• Nupur Hajela (Physical Therapy) led the HealthTech Horizon Symposium, hosted by the College of Health and Human Services and the Department of Physical Therapy. President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval talked about the importance of breaking the glass ceiling and encouraged students to be bold with their ideas, while CHHS interim dean Kara Zografos highlighted the transformation already happening at the college. 



• Mai Der Vang (English) was honored April 11 as the recipient of a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. Vang is one of this year’s 188 Guggenheim Fellows – including nine poets – from across North America, chosen from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants. 

• Ahran Koo (Art Education) received the 2024 Pacific Region Higher Education Art Educator Award by National Art Education Association on April 4 in Minneapolis.

• Marie Gilbert (Central California Center for Excellence in Nursing) collaborated with six nurse researchers from across the country to conduct a study exploring the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes of adaptable nurse educators. 

• Frederick Ringwald (Physics) was quoted in a GV Wire story on eclipses and how they provide opportunities for new scientific discoveries.

Claude C. Laval III Award for Innovative Technology and Research: This award has supported the development of innovative technology and related research at the university. Funding for the $5,000 award is provided by a gift to the university from Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Laval III. All currently enrolled full-time undergraduate and graduate Fresno State from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply. Each student applicant must list a faculty mentor in their application. Award will be made to the student applicant; faculty are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant. Apply via InfoReady by May 17.

The Claude C. Laval III Award for Commercialization of Research, Innovation and Creativity supports Fresno State students and faculty whose scholarly activities are focused on commercialization of intellectual property, innovation and creativity. The award is not intended to support basic research or the early stages of innovative idea generation. Applications are invited from full-time faculty and students at Fresno State who have an interest in pursuing the next steps towards technology transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship. Apply via InfoReady by May 17.

• Get to know Ginny Barnes, First Year Student Success Librarian: "Research can be deeply engrossing, fulfilling, ever life-changing and it doesn't just happen in academia. I hope the students I work with get a small sense of that and feel intrigued to dig deeper into their personal inquiries."

• The College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State unveiled two new, state-of-the-art mobile health units on April 5, bringing the future of health education to the campus and the San Joaquin Valley. 

• The latest CSUBIOTECH newsletter includes information on the latest breakthroughs, innovations, and discoveries shaping the future of our world, as well as news about the wonderful work being done by faculty and students across the CSU.

• Check out the latest issue of The Normal School magazine, which is staffed by graduate students and faculty from Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing.

• Seven CSUs Hold Prestigious Research Designation, including Fresno State: “The R2 designation recognizes the hard work of our faculty, staff and administrators and their grant writing, submission and research award activity on our campus,” said Dr. Goto.

• The California Alliance for Hispanic-serving Social Science Advancement (CAHSSA) is hosting a free webinar on Thurs., April 25, at 2 p.m. "From Idea to Funding: Insights from a panel of NSF Grant Winners," will feature professors from CSU San Marcos, UC Riverside and CSU San Bernardino.

• NSF will be hosting a Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Workshop virtually on Weds., May 15, from 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. Register online for the free workshop, which is intended to give participants a better understanding of the NSF CAREER program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and outcomes of past CAREER awardees.

• The USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) is hosting a virtual Grantsmanship Workshop from May 20-21. The workshop is designed for Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSIs) faculty, administrators, and grant writers to learn about funding programs available in different disciplines. Register online.  

• The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference is being held in a hybrid format from June 3-5. If you're interested in participating virtually, please contact our office at orsp@mail.fresnostate.edu.

We're bidding a fond farewell to our own Maral Kismetian, who is departing after nearly 17 incredibly impactful years at Fresno State for a new opportunity outside the University. We wish her all the best and thank her for her efforts to help Fresno State's research enterprise reach new heights over the past decade-plus. With Maral's departure, please note the following Grants and Research Administrator assignments as we look to ensure a smooth transition:

Gayle Sherwood | gasherwood@csufresno.edu | 559.278.0539

> Jordan College of Ag Sciences & Tech

> College of Science and Mathematics (rotated as needed)

> College of Arts and Humanities

> College of Social Sciences

Judy Gagnebin | jgagnebin@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.0863

> Kremen School of Education & Human Development

> College of Health and Human Services

> Craig School of Business

> Fresno State Library

Blake Greenwood | bgreenwood@mail.fresnostate.edu | 559.278.0470 

> Lyles College of Engineering

> Office of the President

> Student Affairs

> Academic Affairs/Provost's Office

> Administrative Services

> Technology Services

>> OCED | LEAD California

>> Jumpstart / Richter Center

>> California Volunteers / Richter Center

Doug Carey | dcarey@csufresno.edu | 559.278.0964

> Provost's Office: CSU-Water | California Water Institute (CWI)

We appreciate your patience as there may be longer response times than usual during this transition period. As a reminder, our Intent to Apply form is due to RSP no later than 14 full business days in advance of the sponsor’s due date, per our Internal Proposal Deadline Policy. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Please don't hesitate to contact the grants administrator for your college/unit as you explore potential funding opportunities. Also, be sure to share with us important news or updates on your research, scholarly, or creative activities. Include NEWSLETTER in the subject line and send details to orsp@csufresno.edu.



This newsletter is compiled and published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Part of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies, RSP helps faculty and staff apply for and secure external grant funds.