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Sponsored Research at FSU Office of Sponsored Research and Programs Annual Report for 2012—2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OSRP & Research Staff 3
Greetings from the Chancellor 4
Greetings from the Provost 6
OSRP Mission Statement 8
Center for Defense & Homeland Security 10
SENCR-MIC (Microprobe Facility) 11
Biopsychology Laboratory 12
FSU Aquatic Laboratory 13
FSU Researchers 14
FSU Grant Writers 20
OSRP Grant Award Ceremony 28
Grant Awards and Submission Data 33
PROUD TO BE 36
T H E O F F I C E O F S P O N S O R E D R E S E A R C H A N D P R O G R A M S I S
F U N D E D W I T H T I T L E I I I F U N D I N G
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Meet the OSRP & Research Office Staff
Dr. Daryush ILA
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Dr. A. Leslie Evelyn
Director of Sponsored Research
Amy Mendez
Admin. Support Assoc.
Shenetta Dudley
Pre-awards Administrator
Dwane Hodges
Budget Officer
Carolyn Harris
Post-awards Administrator Carla Raineri Padilla
Compliance Officer
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Greetings from the Chancellor FSU Family and Friends,
It is my pleasure to present the 2013 Annual Report on Sponsored
Research at Fayetteville State University. By adding the Research
Office to the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP),
Fayetteville State University has entered a new era of funded
research and an expansion of our grant-driven services.
The opening of the Science and Technology building in winter
2013 brought national attention to FSU, and increased the level of
respect for FSU as a research institution. This state-of-the-art
structure exemplifies our move into the realm of advanced
research by combining the practicality of an energy efficient
LEED Silver Certified building, with the innovation of a 64,000
square foot high tech, lab-intensive building that brings all
elements of STEM-related instruction and research under one roof
to promote intellectual collaboration. The expansion of our
research endeavors in partnership with business and the military is
being spearheaded by the Center for Defense and Homeland
Security, which is also located in the Science and Technology
building.
The Research Office and OSRP, under the leadership of Dr. Daryush Ila, the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Research, is doing an excellent job of
undergirding FSU’s growth and efficiency to secure funding for research and programming. This report displays how FSU is advancing its acquisition
of re sources to promote the University’s mission through the creativity, passion and dedication of our faculty and staff. We are on an incredible
journey filled with great expectations and anticipation, and with our outstanding students, faculty, staff and supporters leading the way, we are securing
our place as one of the premier academic institutions of this nation.
James A. Anderson, Chancellor
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FSU Family and Friends,
It is my pleasure to present the 2013 Annual Report on Sponsored
Research at Fayetteville State University. By adding the Research
Office to the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP),
Fayetteville State University has entered a new era of funded
research and an expansion of our grant-driven services.
The opening of the Science and Technology building in winter
2013 brought national attention to FSU, and increased the level of
respect for FSU as a research institution. This state-of-the-art
structure exemplifies our move into the realm of advanced
research by combining the practicality of an energy efficient
LEED Silver Certified building, with the innovation of a 64,000
square foot high tech, lab-intensive building that brings all
elements of STEM-related instruction and research under one roof
to promote intellectual collaboration. The expansion of our
research endeavors in partnership with business and the military is
being spearheaded by the Center for Defense and Homeland
Security, which is also located in the Science and Technology
building.
The Research Office and OSRP, under the leadership of Dr. Daryush Ila, the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Research, is doing an excellent job of
undergirding FSU’s growth and efficiency to secure funding for research and programming. This report displays how FSU is advancing its acquisition
of re sources to promote the University’s mission through the creativity, passion and dedication of our faculty and staff. We are on an incredible
journey filled with great expectations and anticipation, and with our outstanding students, faculty, staff and supporters leading the way, we are securing
our place as one of the premier academic institutions of this nation.
James A. Anderson, Chancellor
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Greetings from the Provost
Greetings,
It is my pleasure to share with you the achievements of the faculty and staff of Fayetteville State University
in the area of research activity and grant acquisition to further the intellectual and academic goals of the
institution. Although the University has experienced extensive funding cuts for the past few years, our
faculty have remained committed and inspired to increase their efforts in securing additional funding to
provide academic services and pursue their own scholarly endeavors.
The diversity, complexity and utility of funded projects being undertaken by the faculty and staff of FSU is
cause for great excitement. We have increased our level of community engagement, expanded our
collaboration with partner institutions, and motivated our students to pursue a greater level of academic
excellence. Each year the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs develops a strategic plan to guide
FSU toward increasing the number and quality of funded projects. During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, their
efforts, in conjunction with those of our faculty and staff, helped to increase the number of grant submissions
by 59%, and the number of funded projects by $1.3 million.
