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Proposal# Investigator(s) Project Title Funding Agencies Award Date Total Award
4131 PI: Hoellein, Timothy CAREER: Anthropogenic litter in freshwaters: an ecosystem approach National Science Foundation

07/01/2016 $600,000
4730 PI: Haden, Catherine Exploring the Consequences of Individual Differences in Preschooler’s Causal Stance National Science Foundation

Vanderbilt University
02/27/2018 $70,620
4906 PI: Garbarski, Dana Effects of Interviewers, Respondents, and Questions on the Survey Measurement of Health Outcomes and Health Disparities National Science Foundation

University of Wisconsin
03/18/2020 $35,455
4980 PI: Liu, Dali Developing Switchable Electrophiles As Specific Covalent Protein Modifiers National Science Foundation

University of Texas at Austin
09/12/2019 $60,576
4996 PI: Moran, Graham
Co-PIs: Audrey Lamb
Collaborative Research: The Chemistry of Riboflavin Biosynthesis National Science Foundation

08/07/2019 $324,999
4997 PI: Haden, Catherine Collaborative Research: Making Space for Story-Based Tinkering to Scaffold Early Informal Engineering Learning National Science Foundation

09/01/2019 $854,719
5013 PI: Morgan, Demetri
Co-PIs: Chris Botanga
The Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) National Science Foundation

Chicago State University
09/23/2019 $68,632
5030 PI: Chan-Tin, David
Co-PIs: Shelia Kennison
SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: Personalized Cybersecurity Education and Training National Science Foundation

07/15/2019 $202,654
5172 PI: Dybzinski, Ray Collaborative Research: Diverse selective pressure on fruit chemical traits from mutualists and antagonists as a major driver of chemical evolution at the whole plant level National Science Foundation

11/01/2020 $52,890
5179 PI: Cavanaugh, Daniel CAREER: Circadian Control and Integration of Feeding and Metabolic Rhythms in Drosophila National Science Foundation

03/01/2020 $500,000
5183 PI: Sanger, Thomas The Developmental Regulation of Amniote Skull Diversity National Science Foundation

02/15/2020 $964,589
5185 PI: Cannon, Brian The Local and Global Effects on Genomic Architecture by Defects Induced in Repetitive DNA Domains National Science Foundation

08/01/2020 $240,289
5224 PI: Ciszek, Jacob Surface Chemistry On Molecular Materials For Next Generation Organic Semiconductor Processing National Science Foundation

08/15/2020 $308,604
5276 PI: Matthews, Gregory Multiple Imputation of Partially Observed Closed Planar Shapes via Parametric Bayesian Methods National Science Foundation

09/01/2020 $100,000
5283 PI: Tangarife Garcia, Walter Intersections Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos National Science Foundation

09/04/2020 $25,556
5295 PI: Ciszek, Jacob
Co-PIs: Russell J. Holmes
Contact Enhancement Interlayers for OLEDs: Development of Industrially Compatible Chemistry for Eliminating Deposition Damage to TPBi Electron Transport Layers (ETLs) National Science Foundation

09/11/2020 $200,000
5328 PI: Stuart, Yoel
Co-PIs: Matthew Walsh
Testing for Mutation Accumulation, Fitness Effects, and Evolution in “Resurrected” Daphnia spp. Lineages from Lakes Exposed to Fallout from 1950s Atmospheric Nuclear Testing National Science Foundation

03/24/2022 $199,978
5363 PI: Abbasi, Rasha Investigation of Downward Gamma Ray Showers from Natural Lightning National Science Foundation

University of Utah
05/05/2020 $142,007
5419 PI: Peterson, Christopher
Co-PIs: Berg, Martin
Movement Of Microplastics Within And Between Ecosystems: Influences On Zooplankton Feeding Behavior, Primary Productivity And Nutrient Availability In Freshwater Systems National Science Foundation

09/01/2020 $299,939
5491 PI: Haden, Catherine Collaborative Research: Stories about Science in Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Families’ Interactions with Young Children National Science Foundation

09/01/2021 $532,645
5507 PI: Ciszek, Jacob
Co-PIs: Russell J. Holmes
Contact Enhancement Interlayers for OLEDs: Development of Industrially Compatible Chemistry for Eliminating Deposition Damage to TPBi Electron Transport Layers (ETLs) (Associated PTAP 5295) National Science Foundation

09/21/2020 $50,000
5520 PI: Jing, Ping
Co-PIs: Schusler, Tania
Developing STEM Identity By Engaging URM Undergraduate Students In Research On Air Pollution In Chicago Communities (Collaborative Proposal) National Science Foundation

08/01/2021 $193,994
5526 PI: Thiruvathukal, George
Co-PIs: Klingensmith, Neil
OAC Core: Advancing Low-Power Computer Vision at the Edge National Science Foundation

07/26/2021 $250,000
5527 PI: Abbasi, Rasha
Co-PIs: John Belz
The Microphysics of Lightning: Observing the Optical Emission from Downward Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes National Science Foundation

08/03/2021 $505,230
5533 PI: Thiruvathukal, George CDSE: Collaborative: Cyber Infrastructure to Enable Computer Vision Applications at the Edge Using Automated Contextual Analysis National Science Foundation

09/01/2021 $174,749
5545 PI: Mallett, Robyn
Co-PIs: Tangarife Garcia, WalterGarbarski, DanaLi-Grining, Christine
ADVANCE Adaptation: INSPIRED: Inclusive Practices in the Retention and Equity of Diverse Faculty National Science Foundation

08/15/2021 $972,495
5548 PI: Stuart, Yoel CAREER: Linking Microevolution To Macroevolution Using A High Resolution, Long Term Fossil Stickleback Dataset National Science Foundation

