Grants Development Office

Division of Research

Post-Award Administration

List of Proposals Submitted in 2015

Listed by College, Department and PI


Agriculture, Food & Env Sciences
Architecture & Env Design
Business
Engineering
Liberal Arts
Science & Mathematics
Student Affairs
Other


Academic Affairs

Office of Research & Economic Development
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Genet, Russell
RUI: Speckle Interferometry of Short-Period Binary Stars
National Science Foundation
15-149
$189,930

Agriculture, Food & Env Sciences

Agribusiness
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Higgins, Lindsey
Pre-proposal: Shaping consumer preferences: Long-term expansion of the specialty fruit and nut market among school children and their families
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-220
$431,027
Hurley, Sean
A Technology and Market Feasibility Analysis of Utilizing Remote Sensing Imaging Mounted on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Improving Decision Making on California Viticulture Crops
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-295
$392,727
Hurley, Sean
Ability of Vermicompost to Reduce Water Consumption
U.S. Department of Agriculture
15-471
$24,420
McCullough, Michael
Cal Poly FDRS Marketing Challenge Grant
CHS Foundation
15-515
$1,000
Schroeter, Christiane
Research Participant Incentive Support
Arizona State University
15-199
$1,000
Schroeter, Christiane
Social Networks and the Effectiveness of Incentive-Based Health Programs: An Intervention Study with Elementary School Children
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via Cornell University/Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs
15-391
$39,075
Schroeter, Christiane
Understanding Produce Purchasing Behavior, Obesity and BMI among U.S. Adults: Empirical Results from IRI Household Panel, Medprofiler, and TDLink Data
USDA - Economic Research Service
15-496
$30,000
Volpe, Richard
Understanding Store Format Choices among U.S. Grocery Shoppers
USDA - Economic Research Service
15-497
$28,000

Agricultural Education
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Flores, Robert A.
California Agricultural Education - Professional Development Project (2015-16)
U.S. Dept of Education via CA Dept of Education
15-377
$175,000
Kellogg, Bill
California Agricultural Education - Professional Development Project (2014-15)
U.S. Dept of Education via CA Dept of Education
14-309
$170,000
Swan, Benjamin
Developing the Next Generation of Ag Safety and Health Leaders
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-262
$26,666

Animal Science
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Bennett, Darin
Defining the relationships among microbiota development, probiotics and productivity in growing broilers
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
15-278
$77,218
Bennett, Darin
Characterization of microbiota associated with superior production in commercial broilers
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
15-279
$68,818
Campos-Chillon, Fernando
Transfer of in-vitro produced frozen bovine embryos: a field study
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-182
$13,006
Edwards, Mark S
Factors influencing hindgut fermentation characteristics of the leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis): Survey of the microbiome
Mazuri Exotic Animal Nutrition
15-141
$6,991
Horney, Marc
BLM sUAS Digital Imaging System for Rangeland Monitoring
DOI - Bureau of Land Management
15-076
$80,871
Horney, Marc
Delivering sustainable rangeland management training through multi-institutional collaboration: a mechanism for improving academic quality and capacity
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) via California State University, Chico
15-079
$134,998
Noland, Jaymie
Increase student awareness and participation in Poultry Science through learning experiences and travel opportunities
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association via Harold E. Ford Foundation
15-169
$10,000
Retallick Trennepohl, Keela
Seed funding for feed efficiency in beef cattle
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-385
$5,000
Sprayberry, Kim
Seed funding for veterinary video endoscope
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-234
$5,000
Vagnoni, David
Alternative byproduct storage methods and reduced beef input costs
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-236
$40,000
Yeung, Chi Kong (Vincent)
Enhancing effects of lactulose on the expression of intestinal DMT-1 and Calbindin-D9k transport proteins assessed with the Caco-2 cell culture model
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-386
$40,000

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Liu, Bo
CyberSEES: Type2: Collaborative Research: SmartFarm -- Research and Education for Sustainable Agriculture Practices
National Science Foundation
15-317
$150,000
Liu, Bo
Vertical Takeoff and Landing Drone for Crop Health Evaluation
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-359
$8,000
Livingston, Peter
Gladiola Harvest Aid Control Configuration
Glad-A-Way Gardens
15-408
$28,840
Schwartz, Gregory
Mobile Anaerobic Digester
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-370
$5,000
Schwartz, Gregory
Cost Effective Bio-methane Production Utilizing an Algae Production-based Scrubber
CA Energy Commission
15-093
$149,980
Schwartz, Gregory
Cost Effective Bio-methane Production Utilizing an Algae Production-based Scrubber
CA Energy Commission via San Diego State University Foundation
15-231
$149,995
Schwartz, Gregory
Technical Review for Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-300
$4,400
Schwartz, Gregory
Cal Poly Myco-polyculture Project
Taft Foundation
15-466
$5,000

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering / ITRC
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-064
$27,390
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-068
$13,380
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-070
$450,000
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-221
$449,997
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-287
$98,130
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-344
$316,743
Burt, Charles
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-492
$23,000
Gaudi, Franklin
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-192
$724,271
Howes, Daniel
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-038
$172,790
Howes, Daniel
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-063
$135,922
Howes, Daniel
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-095
$6,756
Styles, Stuart
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-032
$8,800
Styles, Stuart
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-390
$297,830
Styles, Stuart
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-484
$17,600
Styles, Stuart
Not Listed
Not Listed
15-491
$125,000

Dairy Science
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Unit operations measurements for process to produce lipid-free egg yolk protein
Nestec Ltd.
15-053
$63,868
Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Optimization of high fat yogurt making for scaling up to commercial product
San Francisco Yogurt Company
15-171
$11,990
Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Casein supramolecule assembly under different conditions of concentration and ionic strength
Muufri
15-420
$70,000
Tong, Phillip
Development and pilot production of high nutrient frozen dessert
PRO Rich LLC
14-268
$25,090
Tong, Phillip
2015 Cal Poly industry continuing education and information communication program
CA Dairy Research Foundation
15-069
$88,313
Tong, Phillip
Cal Poly Dairy Ingredients Applications Program 2015
Dairy Research Institute
15-250
$175,000
Yeung, Chi Kong (Vincent)
Antioxidant activities of non-digestible oligosaccharides
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-368
$5,000
Yeung, Chi Kong (Vincent)
Fermentation of prebiotics and regulation of intestinal DMT-1 and calbindin-D9k
Global Probiotics Council
15-328
$50,000

Dean's Office, Agriculture, Food & Env Sciences
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Holmes, Gerald
Pre-proposal: Improving Strawberry Gray Mold Management through Identification of Ineffective Sprays
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-237
$71,532
Holmes, Gerald
Pre-proposal: Training the next generation of leaders for the California strawberry industry
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-242
$156,372
Holmes, Gerald
Improving Strawberry Gray Mold Management through Identification of Ineffective Sprays
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-378
$89,044
Holmes, Gerald
Training the next generation of leaders for the California strawberry industry
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-379
$156,375
Holmes, Gerald
Formulation and implementation of integrated systems for management of soilborne diseases and pests in strawberry production
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) via University of California, Santa Cruz
15-406
$959,181
Thulin, Andrew
Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI)
North Carolina State University
15-110
$25,000

Experience Industry Management
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Schwab, Keri
Awakening and Strengthening the Connection of Urban Youth to the Land
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-390
$132,358