I thank and commend all faculty and staff who write proposals and administer funded projects on behalf of
Fayetteville State University, as I also thank and commend the staff of OSRP for assisting in the generation
and oversight of grant and contract funded projects. I invite you to read this annual report to see the myriad of
research and programmatic accomplishments that are born of Bronco Pride.
Jon Young, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Greetings from the Provost
Greetings,
It is my pleasure to share with you the achievements of the faculty and staff of Fayetteville State University
in the area of research activity and grant acquisition to further the intellectual and academic goals of the
institution. Although the University has experienced extensive funding cuts for the past few years, our
faculty have remained committed and inspired to increase their efforts in securing additional funding to
provide academic services and pursue their own scholarly endeavors.
The diversity, complexity and utility of funded projects being undertaken by the faculty and staff of FSU is
cause for great excitement. We have increased our level of community engagement, expanded our
collaboration with partner institutions, and motivated our students to pursue a greater level of academic
excellence. Each year the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs develops a strategic plan to guide
FSU toward increasing the number and quality of funded projects. During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, their
efforts, in conjunction with those of our faculty and staff, helped to increase the number of grant submissions
by 59%, and the number of funded projects by $1.3 million.
I thank and commend all faculty and staff who write proposals and administer funded projects on behalf of
Fayetteville State University, as I also thank and commend the staff of OSRP for assisting in the generation
and oversight of grant and contract funded projects. I invite you to read this annual report to see the myriad of
research and programmatic accomplishments that are born of Bronco Pride.
Jon Young, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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OSRP MISSION STATEMENT
The 2013-2014 revised mission of the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) at
Fayetteville State University (FSU),
within the division of Academic Affairs,
is to provide a variety of services to FSU in order to increase the number of submitted and
awarded proposals, and to meet the needs of our customers.
These services include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Identifying funding and fund-generating strengths at FSU;
• Identifying potential partners and business development for potential funding
opportunity;
• Helping in team formation for targeted opportunities;
• Helping in grants and contracts proposal development;
• Helping in compliance with agency requirements;
• Helping establish proposal development milestones;
• Helping in proposal budget reviews;
• Supporting Internal Review Board (IRB) administration;
• Advising on compliance with awards and deliverables;
• Providing export control advice ;
• Supporting tech-transfer and tech-insertion;
• Aiding in the educational program development; and
• Aiding in policy and procedure development and improvement.
All of these services serve to promote research, innovation, scholarship,
and creativity through external funding..
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Advances in Autonomy
Center for Defense & Homeland Security
(CDHS)
In order to keep pace with the workforce demands of emerging technologies to forecast and
respond to the mitigation and recovery of natural and man-made catastrophic disasters, the CDHS
scholars have joined forces with academic and industry partners to enhance
and develop programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering
disciplines critical to the national security functions of the military.
These collaborations are not only promoting research and technological
innovations; they are also integral in establishing robust mentoring
research opportunities at FSU for students in the fields of Science,
Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) in preparation
for jobs in the DoD and Homeland Security, as well as in the Emergency
Management and Intelligence fields.
As CDHS Scholars share joint responsibilities in research, program design,
and classroom instruction, they are uniquely qualified to address our
national security needs of the present, and form a career pipeline to the
students who will address those needs in the future.
Dr. Charles
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for
Institutional Transformation
& CDHS Executive Director
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Southeastern
North Carolina Regional
Microanalytical and Imaging Consortium
(SENCR-MIC)
SENCR-MIC is a State–of–the-Art Microimaging and
Analysis Center headed by Dr, Zhiping Luo.
During the 2012-2013 Academic Year
14 undergraduate students were trained on the SEM/EPMA, 5 conducted research.
3 courses supported Forensic Microscopy, Seminar in Chemical Literature, and
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
24 research papers, all affiliated with FSU, were published in peer-reviewed journals,
including high-rank journals of Nano Letters and Advanced Materials.
16 grants or contracts were submitted, and 8 of them have been awarded, in total
$152,046 funded (including the ARO grant remaining fund upon no-cost extension).
The 2012 Jacquet-Lucas Award from the International Metallographic Society and ASM
International was presented to the Dr. Luo on October 9, 2012.
SENCR-MIC served the community for research and professional service.
Research collaborations were established (University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M
University, Lamar University, Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Texas Biochemicals,
Inc., and Texas State University - San Marcos).
Outreach at SENCR-MIC included Inner Mongolia Normal University, China.
Dr. Luo
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Biopsychology Laboratory
Can a human learn from a robot in the same way we learn from other humans?
FSU’s Biopsychology Laboratory is devoted to the study of
human cognitive functions. Its most recent projects examine
the interaction between humans and robots, and their effects
on human cognitive capacities. With the support of the
NSF and through collaborations with the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Sciences, our graduate students
are being trained in cutting-edge Cognitive Sciences.
