Estuaries: Assessing Distribution and Controls
\n<\/em>EPA\/Long Island Sound Office, $37,999, 3\/11-5\/14<\/p>\n

Tufts, J.<\/strong>, Communication Sciences
\nLaboratory Study: Attenuation Performance of Custom eShells Compared with Traditional Earplugs
\n<\/em>Phonak Communications AG, $11,548, 1\/11-1\/12<\/p>\n

Tzingounis, A.<\/strong>, Physiology and Neurobiology
\nCellular Physiology of Epilepsy-Associated KCNQ2 Channels
\n<\/em>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, $1,779,221, 3\/11-2\/16<\/p>\n

Van Patten, M.<\/strong>, Sea Grant College Program
\nGuide to the Phytoplankton of Long Island Sound
\n<\/em>National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, $6,982.20, 10\/10-9\/11<\/p>\n

Vaudrey, J.<\/strong>, Marine Sciences
\nComparative Analysis of Eutrophic Condition and Habitat Status in Conn and N.Y. Embayments of Long Island Sound
\n<\/em>EPA\/Long Island Sound Office, $199,998, 3\/11-5\/14<\/p>\n

Vaudrey, J.<\/strong>, Marine Sciences
\nDevelopment and Application of a Long Island Sound GIS-Based Eelgrass Habitat Suitability Index Model
\n<\/em>New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Com\/Cornell University, $46,052, 3\/11-6\/12<\/p>\n

Warner, G.<\/strong>, Natural Resources and the Environment
\nWater Resources Research Institute Annual Base Grant Program
\n<\/em>DOI\/US Geological Survey, $48,018, 3\/11-2\/12<\/p>\n

Weaver, S.<\/strong>, Human Development\/Family Studies Instruction and Research
\nHDFS College Career Pathways Program
\n<\/em>ED\/Department of Education\/Conn. Department of Education, $55,000, 7\/10-6\/11<\/p>\n

Weidemann, G.<\/strong>, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dean\u2019s Office
\nFY11 Animal Health and Disease Research Program
\n<\/em>USDA\/National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $18,512, 10\/10-9\/11<\/p>\n

Weidemann, G.<\/strong>, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dean\u2019s Office
\nFY11 Formula Grant Opportunity\/ Smith-Lever 3(b) and 3(c)
\n<\/em>USDA\/National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $2,142,874, 10\/10-9\/15<\/p>\n

Worthley, T.<\/strong>, Extension
\nEmerald Ash Borer 2011 Monitoring Project
\n<\/em>USDA\/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, $85,296, 1\/11-12\/11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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