Food Science & Nutrition
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Choudhury, Gour
Pre-proposal: In-plant processing of wastewater in specialty crop processing plants for reuse
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-216
$444,626
Choudhury, Gour
In-plant processing of wastewater in specialty crop processing plants for reuse
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture
15-380
$446,624
Jung, Stephanie
Advancing next-generation bioproduction with integrated corn/soybean biorefineries
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via Iowa State University
15-107
$13,984
Jung, Stephanie
Acquisition of a Tornado stirring system for green enzymatic extraction of polyphenols from agricultural by-products (waste)
Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section (SCiftS)
15-325
$23,000
Kravets, Robert
Acquisition of Temperature Sensing Equipment to Improve Research Capabilities and Student Education in Food Processing
Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section (SCiftS)
15-358
$11,049
Lammert, Amy
Development and Consumption Behavior of Ready-to-Eat Frozen oatmeal and Fruit Products
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-120
$361,401
Lammert, Amy
Hedonic Test for Sweet Kale Salad
Curation Foods, Inc.
15-477
$9,520
Lathrop, Amanda
Development of microbiologically-based intervention strategies for the control of food-borne and fungal plant pathogens that threaten CA produce production
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-359
$181,720
Lathrop, Amanda
Task #20: The development of a biological approach to suppress the foodborne pathogens that effect the safety and quality of minimally processed fruits and vegetables
BiOWiSH Technologies Inc
15-441
$71,399
Nazmi, Aydin
Implementation of the Pink and Dude Chefs Program in Nashville, Tennessee
Aetna Foundation via Vanderbilt University
15-048
$3,500
Nazmi, Aydin
Reducing Obesity Risk in Children: Nutrition Education and Culinary Skills Training in After-School Settings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Health Foundation via Vanderbilt University
15-060
$4,000
Nazmi, Aydin
Promoting Young Adolescent Healthy Eating Habits: The Potential of Afterschool Programming
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Vanderbilt University
15-166
$82,369
Nazmi, Aydin
The Impact of a Novel Exercise Training Suit on Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Athlotek LLC
15-306
$11,000
Nazmi, Aydin
Pink and Dude Chefs Nutrition Education and Culinary Skills Program: Increasing capacity among non-profit organizations in Santa Barbara County
Orfalea Foundation
15-361
$36,427
Nazmi, Aydin
Pink and Dude Chefs Nutrition Education and Culinary Skills Program: Increasing capacity among non-profit organizations in Santa Barbara County
Orfalea Foundation
15-401
$35,000

Horticulture & Crop Science
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Brown, J Wyatt
Anti-browning / anti-microbial formulation study support
Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.
15-003
$16,199
Brown, J Wyatt
Effect of Seaweed Extracts on the Shelf-life and Quality of Spinach, Romaine Lettuce and Strawberries
Acadian Seaplants Ltd.
15-066
$3,153
Brown, J Wyatt
Development of innovative video curricula on vegetable crop production
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture via University of California, Davis
15-260
$40,272
Brown, J Wyatt
Increasing Shelf-life and Vitamin Retention in Fresh-Cut Produce by Implementation of Safe, Sustainable, Recycled and Bio-plastic Packaging
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) via Iowa State University
15-434
$116,187
Garner, Lauren
Pre-proposal: Increasing competitiveness of California fruit crops through the introduction of new fresh market pomegranate cultivars
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via CA Dept of Food and Agriculture via University of California, Riverside
15-215
$45,558
Garner, Lauren
Improving Pomegranate Production in Coastal and Inland California: (1) Characterization and Manipulation of Vegetative and Reproductive Growth and (2) Characterization of Katydid and Leaffooted Bugs Seasonal Cycles
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-386
$80,603
Hoover, Benjamin
Use of biochar in production of ornamental plants
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-371
$5,000
Hoover, Benjamin
The Use of Biochar in Propagation Substrates
California Association of Nurserymen Endowment for Research and Scholarships Foundation (CANERS) via CA Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers
15-248
$20,046
Ivors, Kelly
Development and Optimization of Diagnostic Protocols for Macrophomina phaseolina and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in Soil and Microsclerotia in Strawberry Tissues
California Strawberry Commission
15-008
$35,824
Ivors, Kelly
Investigating Novel Approaches for the Integrated Control of the Soilborne Strawberry Pathogens Macrophomina phaseolina and Fusarium oxysportum f.sp. Fragariae
California Strawberry Commission
15-009
$52,552
Ivors, Kelly
Optimization and implementation of biologically active soil amendments as an alternative to soil fumigation for soil-borne disease control in California strawberry production systems
U.S. Dept of Agriculture via USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Research Lab
15-023
$169,723
Ivors, Kelly
Screening the Strawberry Supercore for Resistance to Crown and Root Diseases
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
15-382
$15,000
Macmillan, Craig
Evaluation of data from research trial to determine effect of "thermal" treatments on vineyard pests and fruit production
Lazo TPC Global, Inc. dba AgroThermal Systems
15-142
$3,483

Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Bisbing, Sarah
Coastal forests under a changing climate: Identifying the regeneration niche of coast redwood
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-373
$40,000
Bisbing, Sarah
Pacific Coast tree species' distributions and habitat variation across a gradient of spatial scales
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-374
$5,000
Bisbing, Sarah
McIntire-Stennis: Coast redwood regeneration and forest resilience under multiple, interacting disturbances
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
15-174
$45,000
Bisbing, Sarah
Evaluating Forest Management Strategies for Pitch Canker Infected Native Stands of Monterey Pine
U.S. Department of Agriculture
15-403
$24,976
Bisbing, Sarah
Variable density thinning and prescribed fire effects on fuel reduction and long-term stand dynamics
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-489
$106,583
Brown, Gregory
Monitoring and ecological assessments of forest health issues in California's Central Coast Region
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-251
$70,551
Chiu, Yiwen
Assessing Water Footprint of Perennial-Grass Biofuel under Various Climate Scenarios
U.S. Dept of Energy via UChicago Argonne, LLC
15-122
$10,007
Chiu, Yiwen
Investigating the Dynamics of Greenhouse Gas Emission through Different Forest Biomass Utilization Pathways
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-383
$220,203
Davis, Thomas Seth
The Effects of a Virus Infection on Wheat Responses to Water Stress
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
15-440
$487,053
Dicus, Christopher A.
Geospatially Analyzing Fire Risk in the Wildland-Urban Interface of California
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-372
$72,629
Dicus, Christopher A.
Long-term Fire Potential and Carbon Emissions/Sequestration Following Landscape-level Fuel Treatments
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-488
$299,898
Dicus, Christopher A.
The California Fire Science Delivery Consortium - The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
USDA - Forest Service
16-118
$86,700
Lazcano, Cristina
Development and documentation of a standard for visual sulfur reduction to identify seasonally inuadated wetlands
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-369
$40,000
Malama, Bwalya
Characterizing the shallow subsurface in a critical multi-land-use riparian zone
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
15-210
$24,936
Malama, Bwalya
Laboratory investigation of multi-phase and multi-component flow characteristics of reconsolidating and intact rock
U.S. Dept of Energy
15-280
$800,000
Piirto, Douglas
Response to Management Strategies in Young-Growth Giant Sequoia Stands at Mountain Home State Forest - Remeasurement 20 Yrs. After Treatment
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
14-358
$5,019
Surfleet, Christopher
Hydrologic response to mountain meadow restoration following conifer removal
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-389
$40,909
Thompson, Richard
McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act Program (2014-2015)
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
15-113
$130,395
Thompson, Richard
McIntire-Stennis Forestry Research Program (2014-2015)
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
15-229
$35,057
Thompson, Richard
Student Assistants for California Department of Forestry (2015-2018)
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-532
$99,999
Vaughan, Karen
Impacts of the Wetlands Reserve Program on water quality in California's Central Valley
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) via Humboldt State University
15-189
$18,522

Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Greenwood, Brian
Junior Giants: Assessment of Developmental Outcomes - Phase IV
Giants Community Fund
14-356
$17,163
Houge Mackenzie, Susan
Promoting Well-Being through Nature-based Adventure Tourism & Education
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
14-384
$5,000
Schwab, Keri
Motivation and Retention in a Community-Based Health and Nutrition Program
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)
15-168
$5,000
Schwab, Keri
Project Teen Health: Increasing motivation and retention in a physical activity and health program through youth-led social media marketing
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
15-235
$9,972

Swanton Pacific Ranch
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Macias, Nick
Equipment Acquisition for the Al Smith Forest and Watershed Ecology Laboratory
National Science Foundation
15-217
$173,298

