The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in September 2009. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is supplied each month by OSP.
Arnold, C., Extension
Support of NIWQP Research, Education, and Extension Outreach through Geospatial Technology Training
USDA/CSREES, $385,000, 9/09-8/13
Balcom, N., Extension
Long Island Sound Study (LISS) Public Outreach Program
EPA/Long Island Sound Office, $74,772, 10/09-9/10
Bhat, A., Physical Therapy
Robot Child Interactions as an Intervention for Children with Autism
PHS/NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, $404,639, 9/09-9/11
Bogner, R., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Establishing Best Practices in Dissolution Testing for Drug Salts that Undergo Solvent-Mediated Conversion: Effect of Biorelevant Dissolution Media and Its Implications to Bioavailability
U.S. Pharmacopeia, $25,000, 9/09-8/10
Boskovic, Z., Linguistics
On the Traditional Noun Phrase: Comparing Languages With and Without Articles
NSF/SBE, $290,792, 9/09-8/12
Bruno, R., Nutritional Sciences
Pharmacokinetics and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Quercetin
Donaghue Medical Research Foundation, $51,833, 10/09-9/10
Bucklin, A., Marine Sciences
R/V CT Charter by MVSHQ for Side Scan Survey
MVSHQ Inc., $12,136, 9/09-9/09
Burgess, D., Pharmaceutical Sciences
In Vitro Release Method for Microsphere Stability and Performance Testing
U.S. Pharmacopeia, $25,000, 9/09-8/10
Burkhard, P., Institute of Materials Science
Malaria Vaccine Based on Self-Assembling Polypeptide Nanoparticles
PHS/NIH/National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $2,117,059, 9/09-8/13
Carello, C., Psychology
Haptic Perceptual Instruments
NSF/SBE, $404,431, 10/09-9/12
Casa, D., Kinesiology
Athletic Training Services: A Partnership with Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $21,833, 8/09-6/10
Casa, D., Kinesiology
Athletic Training Services: A Partnership with Classical Magnet School
Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, Conn., $16,731, 8/09-6/10
Cetegen, B., Mechanical Engineering
Investigations on Continuous Rota
DOD/Air Force Office of Scientific Research/Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc., $60,389, 9/09-8/10
Chandy, J., Electrical & Computer Engineering
Active Object Storage to Enable Scalable and Reliable Parallel File Systems
NSF/CISE, $525,000, 8/09-7/12
Chazdon, R., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Detecting Vegetation Biomass Change from Spaceborne L-band Radar Polarimetry: Development Measurement Requirements for DESDynl
NASA/National Aeronautics & Space Administration/NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, $135,000, 9/09-9/13
Chen, M., Statistics
Inference in Regression Models with Missing Covariates
PHS/NIH/National Cancer Institute/University of North Carolina, $49,842, 7/09-6/10
Chiu, W., Mechanical Engineering
Science Based Nano-Structure Design and Synthesis of Heterogeneous Functional Materials for Energy Systems
DOE/Department of Energy/University of South Carolina, $164,598, 8/09-7/10
Cotterill, R., Agricultural & Resource Economics
Food Marketing Policy Center for Research
USDA/CSREES, $373,847, 9/09-8/12
Cui, J., Computer Science & Engineering
Fourth ACM Internation Workshop on Underwater Networks (WUWNet’09) Student Travel Awards
NSF/ENG, $5,000, 9/09-8/10
Cusson, R., Nursing Instruction & Research
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships – A UConn Perspective
PHS/HRSA/Bureau of Health Professionals, $46,285, 7/09-6/10
De Guise, S., Sea Grant College Program
Long Island Sound Scientific Research 2009
EPA/Long Island Sound Office, $150,000, 10/09-9/10
Dierssen, H., Marine Sciences
Biological Response to the Dynamic Spectral-Polarized Underwater Light Field
DOD/Navy/Office of Naval Research/University of Texas at Austin, $525,830, 6/09-5/12
Dobrynin, A., Physics
Computer Simulations of Soft Lithography: Crossover between Molecular and Macroscopic Properties
American Chemical Society/Petroleum Research Fund, $100,000, 1/10-8/12
Fei, Y., Electrical & Computer Engineering
CAREER: Architectural Enhancement and Design Methodologies for Secure Processing in Embedded Systems
NSF/CISE, $405,000, 9/09-8/14
Fisher, J., Psychology
Engagement in HIV Care: Indentifying Core Factors Underlying Care-Utilization Recommendations for Inner-City People Living with HIV/Aids
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, $1,000, 7/09-7/10
Frisman, L., School of Social Work Instruction & Research
Mental Health & Addiction Services Research Development Initiative
Conn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $339,857, 9/09-8/10
Frisman, L., School of Social Work Instruction & Research
Evaluation of ACT for Recovery
Conn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $224,938, 9/09-8/11
Garrick, N., Civil & Environmental Engineering
Case Studies of the Access and Mobility Impact of Freeway Removal
DOT/Department of Transportation/Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $96,864, 9/08-8/11
Gebremichael, M., Civil & Environmental Engineering
US-Ethiopia: Enhancing Collaborations in Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management
NSF/OD, $47,625, 9/09-8/10
Harel, O., Statistics
An Evaluation of Connecticut’s Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan
PHS/SAMHSA/Center for Mental Health Services/UConn Health Center, $10,247, 5/09-1/10
Howell, A., Chemistry
Harnessing NKT Cell Activation by Glycolipids
PHS/NIH/National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $535,500, 9/09-8/11
Jain, F., Electrical & Computer Engineering
Process Development for TB33
