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Research Awards, September 2008

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Dhuyvetter, Kevin C., and Llewelyn, Richard V., US Department of Agriculture, "Developing Web-Based Decision Tools and RSS Feeds on AgManager.Info."

Leatherman, John C., and Mankin, Kyle R.(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), US Environmental Protection Agency, $24,515, "KS WRAPS Upper Arkansas Planning."

Llewelyn, Richard V., and Dhuyvetter, Kevin C., US Department of Agriculture, $9,999, "Developing Web-Based Decision Tools and RSS Feeds on AgManager.Info."

Williams, Jeffery R.,Nelson, Richard G. (Kansas Industrial Extension Services), Rice, Charles W. (Agronomy), and Staggenborg, Scott A.(Northeast Area Office), US Department of Energy, "National Carbon Sequestration Database and Geographic Information System."

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Minton, J. Ernest, and Stamm, Michael J.(Agronomy), US Department of Agriculture, $123,192, "Development and Management of Canola in the Great Plains Region."

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER-HAYS
Kofoid, Kenneth D.,US Department of Agriculture, $6,175, "Evaluating Photoperiod Sensitive Sorghum Germplasm for Pre- and Post- Flowering Drought Tolerance."

Stahlman, Phillip W.,Multisponsor, $42,500, "Weed Research."

AGRONOMY
Devlin, Daniel L.,US Environmental Protection Agency, $89,664, "KS WRAPS Little Ark - Kansas State University."

Devlin, Daniel L., and Hargrove, William L.(Ks Ctr for Ag Rsrces & the Env / Ks Water Rsrce Rsrch Inst), US Environmental Protection Agency, $28,257, "KS WRAPS: Lower Smoky Hill from Kanopolis Dam to Solomon Assessment and Planning."

Eberle, William M., and Presley, DeAnn R., Kansas Department of Health and Environment, $15,432, "Compost Site Development and Operation and Compost Operator Educational and Technical Assistance."

Fick, Walter H.,Multisponsor, $3,500, "Range and Pasture Brush and Weed Control."

Fritz, Allan K.,US Department of Agriculture, $21,951, "Breeding for Resistance to Karnal Bunt in Kansas."

Fritz, Allan K.,US Department of Agriculture, $90,225, "Wheat Applied Genomics."

Gordon, Walter B.,Maddux, Larry D., Marsh, Brian H., and Pierzynski, Gary M., Multisponsor, $16,000, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Investigations."

Janssen, Keith A., and Thompson, Curtis R., Multisponsor, "Field Herbicidal Evaluations."

Maddux, Larry D.,Gordon, Walter B., Marsh, Brian H., and Pierzynski, Gary M., Multisponsor, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Investigations."

Marsh, Brian H.,Gordon, Walter B., Maddux, Larry D., and Pierzynski, Gary M., Multisponsor, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Investigations."

Martin, Victor L.,US Canola Association, $6,400, "Promote Canola Acres in the Great Plains 2008-2010."

Pierzynski, Gary M.,Gordon, Walter B., Maddux, Larry D., and Marsh, Brian H., Multisponsor, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Investigations."

Pierzynski, Gary M.,US Department of Agriculture, $13,150, "Development of Abiotic Stress Resistant Wheat Germplasm."

Pierzynski, Gary M.,US Department of Agriculture, $80,000, "Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) User Documentation, Tutorials and Training Materials."

Presley, DeAnn R., and Eberle, William M., Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Compost Site Development and Operation and Compost Operator Educational and Technical Assistance."

Ransom, Michel D.,US Department of Agriculture, $15,000, "Soil Laboratory Analysis to Support Soil Properties for Use in Determining How Soils Interpret for Various Uses."

Rice, Charles W.,Nelson, Richard G. (Kansas Industrial Extension Services), Staggenborg, Scott A. (Northeast Area Office), and Williams, Jeffery R.(Agricultural Economics), US Department of Energy, "National Carbon Sequestration Database and Geographic Information System."

Stamm, Michael J., and Minton, J. Ernest(Agricultural Experiment Station), US Department of Agriculture, "Development and Management of Canola in the Great Plains Region."