Dr. Daniel Montoya, Associate Professor of Psychology,
serves as Director of the FSU Biopsychology Laboratory.
Human-Robotic Interactions:
Reports on the mirror neuron system indicate that humans are able to discern the goal of
motor actions enacted by humans even when action flow is incomplete. Theoretically, this
effect is only observable when humans see other humans performing tasks. If true,
participants should have a more difficult time accurately replicating motor tasks
demonstrated by a robot rather than a human. A. Baker-Oglesbee (Master‘s Thesis) showed
human subjects a video of a person or a robotic hand solving a tangram puzzle. Subjects were
then asked to replicate the shapes. Results showed no significant differences in the type of
instruction. So, humans are able to learn complex motor tasks from viewing either a human
or a robot performing it.
Further questions were asked, about the mirror neuron system and its involvement. We
focused on the electroencephalographic analysis (EEG) of the Mu Rhythm (8-13 Hz). J.
Pokora (Master’s Thesis), measured Mu Rhythm in healthy adults as they watched a video of
human and non-human agents grasping an object, attempting to determine what levels of
human-likeness was necessary to desynchronize the Mu Rhythm. Participants were exposed
to a baseline condition followed by four conditions: the grasping of an object with a human
hand, a plastic hand, a robotic hand, and a metallic grasping rod. Results suggest that
anthropomorphic robots activate the mirror neuron system provided and that their
movements resemble that of human anatomy.
Other Projects
Currently research is being carried out in the Biopsychology Lab in
the following areas: Reproductive messages in Argentinean and
Swedish Folk music from the beginning of 20th Century, carried out
by I. Christensson (undergraduate); A comparison of the levels of
relaxation when instruction is given by a human or a robot, by J.
Hafner (undergraduate); and Emotional impairments in
Cerebrospinal Fluid leakage patients, by S. Reid-Harriman
(graduate) .
Dr. Daniel Montoya
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FSU Aquatics Laboratory
The Aquatic Research Laboratory at Fayetteville State University, under the direction of Dr.
Stephen Salek, specializes in both marine and freshwater research. It maintains over 300 gallons
of salt and freshwater aquariums used for research, teaching and community outreach.
The yellowhead jawfish (opistognatus aurifrons) is a small burrowing marine fish. It is an
excellent model for testing the effect of chemicals on social behavior because of its unique
burrowing and intraspecific behaviors. Today’s foods are loaded with artificial dyes that are
thought to be psychoactive compounds and may aggravate ADHD in children. Small groups of
jawfish were allowed to establish burrows in captive aquariums and their baseline social
behaviors were quantified for 3 days post burrowing. During this time they were fed a diet of
Mysis shrimp. Subsequently, Mysis shrimp were soaked in red dye derived from red Skittles
and fed to the fish. Social behaviors were observed an 1 to 1-1/2 hours before feeding and
about 1/2 hour after feeding. Fighting increased in fish that had been fed red dye. Results
demonstrate the effects of red dye on social behavior. Our findings support the idea that dyes
consumed by children may alter their social interactions.
Research Area: Human Food Additives Effecting Behavior
Dr. Stephen Salek
Dr. Daryush Ila
In the spring of 2012, a team of students from FSU’s School of
Business and Economics won 1st place in a national competition for a
business plan presentation. The business plan was for a
thermoelectric device that attaches to cell phones. The device
generates electricity from body heat. It attaches to the back of the
phone and, when the person holds the phone, it immediately charges
the phone.
The invention is the creation of Dr. Daryush Ila. Technically, it is a
high efficiency thermo electric device comprising a multi nanolayer structure of alternating
insulator and insulator/metal material that is irradiated across the plane of the layer structure
with ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation produces nanocrystals in the layered structure
that increase the electrical conductivity and decrease the
thermal conductivity thereby increasing the thermoelectric
figure of merit. Future applications for use of the device are to
broaden its capabilities, such as creating electricity not only to
operate small appliances, but also to potentially run small
vehicles.
In winter 2013, FSU assistant professor of biology Dr. Stephen
SALEK used a handmade snow gun to make 3-to-5 inches of snow.
His snow gun, which is made out of a pressure washer and an air
compressor, has a small nozzle that shoots a fine mist and two larger
nozzles that shoot a coarser mist. Dr. SALEK explained that when it
comes out under pressure, the water expands and that makes it freeze.
The bigger droplets fall on the smaller ones and that is what makes it
snow." The snow gun, covered a patch of ground about 30 feet by 30 feet.
SALEK first started making snow for his daughter and neighborhood
children in his backyard where the children could sled. He wanted to
share a similar experience with FSU students and faculty. Students on
their way to class were amazed that it looked and felt like snow
coming from the clouds. SALEK invited physics professors to bring
their classes to the snow patch to learn about snowmaking.