DOD/Navy/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, $10,872, 9/09-9/10
Jones, C., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
EAGER-A Mechanism for Xylem Embolism Repair Under Tension
NSF/National Science Foundation/California State University, Fullerton, $87,171, 9/09-8/11
Joo, K., Physics
US-Japan Nuclear Physics Workshop
NSF/SBE, $19,800, 9/09-8/11
Kalichman, S., Psychology
Alcohol Beliefs and HIV Adherence
PHS/NIH/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $956,194, 9/09-8/11
Kehle, T., Educational Psychology
School Psychology Internship – Scott McCarthy & Madeline Sedovic
Tolland Public Schools, Tolland, Conn., $26,841, 8/09-6/10
Kehle, T., Educational Psychology
School Psychology Internship – Emily Pease
Willington Public Schools, Willington, Conn., $14,036, 8/09-6/10
Kim, Y., Computer Science & Engineering
Web Application Server Development and Management for Youth Services Survey
PHS/SAMHSA/Center for Mental Health Services/Conn. Department of Children and Families, $19,800, 1/09-11/09
Legrand, A., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Enhancing Floral Resources for Conservation Biological Control in Urban Landscapes
USDA/CSREES/University of Maine, $30,000, 1/08-3/10
Lillo-Martin, D., Linguistics
Emergence, Structure and Neurobiological Basis of Typical and Atypical Language
PHS/NIH/National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, $1,337,447, 1/10-12/11
Los, L., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Development and On-Farm Training of Biologically Based Methods for Integrated Crop Management of Stone Fruits in New England
USDA/CSREES/Conn. Agricultural Experiment Station, $96,137, 5/09-6/12
Mancini, R., Animal Science
Assessing the Effects of Pyruvate on Beef Color
USDA/CSREES, $98,495, 9/09-8/11
McCutcheon, J., Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering
Wastewater Treatment Using Microbial Fuel Cells: Enhanced Anodic Conductivity Using Activated Carbon Nanofiber Biofilm Substrates
NSF/ENG, $94,391, 9/09-8/10
Mogro-Wilson, C., School of Social Work Instruction & Research
Agreement Between UConn Storrs and UConn Health Center – LEND
HHS/Administration for Children & Families/UConn Health Center, $23,068, 7/09-6/10
Mogro-Wilson, C., School of Social Work Instruction & Research
Agreement Between UConn Storrs and UConn Health Center-UCEDD
HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration/UConn Health Center, $20,400, 7/09-6/10
Musgrave, M., Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Extension Educator, Professional Development Program Northeast SARE
USDA/Department of Agriculture/University of Vermont, $187,387, 8/09-9/11
Papadimitrakopoulos, F., Chemistry
Tracking the Health of Soldiers with Advanced Implantable Nano-Sensors
DOD/Army/Medical Research & Materiel Command, $1,357,000, 9/09-3/11
Pattipati, K., Electrical & Computer Engineering
CPS: Small: Collaborative Research: Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis in a Network of Embedded Systems in Automotive Vehicles
NSF/National Science Foundation, $550,000, 9/09-8/12
Pescatello, L., Kinesiology
Motivational Intervention for Exercise in Hazardous Drinking College Students
PHS/NIH/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism/UConn Health Center, $225,627, 6/09-5/11
Pietro, R., CCS – Workforce Development Institute
Young Entrepreneur Program
DOS/Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, $373,324, 9/09-8/10
Pikal, M., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Process Endpoint Monitor for Lyophilized Biologic Drugs for Cancer Treatment
PHS/NIH/National Cancer Institute/Physical Sciences Inc., $249,998, 7/09-8/11
Polifroni, E., Nursing Instruction & Research
UConn School of Nursing: A Learning Community of Husky Nurse Scholars
PHS/HRSA/Bureau of Health Professionals, $104,728, 7/09-6/10
Renfro, J., Physiology & Neurobiology
Recruitment of Neurobiology Faculty at the University of Connecticut
PHS/NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $1,335,239, 9/09-8/11
Ricard, R., Extension
Survey Research for Biomass from Connecticut’s Urban Forest
USDA/Forest Service, $10,000, 7/09-6/11
Risatti, G., Pathobiology & Veterinary Science
Identification of Host Factors Interacting with Classical Swine Fever Virus Proteins: Basis for Development of Novel Control Tools
USDA/CSREES, $372,000, 9/09-8/12
Smith, A., Anthropology
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant: Ubaid Agriculture at Kenan Tepe, Southeastern Turkey
NSF/SBE, $15,000, 9/09-8/10
Sung, C., Mechanical Engineering
EFRC for Combustion Science – UConn Component
DOE/Department of Energy/Princeton University, $900,000, 8/09-7/14
Tehranipoor, M., Electrical & Computer Engineering
Reliable Systems Design at Below 45nm Technologies
Semiconductor Research Corp., $53,076, 10/09-9/10
Ulloa-Beal, S., ISS-Academic Programs Center
Connecticut Collegiate Awareness Program (ConnCAP)
Conn. Department of Higher Education, $127,313, 7/09-6/10
Wei, M., Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering
Improving Soldier Recovery from Catastrophic Bone Injuries: Developing an Animal Model for Standardizing the Bone Reparative Potential of Merging Progenitor Cell Therapies
DOD/Army/UConn Health Center, $47,647, 8/09-7/10
Worthley, T., Extension
Farm and Ranchland Protection Program Technical Assistance – Forest Management Plans
USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service, $20,794, 9/09-9/10
Zhu, Q., Electrical & Computer Engineering
Photoacoustic-Guided Diffuse Optical Tomography for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
DOD/Army/MedicalResearch and Materiel Command, $293,570, 9/09-9/12
