News, updates, and information from December 2023.
The Research Recap
DECEMBER 2023 Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Vol. 3, Issue 4
News & Updates
Charles L. Camp 2023
The American Museum of Natural History celebrated the 100th anniversary of the publication of Charles L. Camp’s Classification of Lizards. The meeting was hosted at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where Camp had carried out the research that formed the foundation of modern squamate systematics. This gathering took place 35 years after the publication of the previous Camp Symposium volume (Estes and Pregill 1988).
Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Juan Daza, hosted a symposium encompassed of talks on advances in higher-order squamate phylogeny and systematics of the major clades, as well as topics such as snake origins, limblessness, fossoriality, miniaturization, etc. Contributions using molecular and morphological data sets, and also living and extinct groups, were welcomed, especially if they had contributed to changes in Squamate phylogeny.
Click below to learn more about the 2023 Charles L. Camp.
Grant funding bolsters Family Residency Partnership
Operating in a medically underserved and rural-population-designated-area, Huntsville Memorial Hospital (HMH) received a $5.7 million Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) grant to fund the newly launched Family Medicine Residency program at the Huntsville Rural Health Clinic (HRHC) in collaboration with the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The grant provides funding for the program for the next four years.
The inaugural SHSU-COM cohort of student doctors in Conroe, Texas, will graduate in May 2024 and are currently in the process of applying to residency programs across the country.
SHSU-COM’s Family Medicine Residency program in Huntsville is accredited to add four resident doctors each year for a total of 12 by 2025. HRSA grant funds are utilized to pay the salaries of the resident physicians and support the educational infrastructure of the program.
Are you a dedicated and forward-thinking faculty member looking to advance your career while making a lasting impact on your field? Consider the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER program, a prestigious opportunity designed for early-career faculty in various scientific and engineering disciplines.
Eligibility for the NSF CAREER program typically includes tenure-track assistant professors or those in equivalent positions. It's important to review the specific eligibility criteria related to your discipline, but generally, applicants should have earned their doctoral degree and demonstrated a strong commitment to both research and teaching.
If you meet these basic qualifications and are eager to take your research and teaching to the next level, now is the perfect time to start exploring the NSF CAREER program. With its emphasis on innovation and educational outreach, this program empowers emerging scholars to drive transformative change in their fields.
Don't miss this chance to jumpstart your academic career and become a leader in your discipline. Discover how NSF CAREER can elevate your professional journey and reach out to Sarah Browning (ext. 4-3876) today to learn more!
Research Spotlight
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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Dr. Stacy Ulbig (Department of Political Science) submitted a $200k proposal to the Andrew Carnegie Fellows program at the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Dr. Marcus Funk (Department of Mass Communication) submitted a $132k proposal to the Andrew Carnegie Fellows program at the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Dr. Christopher P. Randle (Department of Biological Sciences) submitted a $143k proposal to the Texas Endangered Species Management Research program at the Office of the Texas Comptroller.
Additionally, we want to highlight the faculty and staff members below, whose grant proposals were awarded in the past month:
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Dr. Scott Plugge (School of Music) received a $70k award from The Powell Foundation.
CPT Joshua Cooley (Department of Military Science) received a $50k award from the Ed Rachal Foundation.
Dough-re-mi: Funding Opportunities to Fund Your Research Dreams
HSI Funding Opportunities
Our team has meticulously researched and curated a list of grants, and other funding opportunities specifically designed for a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), so you can easily access opportunities that will help your goals and make a positive impact in our commuinity.
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.
Our webinar repository is here to empower you with the resources and tools you need to succeed in the competitive world of grant writing.
Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to expand your skill set or just starting out on your grant writing journey, our webinars cater to all levels, and our team works diligently to update our resources to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant sources.
Did not find what you were looking for? Contact our team and we can help guide you in the right direction.
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.
