{"id":7413,"date":"2009-11-20T16:47:16","date_gmt":"2009-11-20T20:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=7413"},"modified":"2011-05-31T12:36:57","modified_gmt":"2011-05-31T16:36:57","slug":"storrs-grants-september-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2009\/11\/storrs-grants-september-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"Storrs Grants, September 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs<\/a> (OSP) in September 2009. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is supplied each month by OSP.<\/p>\n

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Arnold, C.,<\/strong> Extension
\nSupport of NIWQP Research, Education, and Extension Outreach through Geospatial Technology Training<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES, $385,000, 9\/09-8\/13<\/p>\n

Balcom, N.,<\/strong> Extension
\nLong Island Sound Study (LISS) Public Outreach Program<\/em>
\nEPA\/Long Island Sound Office, $74,772, 10\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Bhat, A.,<\/strong> Physical Therapy
\nRobot Child Interactions as an Intervention for Children with Autism<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Mental Health, $404,639, 9\/09-9\/11<\/p>\n

Bogner, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nEstablishing Best Practices in Dissolution Testing for Drug Salts that Undergo Solvent-Mediated Conversion: Effect of Biorelevant Dissolution Media and Its Implications to Bioavailability<\/em>
\nU.S. Pharmacopeia, $25,000, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Boskovic, Z.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Linguistics
\nOn the Traditional Noun Phrase: Comparing Languages With and Without Articles<\/em>
\nNSF\/SBE, $290,792, 9\/09-8\/12<\/p>\n

Bruno, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Nutritional Sciences
\nPharmacokinetics and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Quercetin<\/em>
\nDonaghue Medical Research Foundation, $51,833, 10\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Bucklin, A.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Marine Sciences
\nR\/V CT Charter by MVSHQ for Side Scan Survey<\/em>
\nMVSHQ Inc., $12,136, 9\/09-9\/09<\/p>\n

Burgess, D.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nIn Vitro Release Method for Microsphere Stability and Performance Testing<\/em>
\nU.S. Pharmacopeia, $25,000, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Burkhard, P.,<\/strong> Institute of Materials Science
\nMalaria Vaccine Based on Self-Assembling Polypeptide Nanoparticles<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $2,117,059, 9\/09-8\/13<\/p>\n

Carello, C.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Psychology
\nHaptic Perceptual Instruments<\/em>
\nNSF\/SBE, $404,431, 10\/09-9\/12<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Sport and Medical Sciences Academy<\/em>
\nHartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $21,833, 8\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Casa, D.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Kinesiology
\nAthletic Training Services: A Partnership with Classical Magnet School<\/em>
\nHartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $16,731, 8\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Cetegen, B.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Mechanical Engineering
\nInvestigations on Continuous Rota<\/em>
\nDOD\/Air Force Office of Scientific Research\/Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc., $60,389, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Chandy, J.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nActive Object Storage to Enable Scalable and Reliable Parallel File Systems<\/em>
\nNSF\/CISE, $525,000, 8\/09-7\/12<\/p>\n

Chazdon, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
\nDetecting Vegetation Biomass Change from Spaceborne L-band Radar Polarimetry: Development Measurement Requirements for DESDynl<\/em>
\nNASA\/National Aeronautics & Space Administration\/NASA\/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, $135,000, 9\/09-9\/13<\/p>\n

Chen, M.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Statistics
\nInference in Regression Models with Missing Covariates<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Cancer Institute\/University of North Carolina, $49,842, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Chiu, W.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Mechanical Engineering
\nScience Based Nano-Structure Design and Synthesis of Heterogeneous Functional Materials for Energy Systems<\/em>
\nDOE\/Department of Energy\/University of South Carolina, $164,598, 8\/09-7\/10<\/p>\n

Cotterill, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Agricultural & Resource Economics
\nFood Marketing Policy Center for Research<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES, $373,847, 9\/09-8\/12<\/p>\n

Cui, J.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Computer Science & Engineering
\nFourth ACM Internation Workshop on Underwater Networks (WUWNet’09) Student Travel Awards<\/em>
\nNSF\/ENG, $5,000, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Cusson, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Nursing Instruction & Research
\nAdvanced Education Nursing Traineeships \u2013 A UConn Perspective<\/em>
\nPHS\/HRSA\/Bureau of Health Professionals, $46,285, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