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Dr. Abdelmajid Kassem
Dr. Subir Nagdas
The Role of Bovine Sperm Acrosomal Membrane-Matrix Complex in
Fertilization
Dr. Subir Nagdas is a biochemist/molecular biologist with
expertise in reproductive biology and mammalian fertilization.
The mammalian sperm acrosome is an organelle which
contains a variety of hydrolases utilized to penetrate egg
investments, key controls in fertilization. Our understanding of
both the assembly and functions of protein constituents of the
outer acrosomal membrane-matrix complex (OMC) is limited.
The goals of the current research are to identify the proteins of
the outer acrosomal membrane and to define the role of OMC polypeptides in the
membrane fusion and the release of hydrolases during the acrosome reaction.
Understanding these issues could contribute to improved strategies for maintaining
acrosomal integrity in stored spermatozoa, promoting the acrosome reaction, and improving
the fertilizing capacity of functionally impaired spermatozoa. In the dairy industry,
artificial inseminations are done with frozen-thawed semen. It is assumed that the thawing
rate is influenced by several factors of the cryopreservation procedure such as type
extender, glycerol concentration, freezing rate and packaging methods.
Soybean seeds are rich in isoflavones, protein, oil, and other
beneficial compounds for humans’ consumption and animal feed.
Dr. Abdelmajid Kassem sought to identify and map quantitative
trait loci (QTL) for seed isoflavones, protein, and oil content, yield,
and yield components in soybean using three recombinant inbred
line (RIL) populations derived from elite soybean cultivars. The
project was funded to Dr. Kassem, $514,695, by the Department of
Defense (DoD).
Dr. Kassem, along with his Postdoctoral Fellow and his undergraduate and graduate
students, published two high quality scientific articles from these projects. They also
presented their research findings at the prestigious International Plant and Animal Genome
Conferences in 2012 and 2013. The grant promoted research training
of underrepresented students at FSU and provided two scholarships
for 2 graduate students. It also fully equipped Dr. Kassem’s Lab
(Plant Genomics and Biotechnology Lab) with state-of-the art
equipment to conduct these research projects.
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Dr. Cevdet Akbay
Dr. Shubo Han is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry in the
Department of Chemistry and Physics. He serves as the Coordinator of
the FSU "3+2" Engineering and Science Dual Degree Programs and is a
Co-PI of the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and
Imaging Consortium.
Dr. Han's research interests include: molecular basis of flavonoids
inhibiting protein aggregation related to neurodegenerative diseases
such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease and fabrication and
characterization of nanomaterials for the development of
electrochemical and optical biosensors. He has published more than 30
peer-reviewed articles, is co-owner of one
patent, and has mentored more than 25
undergraduate and graduate research students.
More than half of the research students were military-affiliated.
Dr. Shubo Han
Research Interests for Dr. Cevdet Akbay include: 1) synthesizing,
characterization, utilization of novel monomeric and polymeric chiral, and
achiral surfactants and their application as pseudostationary phases for
enantioseparation of chiral and achiral molecules (e.g., drugs,
environmentally important molecules, proteins, etc.); 2) developing
methods for real life experiments, e.g., quantification of chemicals in body
fluids and in the environment (PAHs, PCBs, explosive residuals); 3)
investigating partitioning mechanisms between pseudo-stationary phases and analytes using
the linear salvation energy relationships (LSER) model; 4) separating carbon nanotubes
(CNTs) using both CE and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); and 5) using
CNTs as pseudostationary phases in CE.
One of his major goals is to involve students (undergraduate
& graduate) in hands-on research, using state-of-the-art
analytical instruments (e.g., CE, HPLC, gas chromatography,
fluorescence, ultraviolet, infrared spectrometry, densitometry,
and surface tensiometry, etc.). Because of his guidance and
exposure to advanced research, his students have co-authored
numerous publications in peer-authored journals and
presented at both national and international conferences.
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Dr. Maurice Mongkuo P A G E 1 7
Dr. Maurice Mongkuo is a Professor of Public Administration at
Fayetteville State University. He teaches courses in research design
and quantitative methods. These courses are aimed at providing
students with the requisite skills in developing and implementing
sound research proposals. Each student is expected to select a
single major public policy problem area published in a recent (i.e.,
within the last two months) newspaper article, magazine or
newspaper editorial, and develop a research proposal to
systematically study the problem. An integral part of the course
requirements is for each student to participate in a formal training on the ethics of the use of
human subjects in research conducted. All the proposals developed by the students must be
submitted to the OSRP for review and approval before the student can proceed with
conducting the research.
