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Moo Yeal Lee Receives NIH UG3 Award
Dr. Moo-Yeal Lee, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE), has been awarded funding as part of a multi-institutional UG3 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The team's research is titled “Modeling diabetes using an integrated plate system,” and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) are providing $1.69 million to the research team through 2020, with a contingency of an additional three years of support upon successful completion of the first two years of the project. Dr. Lee is PI on the grant with Dr. James Wells from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Case Western Reserve University is also a collaborator on the grant.
The research will leverage work by Dr. Lee to develop 3D bioprinting technology that creates miniature cell tissue structures in pillar and well plate platforms. These structures mimic human metabolic reactions, creating conditions in a laboratory that are comparable to what happens in the human body. The pillar and well plate designs allow a large number of tests to be efficiently completed using high precision, robotic equipment. Dr. Lee previously received a four-year R01 award with CSU colleague Dr. Chandra Kothapalli, associate professor of CBE.
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Meet CSU's New Faculty
John Schaefer, Teacher Education
Dr. John Schaefer joined CSU in 2016 as an assistant professor of special education in the Department of Teacher Education. Dr. Schaefer taught students with intellectual and development disabilities in K-12 schools before pursuing his Ph.D. His primary research interests are supporting successful inclusion for students with moderate to severe disabilities through peer-mediated interventions, augmentative and alternative communication intervention, and assistive technology. He is also committed to using research to provide the highest quality preparation for CSU students pursuing careers as special education teachers.
Dr. Schaefer participates in the Teacher Education Department's CREATE model (Curriculum Reform Effort Advancing Teacher Education), where he teaches courses based in a local elementary school. Here, CSU students can walk down the hall to a field placement and immediately apply the evidence-based practice they have just learned. Dr. Schaefer has published in leading special education journals such as Exceptional Children, Remedial and Special Education, and Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. He also works with a local autism parent advocacy organization, Milestones, to plan their annual conference as well as lead their professional development group for practitioners working with individuals with autism.
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Featured Researcher Video Series
Thijs Heus, Physics
Research by Dr. Thijs Heus, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, is the focus of this month's Featured Researcher Video.
Dr. Heus studies cloud formation and atmospheric flow by developing high-resolution computer models known as large eddy simulations (LES), which he combines with data from airplanes, radar, and satellites. He was recently awarded $602,178 by the Department of Energy (DoE) for his project, titled Size decompositions of observed and simulated shallow convective cloud fields.
Click here to watch.
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Blockchain Events
Blockland Solutions Conference and Hackathon Comes to Cleveland
Blockchain technology continues to enjoy growing interest as a building block for Greater Cleveland's digital future. As part of the Blockland Initiative, Cleveland State faculty have taken leading roles in supporting economic development, legal frameworks, education, workforce training, and research that will establish Cleveland as a center for blockchain innovation. As part of its engagement, CSU will host the inaugural Blockland Solutions Hackathon in Washkewicz Hall from November 9-11.
Cleveland also will host the Blockchain Solutions Conference at the Huntington Convention Center from December 1-4. The conference will feature keynote presentations, industry-specific case study discussions, hands-on workshops, and more. Conference registration information can be found here.
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CSU Scholar News
Roman Kondratov, BGES
Dr. Roman Kondratov is a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BGES) and a member of the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD). Dr. Kondratov studies the roles of the circadian clock and diet in aging. While it is well understood that what you eat will impact your health, the time of day that you eat impacts your internal daily rhythms as well. Some diets, such as calorie restriction, improve health and even extend lifespan in many organisms, including primates.
Dr. Kondratov's laboratory found that the circadian clocks are part of calorie restriction mechanisms, and a functional circadian clock is necessary for the full benefits of calorie restriction on metabolism and longevity. He and his students continue to research how the circadian clock and diet can be managed to increase longevity. Dr. Kondratov serves as permanent member of Cell Signaling and Regulatory Systems study section at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and he was recently awarded a five-year, $1.5 million competitive R01 renewal award from the National Institute on Aging.
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Inspired Creativity
Holly Holsinger Directs VIOLET – November 8-18
VIOLET: Directed by Prof. Holly Holsinger |
Holly Holsinger, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, will direct the musical VIOLET in November. The moving production follows the journey of Violet, who was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. “It's a story about the fact that everyone has wounds, and that we're all searching for healing. We all do that in our own way,” notes Prof. Holsinger. “I hope people gain compassion from the show, but more importantly I hope people see themselves on their own journey.”
