| MAY 2024 Ā Ā Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Ā Ā Vol. 3, Issue 9
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Congratulations Class of 2024!
Congratulations Bearkats on reaching this extraordinary milestone! As you step into the next chapter of your lives, remember the lessons learned during your time at SHSU. Embrace the challenges that lie ahead with courage and optimism, knowing that the knowledge and skills you have acquired will guide you toward success.
Your journey does not end here; it is only just beginning. So, go forth with confidence, pursue your dreams with passion, and continue to strive for greatness.
The Bearkat community is immensely proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations, Class of 2024!Ā šš¾
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IRB Resources - New SOPs
Research Compliance in collaboration with our Institutional Review Board (IRB) have developed some new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assist faculty and students with various aspects of an IRB submission specifically or the IRB process generally.
These SOPs can be found on the Research Compliance website. Currently, there are only a couple of SOPs that have received approval by the IRB and ORSP. Check back periodically to see new SOPs in the coming weeks and months.
If you have questions about any of the content of these SOPs, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sharla Miles (sharla_miles@shsu.edu; ext. 4-4875) with those questions.
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Empowering Communities Through Urban Agriculture: SHSU BRIDGE
One of the SHSU BRIDGE Program awardees is kickstarting their project activities over the summer. Led by Dr. Shyam Nair, Assistant Chair of the School of Agricultural Sciences, the project is supported by Plant Sciences undergraduate students Kenneth Agapito, Priscilla Maldonado, and Meghan Traylor, alongside an interdisciplinary group of faculty from the School of Agriculture Sciences, School of Teaching and Learning, and the Department of Computer Science.
The overarching goal of this proposal is to establish an urban agriculture pilot project to provide high school and Hispanic community groups resources and knowledge they need to produce fresh, healthy vegetables sustainably and efficiently through hydroponics and help them to create a sustainable revenue system through training in digital marketing techniques and the development of a smartphone marketing App.
The data and experiences gained from this proof-of-concept project will be used to submit an external proposal. The federal proposal will be create 40 to 50 such groups in the suburbs of Houston and merge them into a self-sustaining and profitable cooperative Community Based Organization (CBO) that provides fresh produce to the local community and generates economic opportunities for its members.
We are proud of this amazing group and look forward to their exciting journey!
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Faculty Development Opportunities
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Intro to Data Management Planning
Planning an external funding proposal this summer, but not sure how best to create a required data management plan? Join Associate Director of Library Public Services, Erin Owen, in this session to walk through the process and leave with an outline of your own plan, plus a list of resources. Multiple virtual sessions will be offered on May 14, 21, and 22. Click here to learn more and register!
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TEDxSHSU 2024: Call for Speaker Proposals
SHSU will host our third annual TEDxSHSU on October 9, 2024. In the spirit of TEDās mission, āIdeas worth spreading,ā we invite faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and regional thought leaders interested in giving a 10 to 15-minute TEDxSHSU talk to submit a proposal. TEDx events highlight big ideas from local experts, researchers, thinkers, doers, artists, innovators, community leaders, and change-makers.
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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 haveĀ submittedĀ impactful grant proposals in the past month:
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SHSU Grant Activity as of February 2024
FY24 (YTD)
151 proposals submitted forĀ $72,892,347
49 proposals awarded forĀ $20,611,887
FY23 (YTD)
152 proposalsĀ submittedĀ forĀ $100,360,704
66 proposalsĀ awardedĀ forĀ $20,025,383
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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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Assessment Mini-Grants - Applications Due Soon
The Office of Assessment has funding available for assessment-related activities in the form of Assessment Mini-Grants. The deadline to apply for these mini-grants is coming up on May 24th, 2024. These grants are available to all SHSU faculty/staff to help fund new or ongoing assessment practices within programs, offices, or departments; or to help fund travel to make an assessment-related presentation at a professional conference. The grant application and additional information are available on the Assessment Mini-Grant website.
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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 ourĀ Research and Proposal Development team.
If you already have a grant identified and are ready to begin the development of documents then submit aĀ Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form,Ā 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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- 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.Ā Interns will not perform independent casework on evidence.
Deadline: July 31, 2024
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