{"id":72399,"date":"2013-01-31T08:21:32","date_gmt":"2013-01-31T13:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=72399"},"modified":"2013-02-27T13:09:44","modified_gmt":"2013-02-27T18:09:44","slug":"storrs-grants-september-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2013\/01\/storrs-grants-september-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Storrs Grants, September 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Adamson, D.<\/b>, Chemistry
\nAttractive Forces of Collector Molecules and Minerals by AFM
\n<\/i>CiDRA Corporate Services Inc., $56,978, 7\/12-12\/12<\/p>\n

Adler, D.<\/b>, Anthropology
\nDoctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant: Middle Paleolithic Lithic Technology and Behavior in the Hrazdan River Gorge, Armenia
\n<\/i>NSF\/SBE, $21,168, 8\/12-7\/13<\/p>\n

Auster, P.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nSearching for Deep Corals in Atlantic Canyons and on Seamounts Using Remus 6000 AUVS
\n<\/i>Waitt Family Foundation, $100,075, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Babb, I.<\/b>, Northeast Undersea Research Technology & Education Center
\nRemotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Support for Deep Atlantic Canyon Exploration
\n<\/i>Florida Atlantic University, $578,678, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Babb, I.<\/b>, Northeast Undersea Research Technology & Education Center
\nROV Services to Document the Wreck of the Republic
\n<\/i>MVSHQ Inc., $14,951, 5\/12-9\/12<\/p>\n

Baker, F.<\/b>, School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nMental Health & Addiction Services Research Development Initiative
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $328,382, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Bamis, A.<\/b>, Computer Science & Engineering
\nEAGER: Human Behavior Based Authentification for Smart Wireless Systems
\n<\/i>NSF\/CISE, $169,422, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Barnes-Farrell, J.<\/b>, Psychology
\nIPAC Field Research Training
\n<\/i>Liberty Mutual Insurance, $24,497, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Bolling, B.<\/b>, Nutritional Sciences
\nReduction of Obesity-Associated Intestinal Inflammation by Low-Fat Dairy Yogurt
\n<\/i>Dairy Research Institute, $478,524, 9\/12-12\/15<\/p>\n

Bonelli, J.<\/b>, Extension
\nA Crop Insurance and Risk Management Education and Outreach Program
\n<\/i>USDA\/Risk Management Agency, $250,000, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Brand, M.<\/b>, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
\nInvestigating Berberis Hybrids for Susceptibility to Stern Rust
\n<\/i>USDA\/Agricultural Research Service, $5,000, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Byrne, T.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nCollaborative Research: Non-Equilibrium Topography and Crustal-Scale Imbrication in an Arc-Continent Collision, Taiwan
\n<\/i>NSF\/GEO, $381,675, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Cabaniss, J.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nCharter of R\/V Connecticut by WHOI to Buoy Farm South of Martha’s Vineyard
\n<\/i>Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, $12,800, 8\/12-9\/12<\/p>\n

Chandy, J.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nGraduate Assistants in Areas of National Need: Computer Systems Security
\n<\/i>ED\/Office of Postsecondary Education, $133,266, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Clausen, J.<\/b>, Natural Resources & the Environment
\nOrganic Stabilizer to Reduce Sediment and Associated Pollutant Losses from Dairy Heavy Use Areas
\n<\/i>USDA\/Natural Resources Conservation Service, $74,998, 9\/12-9\/15<\/p>\n

Cong, X.<\/b>, Nursing Instruction & Research
\nOxytocin Mechanism During Maternal and Paternal Skin-to-Skin Contact with Preterm Infant
\n<\/i>American Nurses Foundation, $7,499, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Cornman, D.<\/b>, Center for Health, Intervention & Prevention
\nIncreasing Health Behavior among PLWHA in Military Settings in Ethiopia FY 12-13
\n<\/i>DOD\/Department of Defense\/DOD\/Navy, $400,000, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Cui, J.<\/b>, School of Engineering Office of Dean
\nCollaborative Research: Planning Grant: I\/UCRC for Smart Ocean Technologies
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $16,210, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Deguise, S.<\/b>, Sea Grant College Program
\nDetermining Relative Susceptibility of Monk Seal, Northern Fur Seal, California Sea Lion, Elephant Seal, and Pacific Harbor Seal to PDV Using an In Vitro Approach
\n<\/i>DOC\/National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, $30,000, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Distefano, L.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nThe Acute Effects of an Injury Prevention Program on Performance and Landing Technique
\n<\/i>National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation, $1,000, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Enderle, J.<\/b>, Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nClinical Engineering Intership Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center
\n<\/i>UMass Memorial Medical Center, $82,993, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Fisher, J.<\/b>, Psychology
\nExclusive Breastfeeding Promotion among HIV+ Mothers: A Theory-Based Approach
\n<\/i>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Mental Health, $126,696, 9\/12-9\/15<\/p>\n