VIOLET can be seen from November 8 to 18 in the intimate Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre in the Allen Theatre Complex at Playhouse Square. Ticket information can be found here.
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News from the Technology Transfer Office
CSU Launches University Research and Entrepreneurial Skills Program with Country of Georgia
Dr. Iryna Lendel, Director of the Center for Economic Development at CSU, has been awarded $300,000 by the Embassy of the United States to Georgia, a division of the U.S. Department of State, to implement a University Research and Entrepreneurial Skills Program. The goals of the work are to assist Georgian universities with the development of teaching and research capacity, commercialization and entrepreneurship programs, and collaborations with businesses, governments, and international partners.
Several CSU staff members will lend their expertise to the program and provide training to participants:
- Dr. Jerzy Sawicki, Vice President for Research, will provide training in university research administration, scholarly publishing, developing relationships between universities and industry, developing funded research, and commercialization.
- Ms. Colette Hart, Senior Director at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will lead entrepreneurship training, organization of competitions, and creation of cross-campus entrepreneurship training.
- Mr. Jack Kraszewski, Director of the Technology Transfer Office, will lead the training in commercialization and industry-university research and development.
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Research Engagement
CLASS Research Advisory Board
The CLASS Research Advisory Board is comprised of faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) who promote CSU scholarship in the humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. The goal of the Board is to help the Office of Research facilitate faculty initiatives in these typically under-funded areas of research, scholarship, and creative activity. The Board was established in 2015 and meets with the Office of Research twice each semester. The following faculty currently serve on the Board.
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- Samantha Baskind, Art
- Cheryl Bracken, Dean's Office
- Julie Burrell, English
- Kimberly Fuller, School of Social Work
- Holly Holsinger, Theatre and Dance
- Annie Jouan-Westlund, World Languages, Literatures, and Culture
- Billy Kosteas, Economics
- Anup Kumar, School of Communication
- Meghan Novisky, Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology
- Carol Olszewski, Music
- Cigdem Slankard, School of Film and Media Arts
- Jose Sola, History
- Stephen Taysom, Philosophy and Comparative Religion
- Neda Zawahri, Political Science
The Office of Research thanks the Board members for their commitment to the CSU research enterprise and for their willingness to assist the Office in this important endeavor!
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Research Insights
Research by the Numbers
You know that Cleveland State University is a public research institution that engages in impactful research and creative activity, but did you know that CSU faculty have more than 11,000 publications? Further information about these publications can be found in the Web of Science Core Collection and at CSU's Michael Schwartz Library.
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The top five collaborating institutions on these CSU publications are:
- Cleveland Clinic
- NASA
- Case Western Reserve University
- The University of California
- The University of Florida
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The top five collaborating countries on these CSU publications are:
- The People's Republic of China
- Canada
- England
- India
- Germany
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NSF Research News
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NSF Grants Conference Online
The plenary sessions for the Fall 2018 NSF Grants Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana will be webcast live to the research community on November 8-9, 2018. View the plenary sessions to gain key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF, including the state of current funding, new and current policies and procedures, and pertinent administrative issues.
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NSF 2026 Idea Machine
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is a competition to help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering. Participants can earn prizes and receive public recognition by suggesting the pressing research questions that need to be answered in the coming decade and the next set of Big Ideas for future investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The deadline for idea submission is October 26. Competition guidelines can be found here.
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Research Support Services
Bring the Office of Research to Your Department
The Office of Research is dedicated to supporting CSU faculty in their research and scholarship endeavors. We provide a broad array of services and expertise, but for faculty who are new to CSU or new to funded research, it can be difficult to know where to start. No problem! Our staff will come to your department and provide an overview of the services we offer and strategies for building a robust research program.
Please contact Ben Ward for further information.
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Please share with us important news or updates on your research, scholarly, or creative activities. Updates may be related to a paper that has been accepted for publication in a high-impact journal, a book you've just published, your work that will be exhibited at a prominent institution, or other updates you wish to share with our office. Send details to j.yard@csuohio.edu and d.j.simon@csuohio.edu.
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