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Research Awards, April 2010

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER-HAYS
Seifers, Dallas L., and DeWolf, Erick D.(Plant Pathology), US Department of Agriculture, $67,997, "Regional Distribution and Host Range of Triticum Mosaic Virus, an Emerging Virus of Wheat, and its Potential Impact on Wheat Production."

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

Mengel, David B., and Ruiz Diaz Suarez, Dorivar A., Kansas Soybean Commission, $31,695, "Correction of Potassium Deficiency in Soybean Production in Kansas."

Mengel, David B., and Ruiz Diaz Suarez, Dorivar A., Kansas Soybean Commission, "Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybean: Effect of Soil Properties and Iron Fertilizer Application."

Peterson, Dallas E., and Shoup, Douglas E.(Southeast Area Office), Kansas Soybean Commission, $1,311, "Managing Marestail in No-Till Soybean Systems."

Presley, DeAnn R.,US Department of Agriculture, $2,000, "Linking Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Quality, and Water Quality for 4th Graders of Cheney Lake Watershed, Central kansas."

Roozeboom, Kraig L.,Kansas Soybean Commission, $6,125, "Extension and Applied Research Programs for Kansas Soybean Production."

Roozeboom, Kraig L.,Duncan, Stewart R. (Northeast Area Office), and Jardine, Douglas J.(Plant Pathology), Kansas Soybean Commission, $2,805, "The Use of Seed and Foliar Fungicides at Two Planting Dates for Soybean Production in Kansas."

Ruiz Diaz Suarez, Dorivar A., and Mengel, David B., Kansas Soybean Commission, "Correction of Potassium Deficiency in Soybean Production in Kansas."

Ruiz Diaz Suarez, Dorivar A., and Mengel, David B., Kansas Soybean Commission, $33,656, "Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybean: Effect of Soil Properties and Iron Fertilizer Application."

Schaffer, Vernon A.,Multisponsor, $2,140, "Foundation Seed Maintenance."

Schapaugh Jr, William T.,Buschman, Larry L. (Entomology), McCornack, Brian P., Smith, C. Michael (Entomology), and Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J.(Entomology), Kansas Soybean Commission, $1,695, "Developmentof Genetic and Chemical Tactics for Management of the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean."

Schapaugh Jr, William T.,Long Jr, James H. (Southeast Agricultural Research Center), Todd, Timothy C. (Plant Pathology), and Trick, Harold N.(Plant Pathology), Kansas Soybean Commission, $168,632, "Trait and Production Efficiency Enhancement in Soybean."

Staggenborg, Scott A.,Madl, Ronald L. (Grain Science and Industry), and Wang, Donghai(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), US Department of Transportation, $7,000, "Bio-Oil From Pyrolysis of Sorghum Biomass."

Thompson, Curtis R., and Janssen, Keith A., Multisponsor, $15,000, "Field Herbicidal Evaluations."

ANIMAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY
Aramouni, Fadi M.,US Department of Agriculture, $65,959, "Developing Extension Competence in Good Agricultural Practices and Farm Food Safety Planning for Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Kansas and Missouri."

DeRouchey, Joel M.,Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Ajnomoto Heartland LLC, "Optimal Use of Synthetic Amino Acids in Diets for 15 to 26 lb Pigs: II."

DeRouchey, Joel M.,Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Danisco Animal Nutrition, $50,000, "Determine the Effects of Dietary Enzymes in Diets Containing High-Fiber Co-Products on the Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Pigs."

Goodband, Robert D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Ajnomoto Heartland LLC, "Optimal Use of Synthetic Amino Acids in Diets for 15 to 26 lb Pigs: II."

Goodband, Robert D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Nelssen, Jim L., and Tokach, Michael D., Danisco Animal Nutrition, "Determine the Effects of Dietary Enzymes in Diets Containing High-Fiber Co-Products on the Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Pigs."

Nelssen, Jim L.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Tokach, Michael D., Ajnomoto Heartland LLC, "Optimal Use of Synthetic Amino Acids in Diets for 15 to 26 lb Pigs: II."

Nelssen, Jim L.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Tokach, Michael D., Danisco Animal Nutrition, "Determine the Effects of Dietary Enzymes in Diets Containing High-Fiber Co-Products on the Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Pigs."

Tokach, Michael D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Nelssen, Jim L., Ajnomoto Heartland LLC, $50,000, "Optimal Use of Synthetic Amino Acids in Diets for 15 to 26 lb Pigs: II."

Tokach, Michael D.,DeRouchey, Joel M., Dritz, Steven S. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Goodband, Robert D., and Nelssen, Jim L., Danisco Animal Nutrition, "Determine the Effects of Dietary Enzymes in Diets Containing High-Fiber Co-Products on the Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Pigs."

