2012 Grants Yearbook4 by California University of Pennsylvania

I GERALDINE M. JONES Acting President

am pleased to recognize the members of our faculty and staff who applied themselves to the task of grant-writing this year. This publication is a tribute to their efforts and a reminder of how important the grant-writing process can be to our University and its students.

At the core of the grant-writing process is a desire to advance the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic mission. Grantfunded projects provide academic support and enrichment for our Cal U students, create opportunities for community service, and support undergraduate research experiences the University otherwise might not be able to afford. These projects also benefit participating faculty members by offering research opportunities and professional development. In many cases, the broader community benefits, as well. Grant-writing this year reflects the wide range of interests, needs and talents on our campus. Successful projects will support curriculum development, assist disadvantaged students, prepare classroom teachers and purchase equipment for labs and fieldwork. They will enhance campus safety, promote healthy lifestyles, build community connections and more. Of necessity, grant writers approach their work in a spirit of optimism. They cannot be certain that their investment of time and energy will pay off, yet they devote countless hours in the belief that a project is worthy of external support. I applaud that positive, hard-working spirit, and I hope it will continue to flourish at Cal U. I also commend the Office of Grants and Contracts, which works closely with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities and navigate the grant-writing process. Those efforts, too, are reflected in these pages. To everyone involved in seeking grants, I extend my deepest appreciation for your work.

Sincerely,

Geraldine M. Jones Acting President California University of Pennsylvania

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MICHAELAMRHEIN Office of Academic Affairs

Mobile Applications Camp Funding Agency: Motorola Foundation Amount Proposed: $55,000 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: Funding will enable Cal U to host a one-week residential summer learning experience that will provide intensive hands-on training for 20 teachers and 20 students to learn the development and teaching of mobile applications.

Road Map to Mechatronics Funding Agency: Benedum Foundation Amount Awarded: $178,000 Project Period: 7/13/2012 - 7/13/2013 Project Overview: This funding will support a STEM Pipeline professional development program that will use experts to certify teachers to use the Siemens System Approach to teach in the emerging field of Mechatronics and engage students in academic competitions.

SeaPerch Funding Agency: U.S. Office of Naval Research through the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Foundation Amount Awarded: $1,653 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: The SeaPerch kits will be used to teach STEM concepts embedded in robotics to Upward Bound students. Upon completion of the curriculum students will demonstrate competencies in the Science and Math of measurement, buoyancy, electric circuits, propulsion and the Technology and Engineering of control, project managements, project based learning and technology problem solving.

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DAVIDARGENT Eberly College of Science and Technology

An Inventory of Stream Fish and Macroinvertebrate Communities in Selected PA State Parks Threatened by Natural Gas Extraction Funding Agency: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Amount Proposed: $21,559 Project Period: 5/1/2013 - 4/30/2014 Project Overview: The objective of this project is to provide data which addresses the conservation needs of aquatic communities within PA state parks that may soon be threatened by natural gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale Formation.

Biomonitoring and Assessment of Streambank Fencing Sites 2011-2012 Funding Agency: CONSOL Energy Amount Awarded: $17,283 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 2/29/2012 Project Overview: This funding provides for the continued monitoring of agriculturally impacted sites fenced in 2004 to assess the recovery and/or improvement of water quality, macroinvertebrates, fish and plant communities.

Biomonitoring and Assessment of Streambank Fencing Sites 2012-2013 Funding Agency: CONSOL Energy Amount Awarded: $51,552 Project Period: 1/25/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This funding provides for the continued biological monitoring of sites which received streambank fencing. Monitoring includes water quality sampling, fish and macroinvertebrate collections, and plant cover assessments.

DAVIDARGENT Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Inventory of Fishes in Unassessed Tributaries in the Monongahela River Funding Agency: PA Fish and Boat Commission Amount Awarded: $5,000 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: A team from Cal U will sample 20 unassessed streams utilizing prescribed methods established by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. The basic sampling protocol will include an electrofishing survey across a 100 m stream reach with one pass. Collected fish will be identified, enumerated and released.

Ongoing Paddlefish Population Status, Abundance, and Restoration Planning - Phase II Funding Agency: PA Fish and Boat Commission Amount Awarded: $30,991 Project Period: 3/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 Project Overview: This funding enables the evaluation of the paddlefish restoration program in Pennsylvania.

Eberly College of Science and Technology

MOHAMEDBENBOURENANE

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CAL++: A Mathematics Course Redesign Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $12,000 Project Period: 4/6/2012 - 10/31/2013 Project Overview: This collaborative project between Cal U and Kutztown University aims to investigate various alternative course redesign models using technology based and learner-centered principles.

SHERIBOYLE College of Education and Human Services

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Rural Mental/Behavioral Health Training Program in Social Work Clinical Practice with Older Adults: Targeting Additional Risk Factors of Being Military Veterans and African America Funding Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Amount Proposed: $477,515 Project Period: 9/30/2012 - 9/29/2015 Project Overview: The purpose of this project is to increase the number of social work practitioners qualified to work effectively in the area of mental/behavioral health in rural areas, through recruitment of students to work with an identified at risk population during their time in the MSW program and who will continue to work with this population post-graduation.

