The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in February 2012. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP.
Bogner, R., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Toward a More Complete Understanding of Drug Amorphization by Mesoporous Pharmaceutical Silicates
Merck & Co., $5,575, 6/11-9/11
Bolling, B., Nutritional Sciences
Hydrolyzable Tannin and Stilbene Content of California Almonds
Almond Board of California, $15,573, 1/12-12/12
Cabaniss, J., Marine Sciences
Charter of R/V Connecticut by UMaine for Mooring Cruise
DOC/National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration/University of Maine, $25,600, 1/12-3/12
Caner, D., History
Study of the Ancient World
New York University, $81,270, 9/11-8/12
Christenson, R., Civil & Environmental Engineering
Proof of Concept Field Testing of the Signal Head Vibration Absorber
University of Connecticut Center for Science & Technology Commercialization, $52,330, 3/12-11/12
Coyne, M., Educational Psychology
Turning the Curve Literacy Assessment Project
Conn. Association for Human Services, $59,382, 7/11-6/12
Craemer, T., Public Policy
Evaluating Potential Media Bias in Haitian Earthquake Coverage
Ford Foundation/Institute of International Education, $7,500, 5/12-6/12
Cui, J., Computer Science & Engineering
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Bridging the Cyber and Water Worlds: Cyber-Aquatic Systems for Undergraduate Research and Education
NSF/OD, $200,000, 3/12-2/15
DeGuise, S., Sea Grant College Program
Trespalacios Connecticut Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship 2012
DOC/NOAA/Oceanic & Atmospheric Research, $49,000, 2/12-1/13
Duffy, V., Allied Health Sciences
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Chemosensory Development and Implementation Protocol
PHS/Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/Westat, $92,080, 2/12-12/12
Gage, D., Molecular & Cell Biology
Microfluidic Studies of Signaling Between Rhizosphere Bacteria and Their Predators
USDA/National Institute of Food & Agriculture, $149,969, 2/12-2/14
Gao, R., Mechanical Engineering
Sensor Capabilities Matrix
United Technologies-Pratt & Whitney, $50,000, 1/12-12/12
Gell, M., Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
Ultra-High Temperature Thermal Barrier Coatings
DOE/Department of Energy/HiFunda, $75,000, 2/12-11/12
Goffinet, B., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Joint Bryophyte Genomics and Phylogenetics Conference: Moss 2012 and 3rd International Conference on Molecular Systematics of Bryophytes
NSF/BIO, $38,080, 4/12-11/12
Huang, C., Computer Science & Engineering
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Bio-Grid Initiatives for Interdisciplinary Research and Education
NSF/OD, $200,000, 3/12-2/15
Kalichman, S., Psychology
Behavioral Intervention to Enhance HIV Test/Treat
PHS/NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse, $3,218,765, 2/12-1/17
Lee, J., Nutritional Sciences
Bioavailability in the Prevention of Hepatic Inflammation
USDA/National Institute of Food & Agriculture, $459,646, 2/12-1/15
Leyden, D., School of Law Instruction & Research
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
DOTR/Internal Revenue Service, $87,857, 1/12-12/12
Lin, S., Marine Sciences
Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER): Investigate a Novel Way of Light Harvesting by Marine Phytoplankton: Proton-Pump Rhodopsin in Dinoflagellates
NSF/GEO, $209,720, 2/12-1/14
McCutcheon, J., Chemical, Materials, & Biomolecular Engineering
Evaluating Viability of Capillary-Osmotic Dehumidification
Nanocap Technologies, $20,000, 2/12-6/12
Ren, Z., Mechanical Engineering
Investigation of NOx Emissions in GE Entitlement Rig
General Electric Co., $100,000, 1/12-12/12
Salamone, J., Psychology
Development of Rat Models of the Effort-Related Symptoms of Depression
PHS/NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, $153,672, 2/12-1/14
Sosis, R., Anthropology
Ritual, Community, and Conflict
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)/University of Oxford, $45,238, 6/11-5/16
Willig, M., Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering
An Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Corexit Contamination in the Fatty Tissues and Blood of Birds Nesting in Minnesota
State of Minnesota, $66,000, 1/12-6/14
Worthley, T., Extension
Emerald Ash Borer 2012 Monitoring Project
USDA/Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, $53,100, 1/12-12/12
