Research Awards, March 2008
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER-HAYS AGRONOMY Schaffer, Vernon A.,Multisponsor, $6,000, "Foundation Seed Maintenance." Staggenborg, Scott A., and Wang, Donghai(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), US Department of Transportation, $7,721, "Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Hybrids as a Bioenergy Feedstock for the South Central U.S. - Germplasm Development and Agronomic Practices." Thompson, Curtis R., and Janssen, Keith A., Multisponsor, $33,000, "Field Herbicidal Evaluations." ANIMAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY DeRouchey, Joel M.,Bergstrom, Jonathan R., Dritz, Steven S., Goodband, Robert D., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Igene Biotechnology, Inc., "The Effects of Feeding Aquasta ® Astaxanthin and Paylean® for 27-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 1). & The Effects of Feeding Aquasta® Astaxanthin for 43-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 2). Protocol #4192." DeRouchey, Joel M.,Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Lucta USA Inc., $20,000, "Influence of Luctarom® Advance in Creep Feed and on Nursery Diet Complexity." Dritz, Steven S.,Bergstrom, Jonathan R., DeRouchey, Joel M., Goodband, Robert D., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Igene Biotechnology, Inc., "The Effects of Feeding Aquasta ® Astaxanthin and Paylean® for 27-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 1). & The Effects of Feeding Aquasta® Astaxanthin for 43-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 2). Protocol #4192." Goodband, Robert D.,Bergstrom, Jonathan R., DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Igene Biotechnology, Inc., "The Effects of Feeding Aquasta ® Astaxanthin and Paylean® for 27-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 1). & The Effects of Feeding Aquasta® Astaxanthin for 43-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 2). Protocol #4192." Goodband, Robert D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Lucta USA Inc., "Influence of Luctarom® Advance in Creep Feed and on Nursery Diet Complexity." Lee, Charles D.,Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, $4,791, "Extension Education Position Support." Nelssen, Jim L.,Bergstrom, Jonathan R., DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S., Goodband, Robert D., and Tokach, Michael D., Igene Biotechnology, Inc., $85,645, "The Effects of Feeding Aquasta ® Astaxanthin and Paylean® for 27-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 1). & The Effects of Feeding Aquasta® Astaxanthin for 43-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 2). Protocol #4192." Nelssen, Jim L.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Tokach, Michael D., Lucta USA Inc., "Influence of Luctarom® Advance in Creep Feed and on Nursery Diet Complexity." Nichols, David A.,Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and Int'l Trade, $9,509, "2007-08 Canadian Studies Program Enhancement Grant." Tokach, Michael D.,Bergstrom, Jonathan R., DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S., Goodband, Robert D., and Nelssen, Jim L., Igene Biotechnology, Inc., "The Effects of Feeding Aquasta ® Astaxanthin and Paylean® for 27-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 1). & The Effects of Feeding Aquasta® Astaxanthin for 43-d Pre-Harvest on the Growth Performance, Carcass Composition, and Pork Quality Characteristics of Finishing Pigs (Exp. 2). Protocol #4192." Tokach, Michael D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Nelssen, Jim L., Lucta USA Inc., "Influence of Luctarom® Advance in Creep Feed and on Nursery Diet Complexity." DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY ENTOMOLOGY Michaud, John P.,National Sunflower Association, $11,005, "Mitigation of Yield Losses to Dectes texanus in Rainfed Sunflowers." Reese, John C.,Cloyd, Raymond A., Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J., and Wilde, Gerald E., Multisponsor, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage." Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J.,Cloyd, Raymond A., Reese, John C., and Wilde, Gerald E., Multisponsor, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage." Wilde, Gerald E.,Cloyd, Raymond A., Reese, John C., and Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J., Multisponsor, $15,500, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage." HORTICULTURE, FORESTRY AND RECREATION RESOURCES Park, Sunghun,National Horticultural Research Institute, Republic of Korea, $120,000, "Biotechnology for improving nutritional quality of horticultural crops: Identification and functional characterization of genes regulating biosynthesis and accumulation of micronutrients in vegetable crops." KS CTR FOR AG RSRCES & THE ENV / KS WATER RSRCE RSRCH INST PLANT PATHOLOGY Valent, Barbara S.,National Science Foundation, $12,115, "Community Annotation Database for Magnaporthe grisea and its Interactions with Rice." COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESBIOLOGY Fleming, Sherry D.