MICHAELBRNA College of Education and Human Services

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Teaching with Primary Sources 2011-2012 Funding Agency: Library of Congress Amount Awarded: $90,206 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2012 Project Overview: This program provides professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers in the effective use of the Library of Congress' online primary resources in classrooms to help students develop critical thinking skills and deepen content literacy. The program serves Cal U education majors and teachers from area school districts.

MARKBRONAKOWSKI Eberly College of Science and Technology

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A Summer Robotics Camp Using an Integrative STEM Approval Funding Agency: Google Amount Proposed: $10,185 Project Period: 2/1/2012 - 9/30/2012 Project Overview: This five-day, non-residential summer camp for high school students will provide participants with hands-on activities in mechanics, electronics, programming, engineering, design and science.

PAULACAFFREY Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Creating a Model Chemotherapy Resistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $5,618 Project Period: 5/1/2011 - 7/31/2012 Project Overview: Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), the most deadly form of lung cancer, usually fails because the tumors rapidly develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs. This project aims to develop a model of drug resistance in SCLC cell cultures and use it to design a similar model in mice.

DENNISCARSON Office of University Technology

Facilitating Geophysical Data Access and Sharing by Using RAMADDA and THREDDS Server Capabilities Funding Agency: National Science Foundation through Unidata Amount Proposed: $7,172 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This funding will enable the creation of a geophysical data repository (THREDDS/RAMADDA) and an upgrade to LDM server capabilities, in order to facilitate access and sharing of data with a wider community.

ANDREACENCICH College of Liberal Arts

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Cal U Women United: A Focus Group for Underrepresented Women Funding Agency: American Association of University Women Amount Proposed: $2,250 Project Period: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 Project Overview: This project aims to increase the student retention rate for undergraduates and address other problems experienced at Cal U by underrepresented women, i.e., African-American and Hispanic/Latino. Through this project, the goal is to advocate for women students to ensure equity in all aspects including success in college.

jOHNCENCICH School of Graduate Studies and Research

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Meeting Workforce Demand in High-Technology Sectors: PASSHE's Professional Science Master's (PSM) Initiative Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $3,000 Project Period: 4/15/2011 - 10/15/2012 Project Overview: This funding will support the revision and development of curriculum necessary for the formation and implementation of the Professional Science Master's program.

CLArIssACONFER College of Liberal Arts

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Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Funding Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Amount Awarded: $750 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 10/31/2015 Project Overview: To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, this multi-panel display is intended for exhibition in the library. During the exhibition, Cal U will host two programs delivered by scholars which will focus on historical events aligned with the display.

CHRIStINECRAWFORD College of Education and Human Services

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Student Support Services 2011-2012 Funding Agency: US Department of Education Amount Awarded: $284,754 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: This program provides academic assistance (counseling, tutoring, remedial services) to approximately 200 educationally and economically disadvantaged university students.

shellyDICESARO College of Education and Human Services

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Cal U Healthy Eating Initiative Funding Agency: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 5/9/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This program will introduce faculty to healthy nutrition choices as well as answer questions that participants may have regarding different types of diets and food choices available.

Experiences in Stress Relief Techniques Funding Agency: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $950 Project Period: 3/14/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: This program will allow participants to experience five different healthy stress relieving techniques in an attempt to find one that best suits their needs.

HOLLyDIEHL College of Education and Human Services

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simSchool Modules Project Funding Agency: EDUCAUSE through Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education Amount Awarded: $13,600 Project Period: 6/1/2011 - 7/31/2012 Project Overview: As a partner in this project, Cal U will receive 15 months of online service for up to 200 users and unlimited copies of research and learning materials on the simSchool EDITLib web site.

sArAHDOWNEY College of Liberal Arts

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DNA of the Written Word: Using Computer Analysis to Identify Borrowed and Interpolated Material in Medieval History Texts Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $7,700 Project Period: 8/29/2011 - 10/31/2012 Project Overview: In collaboration with the Wheaton Lexomics Group, a group of California University of PA students, along with the project director, will select, graph, research, and analyze historical documents utilizing lexomic analysis to better understand the content.

RObERtDOWNEY Office of Administration and Finance

State Homeland Security Equipment Grant 2011-2012 Funding Agency: FEMA/PEMA Amount Awarded: $26,261 Project Period: 8/1/2010 - 6/30/2013 Project Overview: This funding will be used to purchase equipment and, if applicable, conduct planning, training and exercise activities to improve and enhance the capabilities of the University's emergency response to deal with terrorism/all-hazards events.

jODIDUSI College of Education and Human Services

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Developing the Collaborative Relationship Between Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant Students Through the Use of Technology and Shared Case-Study Experience Funding Agency: Highmark through the PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $11,685 Project Period: 1/23/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: In collaboration with Slippery Rock University, this learning project aims to determine the impact of the use of technology and shared case-study experiences on students' knowledge and perceptions of the Physical Therapist and the Physical Therapist Assistant.

wILLIAMEDMONDS Office of Academic Affairs

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Creating Access to Postsecondary Schools Washington School District Funding Agency: US Department of Education through PHEAA Amount Awarded: $9,000 Project Period: 1/19/2012 - 8/13/2012 Project Overview: Cal U will conduct activities and provide services to low-income students from the Washington School District to increase the preparation, enrollment, and success of these students in postsecondary education.