Students who complete the proposal-writing course are encouraged to enroll in the
Advanced Research Seminar course. In this course, the students are given an opportunity
to implement their research proposal. The students, under the close supervision of Dr.
Mongkuo, assume the role of Principal Investigator (PI) and take the lead in actually
conducting the proposed study by collecting, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting their
data, as well as writing their research report and formally presenting their research findings
as a panel to a live audience. Upon successful completion of these activities, the students
are also encouraged to submit their research paper to a professional journal for peer-review
and publication.
Dr. Shirley Chao The research of Dr. Shirley Chao primarily focuses on
understanding how chemicals adversely impact our
health and the environment. She has worked on a variety
of chemicals, specifically pesticides, metals, and
industrial chemicals.
In addition, through collaboration with the School of Education, our research focuses on
science and early literacy.
Dr. Chao’s recent research covers three main areas:
1. Bioremediation strategies to clean up pesticides
and industrial chemicals in the
environment
2. Pest management strategies using natural
products such as hemp
3. Learning strategies using science activities and
early exposure to books to improve literacy
success and interest in the sciences in young
children.
Prior to FSU, Dr. Haddad joined ImmunoBio Inc. (IBI) as its
Senior Research Scientist in February 2006. In 2008, Dr. Haddad
became the vice president of research and development at IBI. Dr.
Haddad was also a visiting scientist at North Carolina State
University. During his tenure at IBI and NCSU, Dr. Haddad
conducted research on the application of a novel vaccine technology toward the
development of viral and bacterial vaccines. His research focused on the applicability of a
novel vaccine technology towards the development of a vaccine against human influenza.
He also collaborated with scientists at UTMB and UTA/Texas on similar projects
involving human respiratory syncytial virus and adenovirus. Dr. Haddad held several
positions with the most recent being Senior Manager, Global Product Development, at
Embrex Inc. a NC biotechnology company (currently Zoetis, Inc.). He worked on the
development of novel vaccines against the Avian Infectious bursal disease (IBD) and
Avian Newcastle disease (ND) viruses using the company patented antigen-antibody
complex vaccine technology. As lead investigator he developed two viral vaccines that
were licensed in the USA of which one was also licensed in several other countries. Dr.
Haddad also conducted research on a technology application for several other avian
viruses including the development of a multi-virus vaccine.
Dr. Eid Haddad P A G E 1 8
Dr. Theodore Kaniuka
Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya
In his other project he is applying machine learning algorithms to analyze data from moving
objects, for example vehicles, which create traces of GPS data over time. This application is
useful in domains like geospatial intelligence where analysts need to understand patterns of
events taking place at different locations around the world. The analyst gathers intelligence
from large data sets which rapidly grow over time so computational analysis is most often the
preferred solution. He is also investigating methods of automatically
identifying anomalous patterns i.e. movements that deviate from normal
movement patterns around certain types of landmarks,
e.g. public buildings like airports.
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The research interests of Dr. Theodore Kaniuka focuses on school re-
form, in particular Early College High Schools in the State of North
Carolina. He has made several national and international presentations
and coauthored papers and presentations with colleagues &students.
In 2010, Dr. Kaniuka & M. Vickers, (doctoral candidate) published a
paper on Cross Creek Early College which presented findings on stu-
dent performance, leadership systems, & student perspectives on
faculty & student interactions. Currently Ms. Vickers is completing
students, an extension of work Dr. Kaniuka completed as part of a grant funded project form
the North Carolina New Schools project. Recently, Dr. Mizzelle, a former student of Dr.
Kaniuka, coauthored a paper based on Dr. Mizzelle’s dissertation, which was presented at a
state conference. Current students of Dr. Kaniuka are completing research on the effectiveness
of district developed professional development, if Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
offer a way to increase the retention of beginning teachers, & an examination of the culture in
successful alternative high schools here in North Carolina. Dr. Kaniuka worked with a team of
MSA students has they conducted a study of Pauline Jones Elementary School in Cumberland
County to understand the perspectives of staff and administration of the critical success factors
Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya is currently working on two projects which have
synergies. In one project he is creating autonomous methods for robots to
explore and map indoor and outdoor spaces. His work addresses specific
types of sensor and locomotion capabilities found in a humanoid robot and
a quadrotor robot He is interested in using visual data captured on board
through cameras to create detailed maps of environments. These maps may
be further used for location recognition from visual data and search for
specific areas and/or objects.