Wine and Viticulture
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Costello, Michael J
Effects of temperature on mortality of powdery mildew and spider mites
Lazo TPC Global, Inc. dba AgroThermal Systems
15-002
$2,476
Costello, Michael J
Pre-proposal: Birds as pest control agents in winegrape vineyards
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) via Humboldt State University
15-077
$28,516
Costello, Michael J
Establish a leaf hopper colony
Lazo TPC Global, Inc. dba AgroThermal Systems
15-124
$837
Costello, Michael J
Birds as pest control agents in winegrape vineyards
USDA - Western SARE via Humboldt State University
15-195
$33,742
Costello, Michael J
Birds as pest control agents in winegrape vineyards
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) via Humboldt State University
15-261
$86,668
Costello, Michael J
Can barn owl boxes help control rodent pests in California's winegrape vineyards?
CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) via Humboldt State University
15-388
$12,654

Architecture & Env Design

Architectural Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Baltimore, Craig
Pre-proposal: Active Integrated Walls and CSP Combined Cooling for Post-Harvest Facilities
CA Energy Commission
15-114
$3,982,456
Brady, Pamalee
Collaborative Research: Enhancing Critical Thinking in Engineering
National Science Foundation
15-282
$65,020

Architecture
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Clifford, Dale
Collaborative Research: Smart Material, Adaptive, and Reconfigurable Tiles "SMART Tiles" for Environmentally Responsive Building Surfaces
National Science Foundation
15-351
$144,582

City & Regional Planning
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Boswell, Michael
SLO County Climate Action Plan Implementation Project - Phase I
County of San Luis Obispo
14-351
$33,336
Boswell, Michael
2018 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Support Services - Phase 1
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security via CA Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
15-200
$480,300
Dandekar, Hemalata
Best Practices in California Housing: A Regional Typology
CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
15-111
$75,000
Del Rio Nascimento, Vicente
Strategic Urban Design Concepts for the Highway 46 Corridor, Wasco CA
City of Wasco
15-089
$9,818
Del Rio Nascimento, Vicente
Main Street at Serra Precise Plan Study
City of Milpitas
15-144
$14,113
Del Rio Nascimento, Vicente
Urban Design Vision Plan for South El Camino Real from Avenida Magdalena to Cristianitos, San Clemente, CA
City of San Clemente
15-288
$14,585
Main, Kelly
City of Sanger General Plan Update
City of Sanger
15-191
$10,000
Main, Kelly
Draft Update of Parks Master Plan for City of Woodland
City of Woodland
15-439
$9,450
Nuworsoo, Cornelius
Morro Bay Land Use Planning Services
City of Morro Bay
15-045
$24,358
Nuworsoo, Cornelius
City of Wasco Draft General Plan
City of Wasco
15-073
$40,000
Nuworsoo, Cornelius
General Plan EIR Outline and Timeline for the City of Wasco
City of Wasco
15-531
$80,000
Riggs, William
CAREER: Inflection Points: Overcoming Limitations to Sustainable Urban Transportation, Land Use and Economics
National Science Foundation
15-015
$1,531,180
Riggs, William
Concord Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Safe Routes to Transit
City of Concord via Fehr & Peers
15-078
$34,500
Riggs, William
CNH-S: Exploring the Social, Economic and Ecological Balance in the Conservation and Use of Open Space in the Urban Environment
National Science Foundation
15-177
$499,541
Riggs, William
IBSS-Ex: Games & Health: An Investigation of the Impact of Play-Based Strategies to Influence Hand Washing Behavior in the Developing World
National Science Foundation
15-213
$247,025
Riggs, William
SCAG Active Transportation Plan Research Efforts
Southern California Association of Governments via Fehr & Peers
15-286
$49,762
Riggs, William
Tracking Land Use Changes That Support Sustainable Communities
CA Air Resources Board
15-339
$149,954
Riggs, William
Environmental Justice, Public Health, Active Transportation Expert Advisor Services
Southern California Association of Governments
15-404
$74,363

Construction Management
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Barlow, Philip
Faculty Internship Professional Development 2015
AGC Education and Research Foundation
15-227
$10,000
Simonian, Lonny G.
Electrical Supply Chain Distribution - Developing an Agile Construction Partnership
NAED Education and Research Foundation, Inc.
15-097
$75,003

Landscape Architecture
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Bass, Beverly
A Comparison of Approaches to Urban Retrofits Between American and English Historic Small Towns and Their Effects on Walkability
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
15-285
$25,000
Burke, Ellen
LA 405: Design and Implementation Focus Studio
Landscape Architecture Foundation
15-264
$2,500
Burke, Ellen
SLO Map
ArtPlace America
15-305
$331,928

Business

Accounting
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Sperow, Elisabeth (Lisa)
Cal Poly Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (2016)
TRE - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
15-353
$100,000

Dean's Office, Orfalea College of Business
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Dawson, Scott
Cal Poly SBDC for Innovation (2015)
CA Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) via University of California, Merced
15-030
$50,050
Dawson, Scott
Cal Poly SBDC for Innovation (2015)
U.S. Small Business Administration via University of California, Merced
15-302
$166,000

Economics
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Eriksson, Katherine
Collaborative Research: How Immigration Shaped the American Economy and Society: Lessons from the Era of Open Borders
National Science Foundation
15-024
$123,242
Hamilton, Stephen
Collaborative Research: Attribute Search and Retail Food Prices
National Science Foundation
15-228
$120,045
Hamilton, Stephen
Online Retailing and Local Food: How Farmers Can Capitalize
USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) via Arizona State University
15-448
$59,001

Industrial Technology & Packaging
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
de la Fuente, Javier
Packaging Consortium Task #33: Design exploration of innovative packaging concepts for fresh produce
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-429
$18,400
de la Fuente, Javier
Confidential
Confidential
15-433
$5,000
de la Fuente, Javier
Packaging Design Solutions
CMC Rescue, Inc.
15-463
$1,500
Deif, Ahmed
Collaborative Research: Teaching STEM Students Value Oriented Sustainable Systems
National Science Foundation
15-230
$202,711
Kathuria, Ajay
MRI: Acquisition of a twin-screw micro-compounder and injection molding machine
National Science Foundation
15-193
$236,136
Kathuria, Ajay
Packaging Consortium Task #29: Advances, trends and future prospects of bio-plastics in fresh produce and food packaging applications
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-425
$18,400
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #27: Travel and administrative support
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-258
$16,106
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #28: Open Lab: Packaging materials, design and testing
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-424
$34,500
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #30: Thermal characterization and comparison of individual and palletized loaded containers
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-426
$18,400
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #31: Analysis of "single-touch" (retail ready) fresh produce packaging
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-427
$18,400
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #32: Innovative corrugated (fiberboard and plastic) cut back designs for standardized fresh produce shippers
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-428
$18,400
Singh, Jagjit (Jay)
Packaging Consortium Task #34: Update of the database of LCA based studies conducted worldwide for packaging applications
Various Sponsors (Packaging Consortium)
15-430
$5,750

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Abercromby, Kira
Reflection, Absorption, and Emittance Measurements of Spacecraft Materials for Non-Imaging Space Object Identification
U.S. Air Force (DURIP)
15-129
$189,141
Abercromby, Kira
Radiometer Analysis
NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
15-160
$17,119
Drake, Aaron
Confidential
Confidential
15-407
$23,211
McDonald, Robert
Distributed Electric Proprotor Concepts for Cruise-Efficient VTOL: A Pathway to Revolutionizing On-Demand and Regional Aviation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via Georgia Institute of Technology
15-072
$114,764
Nugent, Ryan
IDIQ2: Task Order TO-001-CP
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems LLC
15-431
$53,889
Nugent, Ryan
IDIQ2: Task Order TO-002A-CP
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems LLC
15-460
$35,577
Puig-Suari, Jordi
IDIQ Task Assignment TA9-019: Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer (P-POD) Vibration and Shock Mitigation Project: Phase 1 - Design and Analysis
NASA - Kennedy Space Center
15-098
$40,559
Puig-Suari, Jordi
IDIQ Delivery Order #010: Launch Mission Support of the JPSS Mission
NASA - Kennedy Space Center
15-125
$153,834
Puig-Suari, Jordi
IDIQ Delivery Order #011: Launch Mission Support of the ICESat Mission
NASA - Kennedy Space Center
15-126
$150,958
Puig-Suari, Jordi
IDIQ Task Assignment TA9-020: "CubeSat 101" Document
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
15-395
$48,457

