Hello and Happy Fall!A Message from Lisa Hammersley, Associate Vice President for ORIED (interim)
It has been a busy start to the semester in the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. We’ve launched Cayuse as a replacement for the proposal intake form and proposal approval form, partnered with UEI’s Sponsored Programs Administration to hold our first Sponsored Research Fair, and held the annual RCA Awards event, where awardees Dr. Julian Fulton and Dr. Ron Coleman were honored and each delivered a presentation on their research. We have also created a new Lunch & Learn series, which will feature conversations around scholarly activities and the units on campus that support them. Our first Lunch & Learn on November 6th will focus on open access publishing, highlighting how the University Library supports faculty in making their research freely accessible. Space is limited so make sure you register by following the link in the article below.
We have also continued our work supporting faculty and staff who apply for external funding for research. A total of 228 proposals, seeking $139,037,162 were submitted in 2023/24 and 167 awards were received, totaling $44,537,400. This is the highest amount received yet by Sacramento State and represents a 19% increase over 2022/23. Similarly, we reported $28,027,000 in research and development expenditures in the annual HERD survey administered by the National Science Foundation. To celebrate this success, as well as to recognize the efforts of those who have submitted proposals, we will be hosting our annual Principal Investigators Reception on Wednesday, November 13th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the University Union Pacific Suite. RSVPs close on November 8th, so follow the link attached in the article to reserve your spot now!
Student researchers have also been busy. Please mark your calendars for the Fall Research and Creative Activity Poster Forum, hosted by the Student Research Center on Tuesday, November 12th in the University Union Ballroom I from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. You can register by following the link in the news item below. Five Sacramento State student researchers won four awards at the statewide Student Research Competition at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in April (see story below) and we look forward to future student success in the coming year.
Finally, we’ve created a new section for this newsletter to include helpful updates and tips from our offices. You’ll find a section about the DHSI Internal Competition, NHI Grants Process Primer, Research and Proposal Development, and helpful quotes of advice from our proposal/contract specialists.
Happy reading!
Dr. Lisa Hammersley
Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development Associate Vice President (Interim)
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Fall 2023-24 Research and Creative Activity AwardsWednesday, October 2nd
The purpose of the RCA Awards Program is to support faculty research, scholarly, and creative activity, and to encourage faculty contributions to their disciplines. This program is funded in part through the CSU Chancellor's Office and Academic Affairs. It is administered by the RCA Subcommittee with support from the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development.
This year, we had the pleasure of announcing Dr. Julian Fulton and Dr. Ron Coleman as the 2023-24 RCA Awardees. Dr. Fulton, an associate professor in Environmental Studies, won the Early-Career Faculty Award. Dr. Coleman, a professor in Biological Sciences, won the Senior-Career Faculty Award. Both awardees presented their recent research to an audience of nearly 50 attendees.
To read more about our awardees and their research, click the 'Read More' link below!
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Sponsored Research FaireSeptember 24th, 2024This year, ORIED and SPA worked together to put on the first ever Sponsored Research Faire on September 24th. It was a very positive experience, where PIs, Deans, and Chairs were able to connect with each other. PIs were also able to get some extra help with questions they had, and found it helpful to have everyone in one room to mingle. The Provost was in attendance as well, noting how great it was to see ORIED and SPA working in tandem. We are hoping to host another event in Spring 2025.
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Hispanic Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM EducationNational Science Foundation (NSF)The ETSE competition focuses on (1) institutional transformation projects that support HSIs in their effort to achieve equity in STEM education, and (2) the infrastructure—the HSI-Net network of resource hubs—which supports the overall program goals.
Institutions are encouraged to consider how their HSI designation, and their organizational mission align to better support STEM success of all students. The ETSE competition welcomes proposals that look to implement and evaluate promising practices and/or conduct research related to broadening participation or improving recruitment, retention, graduation, and other successful outcomes in STEM undergraduate education.
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Sac State Takes 1st and 2nd Place at 2024 CSU-wide Student Research CompetitionStudent Research Center10 of the first-place presentations from the annual Spring Symposium, hosted by the Student Research Center, were selected to represent Sacramento State in the 2024 CSU-wide Student Research Competition this past April. We are proud that three students earned 1st place, while a pair secured 2nd place. Every student who competed proudly represented our University while showcasing the passion, creativity, and rigorous research taking place here at Sacramento State.