Stamm, Michael J.,US Department of Agriculture, $14,634, "Evaluation of Brassica Germplasm for Resistance to Turnip Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi)."

Thompson, Curtis R., and Janssen, Keith A., Multisponsor, $39,000, "Field Herbicidal Evaluations."

ANIMAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY
Aramouni, Fadi M., and Herald, Thomas J., Kansas Department of Commerce, $70,000, "Food and Feed Value Added Program Project."

Blasi, Dale A.,Renter, David G. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), and White, Bradley J.(Clinical Sciences), Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, $62,495, "Incorporation of Onset 5 PMH IN into Stocker/Background Receiving Programs with Safeguard and Vision Products Compared and Contrasted to Pfizer's StickVac Program."

Boyle, Elizabeth,Kansas Department of Commerce, $16,880, "Value Added Meats Program for Kansas Companies and Entrepreneurs."

Breiner, Ryan M.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Marsden, James L., and Waggoner, Justin, Deere & Company, "Evaluation of Precut Forage on Cattle Growth, Feed Wastage and Complete Diet Mixing Uniformity."

DeRouchey, Joel M.,Breiner, Ryan M., Marsden, James L., and Waggoner, Justin, Deere & Company, $66,802, "Evaluation of Precut Forage on Cattle Growth, Feed Wastage and Complete Diet Mixing Uniformity."

Herald, Thomas J., and Aramouni, Fadi M., Kansas Department of Commerce, "Food and Feed Value Added Program Project."

Lee, Charles D.,Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, $3,429, "Extension Education Position Support."

Lee, Charles D.,US Department of Agriculture, $1,000, "North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Extension Project."

Marsden, James L.,Breiner, Ryan M., DeRouchey, Joel M., and Waggoner, Justin, Deere & Company, "Evaluation of Precut Forage on Cattle Growth, Feed Wastage and Complete Diet Mixing Uniformity."

Waggoner, Justin,Breiner, Ryan M., DeRouchey, Joel M., and Marsden, James L., Deere & Company, "Evaluation of Precut Forage on Cattle Growth, Feed Wastage and Complete Diet Mixing Uniformity."

ENTOMOLOGY
Akhunov, Eduard D.,Kansas Wheat Commission, $3,000, "Advancing Genomics at K-State: Ultra High-Throughput DNA Sequencing."

Cloyd, Raymond A.,Reese, John C., Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J., and Wilde, Gerald E., Multisponsor, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage."

Cloyd, Raymond A.,US Department of Agriculture, $8,000, "Interregional Research Project #4 Minor Crop Pest Management Program."

Minton, J. Ernest,US Department of Agriculture, $2,200, "USDA/ARS Research Support Agreement #58-5430-8-818."

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."

Reese, John C.,US Department of Agriculture, $3,850, "Acquisition of Goods and Services."

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, $37,000, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage."

GRAIN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Alavi, Sajid,US Department of Agriculture, $498,130, "Development of Cross-Linked Bio- Nanocomposite Packaging Films with Enhanced Barrier and Mechanical Properties."

Gwirtz, Jeffrey A.,US Department of Agriculture, $25,000, "Relationships Between Sorghum Grain Attributes, Milling Quality, and Flour Quality/Functionality."

Seib, Paul A.,Haub, Mark D. (Human Nutrition), Medeiros, Denis M. (Human Nutrition), and Shi, Yong Cheng, US Department of Agriculture, "Training in Cereal Carbohydrates and Human Nutrition."

Shi, Yong Cheng,US Department of Agriculture, $63,000, "Evaluating Cereal Starch and Protein Digestibility."

Shi, Yong Cheng,Haub, Mark D. (Human Nutrition), Medeiros, Denis M. (Human Nutrition), and Seib, Paul A., US Department of Agriculture, $78,000, "Training in Cereal Carbohydrates and Human Nutrition."

Sun, X. Susan,Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, $91,966, "Biobased Polymer Composites."

HORTICULTURE, FORESTRY AND RECREATION RESOURCES
Bremer, Dale J.,Fry, Jack D., Keeley, Steven J., Lavis, Catherine C., and St John, Rodney A., US Department of Agriculture, $600,000, "Modifying Homeowner's Lawn- Irrigation Behavior to Conserve Water and Improve Water Quality in Urbanizing Watersheds."