Biomedical Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-376
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-377
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-378
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-379
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-380
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-381
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-382
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
14-383
$6,250
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-198
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-367
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-368
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-369
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-370
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-371
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-372
$5,556
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-373
$5,555
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-374
$5,555
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
St. Jude Medical Center
15-375
$5,555
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-410
$2,084
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-411
$2,084
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-412
$2,084
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-413
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-414
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-415
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-416
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-417
$2,083
Cardinal, Kristen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (BioMed and General Engineering)
Edwards LifeSciences LLC
15-483
$2,083
Crockett, Robert
Pathways to Innovation
National Science Foundation via Stanford University
14-388
$390
Katona, Thomas
Center for Biointegrated Ionoelectronics
National Science Foundation via University of California, Santa Barbara
15-116
$875,000
Katona, Thomas
Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capstone Experience: Course and Program Grant Application
VentureWell
15-159
$49,807
Katona, Thomas
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
BrandWatch Technologies
15-245
$3,000
Katona, Thomas
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capstone Bootcamp
VentureWell
15-462
$41,760
Laiho, Lily
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
Parkinson's Alliance
14-246
$2,500
Laiho, Lily
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
Northrop Grumman
15-162
$10,000
Laiho, Lily
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
Northrop Grumman
15-164
$8,000
Laiho, Lily
Electromagnetic Motion and Tracking PICC: Reducing Infection With a Sterile Enclosed Motion Controlled Delivery System
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Gnosis Bioscience Inc.
15-435
$98,712
Pal, Saikat
Travel to 25th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-268
$1,468
Pal, Saikat
Rapid quantification of bone anatomy from magnetic resonance imaging
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-332
$15,000

Civil & Environmental Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Bertini, Robert
SPR 761: EVALUATION OF VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT/VARIABLE ADVISORY SPEED SYSTEMS
OR Dept of Transportation via Portland State University
15-086
$15,550
Bertini, Robert
SPR 764: PREPARING A POSSIBLE OREGON ROAD MAP FOR CONNECTED VEHICLE/COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS
OR Dept. Of Transportation
15-091
$82,000
Bertini, Robert
Exploiting New Data Sources to Quantify Arterial Congestion and Performance Measures at a Regional Scale
DOT - Research and Innovation Technology Administration via Portland State University
15-178
$36,000
El Badawy, Amro
Stability and Fate of Capping Agents of Engineered Nanomaterials and Influence on Environmental Behavior
National Science Foundation
15-194
$323,769
Lundquist, Trygve
Enabling Distributed Generation with Algae-based Wastewater Treatment
CA Energy Commission via City of Fresno
15-157
$376,482
Lundquist, Trygve
Algae Fuels, Bioproducts, and Clean Water Consortium (AFBW)
DOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy via MicroBio Engineering Inc.
15-238
$2,506,098
Lundquist, Trygve
Microalgae Biofuels Production on CO2 from Air
DOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy via MicroBio Engineering Inc.
15-239
$187,599
Lundquist, Trygve
NOx Control with Hydrogen-Rich Biogas from Two-Phase Digestion
CA Energy Commission - Energy Innovations Small Grant Program
15-241
$148,653
Lundquist, Trygve
APADICS Biogas: Alkali Pretreatment Anaerobic Digestion with Integrated Closed System
CA Energy Commission via Evan Hughes, Consultant
15-259
$90,000
Lundquist, Trygve
New Strategies for Bioflocculation of Microalgae
U.S. Dept of Energy via MicroBio Engineering Inc.
15-331
$49,319
Moss, Robb
Levee failure forensics following the Great Tohoku Earthquake
National Science Foundation
15-081
$296,969
Muleta, Misgana
EPA STAR National Center for Sustainable Water Infrastructure Modeling Research
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency via The University of Utah
15-127
$132,668
Muleta, Misgana
Climate Smart Conservation on the Central Coast: Assessing Hydrologic Regime and Adapting for Resource Management
California Landscape Conservation Cooperative via NatureServe
15-445
$52,057
Muleta, Misgana
Comparison of Evaporation Reduction Effectiveness of Various Swimming Pool Covers
National Plasterers Council Inc.
15-481
$37,849
Nelson, Yarrow M.
Task #16: Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Biodegradation using New BIOWISHTM HCR Products under Simulated Field Conditions
BiOWiSH Technologies Inc
15-062
$46,115
Pal, Nirupam
Aquatain Test Protocol - Phase II
Simplot
15-047
$10,253
Pal, Nirupam
Task #17: Biodegradation of cyanuric acid and Investigation of Mechanism of Water Clarity by Formulated Bacterial Consortia
BiOWiSH Technologies Inc
15-090
$41,868
Pal, Nirupam
Task #18: Product Testing and Product Formulations for Biowish Waste Water Products
BiOWiSH Technologies Inc
15-196
$26,928
Pande, Anurag
California's Call to Service Initiative (Allocation Process 2014-2015)
CSU Office of the Chancellor
15-173
$45,000
Thatcher, Tracy
Zero Carbon Building Technical Feasibility Study
CA Air Resources Board
15-354
$399,947
Vigil, Sam A
Estimates of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Moderate Sized Cities and Mobile Sources on Major Freeways Using Orbiting Carbon Observatory Level 2 Products
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
15-108
$703,208

Computer Science
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Bellardo, John
Confidential
Confidential
15-109
$249,969
Bellardo, John
Vibration testing support
Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems LLC
15-246
$1,047
Bellardo, John
Thermal Vacuum Bakeout Support for NASA JPL CubeSat Program
NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
15-269
$3,000
Bellardo, John
Thermal Vacuum Testing Support
Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems LLC
15-307
$5,500
DeBruhl, Bruce
CPS: Breakthrough: Collaborative Research: Advancing Technology in Mobile Cyberphysical Systems Through Coupled Modeling, Measurement, and Actuation
National Science Foundation
15-461
$203,809
Falessi, Davide
SUITED: A tool Support for monIToring tEchnical Debt
Cisco Systems, Inc.
15-338
$49,129
Lupo, Christopher
Development of HPC Resilience Testbed and Capstone Course
DOE - Sandia National Laboratories
15-319
$25,000
Peterson, Zachary
EDU: Re-energizing K-12 Extramural Programs with Security Activities
National Science Foundation via California State University, Monterey Bay
15-031
$248,282
Peterson, Zachary
Teaching Computer Security Concepts in a First Year Course
National Science Foundation via Georgia Institute of Technology
15-099
$5,000
Peterson, Zachary
CPE123: Google CS engagement small grant
Google Inc.
15-152
$5,000
Peterson, Zachary
Student project: Library
Karl Storz Imaging
15-176
$5,000
Peterson, Zachary
Task #12: Inotify
Western Digital Corporation
15-397
$46,000
Peterson, Zachary
Task #13: My Cloud - File Encryption
Western Digital Corporation
15-398
$34,000
Sueda, Shinjiro
RUI: Biting hard with soft feeding apparatuses: Dynamic Simulation of Biting and Knotting Behaviors of Hagfish
National Science Foundation via Valdosta State University
15-316
$39,920
Wood, Zoe
Intelligent search and mapping of submerged cultural heritage ancient shipwrecks using autonomous underwater vehicles
National Science Foundation via Harvey Mudd College
15-017
$86,760
Wood, Zoe
Break it, build it, learn it
National Science Foundation
15-092
$246,683
Wood, Zoe
Junior High AspireIT Summer Camp 2015
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at University of Colorado
15-355
$4,500
Wood, Zoe
Visualization of coastal water environments and periodic migratory populations from sensor data
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-464
$13,746

