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Georgia Department of Natural Resources awards grant for more than $254,000

A grant of more than $254,000 awarded to Georgia Southern University will provide the first comprehensive assessment of Georgia’s working waterfronts since 1975. Although location data on docks was gathered by Georgia Southern researchers between 2018-21 through a Georgia Sea Grant project, there is no in-depth information on the current conditions of each dock and its infrastructure, according to Jennifer Sweeney Tookes, Ph.D., a Georgia Southern associate anthropology professor. The new grant funds a three-year project in which a group of three to five students each year will receive intensive training in qualitative research methods, as well as the complexities associated with managing Georgia’s coast, and commercial fishing industry.

Georgia Southern University Faculty Recognized as 2023 Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Community Research Grant Winners

Two projects led by Georgia Southern University faculty were chosen for the 2023 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Cleantech cohort from the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN).

Both the University’s Institute for Water and Health (IWH) and the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health are first-time recipients.

PIN supports community research across the state of Georgia by engaging a network of researchers, community leaders, and key stakeholders to advance local initiatives for innovation.

FAADroneZone System Update

Drone pilots are expected to comply with the original September 16, 2023 compliance date for Remote ID. However, the FAA understands that some drone pilots may not be able to comply because of limited availability of broadcast modules and lack of approved FAA-Recognized Identification Areas. In those instances, the FAA will consider all factors in determining whether to take enforcement action through March 16, 2024. It's important to note that the FAA expects drone pilots to comply with the requirements of the Remote ID rule as soon as possible. Read the full policy at Enforcement Policy Regarding Operator Compliance Deadline for Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft.

DJI (the major drone provider) has a firmware update available for pilots to install Remote ID capability for many models purchased in the last 3 years. Please click the link below.

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GS4 Call for Proposals

The Office of Research and Undergraduate Research Council would like to formally invite our student scholars to submit proposals for the 2024 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium. Projects for this exhibition can be in the form of oral presentations, posters, panels, performances, and other creative inquiry or endeavors.

The symposia will take place across two days coinciding with Undergraduate Research Week, on April 16 at the Statesboro Russell Union, and April 18 at the Armstrong Campus Student Union. Students are encouraged to present on the campus where they attend classes. Students may elect to participate on both campuses (submit the "both" option). You must present at both if you select that option.

Preparing Submissions

Submissions will be made via Google Form this year and are due by March 3, 2024. You must confirm acknowledgement of your advisor before your proposal will be accepted. To Submit a Proposal, you will be asked to provide the following information:

1. Eagle ID

2. Name

3. Email

4. Mentor/Faculty Advisor Name(s)

5. Mentor/Faculty Advisor Email(s)

6. College Represented

7. Department

8. Status (UG, G, COUR-COSM, Honors)

9. Campus (Armstrong/Statesboro/Both)

10. Presentation type (oral presentation, poster, performance, panel, other)

11. Title of Presentation

12. Abstract (250 words maximum)

You will be prompted at a later date to submit consent for archiving (if you so choose), as well as your poster for printing, should you select that medium. One poster will be printed for you free of charge if submitted by April 7, 2024. You may elect to provide your own poster if you are unable to meet that deadline or so choose. Please check with your advisor to ensure you are selecting the appropriate medium for your submission. The submission portal can be found here.

Funding Opportunities

The Faculty Research Committee would like to invite you to submit your application for the FY25 internal Research Seed Funding and Scholarly Pursuit competitions to support faculty efforts toward external funding and scholarship submissions. There are two opportunities available to support faculty toward external funding opportunities and scholarship. Applications are due to the Office of Research by 5 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024.

The Internal Seed Funding competition allows full time, permanent faculty members to apply for up to $10,000 per award. Funded projects must lead directly to an identified external submission.

The Scholarly Pursuit Award competition allows full time, permanent faculty members to apply for up to $5,000 per award. Funded projects must lead directly to an identified external submission or tangible scholarly output.

Award funds are planned to be available on July 1, 2024. The project must be completed by May 1, 2025. Awards are available in all disciplines.

Applications may be submitted through the submission portal link on the website between December 1 and 5 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024. Check the website or contact Ele Haynes at 478-0843 for additional information.