{"id":72391,"date":"2013-01-31T08:18:54","date_gmt":"2013-01-31T13:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=72391"},"modified":"2013-07-11T16:31:37","modified_gmt":"2013-07-11T20:31:37","slug":"storrs-grants-august-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2013\/01\/storrs-grants-august-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Storrs Grants, August 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs<\/a> (OSP) in August 2012. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP.<\/p>\n

Anderson, A.<\/b>, Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nTowards the Characterization of Tropolone Natural Product Derivatives as Novel, Potent Anticancer Therapeutics that Selectively Target Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Enzymes
\n<\/i>American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, $6,500, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Anwar, A.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nDesign and Development of ZnO Nanowire based UV\/IR Sensors for Threat Detection and Threat Warning Applications
\n<\/i>DOD\/Navy\/Office of Naval Research\/Magnolia Optical Technologies Inc., $172,097, 6\/12-3\/13<\/p>\n

Babb, I.<\/b>, Northeast Undersea Research Technology & Education Center
\nSea Floor Mapping of Long Island Sound Phase 1: Pilot Project \u2013 LISMaRC
\nAward set up with 4 accounts:
\n6359670 \u2013 Babb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $432,663
\n6359750 \u2013 Auster\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$\u00a0 72,309
\n6359760 \u2013Whitlatch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $\u00a0 48,048
\n6359770 \u2013 O’Donnell\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $164,980
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, $718,000, 5\/12-5\/14<\/p>\n

Bar-Shalom, Y.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nData Fusion and Tracking Algorithms for BMD
\n<\/i>DOD\/Missile Defense Agency, $437,217, 8\/12-7\/14<\/p>\n

Berning, J.<\/b>, Agricultural & Resource Economics
\nHunger-Driven Food Choices: An Experiment to Test the Effect of Providing Pre-Lunch Snacks on School Lunch Choices
\n<\/i>USDA\/Department of Agriculture\/Cornell University, $20,000, 6\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Bucklin, A.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nHorizontal and Vertical Distribution of Thecosome Pteropods in Relation to Carbonate Chemistry in the Northwest Atlantic and Northeast Pacific
\n<\/i>NSF\/OD\/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, $7,676, 8\/12-9\/12<\/p>\n

Cao, C.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nNRI-Small: Cooperative Underwater Robotic Networks for Discovery & Rescue
\n<\/i>NSF\/CISE, $1,200,000, 9\/12-8\/16<\/p>\n

Carstensen, F.<\/b>, Finance
\nPhase II Mansfield Advocates for Children Initiative
\n<\/i>Town of Mansfield, Conn., $8,820, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Carter, C.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nGraduate Assistance in Areas of National Need: Nanostructures and Devices for Energy Production and Storage
\n<\/i>ED\/Office of Postsecondary Education, $1,055,400, 8\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Windham High School
\n<\/i>Windham Public Schools, Windham, Conn., $28,813, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Hartford Public Schools (Classical High School)
\n<\/i>Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $17,579, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University
\n<\/i>Eastern Connecticut State University, $28,822, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Hartford Public Schools (SMSA High School)
\n<\/i>Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $23,964, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Eastern Connecticut State University
\n<\/i>Eastern Connecticut State University, $28,822, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Choi, M.<\/b>, Office of the Provost & Executive VP for Academic Affairs
\nGraduate Assistance in Areas of National Need in Clean Energy
\n<\/i>ED\/Office of Postsecondary Education, $399,798, 8\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Christenson, R.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nCollaborative Research: SI2-SSI: Empowering the Scientific Community with Streaming Data Middleware: Software Integration into Complex Science Environments
\n<\/i>NSF\/OD, $30,000, 8\/12-7\/15<\/p>\n

Coelho, C.<\/b>, Speech, Language, & Hearing
\nPredicting Discourse Production Ability in TBI: Cognitive and Communicative Factors
\n<\/i>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, $42,232, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Courtmanche, J.<\/b>, English
\nProfessional Development in a High Need School
\n<\/i>National Writing Project Corp., $20,000, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Crow, L.<\/b>, Dramatic Arts
\nCreation of a Virtual Costume Museum
\n<\/i>U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, $5,000, 7\/12-3\/13<\/p>\n

Deguise, S.<\/b>, Sea Grant College Program
\nFY2012\/13 Climate Change Adaptation Minibus Supplement to NA10OAR4170095
\n<\/i>DOC\/National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, $30,000, 5\/12-4\/14<\/p>\n

Dietz, M.<\/b>, Extension CES \u2013 Middlesex
\nBioretention-Based Stormwater Practices
\n<\/i>EPA\/Environmental Protection Agency, $66,603, 10\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Dietz, M.<\/b>, Extension CES \u2013 Middlesex
\nEncouraging Rain Gardens as Climate Change Adaptation Tools: Creating a Rain Garden ‘App’ for the iPhone
\n<\/i>DOC\/National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, $30,000, 5\/12-4\/13<\/p>\n