Dean's Office, College of Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
DePiero, Fred W.
Expanding Access to and Participation in the Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development
National Science Foundation via Purdue University
15-058
$30,000

Electrical Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Benson, Bridget
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
Northrop Grumman
15-163
$8,000
Dolan, Dale
Smart Strip II: Smart Sensing Power Bar - Phase II
DOE - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
15-018
$19,996
Dolan, Dale
Task Order #11: Data Acquisition Board
Western Digital Corporation
15-348
$40,000
Gerfen, Jeffrey
Transportation Management Center (TMC) Training Simulator 2015-2016 Support
CA Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
15-309
$307,224
Oliver, John
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Computer Engineering Program)
DEW Software
15-226
$5,000
Oliver, John
Task #14: OrionFS Poly Digital
Western Digital Corporation
15-399
$46,000
Prodanov, Vladimir
Energy-Efficiency Showers with Point-of-Use Heaters & Thermal Recycling
DOE - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
15-019
$19,940
Slivovsky, Lynne
Investigations into operations with unmanned vehicles (2014-2015)
Northrop Grumman
15-153
$30,000
Slivovsky, Lynne
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Interdisciplinary)
Ernie Ball
15-244
$3,000
Smilkstein, Tina
Body Network Sensors and Sensor/Actuator Systems
Edward Mallinkrodt, Jr. Foundation
15-050
$172,930
Taufik, NFN
Google Little Box Challenge Proposal
Google Inc.
15-102
$39,059
Taufik, NFN
Smart Distribution Circuit Demonstrations
San Diego Gas & Electric via Electricore, Inc.
15-291
$182,248

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Schlemer, Lizabeth
Inquiring into Engineering Faculty Assumptions about Students: A Profound Human Systems Intervention
National Science Foundation
15-074
$190,302
Wang, Xuan
MRI: Acquisition of Selective Laser Sintering Equipment
National Science Foundation
15-154
$784,255
Wang, Xuan
Investigation on Relationship of Process, Materials and Properties of Selective Laser Sintering
DOD - Army Research Laboratory
15-201
$343,798
Wang, Xuan
Investigation on Relationship of Process, Materials and Properties of Selective Laser Sintering
DOD - Office of Naval Research
15-202
$343,798
Wang, Xuan
Investigation on Relationship of Process, Materials and Properties of Selective Laser Sintering
DOD - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
15-203
$343,798
Wang, Xuan
Materials Innovation Platform for the Accelerated Development of Advanced Powder-Processing Technologies (MIP-ADAPT)
National Science Foundation via University of California, San Diego
15-342
$748,543

Materials Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Chen, Katherine C.
Advancing Female Faculty in Engineering and Entrepreneurship (AFFINE)
National Science Foundation via VentureWell
15-128
$30,000
Harding, Trevor
RUI-BMAT: Development of Fatigue-resistant Arabinan Cellulose nano-Composites (ArCC)
National Science Foundation
15-121
$272,390
Harding, Trevor
Task #7 Effects of Aluminum Additions in High Strength Low Alloy Steels
Chevron Energy Technology Co.
15-179
$3,500
Harding, Trevor
Task #8 Measuring performance of paint coatings via laboratory and field testing
Chevron Energy Technology Co.
15-180
$3,500
Harding, Trevor
NRT: Security Printing and Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
National Science Foundation via South Dakota School of Mines
15-444
$67,554
Lee, Jean
Dud Bud: An Application to Help Consumers Understand and Choose Everyday Textiles
Materials Research Society Foundation
15-335
$10,000
Savage, Richard
NSF Graduate research fellowship (for Paul Carvalho)
National Science Foundation
15-505
$46,000

Mechanical Engineering
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Birdsong, Charles
Automatic Crash Avoidance Sensor Development and Scale Vehicle Demonstration
DOT - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
15-021
$2,000
Chen, John
Collaborative Research: True Grit -- Active Learning and the Character Trait of Grit
National Science Foundation
15-101
$85,284
Chen, John
Does active learning build grit?
National Science Foundation
15-156
$249,999
Chen, John
Exploring Effective, Adoptable Metacognitive Classroom Tools
National Science Foundation
15-293
$260,549
Fabijanic, John
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Spring 2014)
AccuAir Suspension
15-480
$3,000
Harding, Sarah
Compact Deployable Antenna for CubeSat Units
NASA via Jet Propulsion Laboratory
15-104
$7,500
Harding, Sarah
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
15-205
$3,000
Harding, Sarah
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Endologix
15-207
$3,000
Harding, Sarah
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Little Market dba Brown Butter Cookie Company
15-208
$3,000
Klisch, Stephen M.
JOINT LOADS AND CARTILAGE STRESSES IN INTACT JOINTS OF MILITARY TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTEES: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
DOD - U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command
15-005
$517,758
Klisch, Stephen M.
Human Motion Biomechanics Lab: Integrating Research & Education in an Interdisciplinary Setting
W. M. Keck Foundation
15-117
$250,000
Klisch, Stephen M.
Human Motion Biomechanics Lab: Integrating Research & Education in an Interdisciplinary Setting
Keck Foundation
15-308
$397,000
Klisch, Stephen M.
Experimental and computational analyses of joint and tissue loading in ACL reconstructed and contralateral knees
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-327
$15,000
Klisch, Stephen M.
Knee Biomechanics in Weight Control Exercises
Arthritis Foundation
15-350
$125,000
Klisch, Stephen M.
Subject specific biomechanics of the ACL reconstructed knee joint: Improving long-term clinical outcomes
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-357
$396,827
Mackin, Thomas
Confidential
Confidential
15-347
$121,910
Maddren, Jesse
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Spring 2015)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
15-284
$5,000
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
O'Meara Enterprises
15-115
$2,500
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Winter 2014)
JumpSport, Inc.
15-224
$3,000
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
O'Meara Enterprises
15-349
$2,500
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Winter 2014)
Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics
15-389
$3,000
Mase, Tom
Investigations for Callaway
Callaway Golf Company
15-394
$5,000
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Spring 2014)
Center of Effort
15-453
$5,000
Mase, Tom
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Spring 2014)
Pacific Design Technologies
15-468
$3,000
Noori, Mohammad
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Monaero Engineering Inc. via Jevan Dhara Foundation
14-331
$6,500
Rossman, Eileen
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering) (Spring 2015)
Wolfpack Gear, Inc.
15-452
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Jonathan's Natural Juices
15-185
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Lam Research Corporation
15-206
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
BrandWatch Technologies
15-209
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
Solar Turbines Inc.
15-223
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
ITW Global Tire Repair
15-267
$3,000
Schuster, Peter
Industry Supported Senior Projects (Mechanical Engineering)
ITW Global Tire Repair
15-299
$3,000
Self, Brian
Collaborative Research: Propagating the Concept Warehouse to 50,000 Students Through Extension to Mechanical Engineering and Expansion of Research-Based Instructional Tools
National Science Foundation
15-252
$597,864
Self, Brian
Collaborative Research: Comprehensive Flipped Learning STEM Pedagogy - Effective Course Designs and Resources
National Science Foundation
15-253
$325,797
Westphal, Russell
Cal Poly Flow Measurement Technology Development Program - Internal research and development (IRAD) - 2015
Northrop Grumman
15-337
$25,425
Widmann, James
Engineering Inclusion: Empowerment through Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Projects for Living, Learning, Working and Playing
National Science Foundation
15-155
$124,995
Widmann, James
Masters project related to fouling characterization
Fluor Corporation
15-486
$20,000
Wu, Xi (Julia)
Deflection Analysis and Stiffness Improvements in Precision Wafer Grinder
Strasbaugh
15-454
$32,547