ENTOMOLOGY
Buschman, Larry L.,McCornack, Brian P., Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), Smith, C. Michael, and Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J., Kansas Soybean Commission, $32,209, "Developmentof Genetic and Chemical Tactics for Management of the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean."

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."

Ramalho-Ortigao, Marcelo,US Department of Health and Human Services, $293,040, "P. papatasi Midgut Molecules: Gene Function and Assessing TBV Candidates."

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."

Smith, C. Michael,Buschman, Larry L., McCornack, Brian P., Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), and Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J., Kansas Soybean Commission, "Developmentof Genetic and Chemical Tactics for Management of the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean."

Whitworth, Robert "Jeff" J.,Buschman, Larry L., McCornack, Brian P., Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), and Smith, C. Michael, Kansas Soybean Commission, "Developmentof Genetic and Chemical Tactics for Management of the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean."

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, $2,201, "Chemical Control of Insect Pests of Corn and Other Field Crops, Small Grain and Forage."

GRAIN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Bhadriraju, Subramanyam,Multisponsor, $46,070, "Grain Science."

Madl, Ronald L.,Staggenborg, Scott A. (Agronomy), and Wang, Donghai(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), US Department of Transportation, $7,000, "Bio-Oil From Pyrolysis of Sorghum Biomass."

Vadlani, Praveen V.,MeadWestvaco Corporation - North Carolina, $9,000, "Matching Funds for Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research Project."

HORTICULTURE, FORESTRY AND RECREATION RESOURCES
Park, Sunghun,Khang, Chang Hyun (Plant Pathology), and Valent, Barbara S.(Plant Pathology), US Department of Agriculture, "On the Mechanism of Secretion of Rice Blast Efffectors Inside Living Rice Cells."

PLANT PATHOLOGY
DeWolf, Erick D.,US Department of Agriculture, $45,275, "Prediction Models and Improved Pre- Harvest Estimates of Deoxynivalenol."

DeWolf, Erick D., and Seifers, Dallas L.(Agricultural Research Center-Hays), US Department of Agriculture, $17,641, "Regional Distribution and Host Range of Triticum Mosaic Virus, an Emerging Virus of Wheat, and its Potential Impact on Wheat Production."

Gill, Bikram S., and Friebe, Bernd, US Department of Agriculture, $29,991, "Alien Chromosome Engineering and the Deployment of a Novel Source of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Wheat."

Jardine, Douglas J.,Duncan, Stewart R. (Northeast Area Office), and Roozeboom, Kraig L.(Agronomy), Kansas Soybean Commission, $2,805, "The Use of Seed and Foliar Fungicides at Two Planting Dates for Soybean Production in Kansas."

Khang, Chang Hyun,Park, Sunghun (Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources), and Valent, Barbara S., US Department of Agriculture, "On the Mechanism of Secretion of Rice Blast Efffectors Inside Living Rice Cells."

Little, Christopher R., and Todd, Timothy C., Kansas Soybean Commission, $35,115, "Understanding Soybean Seed, Seedling and Root Pathogens in Kansas."

Stack, James P.,US Department of Agriculture, $75,000, "Plant Diagnostic Laboratories for Plant Disease and Pest Diagnosis and Surveillance."

Todd, Timothy C.,Long Jr, James H. (Southeast Agricultural Research Center), Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), and Trick, Harold N., Kansas Soybean Commission, $84,316, "Trait and Production Efficiency Enhancement in Soybean."

Todd, Timothy C., and Little, Christopher R., Kansas Soybean Commission, "Understanding Soybean Seed, Seedling and Root Pathogens in Kansas."

Trick, Harold N.,Long Jr, James H. (Southeast Agricultural Research Center), Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), and Todd, Timothy C., Kansas Soybean Commission, "Trait and Production Efficiency Enhancement in Soybean."

Trick, Harold N.,US Department of Agriculture, $10,000, "Engineering Fusarium Head Blight Resistance and Plant Defense Signaling."

Valent, Barbara S.,Khang, Chang Hyun, and Park, Sunghun(Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources), US Department of Agriculture, $399,000, "On the Mechanism of Secretion of Rice Blast Efffectors Inside Living Rice Cells."

SOUTHEAST AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER
Long Jr, James H.,Schapaugh Jr, William T. (Agronomy), Todd, Timothy C. (Plant Pathology), and Trick, Harold N.(Plant Pathology), Kansas Soybean Commission, $28,105, "Trait and Production Efficiency Enhancement in Soybean."