Enderle, J.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nClinical Engineering Internship Program at UCHC
\n<\/i>University of Connecticut Health Center, $74,268, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Enderle, J.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nClinical Engineering Internship Program at Middlesex Hospital
\n<\/i>Middlesex Hospital, $33,404, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Enderle, J.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nClinical Engineering Internship Program at Baystate Medical Center
\n<\/i>Baystate Medical Center, $58,120, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Esmaili Zaghi, A.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nDevelopment of a Rational Design Method for Shear Keys at In-Span Hinges in Multi-Frame Highway Bridges
\n<\/i>California Department of Transportation, $103,779, 6\/12-5\/14<\/p>\n

Fisher, J.<\/b>, Psychology
\nJeffrey Fisher IPA for Travel Expenses to CDC, Fall Semester 2012
\n<\/i>PHS\/Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, $7,805, 8\/12-12\/12<\/p>\n

Garrick, N.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nEisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellowship for Jessica Haerter
\n<\/i>DOT\/Federal Highway Administration, $5,000, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Garrick, N.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nEisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellowship for Jason Outlaw
\n<\/i>DOT\/Department of Transportation, $5,000, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Giardina, C.<\/b>, Molecular & Cell Biology
\nDevelopment of ESC-derived Intestinal Cells for Colon Cancer Research
\n<\/i>PHS\/NIH\/National Cancer Institute, $430,317, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Green, J.<\/b>, Psychology
\nAdministrative Supplement for Kenneth Pugh, Ph.D.
\n<\/i>Haskins Laboratories, $20,760, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Gui, C.<\/b>, Mathematics
\nContract for Professional Services Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS\/University of Minnesota, $11,000, 9\/12-12\/12<\/p>\n

Hebert, R.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nElectron Beam Melting Technology Development
\n<\/i>United Technologies-Pratt & Whitney, $77,424, 8\/12-5\/13<\/p>\n

Hunter, T.<\/b>, Digital Media Center
\nChildren’s Hospital of Boston \u2013 Interactive Media Wall, Interactive Play Area, and Exterior Pylon Signs
\n<\/i>Elkus Manfredi Architects, $155,000, 3\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Jain, F.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nDesign and Process Development for Gain Chip
\n<\/i>DOD\/Navy\/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, $24,869, 8\/12-2\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Brandon Randall
\n<\/i>River Street School, Windsor, Conn., $15,288, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Whitney Codington and Alyson Damasio-Ortiz
\n<\/i>Bridgeport Public Schools, $35,770, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 N. Gelbar
\n<\/i>Eastconn, $17,885, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Natalie Szalapski
\n<\/i>Meriden Public Schools, $16,087, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Caryn Rosenberg
\n<\/i>Tolland Public Schools, Tolland, Conn., $15,288, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Candace Anderson
\n<\/i>Waterford Public Schools, Waterford, Conn., $16,087, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internships \u2013 Lindsey Kupec and Shannon Carrigan
\n<\/i>Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, Conn., $33,173, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Lei, Y.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering
\nNaked Eye-based Standoff Detection of Explosives Using Novel Signal-Amplifying Nanocomposite and Hand-held UV Light
\n<\/i>University of Connecticut Center for Science & Technology Commercialization, $7,500, 8\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Lin, H.<\/b>, School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nAssessing the Impact of Brief Incarceration Before Jail Diversion for People with Serious Mental Illness
\n<\/i>Johnson (Robert Wood) Foundation\/Duke University, $19,452, 11\/11-5\/13<\/p>\n

Little, C.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nSEM-R Outreach for Waterbury Public Schools
\n<\/i>Not Available\/Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, Conn., $75,000, 8\/12-7\/13<\/p>\n

Lownes, N.<\/b>, School of Engineering Office of Dean
\nEisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellowship Kelly Bertolaccini
\n<\/i>DOT\/Federal Highway Administration, $103,500, 9\/12-9\/15<\/p>\n

Lu, T.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nComputational Flame Diagnostics for Direct Numerical Simulations with Detailed Chemistry of Transportation Fuels
\n<\/i>DOE\/Department of Energy, $450,000, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Ma, W.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nUnderstanding the Flow Dynamics and Transport of Nanoparticles in Simultated Tumor Blood Flows for Improved Cancer Treatment
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $150,000, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Madaus, J.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nFactors Associated with Postsecondary Success for Students with Disabilities: Secondary Analysis of Data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2)
\n<\/i>ED\/Institute of Education Sciences\/SRI International, $79,311, 7\/12-6\/14<\/p>\n

Mahoney, J.<\/b>, Connecticut Transportation Institute
\nThe Use of Recycled Asphalt Products in Asphalt Pavements
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Transportation, $46,098, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Mahoney, J.<\/b>, Connecticut Transportation Institute
\nConnecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program (Joint Highway Research Advisory Council Work Program 2012-13)
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Transportation, $62,600, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Mahoney, J.<\/b>, Connecticut Transportation Institute
\nEvaluation of Longitudinal Joint Density Specification on 2012 Polymer Modified Warm Mix Asphalt Projects in Connecticut
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Transportation, $29,979, 9\/12-3\/13<\/p>\n