Liberal Arts

Art & Design
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Werner, James
Collaborative Research: Scaling Access and Innovation: Extending the Strength of Materials Virtual Laboratory
National Science Foundation
15-080
$84,373

Cal Poly Arts
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Lerian, Steve
La Guitarra California Festival 2015
City of San Luis Obispo
15-363
$12,000
Lerian, Steve
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
National Endowment for the Arts via Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF)
15-436
$2,500
Lerian, Steve
Moscow Festival Ballet
National Endowment for the Arts via Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF)
15-437
$2,500
Lerian, Steve
Poly Arts for Youth (PAFY) 2015-2016
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
15-443
$10,000

Communication Studies
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Besel, Richard
Collaborative Research: A Life History Approach to Perceptions of Climate Change Risks, Causes, and Solutions
National Science Foundation
15-273
$210,164

Dean's Office, College of Liberal Arts
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Epperson, Doug
Playful Learning Framework, Product Assessment, and Prototype Design and Evaluation
Fisher-Price, Inc.
15-265
$97,589

Ethnic Studies
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Lehr, Jane
The Cal Poly Science Shop: Improving Community College Transfer Student Learning Outcomes, Engagement, and Academic Success
National Science Foundation
15-276
$599,972

Graphic Communication
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Keif, Malcolm
Process Development & Reliability Evaluation for Flexible Hybrid Electronics
DOD - Army Research Laboratory via FlexTech Alliance Inc.
15-283
$299,965
Levenson, Harvey
JPL Technical Audit
NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
15-011
$10,895
Sing, Lyndee
Web Development Skills Workshop for JPL Graphic and Photographic Services Group
NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
15-197
$6,072

History
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Murphy, Kathleen
Exploring the Use of British Slave Trade Ships to Gather Biological Specimens and Data
National Science Foundation
15-028
$152,787

Philosophy
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Lin, Patrick
NRI:RUI: Autonomous Vehicles: Ethics, Design, and Risk
National Science Foundation
15-145
$483,570
Lin, Patrick
Military AI Weapons
Future of Life Institute (FLI)
15-446
$249,165

Political Science
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Latner, Michael
City of Pismo Beach Digital Engagement Strategy
City of Pismo Beach
15-184
$18,809

Psychology & Child Development
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Caldwell, Roslyn
The Bakari(c) Mentoring Program at Cal Poly
Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust via Wells Fargo
15-034
$7,366
Caldwell, Roslyn
The Bakari(c) Mentoring Program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo: A Prevention and Intervention Program for At-Risk Adolescents (2015-2016)
San Luis Obispo County
15-301
$33,845
Garcia, Julie
Linking the Academic Engagement, Performance and Persistence of Women in STEM to Faculty and Institutional Beliefs about Intelligence
ED - Institute of Educational Sciences via Mills College
15-042
$105,889
Garcia, Julie
Identity Threats in Higher Education: Implications for College Outcomes of Underrepresented Students of Color
Russell Sage Foundation via Mills College
15-190
$44,504
Smith, Taylor
Ischemia-Hypoxia Response Pathway and ADHD: A Multi-Omic Approach
The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation
15-333
$59,996

Social Sciences
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Carrigan, Coleen
WATTS the SECRET? Women Achieving Tenure-Track Success: Strategies to Enable Community-Based Retention
National Science Foundation via University of Washington
15-112
$108,220
Carrigan, Coleen
Strategies to Enable Community-based RETention (SECRET) Sauce: A Recipe for a Successful Model to Broaden Participation in Engineering
National Science Foundation via University of Washington
15-393
$92,168

Women's & Gender Studies
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Lehr, Jane
Empowering local youth to lead educational change
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
15-479
$3,000
Lehr, Jane
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) Senior Alliance 2015-2016
National Science Foundation via CSU Sacramento University Enterprises Inc.
16-061
$20,000
Lehr, Jane
Chancellor's Office Supplement to NSF Subaward No. 523931 to NSF Prime Award HRD-1302873: California State University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program
CSU Office of the Chancellor via CSU Sacramento University Enterprises Inc.
16-062
$20,000

Research & Economic Development

Office of Research & Economic Development
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Dunning, James
Planning To Support Expansion of the Cal Poly Technology Park into a Master Planned Innovation Complex
DOC - Economic Development Administration (EDA)
15-181
$498,286
Wendt, Dean E.
Exploring the use of Data Limited Assessments on the Central California Coast
David and Lucile Packard Foundation via The Nature Conservancy
15-085
$45,879
Wendt, Dean E.
Assessment of Marine Coatings at a Central California Static Immersion Test Site
DOD - Office of Naval Research
15-146
$123,502
Wendt, Dean E.
Investigations into the Larval Sensory Biology of Biofouling Bryozoans
DOD - Office of Naval Research
15-150
$102,718

Science & Mathematics

Biological Sciences
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Fidopiastis, Pat
Development of a Visual Tracking System for Small Marine Animal Research
National Science Foundation
15-352
$225,087
Francis, Clinton
Collaborative Research: RUI: Direct and indirect effects of natural sounds on the structure of vertebrate insectivore communities
National Science Foundation
15-040
$523,309
Hardy, Kristin
Influence of body mass and tidal position on structure and function in the extreme muscle fibers of non-stalked (Order Sessilia) barnacles
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-336
$15,000
Kitts, Christopher L.
Bacterial Source Tracking at Pismo and Olde Port Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
CA State Water Resources Control Board
15-022
$275,719
Lema, Sean
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) as a physiological biomarker for growth rate and nutritional status of fishes in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via California Sea Grant
15-006
$24,998
Lema, Sean
Genetic and epigenetic variation in pitx1 as a basis for temperature-mediated morphological divergence
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-330
$15,000
Liwanag, Heather
RUI: Growing Up on Ice: Physiological Adaptations and Developmental Plasticity in Weddell Seal Pups Across Two Extreme Physical Environments
National Science Foundation
15-421
$947,064
Martinez, Nathaniel
The endocytic recycling compartment (ERC) coordinates assembly of infectious HIV-1 virions
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-329
$15,000
Needles, Lisa
RUI: Revisiting the Effect of Keystone Predators from a Novel Ecosystem Perspective
National Science Foundation
15-059
$639,165
Needles, Lisa
The Effects of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome on Bay and Estuarine Ecosystems
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-143
$7,500
Needles, Lisa
The effect of the Refugio oil spill on Pismo clams: spatially intensive monitoring of a 'canary in a coal mine'
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-508
$7,500
O'Leary, Jennifer
Predicting the effects of seastar loss on central California intertidal communities
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-151
$7,500
O'Leary, Jennifer
Evaluating the effects of sea star loss on central California intertidal communities in the presence and absence of human influence
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-275
$7,500
O'Leary, Jennifer
Role of Local Marine Protected Areas in Enhancing Nearshore Groundfish Abundance and Size
Morro Bay Community Quota Fund
15-517
$15,000
Ritter, Matthew
Growing Eucalyptus for Groundwater Remediation
Parsons Corporation
15-071
$13,180
Ritter, Matthew
California Register of Big Trees Program
CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
15-222
$76,129
Ruttenberg, Benjamin
Recovering the Pismo clam (Tivela stultorum): understanding the factors limiting populations across its range in California
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via California Sea Grant
15-343
$293,930
Ruttenberg, Benjamin
Recovery of the Pismo clam (Tivela stultorum) in California: the importance of pollution
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via California Sea Grant via University of Southern California
15-432
$59,996
Ruttenberg, Benjamin
Quantifying corallivory by parrotfishes: species-specific preferences and impacts on threatened corals.
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
16-236
$76,776
Steinmaus, Scott
Allelochemicals: pest control and suitability in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'San Andreas') production
California Strawberry Commission
15-007
$47,581
Tomanek, Lars
Collaborative Research: RUI: Uncovering the Role of Sirtuins in Linking Food Availability and Stress Tolerance Through Multi-Scale Signaling Networks in Mussels
National Science Foundation
15-039
$630,509
Tomanek, Lars
Marine Organismal Integromics: Improving predictions of how a changing ocean will affect organisms by integrating multiple levels of biological organization
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-321
$45,000
Villablanca, Francis
Rediscovery of Morro Bay Kangaroo Rats: Sniffer Dogs in Previously Surveyed Habitat
DOI - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
15-033
$6,928
Villablanca, Francis
Research and development: ecological and genetic conservation biology
H.T. Harvey & Associates
15-052
$19,316
Villablanca, Francis
Research Collaboration: SVRA Ecological Monitoring.
CA Dept of Parks & Recreation
15-447
$24,997
White, Crow
Opportunistic Assessment of El Nino Effects on Connectivity and Recruitment
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology (COAST)
15-106
$7,500
White, Crow
RUI: Collaborative Research: Resolving spatial and temporal patterns of demographic connectivity and its drivers in open-coast marine systems using a multidisciplinary approach
National Science Foundation
15-340
$650,225
Yep-Rodriguez, Alejandra
Synergistic urease activity in polymicrobial catheter-associated urinary tract infections
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-334
$15,000
Yeung, Marie
Travel to the 2015 American Society for Microbiology General Meeting
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-396
$1,500