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTER
Holman, Johnathon D., and Schlegel, Alan J., Multisponsor, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Research for Western Kansas."

Schlegel, Alan J., and Holman, Johnathon D., Multisponsor, $2,000, "Soil Fertility and Soil Management Research for Western Kansas."

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

BIOLOGY
Brown, Susan J.,Denell, Robin E., and Shippy, Teresa D., US Department of Health and Human Services, $15,516, "Genetic Control of Segmentation."

Cully, Jr., Jack F.,US Department of Agriculture, $15,000, "A Multiscale Investigation of the Movement Patterns of Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Rachel Pigg)."

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

Hancock, Lynn E.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $296,000, "The Regulation of Autolysis in Enterococcus Faecalis."

Sandercock, Brett K., and Wisely, Samantha, US Department of Energy, $123,613, "Environmental Impacts of Wind Power Development on Population Biology of 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, "Environmental Impacts of Wind Power Development on Population Biology of Greater Prairie Chickens."

CHEMISTRY
Hollingsworth, Mark D.,National Science Foundation, $75,000, "Synthesis and Mechanistic Studies of New Series of Ferroelastic and Ferroelectric Crystals."

Hua, Duy H.,Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation & Institute for the Study o, $20,000, "Tricyclic Pyrone Compounds and Axonal Trafficking Dysfunction in AD."

COMMUNICATION STUDIES, THEATRE, AND DANCE
Steffensmeier, Timothy R.,Interactivity Foundation, $53,176, "Contract for Sanctuary Project."

ENGLISH
Northway, Kara,International Writing Centers Association, $740, "Investigating Student Assessment of the Effectiveness of Writing Center Consultations."

GEOGRAPHY
Goodin, Douglas G.,National Science Foundation, $4,194, "Doctoral Dissertation Research: Burned Area Mapping in Tallgrass Prairie using In Situ Spectrometry, and TM and MODIS Imagery (Rhett Mohler)."

Marston, Richard A.,US Department of the Interior, $5,000, "Cross-Valley Profiles and Mass Movement Hazards in Deglaciated Canyons, Grand Teton National Park."

MATHEMATICS
Korten, Marianne, and Yetter, David, National Science Foundation, $360,000, "REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Mathematics Research (SUMaR) at K-State."

Yetter, David, and Korten, Marianne, National Science Foundation, "REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Mathematics Research (SUMaR) at K-State."

SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, AND SOCIAL WORK
Ritterbush, Lauren W.,SMH Consultants, $1,236, "Fairman Lake Archaeological Survey."

STATISTICS
Boyer Jr, John E.,Eli Lilly & Company, $1,000, "Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture."

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTING
Vruwink, David R., and Katz, Jeffrey P.(Management), Multisponsor, "MBA Practicum."

MANAGEMENT
Katz, Jeffrey P., and Vruwink, David R.(Accounting), Multisponsor, $750, "MBA Practicum."

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEAN OF EDUCATION
Spears, Jacqueline D.,Neilsen, Mitchell L. (Computing and Information Sciences), Singh, Gurdip (Computing and Information Sciences), Wallentine, Virgil E. (Computing and Information Sciences), and Zhang, Naiqian(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), National Science Foundation, $106,194, "Infusing System Development and Sensor Technology in Education - Letter of Intent."

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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

Jones, Taylor S.,Case, Scott A., Kramer, Bradley A., and Tucker, Jeffrey W., Multisponsor, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center."

Kramer, Bradley A.,Case, Scott A., Jones, Taylor S., and Tucker, Jeffrey W., Multisponsor, $163,975, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center."

Tucker, Jeffrey W.,Case, Scott A., Jones, Taylor S., and Kramer, Bradley A., Multisponsor, "Advanced Manufacturing Institute - Manufacturing Learning Center."

BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Slocombe, John W.,US Department of Agriculture, $180,000, "Kansas AgrAbility Project."

Wang, Donghai,Madl, Ronald L. (Grain Science and Industry), and Staggenborg, Scott A.(Agronomy), US Department of Transportation, $21,000, "Bio-Oil From Pyrolysis of Sorghum Biomass."

Zhang, Naiqian,Neilsen, Mitchell L. (Computing and Information Sciences), Singh, Gurdip (Computing and Information Sciences), Spears, Jacqueline D. (Dean of Education), and Wallentine, Virgil E.(Computing and Information Sciences), National Science Foundation, $106,194, "Infusing System Development and Sensor Technology in Education - Letter of Intent."

