| APRIL 2024 Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Vol. 3, Issue 8
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2024 Innovation Pitch Competition
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the 2024 Innovation Pitch Competition, taking place on September 25, 2024 at the Lowman Student Center (LSC) Rm 142.
All faculty (tenure-track/non-tenure-track) from all disciplines are eligible to submit for the Pitch Competition. Deadline for submissions is May 3, 2024, 4:59pm CT.
Check out our website for more information, submission guidelines and FAQs.
If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Thomas (ext. 4-2507).
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IRB Resources Available
Did you know that ORSP has IRB resources available on its website? All IRB guidance that has been developed since SHSU first launched Cayuse Human Ethics (IRB) can be found on the IRB website.
Research Compliance in collaboration with our Institutional Review Board (IRB) have developed guidance to assist faculty and students with various aspects of an IRB submission specifically or the IRB process generally. These guidance documents can be found on the Research Compliance website.
If there is specific guidance you wish to see on the website, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sharla Miles (ext.4-4875) with those requests.
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New SHSU Observatory NOW OPEN!
The inauguration of the SHSU Dominey Observatory marked a significant milestone as it opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28.
The occasion was graced by inspiring remarks from University President Alisa White, and Barbara Dominey, the widow of Sam Dominey, a Bearkat alumnus. Following Sam’s passing, Barbara chose to bestow a generous gift towards the establishment of a new observatory and was overjoyed at seeing the project’s completion.
Dominey’s gift provided the funding for the Department of Physics and Astronomy to expand on their commitment to research opportunities and community service through the new public observatory located near Highway 19 in Huntsville. The first phase of development features a new state-of-the-art observatory with a domed retractable roof that is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible.
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Our TISI manager, Ashley Morgan-Olvera, was invited as a plus one through SHSU Alum and NASA ISS Coordinator, Katie West, to the evening telescope viewing and saw Jupiter and 4 of its moons as the sun set. Ashley's daughter, Estelee, was one of the youngest future scientists attending.
Read the full article below to lear more about the Dominey Observatory's grand opening.
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Faculty Development Opportunities
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Faculty Research Mentoring Workshop
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BRITE & CIMER will be hosting the Faculty Mentoring Workshops on June 3, from 8:00am - 4:00pm CT. A $200 incentive and lunch will be provided to each participant faculty
Applications are due May 1 at 5:00 pm CT. All faculty are welcome! For more information, please contact brite@shsu.edu.
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NSF's REU/REEU & CAREER Workshops
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ORSP will be hosting a series of workshops on April 22-23, centered around two of NSF's upcoming programs: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER), as well as the USDA's Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU).
Applications to both agencies are due mid-August. During the workshop, you will learn more about each program's goals, what are the characteristics of a successful submission, and how you can leverage ORSP's resources and services to support your research endeavors.
Workshop schedule:
April 22
- REU/REEU - 10:30am - 12:00pm
- CAREER - 12:00pm - 1:30pm (lunch provided)
April 23
- REU/REEU - 12:00pm - 1:30pm (lunch provided)
- CAREER - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
All faculty are welcome to attend! For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Brian Loft (loft@shsu.edu; ext. 4-4465.
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Grant Slam
We appreciate SHSU faculty, staff, and students for their proactive approach in the search for new knowledge and for consistently demonstrating their concern about the world in which we live; applying their findings and skills to solving many of the problems facing contemporary society.
In all areas, and levels of experience, SHSU is dedicated to supporting our staff and faculty in taking that step towards innovation and change.
We want to highlight the faculty and staff members below, who have submitted impactful grant proposals in the past month:
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(L-R)
- Dr. Cihan Varol (Department of Computer Science) submitted a $81.6k proposal to the FY24 Call for Problem Statements at the the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDoD).
- Dr. April Shemak (Department of English) submitted a $35k proposal to the Awards for Faculty at HSIs program at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
- Dr. Giuseppe Martone (Department of Mathematics and Statistics) submitted a $8.9k proposal to the Research Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty program at the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
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SHSU Grant Activity as of February 2024
FY24 (YTD)
114 proposals submitted for $61,054,361
42 proposals awarded for $19,191,084
FY23 (YTD)
124 proposals submitted for $79,890,071
63 proposals awarded for $16,815,437
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Dough-re-mi: Funding Opportunities to Fund Your Research Dreams
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We know that finding and applying for grants can be challenging. We have partnered with GrantForward to bring the SHSU research community a powerful funding search engine.
To get started, go to grantforward.com, log in using your SHSU email address and click on the 'single sign-on option'. To begin searching, go to the Grants tab on the menu bar, and select 'search grant opportunities'.
Visit our find funding page for more information and resources.
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Equipment & Instrumentation
Additionally, our team has compiled a comprehensive list of grants and funding opportunities tailored specifically for acquiring essential equipment and instrumentation. This curated selection aims to streamline the process for accessing resources that align with SHSU's goals, fostering growth, and making a meaningful impact within our community.
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Visit our resources webpage for a repository of webinars, trainings, templates and other guidance to assist you in your research. We're always looking for ways to improve, so please let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions for new resources.
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Wondering how to get started with our team?
We are always accessible, and you can begin engaging with us whenever you are comfortable. If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, then reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team. If you already have a grant identified and are ready to begin the development of documents then submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and we will get a team assigned to assist you in the preparation and submission process.
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Student Research Opportunities
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- The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. Applicants must be enrolled at four-year college/university and must be a full- time, associate/bachelor/master degree seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year and pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.)
Deadline: May 31, 2024
- Internships typically run for 10-12 weeks during the summer with flexible schedules in the fall and spring. HFSC internships offer an opportunity to work in a large, full-service forensic laboratory, allowing participants to network in a professional environment, explore career options, gain knowledge and skills that complement their academic studies and build resumes. Interns will not perform independent casework on evidence.
Deadline: July 31, 2024
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