Chemistry and Biochemistry
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Costanzo, Philip
RUI: Synthetic Investigation into Polymeric Surfactants
National Science Foundation
15-161
$199,696
Costanzo, Philip
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg)
DOC - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
15-346
$8,500
Fogle, Emily
Collaborative Research: RUI: Thioester Aminolysis: A Mechanistic Study of the Biosynthesis of Key Amide Bonds
National Science Foundation
15-119
$252,746
Fogle, Emily
Task #19: Enzymes involved in bioremediation of drill cut muds
BiOWiSH Technologies Inc
15-204
$9,710
Frantz, Derik
Design, Synthesis, and Properties of Shape-Persistent Molecular Systems Comprising 1,3,5-Triethynylbenzene Cores
American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research Fund
15-096
$55,000
Goodman, Anya
Collaborative Research: Using protein function prediction to promote hypothesis-driven thinking in undergraduate biochemistry education
National Science Foundation
15-123
$36,294
Goodman, Anya
Integrating Bioinformatics into the Life Sciences - Phase 3
National Science Foundation via University of Nebraska at Omaha
15-270
$179,594
Immoos, Chad E.
Development and Testing of a Quantitative Corrosion Indicator for Aerospace Applications
The Boeing Company
15-473
$50,000
Jones, Eric
Amyloid amplification: A model system for exploring the biophysics of protein self-assembly and supramolecular interactions
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
15-041
$40,000
Jones, Eric
Amyloidogenic peptide templating and metal nanoparticle reduction: Development of a simple, instrument-free method for detection of amyloid proteins
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-297
$15,000
Martinez, Andres
RUI: Collaborative Research in Paper Microfluidics
National Science Foundation
15-175
$221,454
McDonald, Ashley
Computational characterization of ligand binding to DNA and RNA aptamers
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
15-037
$40,000
McDonald, Ashley
CSR: Small: Collaborative Research: RUI: Low-Cost Cloud Computing for Interdisciplinary Computational Chemistry Education and Research
National Science Foundation
15-219
$46,917
Neff, Grace Ann
Central coast science project 2015-2016
U.S. Dept of Education via University of California Office of the President
15-323
$21,000
Neff, Grace Ann
Central coast science project 2015-2016
U.S. Dept of Education via University of California Office of the President
15-324
$36,000
Scott, Gregory
Characterization of the mechanical stability of chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes by scanning probe microscopy
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
15-026
$40,000
Watts, Katharine
Engineering a natural product assembly line for production of the drug Carfilzomib
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-320
$15,000
Zhang, Shanju
Gel-Assisted Liquid Crystalline Spinning of Graphene/Nanotube Hybrid Fibers
National Science Foundation
15-004
$500,000
Zhang, Shanju
RUI: Wet Printing of Carbon Nanotube-Enhanced Osmosis Membranes for Water Desalination
National Science Foundation
15-186
$351,377
Zhang, Shanju
High Fidelity Structural Control in Conjugated Polymers
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.
15-485
$60,000

Dean's Office, College of Science & Mathematics
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Blakeslee, Samuel
Digital Democracy: California Pilot Project
Laura and John Arnold Foundation
15-140
$1,221,961
Blakeslee, Samuel
Digital Democracy: Public Engagement and User Empowerment
Rita Allen Foundation
15-277
$165,000
Paavo, Brian
2015 STEM Teacher and Research Program: Preparing Future Teachers through Mentored Marine Research Experiences
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
15-214
$50,000
Robertson, Christine
IATPP Visiting Leaders Program
California Reform Foundation
15-360
$210,000
Wendt, Dean
CeNCOOS: Integrating marine observations for marine decision makers and the general public
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
15-051
$49,500
Wendt, Dean
A Reconstructed Boat Landing for California Polytechnic State University's Center for Coastal Marine Sciences Pier Facility
National Science Foundation
15-218
$339,812
Wendt, Dean
Improving the Data Available for Stock Assessments and Management of West Coast Groundfish through Collaborative Research
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
15-243
$390,559
Wendt, Dean
The Impact of marine protected areas on the redistribution of fishing effort and subsequent catch rates in open areas
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
15-254
$162,989

Kinesiology and Public Health
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Hagobian, Todd
Brain Responses to Prenatal Lifestyle Intervention
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-025
$2,142,533
Hagobian, Todd
The effects of massage on muscle soreness and inflammatory markers after unaccustomed exercise
Massage Therapy Foundation
15-381
$7,770
Phelan, Suzanne
Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Through Lifestyle Intervention Before Pregnancy
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-054
$3,556,816
Phelan, Suzanne
Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention for the Prevention of Perinatal Depression
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via University of Minnesota
15-294
$1,577,372
Phelan, Suzanne
Prevention of gestational diabetes through lifestyle modification before pregnancy
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-341
$3,557,755
Phelan, Suzanne
Meal time interactions and risk of obesity in toddlers
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Temple University
15-384
$941,966
Tseng, Marilyn
A Biobehavioral Model of Diabetes Risk in Chinese Immigrants
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Fox Chase Cancer Center
15-170
$248,293
Tseng, Marilyn
Immigrant enclaves: Opportunities to understand health transitions in US Chinese
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Fox Chase Cancer Center
15-456
$263,795
Ventura, Alison
Does knowing the amount of milk in the bottle alter infant feeding practices?
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-105
$144,466
Ventura, Alison
Mindless Feeding: Do distracted mothers overfeed their infants?
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
15-314
$138,500
Ventura, Alison
A pilot study to explore the impact of technology-related distraction on maternal attention and sensitivity to infant cues during infant bottle-feeding
CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
15-315
$15,000

Liberal Studies
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Berber-Jimenez, M. Dolores
Science Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Science Framework)
CA Dept of Education via University of California, Riverside
15-312
$12,000

Mathematics
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Choboter, Paul
Collaborative Research: Investigating nonhydrostatic features in the coastal environment using a nested, hybrid model
National Science Foundation
15-043
$395,177
Lin, Joyce
Role of the Extracellular Space as a Modulator of the Cardiac Gap Junction - Conduction Velocity Relationship
DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) via Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
15-405
$52,862
Paquin, Dana
RUI: Optimal Controls for a Mathematical Model of Imatinib Treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
National Science Foundation
15-148
$239,408
Paquin, Dana
Academy of Inquiry Based Learning
Educational Advancement Foundation
15-534
$2,500
Riley, Kate
Central Coast STEM Institutes (CCSI)
U.S. Dept of Education via CA Dept of Education via Santa Maria-Bonita School District
15-056
$771,346
Yoshinobu, Stan
Expanding Uptake of IBL Methods via Community Continuity and Community Building
Educational Advancement Foundation
15-158
$1,796,272
Yoshinobu, Stan
Collaborative Research: PROfessional Development and Uptake through Collaborative Teams (PRODUCT) Supporting Inquiry Based Learning in Undergraduate Mathematics
National Science Foundation
15-263
$2,436,349