ToDDEDWARDS Office of Student Affairs

Social Bike Sharing Program Funding Agency: Bikes Belong Amount Proposed: $10,920 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 12/31/2014 Project Overview: This funding will serve to augment existing bicycle rack facilities, transforming them into a robust bicycle rack network across the Cal U campus as well as throughout the downtown business district of California.

sHAronELKETTANI Office of Administration and Finance

Microwave Oven Fire Prevention Project Funding Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency Amount Proposed: $50,215 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 5/31/2013 Project Overview: This funding will enable the purchase of fire safety equipment designed to prevent microwave oven fires on campus, specifically in the residence halls.

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fRANFAYISH Office of Student Affairs

Funding Agency: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 5/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: The intent of this funding is to supplement Cal U's Annual Health Fair for students, staff, faculty and community members.

Health Education Awareness Resource Team Funding Agency: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: The intent of this funding is to supplement Cal U's 25th Annual Health Fair for students, faculty, staff and community members.

KyLEFREDRICK Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Developing a Hydrologic Classroom for Undergraduate Experience: The Pike Run Watershed Model Funding Agency: Dominion Foundation Amount Awarded: $30,000 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: Through a 1 year evaluation of water quantity and quality of Pike Run, Cal U students will have the ability to experience real-world learning opportunities.

Expanding the Hydrologic Classroom: Connecting Campus and Community in the Pike Run Watershed Funding Agency: Dominion Foundation Amount Proposed: $30,730 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2013 Project Overview: The goal of this project is to build the capacity of the Geology program to provide active, real-world learning opportunities, as well as foster a life-long sense of stewardship and community involvement for Cal U students.

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DONNAGEORGE Office of Student Affairs

Funding Agency: PA Liquor Control Board Amount Awarded: $14,994 Project Period: 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: The goal of this funding is to continue the growth of the peer education program and conduct research aimed at measuring the effectiveness of the program to reduce the underage and dangerous drinking among students.

Reducing Underage and Dangerous Drinking 2012-2013 Funding Agency: PA Liquor Control Board Amount Proposed: $17,500 Project Period: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 Project Overview: This project seeks to expand the work of the Cal AOD Coalition by adding to its membership in the areas of parents and borough residents, as well as students living off campus. Environmental change is the overall goal in order to reduce underage and dangerous drinking as well as the resulting negative incidents.

Statewide Coalition for the Prevention and Reduction of Underage and Binge Drinking Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education through the PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $1,750 Project Period: 2/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 Project Overview: This project aims to achieve a significant statistical decrease in the frequency of underage and binge drinking for first-year students throughout the 14 PASSHE Universities.

ODEESEGHASSA-KHALIL College of Liberal Arts

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Enhancing Online Instructions in Arabic Language Using Mediasite Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $21,411 Project Period: 8/15/2011 - 5/31/2012 Project Overview: With the acquisition and use of a Mediasite, the delivery and presentation of the online Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Culture will be enhanced.

Summer Food 2011

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LAURAGIACHETTI College of Education and Human Services

Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture through the PA Department of Education Amount Awarded: $19,300 Project Period: 6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012 Project Overview: Meals are provided to summer Upward Bound participants through this funding.

Summer Food 2012 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture through the PA Department of Education Amount Awarded: $17,529 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 5/31/2013 Project Overview: This funding is used to offset costs associated with feeding eligible TRIO Upward Bound participants during the summer Upward Bound sessions. The program emphasizes healthy choices from the various food groups at all meals.

Upward Bound - Fayette County 2012-2013 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $386,967 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2013 Project Overview: The Upward Bound TRIO program provides economically and culturally disadvantaged high school students from Fayette County with the academic skills and motivation necessary to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Upward Bound - Greene County 2012-2013 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $262,500 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2013 Project Overview: The Upward Bound TRIO program provides economically and culturally disadvantaged high school students from Greene County with the academic skills and motivation necessary to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

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grEggGOULD Eberly College of Science and Technology

Chemistry Laboratory Equipment 2011 Funding Agency: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Amount Awarded: $3,000 Project Period: 6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012 Project Overview: This funding will enable the purchase of equipment to enhance Cal U's Chemistry laboratory.

Chemistry Laboratory Equipment Fall 2011 Funding Agency: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Amount Awarded: $3,000 Project Period: 10/19/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: This funding will enable the acquisition of equipment to enhance Cal U's Chemistry laboratory.

Chemistry Student Research Materials Funding Agency: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Amount Awarded: $2,900 Project Period: 6/26/2012 - 5/31/2013 Project Overview: This funding will provide three student researchers with the materials and supplies necessary for the research projects they are conducting under the direction of faculty in the Chemistry Department.

Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh Equipment 2012 Funding Agency: Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh Amount Awarded: $6,000 Project Period: 5/21/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This funding will enable the Chemistry Department to purchase a Shimadzu IR Affinity-1 Infrared spectrophotometer with the accompanying attenuated total reflectance (ATR) and software package.

CHRIS T. HARMAN College of Education and Human Services

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Cal U Boot Camp - Healthy Lifestyle Initiative Funding Agency: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: This program will provide instructional fitness routines for participants which align to their fitness level. Participants will learn how to properly perform exercises, as well as receive surmountable encouragement from peers and instructors.

kEITHHEPNER College of Education and Human Services

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Dual 7-12 Content and Special Education Baccalaureate Program Planning Grant 2011 Funding Agency: PA Department of Education Amount Awarded: $20,000 Project Period: 7/1/2011 - 12/15/2011 Project Overview: This funding will support the development of a Secondary Special Education 7-12 teacher certification program.

Gates Literacy Grant: Introducing Common Core Standards through Formative Assessment Funding Agency: Educator Excellence Funds through the PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $1,117 Project Period: 3/31/2011 - 8/31/2011 Project Overview: This funding will be used to improve secondary student reading, writing and thinking skills, and strategies by creating statewide educator awareness and initial use of Literacy by Design modules to implement the Common Core Standards in English/Language Arts.

wILLIAMHUG College of Education and Human Services

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Developing Teacher Leaders to Enhance Science Inquiry Instruction in Early Childhood Classrooms Funding Agency: PNC Foundation Amount Awarded: $150,000 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: The project will develop a network of early childhood science coaches across 10 counties in southwestern PA through developing instructional tools and offering Act 48 courses to 50 enthusiastic early childhood teachers with potential for early childhood science curriculum and instruction teacher leadership.

kELLyHUNT Eberly College of Science and Technology

PASSHE Student Business Plan Competition Funding Agency: PA Department of Community and Economic Development Amount Awarded: $1,500 Project Period: 8/1/2011 - 4/30/2012 Project Overview: This funding will be used to market and support a System-wide Student Business Plan Competition.

CHrI s TopHErJOHNSTON Office of Administration and Finance

Deployment of the Next Generation Urban Maglev System at Cal U Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Amount Proposed: $40,000,000 Project Period: 6/1/2012 - 11/28/2014 Project Overview: Project will support the deployment of an urban maglev transportation system at Cal U.

Deployment of the Next Generation Urban Maglev System at Cal U Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Amount Proposed: $40,000,000 Project Period: 4/1/2012 - 9/30/2013 Project Overview: This funding will be used to construct the first phase of the overall transporation system, which is to be located on the upper campus serving both the stadium and university housing/parking.

CHADKAUFFMAN Eberly College of Science and Technology

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PA Space Grant Consortium 2012 Funding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration through Penn State University Amount Awarded: $5,750 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 5/18/2015 Project Overview: This funding will continue to support Cal U's participation in the PA Space Grant Consortium. With the creation of an Atmospheric Sciences/Remote Sensing Research Group, Cal U will host an Integrated Data Viewer workshop.

PA Space Grant Consortium 2013 Funding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration through Penn State University Amount Proposed: $5,750 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 5/18/2015 Project Overview: This funding will continue to support Cal U's participation in the PA Space Grant Consortium. Students will create a Pennsylvania-based lesson plan connected to State-standards currently in use by the Department of Education using â&#x20AC;&#x153;GR2Analystâ&#x20AC;?.

jAsonKIGHT College of Education and Human Services

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sTAnLEyKOMACEK Office of Academic Affairs

2+2+2 Pathways Robotics Mini-Project Funding Agency: PA Department of Community and Economic Development Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 11/15/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: This funding enables recruitment of additional students into Cal U's 2+2+2 Robotics Program for Fall 2012.

Robotics Summer Camp: Outreach and Recruitment Activities to Enhance the 2+2+2 Robotics Technology Workforce Project Funding Agency: PA Department of Community and Economic Development Amount Awarded: $5,000 Project Period: 6/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: This funding will support a summer robotics camp, which will be used to sustain and enhance enrollment in the 2+2+2 Robotics Workforce project.

Southwestern PA Biotech Pathways (SPBP) Project Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Amount Proposed: $122,384 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Project Overview: The aim of the project is to develop and successfully implement a "student centered" education pathways program in biotechnology that will widen the spectrum of talented, available skilled technician level workers with pathways to professional level education and careers in the southwestern Pennsylvania region.

kALIEKOSSAR College of Education and Human Services

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HQ-TEEMS 2011-2012 (Highly Qualified Teachers in Exceptional Education, Math and Science) Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $97,811 Project Period: 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: This project aims to meet the need of preparing teachers with a K-12 special education licensure with knowledge and skills in (a) PA academic content standards, (b) evidence-based interventions for pupils with midmoderate disabilities and those from diverse cultures, and (c) content specific expertise in middle school math and science.

kEVInKOURY College of Education and Human Services

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Cal U/IU 1 ESL Professional Development Program 2012-2013 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $295,799 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2013 Project Overview: Cal U, in partnership with IU 1, will offer the English as a Second Language (ESL) professional development opportunities for pre-service teachers; new teachers; experienced teachers; principals; assistant principals; and paraprofessionals.