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Mr. Jay Blauser
Business Funding
The EDA University Center for Economic
Development
The University Center Economic Development Grant, funded by the Economic Development Administration at a total of $543,000,
represents a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the long distressed economy of southeast North Carolina. Fa-
yetteville State University is servicing this region through its EDA University Center for Economic Development that leverages the
extensive small business development expertise at FSU. This Center will drive job growth through coordinated support of innova-
tive entrepreneurs—and will play a leading role in transforming disconnected pockets of success to collaborative clusters of self-
sustaining growth. A regional entrepreneurial resource information clearinghouse has been created to provide entrepreneurs with
one stop virtual access to the resources available throughout the region to help launch and grow new companies and new prod-
ucts. The clearinghouse features seven resource categories (Regional Innovation Accelerators, Sources of Capital, Mentoring &
Business Guidance, Manufacturing & Office Space, Professional Services, Job Opportunities, and Science & Tech Researchers) that
can be instrumental in assisting small businesses grow revenue and improve efficiency.
Green Energy Funding
FSU Recycles—Pitch In
Jay Blauser manages the University’s sustainability programs, related implementation and construction projects, as well as policy-
making, campus behavioral change management, state compliance reporting and associated grant applications and proposals. Mr.
Blauser oversees FSU’s $10,000 food waste diversion grant. Fun ding includes the purchase of a new pulper/extractor for the Uni-
versity’s Dining Hall. This equipment is designed to process and reduce the volume of food waste/organics by as much as an 8 to 1
(87.5%) reduction. The 150 pounds per day of food waste is generated in two areas: 1) during food preparation and 2) in the dish-
washing area. The liquids are recirculated through the closed- lo op system allowing for the solids to then be separated and deposited
for composting. Based on current averages, FSU will lower its carbon footprint by 250 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent annually.
Dr. Pamela Jackson
Mr. Jay Blauser
Mr. Jay Blauser
Business Funding
The EDA University Center for Economic
Development
The University Center Economic Development Grant, funded by the Economic Development Administration at a total of $543,000,
represents a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the long distressed economy of southeast North Carolina. Fa-
yetteville State University is servicing this region through its EDA University Center for Economic Development that leverages the
extensive small business development expertise at FSU. This Center will drive job growth through coordinated support of innova-
tive entrepreneurs—and will play a leading role in transforming disconnected pockets of success to collaborative clusters of self-
sustaining growth. A regional entrepreneurial resource information clearinghouse has been created to provide entrepreneurs with
one stop virtual access to the resources available throughout the region to help launch and grow new companies and new prod-
ucts. The clearinghouse features seven resource categories (Regional Innovation Accelerators, Sources of Capital, Mentoring &
Business Guidance, Manufacturing & Office Space, Professional Services, Job Opportunities, and Science & Tech Researchers) that
can be instrumental in assisting small businesses grow revenue and improve efficiency.
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Green Energy Funding
FSU Recycles—Pitch In
Jay Blauser manages the University’s sustainability programs, related implementation and construction projects, as well as policy-
making, campus behavioral change management, state compliance reporting and associated grant applications and proposals. Mr.
Blauser oversees FSU’s $10,000 food waste diversion grant. Fun ding includes the purchase of a new pulper/extractor for the Uni-
versity’s Dining Hall. This equipment is designed to process and reduce the volume of food waste/organics by as much as an 8 to 1
(87.5%) reduction. The 150 pounds per day of food waste is generated in two areas: 1) during food preparation and 2) in the dish-
washing area. The liquids are recirculated through the closed- lo op system allowing for the solids to then be separated and deposited
for composting. Based on current averages, FSU will lower its carbon footprint by 250 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent annually.
Ms. JurLonna Walker
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Interprofessional Behavioral Health Center
Focusing on the Biopsychosocial Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families
FSU has received $1.1 million dollars from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a comprehensive Inter-Professional Behav-
ioral Center (IPBC) that will focus on the biopsychosocial health of military personnel, veterans and their families.
The Department of Nursing at Fayetteville State University (FSU) will lead this collaboration in partnership with the departments of Social Work and Psychol-
ogy, as well as with the FSU/ Fort Bragg Veteran’s Center and Fayetteville VA Medical Center. This collaborative center will focus on holistic approaches to
the behavioral health of military personnel, veterans and families, which will include complementary and alternative medicine as treatment options for chronic
pain and other co-morbidities.
A collaborative center that focuses on the behavioral health of military personnel, veterans an d families incorporating complementary and alternative medi-
cine as a treatment option for chronic pain and other comorbidities is a unique, one-of-a- kin d, timely, idea for North Carolina, a state that ranks third in both
total military personnel and active duty military personnel per capita.
The center services can be grouped as; 1) clinical services for the returning military services
personnel, families and veterans residing in the surrounding com munities; and 2) an
educational setting for a newly developed Masters-Family Psych iatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (FPMHNP) students of FSU; as well as undergraduate nursing, social work and
psychology students. The FPMHNP curriculum will flow from t he mission, philosophy and
educational framework of the Department of Nursing of FSU. The curriculum will include
core and focused content for graduate education for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN) and specialty courses that will prepare students and graduates to provide direct patient care
in the IPBC and other similar settings throughout the community.