Carey, Edward E., and Shoemaker, Candice A., US Department of Agriculture, $20,000, "Ethnic Speciality Crops for Kansas: Crops and Cultivars for Diverse Markets."

Carey, Edward E.,US Department of Agriculture, $20,000, "Growing Growers Training Program: Training New Fruit and Vegetable Growers for Kansas."

Fry, Jack D.,Bremer, Dale J., Keeley, Steven J., Lavis, Catherine C., and St John, Rodney A., US Department of Agriculture, "Modifying Homeowner's Lawn-Irrigation Behavior to Conserve Water and Improve Water Quality in Urbanizing Watersheds."

Janke, Rhonda R.,US Department of Agriculture, $20,000, "Research for Overcoming Barriers to Institutional Purchases of Locally Grown Food."

Keeley, Steven J.,Bremer, Dale J., Fry, Jack D., Lavis, Catherine C., and St John, Rodney A., US Department of Agriculture, "Modifying Homeowner's Lawn-Irrigation Behavior to Conserve Water and Improve Water Quality in Urbanizing Watersheds."

Lavis, Catherine C.,Bremer, Dale J., Fry, Jack D., Keeley, Steven J., and St John, Rodney A., US Department of Agriculture, "Modifying Homeowner's Lawn-Irrigation Behavior to Conserve Water and Improve Water Quality in Urbanizing Watersheds."

Shoemaker, Candice A., and Carey, Edward E., US Department of Agriculture, "Ethnic Speciality Crops for Kansas: Crops and Cultivars for Diverse Markets."

St John, Rodney A.,Bremer, Dale J., Fry, Jack D., Keeley, Steven J., and Lavis, Catherine C., US Department of Agriculture, "Modifying Homeowner's Lawn-Irrigation Behavior to Conserve Water and Improve Water Quality in Urbanizing Watersheds."

Williams, Kimberly A.,Multisponsor, $2,250, "Floriculture Research."

KS CTR FOR AG RSRCES & THE ENV / KS WATER RSRCE RSRCH INST
Hargrove, William L., and Devlin, Daniel L.(Agronomy), US Environmental Protection Agency, "KS WRAPS: Lower Smoky Hill from Kanopolis Dam to Solomon Assessment and Planning."

PLANT PATHOLOGY
Akhunov, Eduard D.,Kansas Wheat Commission, $3,000, "Advancing Genomics at K-State: Ultra High-Throughput DNA Sequencing."

Akhunov, Eduard D.,Garrett, Karen A., Johnson, Loretta C. (Biology), and Morgan, Theodore J.(Biology), US Department of Agriculture, "Ecotypic Variation and Functional Genetic Responses of a Dominant Grass Under Natural and Reduced Precipitation: Genes to Ecosystem Response."

Bockus, William W.,US Department of Agriculture, $50,122, "Mapping and Deployment of QTL for Wheat Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight (FHB)."

Garrett, Karen A.,Akhunov, Eduard D., Johnson, Loretta C. (Biology), and Morgan, Theodore J.(Biology), US Department of Agriculture, "Ecotypic Variation and Functional Genetic Responses of a Dominant Grass Under Natural and Reduced Precipitation: Genes to Ecosystem Response."

Jardine, Douglas J.,Multisponsor, $3,000, "Soybean Foliar Fungicide and Seed Treatment Tests."

Jardine, Douglas J.,North Central Soybean Research Program, $15,000, "Improving Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode through Extension Demonstration and Outreach."

Jardine, Douglas J.,US Department of Agriculture, $7,293, "The 2008 Legume IPM PIPE Kansas."

Leslie, John F.,US Department of Agriculture, $9,863, "Molecular Genetics of Virulence and Resistance to Wheat Diseases."

Leslie, John F.,US Department of Agriculture, $39,276, "Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program."

Minton, J. Ernest,US Department of Agriculture, $44,440, "USDA/ARS Research Support Agreement #58-5430-8-819."

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTER
Currie, Randall S.,Multisponsor, $9,300, "Weed Control Research in Southwest Kansas."