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $322,259, "Natural Antibodies and Tissue Injury." Mayfield, Mark H., and Ferguson, Carolyn J., National Science Foundation, "Computerization of the Kansas State University Herbarium: Digitizing a Critical Biodiversity Collection for the Great Plains." COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTITUTE Dzewaltowski, David A.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $21,298, "Individual and Environmental Mechanisms of PA Change." GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS Law, Bruce M.,National Science Foundation, $9,500, "Materials World Network: Electric Field Induced Microfluidic Manipulation." Thumm, Uwe,National Science Foundation, $65,000, "Quantum Dynamics in Particle Interactions with Atomically Flat and Nano-Structured Surfaces." COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONDEAN OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE Tucker, Jeffrey W., and Case, Scott A., Multisponsor, $54,561, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center." BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING Nejadhashemi, Amirpouyan,Hargrove, William L. (Ks Ctr for Ag Rsrces & the Env / Ks Water Rsrce Rsrch Inst), and Mankin, Kyle R., US Department of the Interior, "Kansas Water Resources Research Institute." Wang, Donghai, and Staggenborg, Scott A.(Agronomy), US Department of Transportation, $7,721, "Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Hybrids as a Bioenergy Feedstock for the South Central U.S. - Germplasm Development and Agronomic Practices." CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Kuhn, William B.,Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, $30,000, "Micro-Power Radio Transceivers in Peregrine Semiconductor's SOS Process." Miller, Ruth D.,US Department of Energy, $38,379, "Wind for Schools Wind Application Center: Kansas." INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Pei, Zhijian,National Science Foundation, $6,000, "Fundamental Research on Silicon Wafer Fine Grinding to Foster a Quantum Leap in Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers." Pei, Zhijian,National Science Foundation, $6,000, "Innovative Laser-Based Techniques for Characterization of Subsurface Cracks in Semiconductor Wafers." MECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING Cai, Liang-Wu, and Xin, Xiao J., National Science Foundation, "Introducing Finite Element Methods into Undergraduate Engineering Courses through a Module-Based Approach." Dunn, William L.,National Academy for Nuclear Training, $25,000, "National Academy for Nuclear Training Fellowship." Fenton, Donald L.,Am. Soc. Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Cond Engineers, Inc., $117,174, "Thermal Energy Storage Design for Emergency Cooling 1387-RFP." Madanshetty, Sameer I.,Kansas Department of Transportation, $15,000, "Assessing the Accoustic Benefits of the New Coating Used in Surfacing Highway Lanes." Xin, Xiao J., and Cai, Liang-Wu, National Science Foundation, $149,985, "Introducing Finite Element Methods into Undergraduate Engineering Courses through a Module-Based Approach." NATIONAL GAS MACHINERY LABORATORY COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGYSCHOOL OF FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN SERVICES Johannes, Elaine M., and Fink, Carol J., National 4-H Council, $30,000, "Kansas State University - Health Rocks!." Sellers, Debra,Kansas Department of Health and Environment, $4,000, "Fashion an Easier Life with Assistive Technology." Stith, Sandra M.,US Department of Agriculture, $390,103, "USDA/USAF Family Advocacy Training Support and Research Project." COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINEANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Schultz, Bruce D., and Lillich, James D.(Clinical Sciences), US Department of Health and Human Services, $328,500, "Neuroendocrine-modulated Epithelial HCO3-transport." CLINICAL SCIENCES DEAN OF VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER Richardson, Ralph C.,Kansas State University Foundation, $65,689, "Professorships/Chairs." KANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICEAGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES Murphy, James P.,US Department of Agriculture, $55,145, "NCR-SARE Regional Professional Development Program." NORTHEAST AREA OFFICE SOUTHWEST AREA OFFICE OFFICE OF THE PROVOSTCENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SALINA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND AVIATIONSALINA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Mosier, Nancy K., and Delker, David G., Kansas State Department of Education, $1,000, "Solomon University." |