Dr. Afua Arhin serves as Primary Investigator on the project.
Interprofessional Behavioral Health Center
Focusing on the Biopsychosocial Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families
FSU has received $1.1 million dollars from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a comprehensive Inter-Professional Behav-
ioral Center (IPBC) that will focus on the biopsychosocial health of military personnel, veterans and their families.
The Department of Nursing at Fayetteville State University (FSU) will lead this collaboration in partnership with the departments of Social Work and Psychol-
ogy, as well as with the FSU/ Fort Bragg Veteran’s Center and Fayetteville VA Medical Center. This collaborative center will focus on holistic approaches to
the behavioral health of military personnel, veterans and families, which will include complementary and alternative medicine as treatment options for chronic
pain and other co-morbidities.
A collaborative center that focuses on the behavioral health of military personnel, veterans an d families incorporating complementary and alternative medi-
cine as a treatment option for chronic pain and other comorbidities is a unique, one-of-a- kin d, timely, idea for North Carolina, a state that ranks third in both
total military personnel and active duty military personnel per capita.
The center services can be grouped as; 1) clinical services for the returning military services
personnel, families and veterans residing in the surrounding com munities; and 2) an
educational setting for a newly developed Masters-Family Psych iatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (FPMHNP) students of FSU; as well as undergraduate nursing, social work and
psychology students. The FPMHNP curriculum will flow from t he mission, philosophy and
educational framework of the Department of Nursing of FSU. The curriculum will include
core and focused content for graduate education for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN) and specialty courses that will prepare students and graduates to provide direct patient care
in the IPBC and other similar settings throughout the community.
Dr. Afua Arhin serves as Primary Investigator on the project.
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Dr. Afua Arhin
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Community Service Grants
The Military Behavioral Health Certificate Program The Military Behavioral Health Certificate Program provides mental and behavioral health professionals knowledge and skills
that enhance their abilities to provide quality care for active duty military service members, veterans, citizens soldiers and their
families as well as enhance their marketability in finding employment with organizations that target military populations.
Designed by Dr. Terri Moore-Brown, Dean of FSU’s School of Social Work, this program brings together courses in areas of
military culture, programs and services, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, traumatic brain injuries, and suicide
assessment and treatment.
Dr. Teresa Thompson-Pinckney has a passion for helping youth regardless of the communities in which they live. Seeking to
fund her passion, Dr. Thompson Pinkney has received funding in the amount $1,360,000 for the 21st Century Community Learn-
ing Centers Program (21st CCLC). The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Center is to provide programming de-
signed to improve academic achievement and engage students in quality academic enrichment opportunities along with activi-
ties designed to complement student’s regular academic progress. Participants in grades eight through twelve will be recruited
from four target middle schools and three target high schools. Working in partnership with Cumberland /Fayetteville Parks and
Recreation (CFPR) and Cumberland County Schools (CCS), 21st Century Community Learning Centers will be located at rec-
reation facilities within two miles of the target schools.
Educational Grants
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
Dr. Terri
Moore-Brown
Dr. Teresa
Thompson- Pinckney
Community Service Grants
The Military Behavioral Health Certificate Program The Military Behavioral Health Certificate Program provides mental and behavioral health professionals knowledge and skills
that enhance their abilities to provide quality care for active duty military service members, veterans, citizens soldiers and their
families as well as enhance their marketability in finding employment with organizations that target military populations.
Designed by Dr. Terri Moore-Brown, Dean of FSU’s School of Social Work, this program brings together courses in areas of
military culture, programs and services, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, traumatic brain injuries, and suicide
assessment and treatment.
Dr. Teresa Thompson-Pinckney has a passion for helping youth regardless of the communities in which they live. Seeking to
fund her passion, Dr. Thompson Pinkney has received funding in the amount $1,360,000 for the 21st Century Community Learn-
ing Centers Program (21st CCLC). The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Center is to provide programming de-
signed to improve academic achievement and engage students in quality academic enrichment opportunities along with activi-
ties designed to complement student’s regular academic progress. Participants in grades eight through twelve will be recruited
from four target middle schools and three target high schools. Working in partnership with Cumberland /Fayetteville Parks and
Recreation (CFPR) and Cumberland County Schools (CCS), 21st Century Community Learning Centers will be located at rec-
reation facilities within two miles of the target schools.