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

BIOCHEMISTRY
Davis, Lawrence C., and Erickson, Larry E.(Chemical Engineering), National Science Foundation, $1,903, "Recruiting Native Americans into Environmental Science."

BIOLOGY
Akhunov, Eduard D.,Kansas Wheat Commission, $3,000, "Advancing Genomics at K-State: Ultra High-Throughput DNA Sequencing."

Blair, John M.,Dodds, Walter K., Hartnett, David C., Joern, Anthony, and Nippert, Jesse B., National Science Foundation, $101,850, "Konza Prairie LTER V: Long-Term Research on Grassland Dynamics and Global Change."

Brown, Susan J.,Denell, Robin E., and Shippy, Teresa D., US Department of Health and Human Services, $273,641, "Genetic Control of Segmentation."

Chapes, Stephen K.,National Aeronautics and Space Administration, $82,420, "Determination of the Bone Marrow Macrophage Phenotype in Space."

Craine, Joseph M., and McLauchlan, Kendra K., National Science Foundation, $437,157, "Testing the Consequences of the Carbon-Quality Temperature Hypothesis for Soil Orgainic Matter Decomposition."

Cully, Jr., Jack F., and Wisely, Samantha, US Department of the Interior, "Genetic Susceptibility and Animal Movement Patterns of Sympatric Populations of Mule Deer and White-Tailed Deer in Western Kansas."

Denell, Robin E.,Brown, Susan J., and Shippy, Teresa D., US Department of Health and Human Services, "Genetic Control of Segmentation."

Dodds, Walter K.,Blair, John M., Hartnett, David C., Joern, Anthony, and Nippert, Jesse B., National Science Foundation, "Konza Prairie LTER V: Long-Term Research on Grassland Dynamics and Global Change."

Gerken, Joe, and Paukert, Craig, US Department of the Interior, "Factors Influencing Threatened and Endangered Fishes in the Great Plains."

Hartnett, David C.,Blair, John M., Dodds, Walter K., Joern, Anthony, and Nippert, Jesse B., National Science Foundation, "Konza Prairie LTER V: Long-Term Research on Grassland Dynamics and Global Change."

Joern, Anthony,Blair, John M., Dodds, Walter K., Hartnett, David C., and Nippert, Jesse B., National Science Foundation, "Konza Prairie LTER V: Long-Term Research on Grassland Dynamics and Global Change."

Johnson, Loretta C.,Akhunov, Eduard D. (Plant Pathology), Garrett, Karen A. (Plant Pathology), and Morgan, Theodore J., US Department of Agriculture, $349,400, "Ecotypic Variation and Functional Genetic Responses of a Dominant Grass Under Natural and Reduced Precipitation: Genes to Ecosystem Response."

Morgan, Theodore J.,Akhunov, Eduard D. (Plant Pathology), Garrett, Karen A. (Plant Pathology), and Johnson, Loretta C., US Department of Agriculture, "Ecotypic Variation and Functional Genetic Responses of a Dominant Grass Under Natural and Reduced Precipitation: Genes to Ecosystem Response."

Nippert, Jesse B.,Blair, John M., Dodds, Walter K., Hartnett, David C., and Joern, Anthony, National Science Foundation, "Konza Prairie LTER V: Long-Term Research on Grassland Dynamics and Global Change."

Paukert, Craig,Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, $40,000, "Establishment and Operation of the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit."

Paukert, Craig, and Gerken, Joe, US Department of the Interior, $9,434, "Factors Influencing Threatened and Endangered Fishes in the Great Plains."

Sandercock, Brett K., and Wisely, Samantha, US Department of Energy, $19,130, "Effects of Wind Power Development on Greater Prairie Chickens."

Shippy, Teresa D.,Brown, Susan J., and Denell, Robin E., US Department of Health and Human Services, "Genetic Control of Segmentation."

Wisely, Samantha, and Sandercock, Brett K., US Department of Energy, "Effects of Wind Power Development on Greater Prairie Chickens."