WT Morris Scholarship Program Funding Agency: William T. Morris Foundation Amount Proposed: $10,000 Project Period: 8/15/2012 - 8/14/2012 Project Overview: This funding will provide two teacher candidates with the opportunity to become Pennsylvania Certified teachers in "high need" (science, technology, and math) areas.

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lisaKOVALCHICK Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Investigation and Evaluation of Virtual Worlds, 3D Environments, and Simulations for Alternative Learning, Collaboration, Co-creating, and Decision Support Formats Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: Faculty Participation Only Project Period: 4/6/2012 - 10/31/2013 Project Overview: This collaborative between Slippery Rock University and Cal U aims to establish the best approach to build, deploy and generalize the use of 3D virtual worlds and simulations, specifically Google Earth and Second Life, for teaching and learning across PASSHE.

PA Girls' STEM Academy Funding Agency: PA Department of Education through the PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $550 Project Period: 3/1/2012 - 4/14/2012 Project Overview: Cal U faculty will conduct a PA Girls STEM Academy at the PASSHE Dixon University Center. The programming will focus on high-tech STEM pathways in technology: computer networking, robotics, and digital imaging/Adobe photoshop.

MInLI Eberly College of Science and Technology

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What Are You Breathing: Characterization of Indoor Toxic Air Pollutants Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $2,790 Project Period: 7/5/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: Funding of this project will support the project director to work collaboratively on indoor toxic chemical exposure research at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in summer 2011 and 2012. The current characterization methods to detect toxic air pollutants in various indoor environments are limited by comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

LIsALOHR Eberly College of Science and Technology

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MArIoMAJCEN Eberly College of Science and Technology

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sArAHMEISS Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Examining the Microbial Ecology of Agricultural Soil Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $7,976 Project Period: 6/6/2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10/31/2012 Project Overview: This research has 3 goals: 1) Use DNA techniques to examine soil microbial ecology, 2) Use traditional methods to examine soil micro-ecology, and 3) Use the information to create a model for agricultural soil health.

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MICHAELMEYER College of Education and Human Services

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Utilizing Tablet Computers to Enhance Athletic Training Students Engagement Learning in the ITV Classroom Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $11,775 Project Period: 4/6/2012 - 10/31/2013 Project Overview: The goal of this collaboration between Cal U and Clarion University is to allow faculty to learn, apply and evaluate blended teaching techniques delivered through tablet computers to enhance the amount of active learning and collaboration in the ITV classroom.

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KatherineMITCHEM College of Education and Human Services

Case-based Training in an RTI Model to Prepare Inservice Teachers to Use Evidence-based Practices for Students with or At-Risk for Challenging Behaviors Funding Agency: Institute for Education Sciences Amount Proposed: $551,415 Project Period: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2016 Project Overview: This project seeks to develop and pilot test an RIT model of professional development for teachers at the PK-5th grade level to better serve children with or at-risk for challenging behaviors.

Picture Tools - Mobile: Development and Testing of an Electronic Performance Support System with Modeling for Students with High-incidence Disabilities Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $36,303 Project Period: 11/10/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: The software program to be developed, Picture Tools - Mobile, will be a computerized support tool program for students with high-incidence disabilities related to social and personal behaviors in school settings.

Supporting Training for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Funding Agency: The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Amount Awarded: $93,700 Project Period: 1/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This funding will provide continued support for preparing teachers of students with intellectual disabilities, as well as allowing Dr. Mitchem to enhance her professional qualifications, training and technology needs.

THoMAsMOORE Office of University Technology

Virtualization Storage Funding Agency: NetApp Amount Proposed: $217,000 Project Period: 1/23/2012 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: This grant would provide Cal U with storage hardware which will be used to build an environment to demonstrate the potential value that desktop and application virtualization can bring to the campus community.

AmericaView 2011-2012: StateView Program Development and Operations for the State of PA

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THoMAsMUELLER Eberly College of Science and Technology

Funding Agency: U.S. Geological Survey through Montana State University Amount Awarded: $23,800 Project Period: 7/1/2011 - 12/31/2012 Project Overview: Cal U will serve as the principal organization in providing leadership in the deployment of educational resources throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

AmericaView 2012-2013: StateView Program Development and Operation for the State of PA Funding Agency: U.S. Geological Survey through Montana State University Amount Proposed: $23,500 Project Period: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 Project Overview: This funding will support 1) the creation of a national educational program based on air balloon photography, which will center on high school and college students; 2) the creation of a Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI) for the "Pittsburgh Coverage" area; and, 3) examination of the subdisciplines of Crisis Mapping.

Growing Earth Observation Day Funding Agency: U.S. Geological Survey through Montana State University Amount Proposed: $5,000 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: This project aims to 1) recognize the importance of using remotely sensed data to monitor the earth and its environments; and 2) promote the use of remotely sensed data by K-16 teachers and students.

