Research and Sponsored Programs | March 2022 |
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CARNEGIE ELEVATES FRESNO STATE’S RESEARCH CLASSIFICATION |
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On the strength of significant growth in research activities in recent years, Fresno State has been elevated to “Doctoral University — High Research Activity,” or R2 status, according to the most recent Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Only 134 institutions across the country share this designation, including 14 in California.
An institution is designated R2 status if it awarded at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees and had at least $5 million in total research expenditures during the classification update year.
“The R2 designation recognizes the hard work of our faculty, staff and administrators and their grant writing, submission and research award activity on our campus,” said Dr. Joy Goto, interim dean of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies.
Fresno State awarded 76 doctoral degrees and spent just under $35 million on research expenditures in the 2020-21 academic year. Fresno State offers a Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). We look forward to celebrating the new designation with the campus community at a special event this Fall.
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MARCH 2022 MONTHLY AWARD REPORT |
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Rosa Toro (Psychology) received a $27,634 grant from the University of California for her project, “Building a Tobacco Control Pipeline for Mexican-American First Generation College Students.”
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Yuanyuan Xie (Mechanical Engrg), Qun Sun (VERC), Zhi Liang (Mechanical Engrg) and Lubo Liu (CGE) received a $12,000 grant through the WRPI Faculty Research Incentive Award Program for their project, “A novel micro-nano bubbling aeration method to enhance aerobic process efficiency in winery wastewater treatment.”
- Ofelia Gamez (CAMP) received a $25,000 grant from USDE (via FCSS) to provide migrant students in Fresno County with information on college preparation workshops and exposure to the university.
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The Provost Office/OCED received a $19,300 grant from Miocar for the San Joaquin Valley Community Shared Mobility program.
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Charles Hillyer (CIT) received a $50,000 grant from Jain Irrigation, Inc. for his project, “Closing the loop on sustainable plasticulture.”
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Carol Fry Bohlin (Curriculum and Instruction) received a total of $200,000 in 2021-22 funding from the CSU Chancellor’s Office for the Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) and the MSTI STEM Challenge.
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UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM |
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The 43rd Annual Virtual Central California Research Symposium (CCRS) will be held via Zoom on Weds., April 20, featuring presentations in the following formats: 12-minute oral presentation, poster presentation or 3-Minute Thesis oral presentation. If you’re interested in volunteering as a judge for the event, please complete the online form.
CCRS Workshop Sessions: This workshop provides assistance with creating a presentation poster. Topics covered will include how to create an easy-to-read poster (e.g., layout, font size); how to create an organized poster (i.e., what content should be included?); how do you go about printing?/where do you print?/how long does that take? This workshop is being offered virtually via Zoom. A meeting link with instructions will be sent to you prior to the workshop. Wednesday, March 30 (3-4 p.m.)
3MT Prep: This information session will help provide guidelines and tips on creating a stellar 3MT presentation. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 (5-6 p.m.) and Thursday, April 7 (3-4 p.m.)
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LIMITED SUBMISSIONS PROCESS |
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A limited submission program is a funding program in which the sponsor sets an institutional limit for the number of applications or proposals the campus can submit.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs curates, announces and facilitates limited submission funding opportunities for the University. If there is more interest than number of submissions allowed by the sponsor, our office will initiate an internal competition. Click here for a detailed look at the internal process, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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Varaxy Yi Borromeo (Educational Leadership) received the Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans’ Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association.
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Gregory Kriehn (Electrical and Computer Engineering) has dedicated most of his research to improving drone technology and applying it to precision agriculture. Learn more in this feature on how CSU faculty are putting drones to work
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Annette Levi (Agricultural Business) is serving as a member for the NAREE Advisory Board, which advises the USDA on food and agricultural research, education, extension and economic priorities and policies.
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Interested in learning more about export controls? Join Export Controls 101, hosted by the CSU Export Control Officers Forum. The workshop is open to anyone who may be involved in export control administration or international activities.
Registration is required to access the Zoom invitation for the workshop, which is set for Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Learn more about Pivot-RP and ORCID at our next workshop on Weds., April 6, from 9-10 a.m., in Madden Library (Room 2134). ** Laptops are encouraged**
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.
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College of Social Science Faculty Research Seminar Series: Thursday, March 24, 10-11 a.m., in person at Library 2206 and also via Zoom.
- Amber Crowell (Sociology), "Metropolitan racial residential segregation in the United States: A microlevel and cross-context analysis of Black, Latino, and Asian segregation"
- Luis Fernando Macías (Chicano and Latin American Studies), "International for Processing Purposes: A Critical Examination of DACA Recipients’ Post-Secondary Admissions in Ohio"
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Leece-Lee Oliver (Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies/American Indian Studies) and Jiaochen (Jason) Liang (Ag Business). Weds., April 20, 3-4 p.m. via Zoom
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Patricia D. Lopez (Curriculum and Instruction) and Jennifer Miele (Finance and Business Law). Thurs., April 28, 3-4 p.m. via Zoom
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GAZARIAN REAL ESTATE CENTER SUMMER GRANTS |
The Gazarian Real Estate Center in the Craig School of Business is awarding two Summer 2022 grants for high-quality research related to real estate and/or land use.
Proposals for the Summer Research Grant grants are sought from interested full-time faculty from any discipline at Fresno State. The total amount to be awarded for each grant is $7,500. Proposals should be submitted to Andres Jauregui at andresjauregui@mail.fresnostate.edu on or before Friday, April 29.
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Tania Pacheco-Werner (Central Valley Health Policy Institute) has been named as the Woman of the Year for Assembly District 31. “Her leadership is much respected and appreciated,” said Assembly member Dr. Joaquin Arambula.
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Two new funding opportunities for students: The Division of Research and Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Provost's office, has announced two new funding opportunities (deadline April 8 for both programs):
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Max Tsai (Technology Services) was recently recognized as a Distinguished Innovator by Cal State Innovate.
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Learn about research by viticulture graduate student Khushwinder Singh and Dr. Luca Brillante (VERC) on the gypsum application rates for soils dealing with excessive salt accumulations.
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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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