Wisely, Samantha, and Cully, Jr., Jack F., US Department of the Interior, $22,324, "Genetic Susceptibility and Animal Movement Patterns of Sympatric Populations of Mule Deer and White- Tailed Deer in Western Kansas."

CHEMISTRY
Aakeroy, Christer B.,Boehringer Ingelheim, $49,980, "Synthesis and Solubility of Co-Crystals of Pharmaceuticals."

Jankowiak, Ryszard J.,Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation, $15,000, "Excitation Energy Transfer in Natural Photosynthetic Complexes and Chlorophyll Trefoils: Hole Burning and Single Complex/Trefoil Spectroscopic Studies."

Jankowiak, Ryszard J.,US Department of Energy, $420,000, "Excitation Energy Transfer in Natural Photosynthetic Complexes and Chlorophyll Trefoils: Hole- Burning and Single Complex/Trefoil Spectroscopic Studies."

Smith, Paul E.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $219,000, "Accurate Simulations of Peptide Aggregation."

DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Montelone, Beth A., and Britton, Dana M.(Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work), National Science Foundation, $71,244, "ADVANCE: Partnerships for Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination (PAID): PROMOTE- Improving the Promotion to Full Process at Western Public Universities."

GEOGRAPHY
Hutchinson, J. M. Shawn,US Department of Agriculture, $64,175, "Applying Landscape Connectivity to Model the Spread of Plant Pathogens."

Lu, Max,Kansas Department of Health and Environment, $36,087, "Data Development for Asthma Hazard Mapping."

GEOLOGY
Totten, Iris M.,Kauffman Foundation, $171,369, "GeoWorlds: The Integration of Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments, Problem-Based Education in the Geosciences and Facilitator Development."

MATHEMATICS
Bennett, Andrew G.,Rebello, Nobel S. (Physics), Warren, Steven (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Zollman, Dean A.(Physics), National Science Foundation, $78,968, "Investigating Trajectories of Learning & Transfer of Problem Solving Expertise from Mathematics to Physics to Engineering."

PHYSICS
Jiang, Hongxing, and Lin, Jingyu, US Department of Defense, $15,000, "Workshop/Summer School 2008 on Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Physics and Devices."

Lin, Chii-Dong,US Department of Energy, $145,000, "Time-Resolved Imaging of Molecules by High-Order Harmonics and Ultra Short Rescattering Electrons."

Lin, Jingyu, and Jiang, Hongxing, US Department of Defense, "Workshop/Summer School 2008 on Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Physics and Devices."

Litvinyuk, Igor V.,US Department of Energy, $153,000, "Developing Laser-Induced Re-Collision Electron Self-Diffraction for Ultra-Fast Imaging of Transient Molecular Structure."

Rebello, Nobel S.,Bennett, Andrew G. (Mathematics), Warren, Steven (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Zollman, Dean A., National Science Foundation, "Investigating Trajectories of Learning & Transfer of Problem Solving Expertise from Mathematics to Physics to Engineering."

Zollman, Dean A.,Bennett, Andrew G. (Mathematics), Rebello, Nobel S., and Warren, Steven(Electrical and Computer Engineering), National Science Foundation, $173,730, "Investigating Trajectories of Learning & Transfer of Problem Solving Expertise from Mathematics to Physics to Engineering."

Zollman, Dean A.,National Science Foundation, $72,855, "Undergraduate Science Course Reform Serving Pre-Service Teachers: Evaluation of a Faculty Professional Development Model."

SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, AND SOCIAL WORK
Britton, Dana M., and Montelone, Beth A.(Dean of Arts and Sciences), National Science Foundation, $71,244, "ADVANCE: Partnerships for Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination (PAID): PROMOTE- Improving the Promotion to Full Process at Western Public Universities."

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEAN OF EDUCATION
Havlicek, Barbara J.,Multisponsor, $600, "Council for Public School Improvement."

Middendorf, B. Jan,Kansas Board of Regents, $936,000, "Kan-ed Evaluation - Phase VII."

Middendorf, B. Jan, and Thurston, Linda P., Master Teacher, Inc., "Master Teacher Survey Project."

Thurston, Linda P., and Middendorf, B. Jan, Master Teacher, Inc., $9,344, "Master Teacher Survey Project."