Physics
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Christiansen, Jodi
RUI: Analysis of TeV Gamma-rays from AGN and Dark Matter
National Science Foundation
15-118
$201,189
Fernsler, Jonathan
Undergraduate Research Partnership with California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo
National Science Foundation via University of Colorado, Boulder
15-165
$24,294
Granger, Brian
Project Jupyter: Computational Narratives as the Engine of Collaborative Data Science
Helmsley Charitable Trust
15-313
$2,999,636
Hoellwarth, Chance
CSUMB/CalPoly-California Central Coast TQP (El Camino Alliance)
U.S. Dept of Education via California State University, Monterey Bay
15-013
$2,653,776
Hoellwarth, Chance
NextGenPET Video Project
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. via San Diego State University
15-088
$8,000
Hoellwarth, Chance
Curriculum to support the implementation of Engineering Design Practices
S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
15-514
$8,377
Holtzapple, Robert
RUI: Accelerator Science Research at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
National Science Foundation
15-298
$292,259
Johnston, Scott
Salinian enclaves and slip-sense along the Sur--Nacimiento fault, central California coast
DOI - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
15-183
$10,000
Keller, John
CSU science teacher and researcher (STAR): Strengthening K-12 science teaching in California
S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
15-458
$200,000
Keller, John
Science Curricula Innovations via Experiential NASA Collaborations in Education (SCIENCE)
NASA - Armstrong Flight Research Center
15-475
$1,196,002
Klay, Jennifer
NIFFTE data collection, reconstruction and analysis
DOE - National Nuclear Security Administration via DOE - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
15-044
$63,302
Klay, Jennifer
High Precision Fission Studies with the NIFFTE Fission Time Projection Chamber
DOE - National Nuclear Security Administration via Colorado School of Mines
15-103
$292,000
Klay, Jennifer
MRIConsortium: Development of the Fast Interaction Trigger Detector for the ALICE Experiment at the LHC
National Science Foundation
15-289
$173,779
Kuriabova, Tatiana
Fundamental studies in quasi-two-dimensional hydrodynamics
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
15-049
$40,000
Kuriabova, Tatiana
Hydrodynamics and elasticity in ultra-thin freely suspended smectic films
National Science Foundation via Brown University
15-172
$74,505
Marlow, Colleen
Experimental investigation of conductance through thin film single-walled carbon nanotube networks of high semiconductor purity
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
15-029
$40,000
Mastoridis, Themis
Next Generation RF Systems: Models and Simulations
National Science Foundation
15-012
$666,838
Mastoridis, Themis
Scientific support for the development of model and simulations for the Super Proton Synchrotron
DOE - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
15-036
$24,735
Mastoridis, Themis
RUI: Next Generation RF Systems: Models and Simulations
National Science Foundation
15-322
$247,798
Mewes, Matthew
RUI: Studies of Lorentz Violation
National Science Foundation
15-212
$148,045
Walter, Ryan
Characterization of the Oceanographic Environment at the Head of Monterey Canyon; DeepWater Desal Oceanographic Data Research
Tenera Environmental
15-257
$13,263
Walter, Ryan
THIS IS A PRE-PROPOSAL: Systematic Evaluation of Eelgrass Decline and Restoration in Morro Bay to Inform Local Conservation and Management
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via California Sea Grant
15-345
$304,000
Walter, Ryan
Systematic Evaluation of Eelgrass Decline and Restoration in Morro Bay to Inform Local Conservation and Management
DOC - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via California Sea Grant
15-506
$304,000

School of Education
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Flushman, Tanya
Learning to Read to Learn
William T. Grant Foundation
15-255
$599,417
Meyer, Elizabeth
Supporting Pedagogical Reform: The FAIR Education Act and Common Core State Standards
Spencer Foundation
15-061
$50,000
Meyer, Elizabeth
Supporting transgender and gender minority youth in the school system: Investigating policy and practice
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council via The University of Western Ontario
15-465
$35,496
Wood, Leah
Transforming teacher preparation through Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum
S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation via CSU Office of the Chancellor
15-233
$229,701
Wood, Leah
Providing Access To Science For Struggling Learners
S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
15-507
$2,654

Statistics
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Chi, Peter
BIGDATA: IA: New Statistical Methods for Phylogenetic Inference for the Analysis of Big Data in Evolutionary Biology
National Science Foundation
15-478
$676,929
Hughes, Gary
Characterizing & Modeling Sustainable Hot Beverage Cups
HAVI Global Solutions
15-167
$80,343
Hughes, Gary
Directed Energy Stand-Off Molecular Composition Analysis
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via University of California, Santa Barbara
15-271
$50,002
Hughes, Gary
DEEP-IN: Directed Energy Propulsion for Interstellar Exploration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via University of California, Santa Barbara
15-272
$10,989
Potter, Gail
Modelling complex social networks from wireless sensor data
National Science Foundation
15-035
$435,686

Student Affairs

Campus Health & Wellbeing
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Fagouri, Theresa
Athlete, Leader, Role Model
National Collegiate Athletic Association
15-356
$30,000
Roberts, Hannah
Cal MHSA Lime Green Ribbon Grant
California Mental Health Services Authority via George Hills Company, Inc.
15-449
$1,000

Dean of Students
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Love, Cheri
Creating a "Safer" Cal Poly Community
Avon Foundation for Women
15-014
$5,000
Love, Cheri
Cal Poly Cares: Strengthening the Network for Cal Poly Survivors of Sexual Violence, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking
CA Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
15-075
$600,000
Vinther, Kirsten
California's VIP (Volunteer Infrastructure Program) Fellows and Leaders 2014-15
Corporation for National and Community Service via Napa County Office of Education
15-083
$141,675
Vinther, Kirsten
Cal Poly's VIP (Volunteer Infrastructure Program) - Community Partners 2014-15
Various Non-Profit Organizations
15-084
$143,000

Disability Resource Center
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Billings, Nathan
Connections Peer Mentor Program
Autism Speaks
15-451
$14,915

Student Affairs
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Stewart, Ethny
Student Support Services for Low-Income, First-Generation and Disabled Students (2015-2020)
U.S. Dept of Education
15-304
$1,550,643

Student Life & Leadership
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Kaiwi-Lenting, Andrene
Cal Poly's Open House
City of San Luis Obispo
15-065
$10,368
Kaiwi-Lenting, Andrene
Cal Poly Orientation
City of San Luis Obispo
15-067
$10,800

Other

Academic Affairs
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Blakeslee, Sam
The Connect Academy: Promoting Student Success by Empowering Families
Walmart Corporate
15-027
$163,429
Blakeslee, Sam
California Wave Energy Test Center (CalWave)
U.S. Dept of Energy
15-474
$1,500,000

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Mahan, Judy
Collaboration agreement to support an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the City of San Luis Obispo (FY2015 - FY2016)
City of San Luis Obispo
15-511
$50,000

Facility Services
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Elliot, Dennis
Campus As a Living Lab Program: To Trash or Not To Trash
CSU Office of the Chancellor
15-387
$12,000
Elliot, Dennis
Cal Poly Campus GHG Inventory and Climate Action Plan
CSU Chancellor's Office
15-469
$11,800

Library
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Vowell, Zach
Pre-Proposal: The Software Preservation Network
Institute of Museum and Library Services
15-318
$80,000
Vowell, Zach
The Software Preservation Network
Institute of Museum and Library Services
15-457
$99,131

University Police Department
PI
Project Title
Sponsor
GDO #
Amount Requested
Trobaugh, Brenda
Reducing alcohol-related problems and underage access to alcohol
CA Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
15-392
$29,806

For Fiscal Year 2015, 472 proposals were submitted for a total requested amount of $86,570,452

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