Gao, R.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nCPS: Synergy: Collaborative Research: A Cyber-Physical Infrastructure for the “Smart City”
\n<\/i>NSF\/ENG, $150,000, 10\/12-9\/15<\/p>\n

Geary, S.<\/b>, Pathobiology & Veterinary Science
\nInvestigating the Essential Role of Host Proteins in Poxvirus Pathogenicity
\n<\/i>DOD\/Defense Threat Reduction Agency, $470,000, 8\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Giardina, C.<\/b>, Molecular & Cell Biology
\nImpact of Smoking on Right Sided Colon Cancer
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Public Health\/University of Connecticut Health Center, $30,000, 8\/12-11\/13<\/p>\n

Granger, J.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nThe Ocean Nitrogen Imbalance Paradox: Environmental Controls on the Denitrification Isotope Effect
\n<\/i>NSF\/GEO, $231,013, 9\/12-8\/14<\/p>\n

Havens, C.<\/b>, School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nDCF\/SCSU Student Stipend Program
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Children & Families\/Southern Connecticut State University, $9,000, 7\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Jackson, E.<\/b>, Connecticut Transportation Institute
\nA Proposal to Establish the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Transportation, $597,083, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Jolly-Ballantine, J.<\/b>, Geography
\nConnecticut Geographic Alliance
\n<\/i>National Geographic Society Education Foundation, $34,000, 11\/12-11\/13<\/p>\n

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

Konduri, K.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nEconomic Impact of Transportation Projects: Assessing Economic Development Value as a Result of Transportation Projects and Systems
\n<\/i>Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering, $28,460, 9\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Kraemer, W.<\/b>, Kinesiology
\nThe Role of EAS Recovery TM Protein in Protecting Muscle and Promoting Recovery from Intense Conditioning
\n<\/i>Abbott Nutrition\/Abbott Laboratories, $150,034, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Levin, M.<\/b>, Pathobiology & Veterinary Science
\nThe Role of Harmful Algal Blooms on Bottlenose Dolphin Health: Relationships Among Biotoxins, Eosinophils, and Immune Functions
\n<\/i>DOC\/NOAA\/National Marine Fisheries Service, $70,673, 8\/12-7\/14<\/p>\n

Lin, Y.<\/b>, Chemistry
\nSTIR: A Pilot Study on the Bulk Properties and Morphology of Polypeptide Grafted Brush Polymers
\n<\/i>DOD\/Army, $50,000, 9\/12-5\/13<\/p>\n

Lownes, N.<\/b>, School of Engineering Office of Dean
\nHS-STEM: Transportation Security in Cyber-Physical Systems<\/i>
\nDHS\/Department of Homeland Security, $400,000, 9\/12-9\/16<\/p>\n

Lownes, N.<\/b>, School of Engineering Office of Dean
\nUniversity of Transportation Center: NEUTC Partnership
\n<\/i>DOT\/Department of Transportation\/New England University Transportation Center, $111,421, 1\/12-12\/13<\/p>\n

Lykotrafitis, G.<\/b>, Mechanical Engineering
\nMicromechanics of Red Blood Cells in Sickle Cell Disease
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS, $420,497, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Malla, R.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nFinite Element Analysis of Percussive Systems for Planetary Exploration: AutoGopher Percussive Mechanism
\n<\/i>NASA\/National Aeronautics & Space Administration\/Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corp., $5,000, 8\/12-1\/13<\/p>\n