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Marston, Mary E., and Tolar, Mary H.(Center for Engagement and Community Development), Corporation for National and Community Service, "Kansas AmeriCorps*VISTA Service- Learning Project."

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
Case, Scott A., and Tucker, Jeffrey W., Multisponsor, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center."

Case, Scott A.,US Department of Defense, $15,000, "Seat Belt Convincer Build."

Kramer, Bradley A., and Tucker, Jeffrey W., Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation, $635,602, "Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation Center of Excellence Grant Agreement."

Tucker, Jeffrey W., and Kramer, Bradley A., Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation, "Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation Center of Excellence Grant Agreement."

Tucker, Jeffrey W., and Case, Scott A., Multisponsor, $90,750, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center."

BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Maghirang, Ronaldo G.,US Department of Agriculture, $2,237, "Improved Handling of Grain in Commercial Elevators."

Mankin, Kyle R., and Leatherman, John C.(Agricultural Economics), US Environmental Protection Agency, $8,172, "KS WRAPS Upper Arkansas Planning."

Wang, Donghai,US Department of Agriculture, $25,000, "Bio-industrial Uses of Sorghum Proteins."

Wang, Donghai,US Department of Agriculture, $24,612, "Developing Technology and Procedures to Measure Characteristics of Grain and Plants."

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Erickson, Larry E., and Davis, Lawrence C.(Biochemistry), National Science Foundation, $1,903, "Recruiting Native Americans into Environmental Science."

Glasgow, Larry A., and Soldan, David L.(Electrical and Computer Engineering), National Science Foundation, $41,255, "Reconnecting Chemical Engineering Students with the Physical World."

Pfromm, Peter H.,Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, $141,221, "Topics in Antigen Production."

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Dissanayake, Sunanda,Hossain, Mustaque A., Peterman, Robert J., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, "KSU University Transportation Center: High Priority Demonstration (HPD) Project."

Dissanayake, Sunanda,Hossain, Mustaque A., Peterman, Robert J., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, "Region VII University Transportation Center (UTC)."

Hossain, Mustaque A.,Kansas Department of Transportation, $20,000, "Administration of KDOT/KTRAN Program."

Hossain, Mustaque A.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Peterman, Robert J., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, "KSU University Transportation Center: High Priority Demonstration (HPD) Project."

Hossain, Mustaque A.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Peterman, Robert J., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, $39,692, "Region VII University Transportation Center (UTC)."

Peterman, Robert J.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Hossain, Mustaque A., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, "KSU University Transportation Center: High Priority Demonstration (HPD) Project."

Peterman, Robert J.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Hossain, Mustaque A., and Stokes, Robert W., US Department of Transportation, "Region VII University Transportation Center (UTC)."

Stokes, Robert W.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Hossain, Mustaque A., and Peterman, Robert J., US Department of Transportation, $300,000, "KSU University Transportation Center: High Priority Demonstration (HPD) Project."

Stokes, Robert W.,Dissanayake, Sunanda, Hossain, Mustaque A., and Peterman, Robert J., US Department of Transportation, "Region VII University Transportation Center (UTC)."

COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Akhunov, Eduard D.,Kansas Wheat Commission, $3,000, "Advancing Genomics at K-State: Ultra High-Throughput DNA Sequencing."

Hatcliff, John M.,Rockwell Collins, Inc., $25,000, "Conditional Information Flow Modeling for High- Assurance Systems."

Neilsen, Mitchell L.,US Department of Agriculture, $20,000, "Integration of Spillway Erosion Technology and WinTR-20 with WinDAM."

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Scoglio, Caterina M.,Easton, Todd W. (Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering), and Schumm, Walter R.(School of Family Studies and Human Services), National Science Foundation, $17,000, "SGER: Exploratory Research on Complex Network Approach to Epidemic Spreading in Rural Regions."

Soldan, David L., and Glasgow, Larry A.(Chemical Engineering), National Science Foundation, $41,255, "Reconnecting Chemical Engineering Students with the Physical World."

