As the year draws to a close, we're reflecting on another record-setting year in grants and contracts at Fresno State. Our team (pictured) has an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the collective efforts that have made it all possible. From PIs adding to the research excellence on campus to participants at events such as the Central California Research Symposium, we thank you all for your passion and dedication to advancing Fresno State's research enterprise.

Our commitment to supporting our faculty/staff remains unwavering, and we're excited to carry this momentum into the coming year. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and the spirit of giving. See you in 2024!

• California Humanities announced the recent round of Humanities For All Quick Grant awards, including a $5,000 award to the Fresno State Library for its project entitled “Indigenous Wisdom: Celebrating Our Central Valley Indigenous Elders.” Project director Ginny Barnes said, “Working with the Native community at Fresno State and in the local area to plan these programs, I look forward to the conversations that will spark and keep Indigenous knowledge and traditions alive.” 

• Charles Hillyer and Shawn Ashkan (CWI/CIT) received a three-year, $499,609 grant from the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture for their project, "Improving Water Use Efficiency and Nutrient Management in McMullin Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency."

• Margaret Ellis (Plant Science) received a $24,000 grant from Ultra Gro LLC to perform consulting, breeding of and maintaining microorganisms, and training regarding plant pathology and micro-organisms.

• Jorge Pesantez (LCOE) received a $14,926 grant from the U.S. Geological Survey (via UC) for his project, "Managing Peak Water Demand in Water Distribution Systems."

• Morgan Hawker (Chemistry) received third-year funding ($140,000) from the NIH for her project, "Controlling Naturally Derived Polymer Enzymatic Degradation: A Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Approach."

• Pei-Ying Wu (LEBSE) received fourth-year funding ($487,496) for the Fresno State Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program.

CCRS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We're excited to announce the updated schedule for the upcoming "Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding" workshop series, presented by our own Maral Kismetian, MPA, CRA.

Register now for all three sessions, which will be held in-person only in conference room TA117, located in the Thomas Administration building.

Session 1: Tues., Jan. 9, 12 p.m. -1 p.m.

Session 2: Weds., Jan. 10, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Session 3: Thurs., Jan. 11, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Upon completion of all three sessions, participants will receive a detailed guide that offers further assistance in competing for research funding.

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