Mandoiu, I.<\/b>, Computer Science & Engineering
\nNovel Transcript Reconstruction from ION Torrent Sequencing Reads
\n<\/i>Life Technologies Corp., $30,000, 7\/12-12\/12<\/p>\n

Maric, R.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nLow Cost Electrode Development: Reactive Spray Deposition Technology (RSDT)
\n<\/i>BIC Inc., $21,493, 7\/12-9\/12<\/p>\n

Mason, R.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nLake Melville Research and Monitoring Program
\n<\/i>Nunatsiavut Government, $30,317, 7\/12-3\/13<\/p>\n

McCutcheon, J.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nCollaborative Research: Modified Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Forward and Pressure Retarded Osmosis
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $234,405, 8\/12-7\/15<\/p>\n

Nailor, M.<\/b>, Pharmacy Practice
\nThe Effect of Reporting Negative Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cultures on Antibiotic Utilization Patterns in Patients Empirically Treated for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
\n<\/i>Hartford Hospital, $1,008, 6\/12-8\/12<\/p>\n

Panosky, D.<\/b>, Nursing Instruction & Research
\nStudent Labor for Aging, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Work Capacity
\n<\/i>PHS\/CDC\/National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health\/University of Connecticut Health Center, $28,938, 6\/12-5\/13<\/p>\n

Parks, C.<\/b>, School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nDRS Performance Improvement Center
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Children & Families, $530,000, 3\/12-6\/15<\/p>\n

Ranjeet, B.<\/b>, ISS-Academic Programs Center
\nUniversity Success Program
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Higher Education, $100,000, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Ren, Z.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nDevelopment of Combustion Models
\n<\/i>ANSYS, $60,000, 6\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Renfro, M.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nFeasibility Study for Laser-Based Coating Removal
\n<\/i>Rolls Royce Inc., $70,000, 4\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Rittenhouse, C.<\/b>, Natural Resources & the Environment
\nEstimation of Early Successional Habitat in Connecticut
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, $44,500, 7\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Seow, G.<\/b>, Accounting
\nDevelop\/Integrate an IFRS Component for the Online MSA Course, ACCT 5531
\n<\/i>PricewaterhouseCoopers, $10,000, 5\/12-12\/12<\/p>\n

Shor, L.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nNUE ASCCEND: Addressing Social Challenges through Creativity, Engineering, Nanotechnology, and Diversity
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $200,000, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Sotzing, G.<\/b>, Chemistry
\nElectrochromic Eyewear
\n<\/i>Revision Military\/Alphachromics, $49,421, 5\/12-5\/13<\/p>\n

Stwalley, W.<\/b>, Physics
\nFormation, Dynamics, and Applications of Ultracold Molecules
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS, $460,000, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Tobias, C.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nCollaborative Research: Microbial Regulation of Greenhouse Gas N2) Emission from Intertidal Oyster Reefs
\n<\/i>NSF\/GEO, $225,818, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Ulloa, S.<\/b>, ISS-Academic Programs Center
\nConnecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program (ConnCAP)
\n<\/i>Connecticut Office of Financial & Academic Affairs for Higher Education, $121,528, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Valla, I.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\n13X Zeolite as Potential Molecular Sieve for Gas Phase Impurities Removal: Emphasis on the Characterization of the Zeolite
\n<\/i>Precision Combustion Inc., $9,995, 7\/12-7\/12<\/p>\n

Valla, I.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nTurning Tars into Energy: Zeolites with Hierarchical Pore Structure for the Catalytic Cracking of Tars
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $188,698, 8\/12-7\/14<\/p>\n

Wagner, D.<\/b>, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
\nInvertebrate Surveys of Selected Sites at Belding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Tankerhoosen WMA, 2012
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, $10,000, 5\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Weidemann, G.<\/b>, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources \u2013 Dean Office
\nFY12 McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program
\n<\/i>USDA\/National Institute of Food & Agriculture, $90,809, 10\/11-9\/13<\/p>\n

Yan, J.<\/b>, Statistics
\nStatistical Inferences, Computing, and Applications for Semiparametric Accelerated Failure Time Models
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS, $129,999, 8\/12-7\/15<\/p>\n

Zhong, X.<\/b>, Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nControl of Developmental Switch of Cyp3a Gene Expression in Mouse Liver
\n<\/i>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $872,570, 8\/12-1\/15<\/p>\n

Zhu, Q.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nEnhancing the Funded NIH Grant Entitled ‘Co-registered Photoacoustic and Ultrasound Imaging for Non-Invasive Ovarian Cancer Detection and Characterization’
\n<\/i>University of Connecticut Health Center, $39,730, 5\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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