Warren, Steven,Bennett, Andrew G. (Mathematics), Rebello, Nobel S. (Physics), and Zollman, Dean A.(Physics), National Science Foundation, $63,174, "Investigating Trajectories of Learning & Transfer of Problem Solving Expertise from Mathematics to Physics to Engineering."

INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Easton, Todd W.,Schumm, Walter R. (School of Family Studies and Human Services), and Scoglio, Caterina M.(Electrical and Computer Engineering), National Science Foundation, $16,500, "SGER: Exploratory Research on Complex Network Approach to Epidemic Spreading in Rural Regions."

Harnett, R. Michael,US Department of Defense, $49,296, "Part-Time M.S. Program in Industrial Engineering - Fall 2008."

Pei, Zhijian,Crystal Technology, Inc., $20,000, "Development of Advance Fabrication Process of Lithium Niobate - Patrick Zhang (Internship)."

KANSAS INDUSTRIAL EXTENSION SERVICES
Nelson, Richard G.,Rice, Charles W. (Agronomy), Staggenborg, Scott A. (Northeast Area Office), and Williams, Jeffery R.(Agricultural Economics), US Department of Energy, $19,637, "National Carbon Sequestration Database and Geographic Information System."

MECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
McGregor, Douglas S.,US Department of Defense, $173,289, "Vapor Growth and Material Characterization of Mercuric Iodide (HgI2)."

McGregor, Douglas S.,US Department of Energy, $698,040, "Growth and Characterization of Li Ternary Compounds for Solid-State Neutron Detectors."

COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

HUMAN NUTRITION
Haub, Mark D.,Medeiros, Denis M., Seib, Paul A. (Grain Science and Industry), and Shi, Yong Cheng(Grain Science and Industry), US Department of Agriculture, $78,000, "Training in Cereal Carbohydrates and Human Nutrition."

Medeiros, Denis M.,Haub, Mark D., Seib, Paul A. (Grain Science and Industry), and Shi, Yong Cheng(Grain Science and Industry), US Department of Agriculture, "Training in Cereal Carbohydrates and Human Nutrition."

Medeiros, Denis M.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $72,874, "Kansas Bridges to the Future."

SCHOOL OF FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN SERVICES
DeLuccie, Mary L.,US Department of Agriculture, $3,049, "Federal Aid in Support of the Child and Adult Care Food Program."

Schumm, Walter R.,Easton, Todd W. (Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering), and Scoglio, Caterina M.(Electrical and Computer Engineering), National Science Foundation, $16,500, "SGER: Exploratory Research on Complex Network Approach to Epidemic Spreading in Rural Regions."

Stith, Sandra M.,US Department of Defense, $250,000, "Risk Assessment Tool - Phase III."

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

CLINICAL SCIENCES
Gehring, Ronette,Hanzlicek, Andrew S., Kukanich, Stanley P., Margiocco, Marco, and Schermerhorn, Thomas, Morris Animal Foundation, "Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan in Healthy Cats."

Hanzlicek, Andrew S.,Gehring, Ronette, Kukanich, Stanley P., Margiocco, Marco, and Schermerhorn, Thomas, Morris Animal Foundation, "Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan in Healthy Cats."

Kukanich, Stanley P.,Gehring, Ronette, Hanzlicek, Andrew S., Margiocco, Marco, and Schermerhorn, Thomas, Morris Animal Foundation, "Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan in Healthy Cats."

Margiocco, Marco,Gehring, Ronette, Hanzlicek, Andrew S., Kukanich, Stanley P., and Schermerhorn, Thomas, Morris Animal Foundation, $16,093, "Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan in Healthy Cats."

Schermerhorn, Thomas,Gehring, Ronette, Hanzlicek, Andrew S., Kukanich, Stanley P., and Margiocco, Marco, Morris Animal Foundation, "Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan in Healthy Cats."

White, Bradley J.,Blasi, Dale A. (Animal Sciences and Industry), and Renter, David G.(Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, $65,778, "Incorporation of Onset 5 PMH IN into Stocker/Background Receiving Programs with Safeguard and Vision Products Compared and Contrasted to Pfizer's StickVac Program."

DEAN OF VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER
Anderson, Gary A.,US Department of Agriculture, "Classical Swine Fever Surveillance."