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thomasMUELLER Eberly College of Science and Technology

Intergraph Education Grant Funding Agency: Intergraph Corporation Amount Awarded: $94,309 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2013 Project Overview: This software will enable a student intern an opportunity to apply classroom theory to realistic, professional-level situations. The first application will be the creation of storm sewer GIS data for the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety.

PA Space Grant Consortium 2013 Funding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration through Penn State University Amount Proposed: $5,750 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 5/18/2015 Project Overview: This funding will continue to support Cal U's participation in the PA Space Grant Consortium. Students will create a Pennsylvania-based lesson plan conneced to State-standards currently in use by the Department of Education using â&#x20AC;&#x153;GR2Analyst.â&#x20AC;?

Pictometry Educational Issues Funding Agency: Pictometry, Inc. Amount Proposed: $3,000 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: The Project Director will assist the Pictometry educational group by helping to create on-line courses.

ELLIENESSER Office of Academic Affairs

Advanced Builders, Inc. BS (WEDnet) .......................$1,296 Advanced Builders, Inc. IT (WEDnet) ........................$918 ALCM BS (WEDnet) ...................................................$3,240 Ansys, Inc. BS (WEDnet) ..........................................$16,200 Ansys, Inc. IT (WEDnet)............................................$8,387 Auma Actuators, Inc. BS (WEDnet) ...........................$10,800 Auma Actuators, Inc. IT (WEDnet).............................$5,832 Centimark IT (WEDnet)..............................................$4,320 Children's Institute BS (WEDnet) .............................$10,799 Del Monte Foods BS (WEDnet) ..................................$16,200 Del Monte Foods IT (WEDnet) ...................................$8,640 Kvaerner NAC BS (WEDnet) ......................................$9,720 Kvaerner NAC IT (WEDnet)........................................$2,808 MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. BS (WEDnet) ...$3,294 MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. IT (WEDnet)....$5,400 Pennatronics BS (WEDnet)........................................$8,504 Pennatronics IT (WEDnet) .........................................$4,320 ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. BS (WEDnet) .............$2,835 ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. IT (WEDnet) ..............$918 RAS Industries BS (WEDnet) .....................................$5,400 RPM Industries, LLC BS (WEDnet) ............................$6,199 RPM Industries, LLC IT (WEDnet) .............................$864 Trigon, Inc dba FPD Company BS (WEDnet)..............$6,480 Trigon, Inc. dba FPD Company IT (WEDnet) ..............$5,400 Union Electric Steel Corporation BS (WEDnet) .........$16,200 Union Electric Steel Corporation IT (WEDnet) ..........$3,240 W.G. Tomko BS (WEDnet) ..........................................$24,422 W.G. Tomko IT (WEDnet) ...........................................$1,700 Washington Hospital BS (WEDnet) ............................$1,944

LouIsENICHOLSON Eberly College of Science and Technology

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MEIBL: Using Mobility to Enable Inquiry-Based Learning in STEM Programs Funding Agency: EDUCAUSE through Abilene Christian University Amount Awarded: $50,473 Project Period: 5/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: Cal U, in partnership with Abilene Christian University, will test the use of faculty-produced podcasts in place of traditional lab lectures. This approach enables faculty to create a more active and engaging environment in which time saved on information transferred through podcasting is now spent on mentoring learners.

CINDyPERSINGER College of Liberal Arts

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The Role of Racism and Nationalism in Meyer Schapiro's Art Historical Methodology Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $7,158 Project Period: 6/1/2011 - 10/31/2012 Project Overview: This project undertakes essential research in previously unavailable archival material exploring the factors that shaped Meyer Schapiro's work and how it has shaped and continues to shape the field of art history.

HARRISONPINCKNEY Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Faith-based Youth Development Network Funding Agency: The Heinz Endowments Amount Proposed: $48,525 Project Period: 10/4/2011 - 5/10/2013 Project Overview: The project will establish an institute for providing youth development resources to professionals and volunteers working with youth in faith-based settings.

Scan of the Implementation and Impact of Existing Rites of Passage Programs Funding Agency: The Heinz Endowments Amount Awarded: $100,000 Project Period: 5/25/2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12/3/2012 Project Overview: This project will focus on identifying the factors that contribute to positive outcomes for African American males participating in Rites of Passage programs.

MAttHEwPRICE Eberly College of Science and Technology

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ALEKSANDRAPROKIC Eberly College of Science and Technology

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What's in your Cart? Funding Agency: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 9/29/2012 Project Overview: In collaboration with the Avalon Elementary Design and Build Club, children will use objects found in their community, such as abandoned grocery carts or bicycles, to build a rideable. Students will design and draw blueprints, build 3D computer models and then construct a prototype.