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Berry, Vikas,Kansas State University Foundation, $25,500, "Characterization of the Electrical & Detection Properties of Ultrasensitive & Highly-Specific Graphene Sensors for Cancer Marker."

Hohn, Keith L.,US Army, $50,000, "Bimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts for Reforming of Logistics Fuels."

COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
DeLoach, Scott A.,US Department of Defense, $86,331, "Human-Robot Teams Informed By Human Performance Moderator Functions."

Neilsen, Mitchell L.,Singh, Gurdip, Spears, Jacqueline D. (Dean of Education), Wallentine, Virgil E., and Zhang, Naiqian(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), National Science Foundation, $318,582, "Infusing System Development and Sensor Technology in Education - Letter of Intent."

Robby, -,National Science Foundation, $79,992, "Formal, Integrated Analysis Framework for Contract-Based Reasoning of Strong Properties of Open Systems."

Singh, Gurdip,Neilsen, Mitchell L., Spears, Jacqueline D. (Dean of Education), Wallentine, Virgil E., and Zhang, Naiqian(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), National Science Foundation, "Infusing System Development and Sensor Technology in Education - Letter of Intent."

Wallentine, Virgil E.,Neilsen, Mitchell L., Singh, Gurdip, Spears, Jacqueline D. (Dean of Education), and Zhang, Naiqian(Biological and Agricultural Engineering), National Science Foundation, "Infusing System Development and Sensor Technology in Education - Letter of Intent."

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Day, Dwight D., and Natarajan, Balasubramaniam, Kansas Department of Transportation, "Process to Automatically Rate Severity and Extent of D-Cracking on Concrete Pavement from Line-Scan Images."

Day, Dwight D.,Sandia National Laboratories, $13,500, "Advanced Memory Subsystem Research."

Miller, Ruth D.,US Department of Energy, $22,000, "Wind for Schools Wind Application Center: Kansas."

Natarajan, Balasubramaniam, and Day, Dwight D., Kansas Department of Transportation, $75,000, "Process to Automatically Rate Severity and Extent of D-Cracking on Concrete Pavement from Line-Scan Images."

INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Eckels, Steven J.,PAX Streamline, Inc., $170,000, "Evaluation of Boiling in an Enhanced Refrigerant Evaporator."

Jones, Byron W., and Hosni, Mohammad H.(Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering), Boeing Company, $120,000, "Sponsor Research Agreement - KSU Project Agreement."

MECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Hosni, Mohammad H., and Jones, Byron W.(Institute for Environmental Research), Boeing Company, "Sponsor Research Agreement - KSU Project Agreement."

COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

HUMAN NUTRITION
Chambers IV, Edgar, and Adhikari, Koushik, Kansas State University Foundation, $3,045, "Flavor Differences in Beef Steaks Packaged in Three Different Ways (Sensory Panel Time)."

SCHOOL OF FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN SERVICES
DeLuccie, Mary L.,US Department of Agriculture, $810, "Federal Aid in Support of the Child and Adult Care Food Program."

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Blecha, Frank,Hesse, Richard (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Rowland, Raymond R. R. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), and Shi, Jishu, Kansas Bioscience Authority, "Develop Novel Adjuvants that Promote Cross Protective Immunity Against PRRS Virus."

Shi, Jishu,Blecha, Frank, Hesse, Richard (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), and Rowland, Raymond R. R.(Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), Kansas Bioscience Authority, $250,000, "Develop Novel Adjuvants that Promote Cross Protective Immunity Against PRRS Virus."

CLINICAL SCIENCES
Carpenter, James W., and Van Der Merwe, Deon(Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), US Department of the Interior, $5,000, "Survey of Potentially Toxic Metal Concentrations in Waterfowl, Water, and Soil in the Tri-state Mining District (Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri)."

Larson, Robert L.,Renter, David G. (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), and White, Bradley J., IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., "Evaluation of BVDV Cow-Calf Surveillance Strategies."

Rush, Bonnie R.,Ross University, $108,216, "Clinical Training for Ross University."

White, Bradley J.,Larson, Robert L., and Renter, David G.(Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology), IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., $19,848, "Evaluation of BVDV Cow-Calf Surveillance Strategies."

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY
Dritz, Steven S.,DeRouchey, Joel M. (Animal Sciences and Industry), Goodband, Robert D. (Animal Sciences and Industry), Nelssen, Jim L. (Animal Sciences and Industry), and Tokach, Michael D.(Animal Sciences and Industry), Ajnomoto Heartland LLC, "Optimal Use of Synthetic Amino Acids in Diets for 15 to 26 lb Pigs: II."