Logan, Cynthia L., and Willard, Gayle K., State Library of Kansas, $2,500, "Kansas Library ILDP Animals in Society."

Richardson, Ralph C.,Kansas State University, $55,528, "Professorships/Chairs."

Willard, Gayle K., and Logan, Cynthia L., State Library of Kansas, "Kansas Library ILDP Animals in Society."

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY
Akhunov, Eduard D.,Kansas Wheat Commission, $3,000, "Advancing Genomics at K-State: Ultra High-Throughput DNA Sequencing."

Anderson, Gary A., and Stockham, Steven L., US Department of Agriculture, $50,000, "NAHLN:KS."

Dryden, Michael W.,Bagladi-Swanson, Mary S. (Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital), and Wilkerson, Melinda, Fort Dodge Animal Health, "Testing a Vaccine as a Preventative or Therapeutic in a Canine Model of Flea Allergic Dermatitis."

Hesse, Richard,Rowland, Raymond R. R., and Wyatt, Carol R., National Pork Board, "Mapping T Cell Epitopes in PCV2 Capsid Protein."

Renter, David G.,Blasi, Dale A. (Animal Sciences and Industry), and White, Bradley J.(Clinical Sciences), Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, "Incorporation of Onset 5 PMH IN into Stocker/Background Receiving Programs with Safeguard and Vision Products Compared and Contrasted to Pfizer's StickVac Program."

Rowland, Raymond R. R.,Hesse, Richard, and Wyatt, Carol R., National Pork Board, "Mapping T Cell Epitopes in PCV2 Capsid Protein."

Stockham, Steven L., and Anderson, Gary A., US Department of Agriculture, "NAHLN:KS."

Wilkerson, Melinda,Bagladi-Swanson, Mary S. (Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital), and Dryden, Michael W., Fort Dodge Animal Health, $24,794, "Testing a Vaccine as a Preventative or Therapeutic in a Canine Model of Flea Allergic Dermatitis."

Wyatt, Carol R.,Hesse, Richard, and Rowland, Raymond R. R., National Pork Board, $58,158, "Mapping T Cell Epitopes in PCV2 Capsid Protein."

VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Anderson, Gary A.,US Department of Agriculture, $65,527, "Classical Swine Fever Surveillance."

VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
Bagladi-Swanson, Mary S.,Dryden, Michael W. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), and Wilkerson, Melinda(Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Fort Dodge Animal Health, "Testing a Vaccine as a Preventative or Therapeutic in a Canine Model of Flea Allergic Dermatitis."

KANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Murphy, James P.,US Department of Agriculture, $96,787, "NCR-SARE Professional Development Program (NCR-SARE PDP), Chapter 3."

KANSAS FOREST SERVICE
Aslin, Raymond G.,US Department of Agriculture, $78,000, "Consolidated Payment Grant 2008."

NORTHEAST AREA OFFICE
Staggenborg, Scott A.,Nelson, Richard G. (Kansas Industrial Extension Services), Rice, Charles W. (Agronomy), and Williams, Jeffery R.(Agricultural Economics), US Department of Energy, "National Carbon Sequestration Database and Geographic Information System."

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Tolar, Mary H., and Marston, Mary E.(Educational Leadership), Corporation for National and Community Service, "Kansas AmeriCorps*VISTA Service-Learning Project."

SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Collins, Olivia P.,American Humanics, Inc, $5,645, "Connecting Campus and Community Through Volunteer Leadership."

Tolar, Mary H.,Corporation for Change, $36,000, "Careers for the Common Good."

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Greene, Kathleen V.,US Department of Education, $289,134, "Student Support Services."

Greene, Kathleen V.,US Department of Education, $222,581, "Student Support Services - KSU Salina."

Lynch, Michael L.,US Department of Agriculture, $4,514, "Upward Bound Math and Science Program - Summer Food Service Program."

Turner, Margaret A.,US Department of Agriculture, $4,980, "Kansas State University Upward Bound Program - Summer Food Service Program."

VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH
Guikema, James A., US Department of Health and Human Services, $473,707, "Midwest Institute for Comparative Stem Cell Biology Major Equipment Proposal."