ANtHONyPYZDROWSKI Eberly College of Science and Technology

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WvEB and Math Initiatives 2011-2012 Funding Agency: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Amount Awarded: $5,400 Project Period: 12/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 Project Overview: The project director will continue to provide technological assistance to the WvEB project through the creation of materials and trouble shooting of problems, as well as working with teachers and school technology resource staff and participating in the dissemination of project evaluation.

susAnRYAN Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Gettysburg Visitor Study: 2012-2013 Funding Agency: Gettysburg Travel Council Amount Awarded: $7,000 Project Period: 3/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 Project Overview: This funding will support the continuation of data collection and analysis for the Gettysburg visitor intercept survey and the Adams County-wide visitor self-complete survey. The funding will also support the development and initiation of a web usage survey.

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GARySEELYE College of Education and Human Services

Upward Bound - Fayette County 2011-2012 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $357,115 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: The Upward Bound TRIO program provides economically and culturally disadvantaged high school students from Fayette County with the academic skills and motivation necessary to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

GARySEELYE College of Education and Human Services

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Upward Bound - Greene County 2011-2012 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $242,250 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: The Upward Bound TRIO program provides economically and culturally disadvantaged high school students from Greene County with the academic skills and motivation necessary to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

MArySEMAN College of Education and Human Servicesv

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ALISEZER Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Community Fellows College Access Corps 2011-2012 Funding Agency: PA Campus Compact via Corporation for National Service Amount Awarded: $28,992 Project Period: 8/1/2011 - 7/31/2012 Project Overview: The College Access Corps focuses on improving access to and success in higher education with the regional high schools' low-income, potentially first generation, and at-risk students. Community Fellows address issues of college access and support by helping navigate the complexities of college aspirations, applications, and enrollment.

nAnCySKOBEL Office of Student Affairs

Community Fellows College Access Corps 2012-2013 Funding Agency: PA Campus Compact via Corporation for National and Community Service Amount Awarded: $45,529 Project Period: 8/20/2012 - 8/19/2013 Project Overview: The AmeriCorps Community Fellows program addresses compelling community needs in the areas of college access and success, while developing college students as active citizens. Community Fellows will serve in K-12 schools, college success centers, and community-based after-school organizations in order to enhance at-risk students' college access, readiness, and success.

Hand-in-Hand: Bringing Families to School 2011-2012 Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Awarded: $55,447 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2012 Project Overview: The continuation of the project in which the ultimate goal is to matriculate and provide service to a cohort group of low-income parents who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree by providing childcare tuition to their children.

Project SERVE PACC*VISTA 2012-2013 Funding Agency: Corporation for National & Community Service thru PA Campus Compact Amount Awarded: $16,242 Project Period: 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2013 Project Overview: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will coordinate activities related to Project SERVE (Students Empowering a Rural community by Volunteering and Educating). The program will focus on increasing food sources and developing educational workshops on hunger-related issues. The primary component of Project SERVE will be a food recovery and redistribution program.

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania 2011-2012

nAnCySKOBEL Office of Student Affairs

Funding Agency: Americorp through Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development Amount Awarded: $5,875 Project Period: 8/20/2011 - 8/19/2012 Project Overview: This is a federal government sponsored AmeriCorps program that recognizes, trains, and supports students who are civically engaged. The program is intrinsically beneficial to students as it fosters an atmosphere of service and leadership. Students who participate in and complete a term of service receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania 2012-2013 Funding Agency: AmeriCorp through Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development Amount Awarded: $22,325 Project Period: 8/22/2012 - 8/21/2013 Project Overview: The Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania AmeriCorps Program engages college students in volunteerism and community service in their communities. Scholars will provide direct service to non-profit organizations as well as provide capacity-building activities for the organizations with an emphasis on volunteer recruitment and management.

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania: Summer 2011 Funding Agency: Corporation for National & Community Service through Philadelphia Higher Education Nework for Neighborhood Development Amount Awarded: $2,264 Project Period: 5/20/2011 - 8/31/2011 Project Overview: Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania (SISPA) is a federal government sponsored AmeriCorps program. This particular AmeriCorps module is a new initiative at Cal U that recognizes, trains, and supports students who are civically engaged. The SISPA program is intrinsically beneficial to students as it fosters an atmosphere of service and leadership.

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MELIssASOVAK Eberly College of Science and Technology

"Fogger!": Defogging Mathematics Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Amount Proposed: $249,892 Project Period: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2015 Project Overview: The intent of this project is to transform undergraduate mathematics education using an innovative software program, called "Fogger!", that will make the subject more approachable and understandable for students while providing a high quality education at a reduced cost.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fogger!â&#x20AC;?: The Mathematical De-fogger Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Proposed: $7,645 Project Period: 10/1/2011 - 3/31/2012 Project Overview: This software development project is designed to help secondary and post-secondary students explore concepts in mathematics using a hands-on format. Using an innovative approach, this software will allow students to better understand the underlying mathematical theory.

tIMOtHySUSICK Office of Student Affairs

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Cal U Health Fair - Health Awareness Initiative Funding Agency: PA Faculty and Welfare Fund Amount Awarded: $1,000 Project Period: 5/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Project Overview: The intent of this funding is to supplement Cal U's Annual Health Fair for students, staff, faculty and community members.

