Research and Sponsored Programs Update: November 2021

Research and Sponsored Programs Update

NOVEMBER 2021

INTRODUCING PIVOT

Searching for grant opportunities is about to become much easier for Fresno State faculty and staff.

We’re excited to introduce Pivot, a searchable database of external opportunities that comprise approximately $50 billion of available funding from federal, non-federal, and international sponsors in all disciplines.

“Pivot is an invaluable resource for faculty and staff looking to find a funding match for their project,” said Doug Carey, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs. “Users will be able to save customized funding searches, receive alerts and identify individual funding opportunities specific to their interests.”

The Pivot funding database is password protected, but available to all Fresno State faculty/staff. Begin today by creating your account and activating your profile. We also encourage you to visit Pivot's YouTube channel and register to join us for a virtual workshop on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions as you get started. We look forward to hearing your feedback. Happy searching!

>>>Intent to Apply form

NOVEMBER 2021 MONTHLY AWARD REPORT

Fresno State has received a five-year, $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students interested in criminology and forensic behavioral sciences.

Mai Der Vang (English) and the Laureate Lab Visual Wordist Studio were awarded $5,000 from California Humanities for the project, “Sudden Experiments: A Series of Student-Led Public Workshops on Art/Poetry-Making.”

Miguel Pedroza (VERC) received a $4,932 grant from Gusmer Enterprises for his project, "Fermentation trials with Pichia kluyveri on white and rose wines."

The Central Valley Health Policy Institute received a $62,166 grant from the Northern and Central California Hospital Council to complete a community health needs assessment.

Keith Clement (Criminology) received a three-year, California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) grant.

Steven Pao (Food Science) received a three-year grant from USDA/NIFA (via Cal Poly SLO) to assess microbiological populations on goat and product safety.

Imelda Basurto and Patty M. Lopez (KSOEHD) received fifth-year funding for the California Reading and Literature Project from the UC Office of the President.

>> View Recent Awards

UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Program Spotlight

NSF: Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education (Jan. 25)

NSF: Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Jan. 7)

USDE: Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program (Jan. 11)

National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects (Jan. 12)

USDA/NIFA: Specialty Crop Research Initiative (Jan. 21)

U SDA/NIFA: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (Jan. 26)

NSF: Computer and Information Science and Engineering MSI Research Expansion (Feb. 11)

NEH: Institutes for Higher Education Faculty (Feb. 22)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health (Open)

>> Intent to Apply form

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Hovannes Kulhandjian (Electrical and Computer Engineering) had his research project, “Detecting Driver Drowsiness with Multi-Sensor Data Fusion,” featured on San Jose State’s Mineta Transportation Institute website.

Keith Putirka (Earth and Environmental Sciences) was interviewed about his research with National Science Foundation's Noirlab astronomer Siyi Xu on the atmospheres around white dwarfs and the rocky remnants.

Reuben Addo and Randy Nedegaard (Social Work Education) presented their research, "Peer Support and Recovery-Oriented Program: A Process Evaluation" at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting from Oct. 24-27.

Leece Lee-Oliver (American Indian Studies) was interviewed about her co-created online educational resource that ties knowledge of tribal peoples to their environments.

Aly Tawfik (Civil Engineering) was interviewed by the Fresno Bee about improving transportation choices for more residents in Fresno County, and the connections between transportation and air quality.

>> Research protocols for Fall 2021

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

The Central California Research Symposium is returning to the Henry Madden Library. After going virtual last spring, the event is set to return with in-person presentations on Weds., April 20, 2022. Entering its 43rd year, the Symposium serves as a forum to showcase excellence in scholarly research and creative activity conducted by students across all academic disciplines.

The Call for Abstracts will be posted on our website within the next few weeks. Applicants are invited to choose one of the following formats: 12-minute oral presentation, poster presentation or 3-Minute Thesis oral presentation. Each student may submit only one application as a lead author. If you have any questions, please contact event coordinator Kim Camarena at kcamarena@csufresno.edu.

Visit CCRS Website

CLAUDE C. LAVAL JR. AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH

All are invited to hear from 2021 Claude C. Laval Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research recipient Dr. Kalyani Maitra on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10-11 a.m. Dr. Maitra will be presenting her research project on "A Sustainable Approach: Algae in freshwater treatment and a viable food source." The event will be held in person at Henry Madden 2127 and also via Zoom.

Applications are being accepted for next year’s award through Friday. All full-time faculty and students from all academic disciplines are invited to apply. Deadline: Fri., Nov. 19.

>> Past Claude C. Laval Jr. Award recipients

PROJECT INFORMATION FORM (PIF)

Coming Soon: Revised Project Information Form (PIF) and Budget Template.

We are currently beta testing the template, which features additional space for co-investigators and project personnel, individual year budget tabs, effort calculators, and a budget summary page. We welcome your feedback as we introduce these revisions to these internal forms.

>> Research and Sponsored Programs forms

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

The College of Health and Human Services held its annual CHHS Research Showcase on Nov. 10, highlighting interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects across campus.

Fresno State research grants hit a record for third straight year.

Indoor air quality research looks at how to trap smoke contamination.

The High Impact Practices (HIPs) Student Symposium will take place Dec. 9-10 both online and at the Henry Madden Library's Ellipse Gallery.

Grant aims to increase success for adult students of color.

Luca Brillante (Viticulture Research Chair) presented on the topic, "Drought Irrigation Scheduling With Machine-Learning Technology" at the Tree and Vine Expo in Turlock on Nov. 9.

Irán Barrera (Social Work Education) was featured in an ABC30 story about a $1.9 million grant to address behavioral health.

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COMPLIANCE CORNER

Kuali SSO featuring a consent form pop-up is now live. In order to comply with HR privacy regulations, Fresno State is offering its campus community the ability to either accept or reject Kuali services. Kuali Research and Compliance software only collects user names and email addresses.

Once an individual chooses to log in to the software for GrantLaunch, IRB, IACUC, or COI services, they’ll will need to accept the consent form pop-up in order to reach their account dashboard.

>> Visit our website for more compliance-related links and information

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Fresno State’s Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) and the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) are hosting a Federal grant workshop on Weds., Dec. 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. The virtual session will offer information about the Federal grant writing process and also touch on innovation and what success looks like when applying to Federal grants.

The Gazarian Real Estate Center speaker series continues Tues., Dec. 7, from Noon-1 p.m. with Kassy Chauhan from the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency and her topic, “Managing and Sustaining Your Groundwater.”

CSU Webcast: NSF Geo Directorate Programs and CSU Awardees (Friday, Dec. 3, 10-Noon)

Archived presentations from this Fall's Provost's Awards Lecture Series are now available online, featuring Kenneth Froelich (Music), Katie Dyer (Child and Family Science), Thomas Holyoke (Political Science), Jennifer Randles (Sociology) and Fred Nelson (Liberal Studies).

>> Fresno State: Upcoming events

Please don't hesitate to contact the grants administrator for your college/unit as you explore potential funding opportunities. Also, be sure to share with us important news or updates on your research, scholarly, or creative activities. Include NEWSLETTER in the subject line and send details to orsp@csufresno.edu.

This newsletter is compiled and published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Part of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies, RSP helps faculty and staff apply for and secure external grant funds.

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