The Offices of Economic, Innovation, Research, and Development and the Student Research Center would like to congratulate:
1st Place Winner
Cassandra Henderson, Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program
Priced Out of Opportunity: Investigating the Impact of California's Housing Burden on School Segregation and Black Student Achievement
Brittney Grotz’s
A Tale of Two Titans: A Cluster Analysis of Media Blame Framing in the Expulsion of Tennessee House Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson
Hanna Franklin, Master’s in Biological Sciences Program
Uncovering the Mechanisms of Gene Amplification by Investigating the Roles of Various DNA Double-Strand Break Repair Elements in Acinetobacterbaylyi
2nd Place Winners:
Belle Gaelsman and Zubair Mayhar Dept of Biological Sciences
Antibiotic Depletion of Gut Microbiota Significantly Impairs Courtship Behavior in Drosophila Melanogaster
We also extend our gratitude to the faculty mentors who played a pivotal role in guiding and supporting these students throughout their research journey. Your mentorship has been instrumental in shaping the success of our students!
A big thank you to:
Dr. Robert Wassmer with the Department of Public Policy and Administration
Dr. Jaqueline Irwin with the Department of Communication Studies
Dr. Andrew Reams with the Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Kimberly Mulligan with the Department of Biological Sciences
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Sacramento State’s 2024 CSU-wide Student Research Competition Awardees Pictured (left to right). Brittney Grotz, 1st Place; Cassandra Henderson, 1st Place; Hanna Franklin, 1st Place; Belle Gaelsman, 2nd Place; Zubair Mayhar, 2nd Place (Photographed by Sacramento State’s Andrea Price)
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ORIED Discusses Research, Invention, Creativity, and Innovation with 23 Higher Education Professionals from 23 CountriesOffice of Innovation and Technology Transfer
Interim Associate Vice President ORIED Dr. Lisa Hammersley, OITT Technology Transfer Officer Rafael Gacel-Sinclair, and Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Rogers met with 23 professionals from six ministries of education and 17 universities from 23 countries at the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship on October 9th to talk for an hour about Sacramento State’ efforts to encourage and facilitate campus-wide invention, creativity, and innovation.
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The 23 visitors hailed from Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guyana, Indonesia, Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Montenegro, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Thailand, and the United Republic of Tanzania. They were invited by the U.S. Department of State to participate in a high-level professional exchange called “Diversifying University Partnerships, A Project for: A Multi-Regional Project” that examines the diversity in the U.S. higher education system and explores best practices in administration at minority-serving U.S. universities, colleges, and community colleges. The visitors were hosted by Global Ties Sacramento which provides opportunities for people from around the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue, build relationships, and create a more peaceful world by connecting international leaders with the Greater Sacramento Region. They were accompanied by 4 U.S. State Department International Visitor Liaisons and Global Ties International Coordinator Claudia Ramirez.
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Dr. Hammersley facilitated discussions on research and proposal development, research integrity and compliance, and other ORIED units and functions. Rafael facilitated discussions on Sacramento State’s efforts, mainly through OITT and the Carlsen Center, to encourage and facilitate invention, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Rogers facilitated discussions about his innovative “Social Sciences Bridge to STEM, Invention, and Inclusive Innovation (SBridgeI3)” course which, in partnership with the Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT), aims to broaden participation by women and underrepresented minorities in science and engineering by engaging undergraduate students in a year-long, open-ended, inquiry-based, invention project to address challenges related to healthcare, transportation, and sustainability by teaching students how to identify and research social problems, design and build working prototypes of inventions, and protect their creations.
After the discussions ended, many of visitors exchanged cards with Dr. Hammersley, Rafael, and Dr. Rogers, and expressed interest in future communications and collaborations with Sacramento State.
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ORIED Lunch and Learn SeriesFirst Lunch and Learn in Partnership with The University Library - November 6th!
ORIED is pleased to announce its new “Lunch & Learn” series, which will feature informal discussions around topics associated with research and creative scholarship in partnership with various campus units that support faculty and students in research and creative scholarship. The first Lunch & Learn, jointly sponsored by ORIED and the University Library, will be on Wednesday, November 6th from 12pm -1:30pm in the Faculty Seminar Room in Library room 1522, and will focus on open access publishing, highlighting how the University Library supports faculty in making their research freely accessible. Attendees will learn about resources such as APC funding and explore how the Library can assist throughout the entire publishing process.This event is in-person and will not be recorded, nor will there be a zoom option.
Note: There are only 30 available slots! Hurry to reserve your seat before they're gone! Lunch will be provided!