McCoach, D.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nProject PAPER: Preparing Academics in Psychometrics and Educational Research
\n<\/i>ED\/Office of Postsecondary Education, $533,064, 8\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Morris, T.<\/b>, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
\nEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program Technical Assistance, Nutrient Management Planning
\n<\/i>USDA\/Natural Resources Conservation Service, $15,000, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Nieh, M.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nMRI: Acquisition of a State-of-the-Art Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) Instrument for Research and Education
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS, $568,398, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Nishiyama, A.<\/b>, Physiology & Neurobiology
\nHeterogeneity of NG2 Glial Cells
\n<\/i>PHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $1,710,521, 9\/12-5\/17<\/p>\n

O’Donnell, J.<\/b>, Marine Sciences
\nWater Quality Monitoring Enhancements to Support the Hypoxia Management in Long Island Sound
\n<\/i>EPA\/Environmental Protection Agency, $275,971, 10\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n

Pietro, R.<\/b>, Office of International Affairs
\nProfessional Fellows Program
\n<\/i>DOS\/Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, $499,995, 9\/12-6\/14<\/p>\n

Pietro, R.<\/b>, Office of International Affairs
\nInternational Sports Programming (Sports for Social Change)
\n<\/i>DOS\/Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, $224,974, 9\/12-10\/14<\/p>\n

Pikal, M.<\/b>, Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nPreparation and Delivery of Educational Materials to the FDA on the Topic of “Quality by Design (QbD) for Freeze Drying of Protein Pharmaceuticals”
\n<\/i>PHS\/DHHS\/Food & Drug Administration\/National Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology & Education, $24,548, 9\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Polifroni, E.<\/b>, Nursing Instruction & Research
\nDeveloping Tomorrow’s Nurse Educators: An Area of National Need
\n<\/i>ED\/Office of Postsecondary Education, $533,064, 8\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Ramprasad, R.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nComputational and Experimental Investigation of Catalyst Deactivation to Design Sulfur-Resistant Emissions Oxidation Catalysts
\n<\/i>EPA\/Environmental Protection Agency, $126,000, 8\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Rusling, J.<\/b>, Chemistry
\nSelf Calibrating, Wireless, Needle Implantable Sensor for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
\n<\/i>NSF\/National Science Foundation\/Biorasis Inc., $166,667, 8\/12-7\/14<\/p>\n

Shi, Z.<\/b>, Computer Science & Engineering
\nTWC:Medium: Secure and Robust Underwater Sensor Networks
\n<\/i>NSF\/CISE, $1,199,999, 9\/12-8\/16<\/p>\n

Singh, P.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nStudy of the Durability of Doped Lanthanum Manganite and Cobaltite Based Cathode Materials under “Real World” Air Exposure Atmospheres
\n<\/i>DOE\/Department of Energy\/DOE\/National Energy Technology Laboratory, $499,372, 10\/12-9\/14<\/p>\n

Singh, P.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nDevelopment of OTM Electrode Degradation Mechanism
\n<\/i>DOE\/Department of Energy\/Praxair, $331,566, 7\/12-9\/15<\/p>\n

Sugai, G.<\/b>, Educational Psychology
\nConnecticut K-3 Literacy Initiative
\n<\/i>Connecticut Department of Education, $2,172,500, 8\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Tabor, W.<\/b>, Psychology
\nCREATIV: Asynchronous Communication, Self-organization, and Differentiation in Human and Insect Network
\n<\/i>NSF\/National Science Foundation\/University of Illinois, $320,984, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Urban, M.<\/b>, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
\nWill Climate Change Influence the Metapopulation Dynamics of the Arctic Grayling (Thymallus Arcticus)?
\n<\/i>EPA\/Environmental Protection Agency, $42,000, 8\/12-8\/13<\/p>\n

Wang, G.<\/b>, Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nHydraulic Redistribution of Water through Plant Roots \u2013 Implications for Carbon Cycling and Energy Flux at Multiple Scales
\n<\/i>DOE\/Department of Energy\/Marine Biological Laboratory, $96,777, 6\/12-6\/13<\/p>\n

Wang, Y.<\/b>, Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
\nCREATIV: Programming Materials via Biomolecular Engineering
\n<\/i>NSF\/MPS, $400,000, 9\/12-8\/15<\/p>\n

Worthley, T.<\/b>, Extension CES \u2013 Middlesex
\n2012 FRPP Forest Management Plans
\n<\/i>USDA\/Natural Resources Conservation Service, $13,431, 9\/12-9\/13<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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