Sponsored Research at FSU Office of Sponsored Research and Programs Annual Report for 2012—2013

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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 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.

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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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