Educational Grants
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
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The Geospatial Intelligence Certificate
Fayetteville State University is creating a new interdisciplinary Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Certificate. The certificate is being implemented
jointly by faculty from Computer Science, Geography and Intelligence Studies, and wi l l initially be offered to undergraduate students seeking degrees
in these disciplines. During the implementation of this $440,000 grant, which is funded by the US Department of Defense’s National Geospatial In-
telligence Agency and includes support for a geospacial teaching laboratory, the certificate will be expanded to include allied disciplines such as Po-
litical Science. Accreditation for this certificate will be sought from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the only organization in the
United State to accredit certificate and educational programs in Geospatial Intelligence. Institutions that are currently accredited under this program
include the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and the US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In its 2009 High growth Job Training Initiative, the US Department of Labor reported that Geospatial Technologies is one of the “existing or emerging
businesses being transformed by technology and innovation requiring new skill sets for workers”. A GEOINT certificate founded in applied courses in
Computer Programming, Geography, and Intelligence will prepare students for successful careers with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and
other parts of the US Intelligence Community. The GEOINT certificate at FSU, will offer a template that can
be used to develop similar STEM programs at other HBCUs.
The program was designed by
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra,
with the assistance of
Dr. Bogdan Czejdo and Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya.
The Geospatial Intelligence Certificate
Fayetteville State University is creating a new interdisciplinary Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Certificate. The certificate is being implemented
jointly by faculty from Computer Science, Geography and Intelligence Studies, and wi l l initially be offered to undergraduate students seeking degrees
in these disciplines. During the implementation of this $440,000 grant, which is funded by the US Department of Defense’s National Geospatial In-
telligence Agency and includes support for a geospacial teaching laboratory, the certificate will be expanded to include allied disciplines such as Po-
litical Science. Accreditation for this certificate will be sought from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the only organization in the
United State to accredit certificate and educational programs in Geospatial Intelligence. Institutions that are currently accredited under this program
include the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and the US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In its 2009 High growth Job Training Initiative, the US Department of Labor reported that Geospatial Technologies is one of the “existing or emerging
businesses being transformed by technology and innovation requiring new skill sets for workers”. A GEOINT certificate founded in applied courses in
Computer Programming, Geography, and Intelligence will prepare students for successful careers with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and
other parts of the US Intelligence Community. The GEOINT certificate at FSU, will offer a template that can
be used to develop similar STEM programs at other HBCUs.
The program was designed by
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra,
with the assistance of
Dr. Bogdan Czejdo and Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya.
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The OSRP Annual Award Ceremony HONORING:
Excellence in Grant Award Total: Awarded to recipients of grant awards with the largest dollar value.
Excellence in Student Support:
Awarded to recipients of grants that will be instrumental in supporting students toward
achieving their educational goals.
Excellence in Community Support:
Awarded to recipients of grants that support community improvement initiatives.
Excellence in University Support: Awarded to recipients of grant funding that help promote the education, social,
cultural and economic transformation goals of the University.
Excellence in Grant Proposal Submissions:
Awarded to recipients for their consistency and persistence in grant proposal submissions
which attribute to increasing the annual number of proposal submissions through Spon-
sored Programs.
Excellence in Collaborative Partnership: Awarded to recipients who take advantage of sponsored funding opportunities by build-
ing collaborative partnerships for conducting research and pursuing new funding.
Top Co-Investigator:
Awarded to faculty or staff for their expertise, partnership and support in development
and execution of grant proposals.
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Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Grant Proposal Submissions
to
Dr. HoEun Chung
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Grant Award Recipient
to
Dr. Shelton Ford
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Top Co-Investigator
to
Dr. Bogdan Czejdo
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Collaborative Partnership
to
Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton
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Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Grant Award Recipient
to
Dr. Terri Moore-Brown
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Grant Proposal Submissions
to
Mr. Bobby Wynn
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Student Support
to
Dr. Mei-Chuan Wang
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in University Support
to
Mr. Jay Blauser
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Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Grant Proposal Submissions
to
Dr. Abdelmajid Kassem
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Student Support
to
Dr. Afua Arhin
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Collaborative Partnership
to
Dr. Peter Eley
Chancellor Anderson
presenting the
Excellence in Community Service
to
Dr. Teresa Thompson–Pinckney
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Awarded Projects
FY 2013 Percentage of Funding Dollars Received from External
Funding Sources by Schools and Departments
FY 2013 Percentage of Awards Received from External Funding
Sources by Schools and Departments
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Grant Award Activity
FY13, 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013, was an exceptionally productive year
93 proposals were submitted to external sponsors,
A 59% increase over submissions in FY 12.
$11,382,415 was awarded to the university in FY 2013.
Proposal Submissions by School
% Dollars Requested % Proposals Submitted
FY 2012 FY 2013
No. Proposals Submitted 55 93
Dollars Requested $18,347,612 43,561,176
No. Awards Received 36 52
Funding Dollars Received $10,047,929 11, 382,415
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Awards by Department
Proposal Submissions by Department
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