ErICTARPLEY Office of Academic Affairs

Creating Access to Postsecondary Schools Washington School District Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education through PHEAA Amount Awarded: $9,000 Project Period: 1/19/2012 - 8/13/2012 Project Overview: Cal U will conduct activities and provide services to low-income students from the Washington School District to increase the preparation, enrollment, and success of these students in postsecondary education.

NORMATHOMAS College of Education and Human Services

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Rural Mental/Behavioral Health Training Program in Social Work Clinical Practice with Older Adults: Targeting Additional Risk Factors of Being Military Veterans and African American Funding Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Amount Proposed: $477,515 Project Period: 9/30/2012 - 9/29/2015 Project Overview: The purpose of this project is to increase the number of social work practitioners qualified to work effectively in the area of mental/behavioral health in rural areas, through recruitment of students to work with an identified at risk population during their time in the MSW program and who will continue to work with this population post-graduation.

Study of the Approaches to Overcome the Barriers Specific to Pre-Natal Care Experienced by Women with Physical, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health Amount Proposed: $1,414,910 Project Period: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2017 Project Overview: This study will investigate the differences between care management services delivered by doula's/child and family support specialists or care management services delivered by licensed clinical social workers.

tHOMASWEST College of Education and Human Services

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StEPHENWHITEHEAD Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Developing and Exploring Mobile Wireless Devices Utilization and the Impact on Students Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Amount Proposed: $899,340 Project Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Project Overview: The goal of this project is to emphasize the natural curriculum connections that exist in Technology Education activities that directly relate to Science and Mathematics through the utilization of Wireless Mobile Devices.

Mo Tech Mo Learning Funding Agency: The Sprout Fund Amount Proposed: $12,590 Project Period: 7/1/2012 - 12/31/2013 Project Overview: The purpose of this project is to embrace innovative usage of mobile technology to excite lower income and disadvantaged students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts.

MOE Tech Camp (Mobile Enhanced Technology) Funding Agency: The Sprout Fund Amount Proposed: $6,282 Project Period: 2/1/2012 - 9/30/2012 Project Overview: The purpose of this project is to embrace innovative usage of mobile technology to emphasize the natural curriculum connections that exist in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

RObERtWHYTE Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Southern Lake Erie (PA) Watershed Restoration Funding Agency: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Amount Awarded: $19,176 Project Period: 1/1/2012 - 12/31/2013 Project Overview: This project is a collaborative effort between state agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions and local volunteers to enhance and restore unique natural communities within Presque Isle State Park, located on the Lake Erie shoreline of northwestern Pennsylvania.

DIANEWILLIAMS Office of Student Affairs

Community Fellows College Access Corps 2011-2012 Funding Agency: PA Campus Compact through the Corporation for National Service Amount Awarded: $28,992 Project Period: 8/1/2011 - 7/31/2012 Project Overview: The College Access Corps focuses on improving access to and success in higher education with the regional high schools' low-income, potentially first generation, and at-risk students. Community Fellows address issues of college access and support by helping navigate the complexities of college aspirations, applications, and enrollment.

Community Fellows College Access Corps 2012-2013 Funding Agency: Corporation for National & Community Service thru PA Campus Compact Amount Awarded: $45,529 Project Period: 8/20/2012 - 8/19/2013 Project Overview: The AmeriCorps Community Fellows program addresses compelling community needs in the areas of college access and success, while developing college students as active citizens. Community Fellows will serve in K-12 schools, college success centers, and community-based after-school organizations in order to enhance at-risk students' college access, readiness, and success.

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania 2011-2012

DIANEWILLIAMS Office of Student Affairs

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania 2012-2013 Funding Agency: Americorp through Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development Amount Awarded: $22,325 Project Period: 8/22/2012 - 8/21/2013 Project Overview: The Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania AmeriCorps Program engages college students in volunteerism and community service in their communities. Scholars will provide direct service to non-profit organizations as well as provide capacity-building activities for the organizations with an emphasis on volunteer recruitment and management.

DEborAHWOJCIK Office of University Developmentv

Procurement Technical Assistance Program (GACO) 2012-2013 Funding Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Amount Proposed: $189,175 Project Period: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2013 Project Overview: Continued funding to support the Government Agency Coordination Office, a highly successful operation assisting businesses with obtaining government contracts.

Procurement Technical Assistance Program (GACO) 2011-2012 Funding Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Amount Awarded: $189,174 Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 Project Overview: Continued funding to support the Government Agency Coordination Office, a highly successful operation assisting businesses with obtaining government contracts.

KIMbERLyWOZNACK Eberly College of Science and Technology

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CLoVErWRIGHT College of Education and Human Services

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kAusArYASMIN Eberly College of Science and Technology

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Professional Development for Development and Implementation of a Distance Learning Upper Division Laser Optics Course Funding Agency: PA State System of Higher Education Amount Awarded: $11,320 Project Period: 5/1/2011 - 10/31/2012 Project Overview: Cal U will be developing and delivering an upper division Laser Optics course via distance learning to other PASSHE universities. This funding will enable a faculty member to acquire the advanced technology training required to deliver a lab science via distance learning.

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