Dritz, Steven S.,DeRouchey, Joel M. (Animal Sciences and Industry), Goodband, Robert D. (Animal Sciences and Industry), Nelssen, Jim L. (Animal Sciences and Industry), and Tokach, Michael D.(Animal Sciences and Industry), Danisco Animal Nutrition, "Determine the Effects of Dietary Enzymes in Diets Containing High-Fiber Co-Products on the Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Pigs."

Dryden, Michael W., and Payne, Patricia A., Summit VetPharm LLC, $95,265, "Efficacy of Vectra for Dogs and Puppies ™ and Confortis against C. felis infesting Dogs."

Dryden, Michael W., and Payne, Patricia A., Summit VetPharm LLC, $33,285, "Evaluation of the Ovicidal Activity and Effect upon Egg Production of Vectra 3D ™ and Confortis against C. felis infesting Dogs."

Ganta, Roman Reddy R.,US Department of Health and Human Services, $61,917, "Vector and Host Contributions to the Regulation of E. chaffeensis Gene Expression."

Hesse, Richard,Blecha, Frank (Anatomy and Physiology), Rowland, Raymond R. R., and Shi, Jishu(Anatomy and Physiology), Kansas Bioscience Authority, "Develop Novel Adjuvants that Promote Cross Protective Immunity Against PRRS Virus."

Hesse, Richard, and Rowland, Raymond R. R., National Pork Board, "Serological Approach for Diagnosis and Surveillance of Multiple Agents in Serum and Oral Fluid Samples."

Ma, Wenjun, and Richt, Juergen, US Department of Health and Human Services, "Evaluation of Viral Gene Reassortment in Pigs Infected with the Swine-Like Human H1N1 and Endemic Swine Influenza Viruses."

Payne, Patricia A., and Dryden, Michael W., Summit VetPharm LLC, "Efficacy of Vectra for Dogs and Puppies ™ and Confortis against C. felis infesting Dogs."

Payne, Patricia A., and Dryden, Michael W., Summit VetPharm LLC, "Evaluation of the Ovicidal Activity and Effect upon Egg Production of Vectra 3D ™ and Confortis against C. felis infesting Dogs."

Renter, David G.,Larson, Robert L. (Clinical Sciences), and White, Bradley J.(Clinical Sciences), IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., "Evaluation of BVDV Cow-Calf Surveillance Strategies."

Richt, Juergen, and Ma, Wenjun, US Department of Health and Human Services, $207,361, "Evaluation of Viral Gene Reassortment in Pigs Infected with the Swine-Like Human H1N1 and Endemic Swine Influenza Viruses."

Rowland, Raymond R. R.,Blecha, Frank (Anatomy and Physiology), Hesse, Richard, and Shi, Jishu(Anatomy and Physiology), Kansas Bioscience Authority, $250,000, "Develop Novel Adjuvants that Promote Cross Protective Immunity Against PRRS Virus."

Rowland, Raymond R. R., and Hesse, Richard, National Pork Board, $45,000, "Serological Approach for Diagnosis and Surveillance of Multiple Agents in Serum and Oral Fluid Samples."

Van Der Merwe, Deon, and Carpenter, James W.(Clinical Sciences), US Department of the Interior, "Survey of Potentially Toxic Metal Concentrations in Waterfowl, Water, and Soil in the Tri- state Mining District (Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri)."

Wyatt, Carol R.,National Pork Board, $60,686, "Antigen-specific T Cell Responses Associated with PCVAD Pathogenesis."

VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
Fingland, Roger B.,City of Manhattan, KS, $16,200, "Veterinary Services at the Sunset Zoological Park, Manhattan, Kansas."

KANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Murphy, James P.,US Department of Agriculture, $322,398, "Kansas Agricultural Mediation Service."

DIRECTOR OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Lindquist, Jack W.,Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc., $107,126, "Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc.."

FOUR-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Fink, Carol J.,US Department of Agriculture, $100,000, "Empowering Kansas Youth to Improve Their Physical Health."

NORTHEAST AREA OFFICE
Duncan, Stewart R.,Jardine, Douglas J. (Plant Pathology), and Roozeboom, Kraig L.(Agronomy), Kansas Soybean Commission, $2,890, "The Use of Seed and Foliar Fungicides at Two Planting Dates for Soybean Production in Kansas."

SOUTHEAST AREA OFFICE
Shoup, Douglas E., and Peterson, Dallas E.(Agronomy), Kansas Soybean Commission, $3,933, "Managing Marestail in No-Till Soybean Systems."

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

LIBRARY
Schenck-Hamlin, Donna C., US Department of Homeland Security, $26,479, "National Center for Food Protection and Defense."