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The 2024 Principal Investigator (PI) Reception EventWedenesday, November 13th, The University Union, Pacific SuiteThis is an event to honor the faculty and staff PIs and project directors who have been awarded external funding over the last year. This celebration of your research, scholarship, and creative activity success will be hosted by Academic Affairs and the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. In addition, President Luke Wood and Provost Carlos Nevarez will be in attendance to recognize the PIs.
RSVPs for this event close on Friday, November 8th at 3:00pm.
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Fall Research and Creative Activity Poster ForumStudent Research CenterThe deadline for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni, to register for the Fall Poster Forum is Friday, October 25th. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, enjoy food, refreshments, and receive a swag bag prior to the event. Additionally, the top three posters with the most votes will be awarded a monetary prize.
If you are working with students who are interested in presenting their research or creative projects in a poster format, please encourage them to register by clicking the link below.
If you want to stop by and support our students please drop by Ballroom I on Tuesday, November 12th between 5:00-7:00pm.
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Create, Make & Share FaireStudent Research Center
Showcase your innovative side at this year's Create, Make & Share Faire on November 15th in the StingerStudio MakerSpace, Library 1529. This event is open to all Sacramento State faculty and staff. If you have created something you would like to share with the campus click the button below. If you are not ready to share a creation, no problem. Drop by and check out what your fellow Hornets have to showcase.
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Spring SymposiumStudent Research Center
We are excited to announce this year’s Spring Symposium is scheduled for March 5th, 2025. We look forward to the innovative research presentations that will be showcased.
Last years Symposium would not have been possible without the dedication of our outstanding faculty juror volunteers. Over the past several years they have done an exceptional job in evaluating presentations, as affirmed by our 2024 CSU-wide Student Research Competition awardees.
If you are interested in volunteering as a faculty juror, please click the button below.
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Internal Competition for U.S. Department of Education DHSI Grant Program
Sacramento State is conducting an internal competition to identify a project that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s 2025 Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) Grant Program. This program provides grants to assist Hispanic Serving Institutions expand educational opportunities for, and improve the retention and graduation rates of all students, and Hispanic and low-income students in particular.
Collaborative teams are encouraged to propose potential projects that will benefit students across the campus. Award details and application materials are posted online in Infoready and are due at 5 p.m. January 6, 2025. For more information contact Jill Shannon, Senior Research Development Officer with the Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development.
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NIH Grants Process PrimerInteractive Webinar for Researchers and New Grant Administratos and Researchers
NIH is offering a two-part, interactive virtual event – NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award – taking place on November 13-14, 2024 from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT (see this promotional video). Led by NIH experts, this event will cover key aspects of the grants process, available resources, and related systems. The content and interactive approach are designed for investigators and institutional grant administrators new to NIH grants processes.
- Part One (November 13), is an overview of the grants process, where attendees will learn about pre-award activities and resources – from application planning through the review process to award determination.
- Part Two (November 14), attendees will interact with live demonstrations focused on NIH systems and resources.
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Research and Proposal DevelopmentAre you ready to apply for your first- or first in a while- external grant?
Such grants offer fantastic opportunities to support research and scholarly activities. Developing a strong, well-crafted proposal, however, does require significant effort and careful planning. This will not only increase your chances of success but will also build a positive reputation with the funder. It is important to be strategic, to put your best foot forward with your proposal, and to make the most of the opportunity for funding.
Key indicators that you are in a strong position to submit a competitive proposal for external funding include the following:
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You have recent, relevant publications to demonstrate your expertise on the topic.
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You have preliminary/pilot data to show that your project is likely to succeed.
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You have a track record of one or more smaller, building-block grants to show your capacity to successfully carry out a larger grant-funded project.
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You have served as a grant proposal reviewer, ideally for the same funding program or agency.
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You can commit time over several months to write, seek feedback, and refine the proposal, allowing you to present your very best thinking and work.
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Nick WebsterProposal/Contract Development Specialist for A&L, HHS, and the MASE Center
"Start early and reach out to ORIED as soon as the funder notice is released."
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Kim FischerSenior Proposal Development Specialist for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and NSM departments
"With all of the demands of being a new faculty member, allow yourself a realistic timeline to identify an opportunity and to plan and devlop your proposal."
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For more information or inquiries, please contact the Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development below.
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| California State University, Sacramento
Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development
Library 2520, MS 6093
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6065
Phone: (916) 278-6402
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