• Christian Wandeler (C&I) is presenting as part of MTI Research Snaps' Advancing Transportation Equity series on Tues., Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. Free registration.

• Phillip Gonzales (Chicano and Latin American Studies) was appointed to the Binational of Central California 2023 Board of Directors.

• Aly Tawfik (Civil Engineering) was appointed to the California Air Resources Board’s statewide Research Screening Committee.

• Felipe Mercado (Social Work) has released his book, "Journey to Compassion: Learning to Stand Firm in the Face of Pain.” His book shares personal life experiences from his childhood that shaped his adulthood and how embracing it creates an authentic self.

• Faculty Spotlight: Lorin Lachs (Psychology): "I am most proud of the research I conducted exploring the links between auditory and visual speech perception."

• Jorge Pesantez (Civil Engineering) was selected by the editor of the American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management to receive the 2023 Best Reviewer Award.

We’re thrilled to announce that Gayle Sherwood has rejoined our team! Pictured (at right) on her first day back with fellow Grants and Research Administrators Judy Gagnebin and Maral Kismetian, Gayle is back on campus and will be working with the Colleges of Science and Math, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. Please don’t hesitate to contact her with your grant-related questions. 

The 2023-24 Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) Award cycle is now open! Funding is provided by both the Office of the Chancellor and Fresno State’s Provost’s Office.

The awards provide (a) mini-grants up to $5,000; (b) summer/winter pay up to $3,000; or (c) 3 units of reassigned time to support faculty research, scholarship and creative activity toward the disciplined quest for broadening human understanding.

Faculty are encouraged to use the activities and results from these awards to pursue external funding and to broaden the scope of their research, scholarship and creative activities. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This is a firm deadline, and no late submissions will be accepted. Please contact your department for more information. 

The Division of Research and Graduate Studies in collaboration with the Fresno State's United Nations Global Compact Steering Committee invite you to SPARC! (Sustainability Projects And Research Collaborations).

This forum is designed to create networking opportunities for researchers and inquiring minds across campus and to help ignite interdisciplinary connections for research, grant applications, and/or projects that address at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Join us in igniting social, economic, and environmental justice research connections on Friday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the University Business Center. Among the highlights: Presentation lightning rounds, networking, and a light lunch. For more information and registration, click here. Registration deadline: Feb. 24. 

Learn more about Pivot-RP and ORCID at our next virtual workshop on Tues., Feb. 21, from 10-11 a.m. Pre-register online.

Pivot is a searchable database of external opportunities featuring approximately $50 billion of available funding from federal, non-federal, and international sponsors in all disciplines. The Pivot funding database is available to all Fresno State faculty, staff and students.

ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier (an ORCID iD) that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher. You can connect your iD with your professional information — affiliations, grants, publications, peer review, and more. The next “ORCID Workshop for Researchers” webinar is set for Feb. 22 from 9-10 a.m.

The next UC Agricultural & Natural Resources (UCANR) information session will provide non-profits, academia, public entities, and other stakeholders with an overview of the different programs and resources available. Tues., Feb. 21, 10 a.m. RSVP online.



• STEM-NET Webcast: NIH NIGMS-Funded Research in the CSU. Learn about the latest advancements from NIGMS-funded research in the CSU, as well as NIH/NIGMS funding opportunities. Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.

• California Alliance for Hispanic-serving Social Science Advancement (CAHSSA): “Advancing Social Science Research: Strategies to Expand External Funding. Thurs., March 2, 12-1 p.m. Register online.

This seminar series provides both general and individualized information to strengthen your proposal before submission. Register online for all four webcasts. Each seminar will run from Noon-1:30 p.m. Breakout room Q&A/discussion sessions will include NSF Program Officers and/or CSU NSF CAREER awardees.

Live Webcasts: Fri., Feb. 17 | Thurs., March 16 | Fri., April 14 | Thurs., May 11

• Carmen Licon-Cano (Food Science and Nutrition) was quoted about the $1.8 million grant that will continue to provide great service for the dairy program.

• Read about faculty/student highlights from English and Creative Writing on the College of Arts and Humanities blog.

• Provost's Awards Lecture Series: Varaxy Yi Borromeo (Educational Leadership) and Luis Fernando Macías (CLAS). Thurs., March 16, 3-4 p.m. via Zoom.

• Our own Maral Kismetian shared her experience as a ⁦USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellow with potential applicants during an informational webinar on Feb. 9.

• The 62nd annual Geomatics Engineering Conference was held at the Resnick Student Union on Jan. 12-13. The conference featured the latest technologies in geographical information systems, surveying and more.

Fresno State now has an institutional account with the Grants Resource Center (GRC), which provides grant funding opportunity search tools and general information on agencies and funding trends. Be sure to check out the Funded Proposal Library and other resources. Please email orsp@csufresno.edu for username and password; open to all Fresno State faculty/staff/students.

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.