De Guise, S.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Sea Grant College Program
\nLong Island Sound Scientific Research 2009<\/em>
\nEPA\/Long Island Sound Office, $150,000, 10\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Dierssen, H.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Marine Sciences
\nBiological Response to the Dynamic Spectral-Polarized Underwater Light Field<\/em>
\nDOD\/Navy\/Office of Naval Research\/University of Texas at Austin, $525,830, 6\/09-5\/12<\/p>\n

Dobrynin, A.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Physics
\nComputer Simulations of Soft Lithography: Crossover between Molecular and Macroscopic Properties<\/em>
\nAmerican Chemical Society\/Petroleum Research Fund, $100,000, 1\/10-8\/12<\/p>\n

Fei, Y.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nCAREER: Architectural Enhancement and Design Methodologies for Secure Processing in Embedded Systems<\/em>
\nNSF\/CISE, $405,000, 9\/09-8\/14<\/p>\n

Fisher, J.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Psychology
\nEngagement in HIV Care: Indentifying Core Factors Underlying Care-Utilization Recommendations for Inner-City People Living with HIV\/Aids<\/em>
\nSociety for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, $1,000, 7\/09-7\/10<\/p>\n

Frisman, L.<\/strong>,<\/strong> School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nMental Health & Addiction Services Research Development Initiative<\/em>
\nConn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $339,857, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Frisman, L.<\/strong>,<\/strong> School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nEvaluation of ACT for Recovery<\/em>
\nConn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $224,938, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Garrick, N.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nCase Studies of the Access and Mobility Impact of Freeway Removal<\/em>
\nDOT\/Department of Transportation\/Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $96,864, 9\/08-8\/11<\/p>\n

Gebremichael, M.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Civil & Environmental Engineering
\nUS-Ethiopia: Enhancing Collaborations in Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management<\/em>
\nNSF\/OD, $47,625, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Harel, O.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Statistics
\nAn Evaluation of Connecticut’s Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan<\/em>
\nPHS\/SAMHSA\/Center for Mental Health Services\/UConn Health Center, $10,247, 5\/09-1\/10<\/p>\n

Howell, A.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Chemistry
\nHarnessing NKT Cell Activation by Glycolipids<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $535,500, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Jain, F.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nProcess Development for TB33<\/em>
\nDOD\/Navy\/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, $10,872, 9\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Jones, C.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
\nEAGER-A Mechanism for Xylem Embolism Repair Under Tension<\/em>
\nNSF\/National Science Foundation\/California State University, Fullerton, $87,171, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Joo, K.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Physics
\nUS-Japan Nuclear Physics Workshop<\/em>
\nNSF\/SBE, $19,800, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Kalichman, S.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Psychology
\nAlcohol Beliefs and HIV Adherence<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $956,194, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Scott McCarthy & Madeline Sedovic<\/em>
\nTolland Public Schools, Tolland, Conn., $26,841, 8\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Kehle, T.<\/strong>, Educational Psychology
\nSchool Psychology Internship \u2013 Emily Pease<\/em>
\nWillington Public Schools, Willington, Conn., $14,036, 8\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Kim, Y.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Computer Science & Engineering
\nWeb Application Server Development and Management for Youth Services Survey<\/em>
\nPHS\/SAMHSA\/Center for Mental Health Services\/Conn. Department of Children and Families, $19,800, 1\/09-11\/09<\/p>\n

Legrand, A.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
\nEnhancing Floral Resources for Conservation Biological Control in Urban Landscapes<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES\/University of Maine, $30,000, 1\/08-3\/10<\/p>\n

Lillo-Martin, D.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Linguistics
\nEmergence, Structure and Neurobiological Basis of Typical and Atypical Language<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, $1,337,447, 1\/10-12\/11<\/p>\n

Los, L.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
\nDevelopment and On-Farm Training of Biologically Based Methods for Integrated Crop Management of Stone Fruits in New England<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES\/Conn. Agricultural Experiment Station, $96,137, 5\/09-6\/12<\/p>\n

Mancini, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Animal Science
\nAssessing the Effects of Pyruvate on Beef Color<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES, $98,495, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

