{"id":3244,"date":"2013-01-31T15:50:08","date_gmt":"2013-01-31T20:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/?p=3244"},"modified":"2013-01-31T15:50:08","modified_gmt":"2013-01-31T20:50:08","slug":"featured-awards-january-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/sponsored-programs\/2013\/01\/31\/featured-awards-january-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Awards – January 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nMark Chopping<\/strong> (Earth and Environmental Studies, CSAM) received years two and three of a grant from NASA in the amount of $44,712 for \u201cA Decade of Changes in Above-Ground Live Standing Dry Biomass, Canopy Cover, Height, and Understory Density in the Southwestern U.S. from EOS MISR and MODIS.\u201d \u00a0The goal of this project is to leverage previous successful research supported by the NASA Earth Observing System program to develop novel and innovative methods for mapping woody plant canopies (forests and shrubs) in the southwestern United States. \n<\/div>
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\nThe National Science Foundation awarded $166,475 to Nina Goodey, James Dyer, and John Siekierka<\/strong> (Chemistry & Biochemistry, CSAM) and Cigdem Talgar<\/strong> (Research Academy for University Learning) for \u201cTUES Type-1: Incorporation of Research Skills into the Undergraduate Biochemistry Curriculum to Create Extraordinary Scientists for the Modern Research Environment,\u201d which aims to create and implement inquiry-based learning modules in Experimental Biochemistry I and research experiences with a project-based goal in Experimental Biochemistry II, and to prepare students for the modern research environment. \n<\/div>
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\nElaine Hitchcock<\/strong> (Communication Sciences and Disorders, CHSS) received a $6,075 contract from New York University for \u201cVisual Biofeedback Intervention for \/r\/ Misarticulation.\u201d The aim of this project is to investigate speech therapy for \u201cr\u201d errors. Many children have difficulty producing the \u201cr\u201d sound, and some of these children are not able to eliminate their errors even after receiving years of speech therapy. The project is testing an approach to \u201cr\u201d therapy that uses visual biofeedback. Preliminary studies have shown that some children can use this visual information to achieve a more accurate \u201cr\u201d sound. The hope is that this research will make a contribution to the treatment of \u201cr\u201d misarticulation and related speech problems. \n<\/div>
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\nJennifer Krumins<\/strong> (Biology & Molecular Biology, CSAM) received a $65,014 sub-award from the Barnegat Bay Partnership\/US Environmental Protection Agency for \u201cRole of Plant and Soil Community Structure in Riparian Soil Nutrient Retention,\u201d which will assess the feedback among non-point source pollution, plant communities, and soil community structure in riparian habitats by examining soil and plant community composition along the Toms River from an urban to rural gradient in the Barnegat Bay Watershed. Ultimately, understanding the interactions between the plant and soil communities will lead to making recommendations of restoration targets that will improve water quality in the Barnegat Bay Watershed. \n<\/div>
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\nLisa Lieberman<\/strong> (Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, CEHS) received a $17,209 subaward for the first year of a five-year project from Inwood House\/Conrad Hilton Foundation for \u201cAdolescent Family Life Program.\u201d 精品成人福利在线 University is engaging in a sub-award contract with Inwood House to provide evaluation services for the funded project. MSU will continue to be a five-year partner in the study of Inwood House\u2019s Adolescent Family Life program, in order to evaluate the efficacy of Inwood House\u2019s continuum of care for pregnant and parenting teens, when enhanced by specific additional services. \n \n<\/div>
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\nMary Mallery<\/strong> (Library Administration) received the \u201cMuslim Journeys Bookshelf Award\u201d from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Culture Initiative. This grant will give the Harry A. Sprague Library twenty-five books and three films. The Muslim Journeys Bookshelf is intended to address the American public\u2019s need and desire for trustworthy and accessible resources about Muslim beliefs and practices and the cultural heritage associated with Islamic civilizations. The books were chosen with a view to familiarizing the American public with Islam and the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world. \n<\/div>
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\nJennifer Robinson<\/strong> (Center of Pedagogy, CEHS) and Helen Roberts<\/strong> (Mathematical Sciences, CSAM) received a $78,854 contract with the New Jersey Department of Education for \u201cNew Jersey Mathematics Model Curriculum Assessment Development.\u201d In this assessment, MSU will develop a systematic approach to assessment for kindergarten and first grade that will align with the new Common Core State Standards. MSU will develop assessments in five units each for kindergarten and first grade in the area of Mathematics. New Jersey kindergarten and first grade teachers will be recruited to pilot the developed assessments in their classrooms. \n \n<\/div>
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\nDiana Thomas<\/strong> (Mathematical Sciences, CSAM) received a $12,000 supplemental sub-award from Pennington Biomedical Research Center\/ NIH for \u201cExpecting Success: Personalized Management of Body Weight During Pregnancy\u201d which will utilize models to provide the estimated amount of energy intake required to achieve appropriate gestational weight gain. Dr. Thomas will monitor and facilitate the application of the model based on patient feedback and data. \n<\/div>