McCutcheon, J.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering
\nWastewater Treatment Using Microbial Fuel Cells: Enhanced Anodic Conductivity Using Activated Carbon Nanofiber Biofilm Substrates<\/em>
\nNSF\/ENG, $94,391, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Mogro-Wilson, C.<\/strong>,<\/strong> School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nAgreement Between UConn Storrs and UConn Health Center \u2013 LEND<\/em>
\nHHS\/Administration for Children & Families\/UConn Health Center, $23,068, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Mogro-Wilson, C.<\/strong>,<\/strong> School of Social Work Instruction & Research
\nAgreement Between UConn Storrs and UConn Health Center-UCEDD<\/em>
\nHHS\/Health Resources & Services Administration\/UConn Health Center, $20,400, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Musgrave, M.,<\/strong> <\/strong>Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
\nExtension Educator, Professional Development Program Northeast SARE<\/em>
\nUSDA\/Department of Agriculture\/University of Vermont, $187,387, 8\/09-9\/11<\/p>\n

Papadimitrakopoulos, F.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Chemistry
\nTracking the Health of Soldiers with Advanced Implantable Nano-Sensors<\/em>
\nDOD\/Army\/Medical Research & Materiel Command, $1,357,000, 9\/09-3\/11<\/p>\n

Pattipati, K.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nCPS: Small: Collaborative Research: Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis in a Network of Embedded Systems in Automotive Vehicles<\/em>
\nNSF\/National Science Foundation, $550,000, 9\/09-8\/12<\/p>\n

Pescatello, L.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Kinesiology
\nMotivational Intervention for Exercise in Hazardous Drinking College Students<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism\/UConn Health Center, $225,627, 6\/09-5\/11<\/p>\n

Pietro, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> CCS \u2013<\/em> Workforce Development Institute
\nYoung Entrepreneur Program<\/em>
\nDOS\/Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, $373,324, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Pikal, M.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Pharmaceutical Sciences
\nProcess Endpoint Monitor for Lyophilized Biologic Drugs for Cancer Treatment<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Cancer Institute\/Physical Sciences Inc., $249,998, 7\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Polifroni, E.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Nursing Instruction & Research
\nUConn School of Nursing: A Learning Community of Husky Nurse Scholars<\/em>
\nPHS\/HRSA\/Bureau of Health Professionals, $104,728, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Renfro, J.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Physiology & Neurobiology
\nRecruitment of Neurobiology Faculty at the University of Connecticut<\/em>
\nPHS\/NIH\/National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $1,335,239, 9\/09-8\/11<\/p>\n

Ricard, R.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Extension
\nSurvey Research for Biomass from Connecticut’s Urban Forest<\/em>
\nUSDA\/Forest Service, $10,000, 7\/09-6\/11<\/p>\n

Risatti, G.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Pathobiology & Veterinary Science
\nIdentification of Host Factors Interacting with Classical Swine Fever Virus Proteins: Basis for Development of Novel Control Tools<\/em>
\nUSDA\/CSREES, $372,000, 9\/09-8\/12<\/p>\n

Smith, A.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Anthropology
\nDoctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant: Ubaid Agriculture at Kenan Tepe, Southeastern Turkey<\/em>
\nNSF\/SBE, $15,000, 9\/09-8\/10<\/p>\n

Sung, C.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Mechanical Engineering
\nEFRC for Combustion Science \u2013 UConn Component<\/em>
\nDOE\/Department of Energy\/Princeton University, $900,000, 8\/09-7\/14<\/p>\n

Tehranipoor, M.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nReliable Systems Design at Below 45nm Technologies<\/em>
\nSemiconductor Research Corp., $53,076, 10\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Ulloa-Beal, S.<\/strong>,<\/strong> ISS-Academic Programs Center
\nConnecticut Collegiate Awareness Program (ConnCAP)<\/em>
\nConn. Department of Higher Education, $127,313, 7\/09-6\/10<\/p>\n

Wei, M.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering
\nImproving Soldier Recovery from Catastrophic Bone Injuries: Developing an Animal Model for Standardizing the Bone Reparative Potential of <\/em>Merging Progenitor Cell Therapies<\/em>
\nDOD\/Army\/UConn Health Center, $47,647, 8\/09-7\/10<\/p>\n

Worthley, T.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Extension
\nFarm and Ranchland Protection Program Technical Assistance \u2013 Forest Management Plans<\/em>
\nUSDA\/Natural Resources Conservation Service, $20,794, 9\/09-9\/10<\/p>\n

Zhu, Q.<\/strong>,<\/strong> Electrical & Computer Engineering
\nPhotoacoustic-Guided Diffuse Optical Tomography for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis<\/em>
\nDOD\/Army\/MedicalResearch and Materiel Command, $293,570, 9\/09-9\/12<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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