03/01/2022 $264,488
5552 PI: Hoellein, Timothy
Co-PIs: Wil Wollheim
Plastic Spiraling In River Networks (Plastic-SIReN): Determining the Controls of Watershed Plastic Fluxes Using a Field and Modeling Approach National Science Foundation

10/01/2021 $418,107
5553 PI: Haden, Catherine Collaborative Research: Reflection in Informal Learning: Leveraging Visual Representation and Conversation to Support Recall and Transfer from Middle-Schoolers' Experience of Doing Science National Science Foundation

10/01/2021 $176,254
5571 PI: Putonti, Catherine
Co-PIs: Kanzok, StefanSanger, Thomas
MRI: Acquisition of a Transmission Electron Microscope National Science Foundation

10/01/2021 $394,713
5656 PI: Richards, Maryse Justice in Schools: A Mixed-Method Study of Youth Disciplinary Approaches SUBAWARD National Science Foundation

Smith College
05/13/2022 $152,892
5662 PI: Krueger-Vinson, Kristin
Co-PIs: Sanger, ThomasGrauer, AnneCheverud, James
MRI: Acquisition of Artificial Resynthesis Technology for Research, Training, and Experiential Learning National Science Foundation

09/01/2022 $168,000
5671 PI: Chen, Chiun-Fan Effect Of Changes In Power Spectral Density On Neuromodulation National Science Foundation

04/01/2022 $450,213
5693 PI: Killelea, Daniel Connecting Kinetics and Mechanisms to Surface Structures on Highly-Oxidized Metal Surfaces in Heterogeneous Catalysis National Science Foundation

08/05/2022 $525,000
5700 PI: Grillo, Michael
Co-PIs: Smetana, Lara
Pre-service Teacher Research Experience in Biodiversity Studies at Loyola University of Chicago National Science Foundation

03/01/2022 $564,686
5723 PI: Moran, Graham The Chemistry of Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase National Science Foundation

08/10/2022 $378,000
5727 PI: Abbasi, Rasha Cosmic Ray Anisotropy with IceCube. National Science Foundation

University of Delaware
02/16/2023 $9,513
5768 PI: Thiruvathukal, George
Co-PIs: Klingensmith, Neil
Supplement to OAC Core: Advancing Low-Power Computer Vision at the Edge National Science Foundation

04/21/2022 $8,000
5789 PI: Price, Heather
Co-PIs: Henfield, Malik
HSC Collaboration: BPC-DP: Community Outreach Opportunities with Research in Data Science (COORDS) National Science Foundation

10/01/2022 $18,498
5826 PI: Silva, Yasin SaTC: CORE: Small: Interdisciplinary Models to Identify and Understand Cyberbullying National Science Foundation

06/16/2022 $374,421
5938 PI: Smetana, Lara
Co-PIs: Helquist, SandraChang, EricJacobi, JulieTalbot, Mary
Loyola University Chicago Noyce Scholars: Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities National Science Foundation

05/01/2023 $773,735
5958 PI: Esipova, Tatiana Development of Heavy Atom–Free Photocatalysts for Chemical Reactions National Science Foundation

07/01/2023 $292,131
5977 PI: Gonzales, Teresa SCC-IRG Track 1: Community Based Approach to Address Contaminants in Drinking Water using Smart Cloud-Connected Electrochemical Sensors National Science Foundation

University of Massachusetts Lowell
02/07/2023 $82,860
6011 PI: Tangarife Garcia, Walter Explorations in Dark Matter and Neutrino Physics National Science Foundation

07/18/2023 $31,725
6043 PI: Phillippo, Katherine When "Merit" Shifts: The Racialized Impact of Changes to Boston Exam Schools' Admissions Policy National Science Foundation

Tufts University
09/12/2023 $51,774
6100 PI: Chan-Tin, David
Co-PIs: Abuhamad, MohammedStalans, LorettaSilva, Yasin
CyberRamblers: Loyola University Chicago CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program National Science Foundation

01/01/2024 $1,409,079
6129 PI: Abuhamad, Mohammed
Co-PIs: Chan-Tin, David
Education DCL: EAGER: Novel Experiential Cybersecurity and Privacy Training for AI Practitioners National Science Foundation

11/01/2023 $299,905
6145 PI: Thiruvathukal, George
Co-PIs: Laufer, Konstantin
EAGER: CET: Exploring The Risks and Rewards of Large Language Models in Enabling Energy-Efficient Data Center Software Infrastructure National Science Foundation

08/01/2024 $147,947
6161 PI: Lou, Shuwen Recent Progress in Stochastic Analysis and its Applications National Science Foundation

06/01/2024 $49,248
6235 PI: Jackson, Ava Creating Sustainable Community, Museum, and University Collaborations National Science Foundation

Boston University
08/14/2024 $8,749
6244 PI: Wan, Xiang LEAPS-MPS: Analytic and Numerical Treatment of Nonlinear Maxwell's Equations National Science Foundation

09/01/2024 $249,992
6250 PI: Haden, Catherine Collaborative Research: From Stories to Solutions: Engaging Latinx Families as Design Partners to Advance Equitable Informal Engineering Learning Opportunities for Young Children National Science Foundation

09/01/2024 $730,043
6253 PI: Krueger-Vinson, Kristin
Co-PIs: Myra Laird
[Resubmission] Collaborative Proposal: Multiscale Analyses of Longitudinal Human Dental Wear National Science Foundation

09/01/2024 $201,974
6258 PI: Gonzalez De Leon, Rafael Santiago Research School: Bridges between Algebra and Combinatorics National Science Foundation

05/01/2024 $27,000
6294 PI: Platt, Steven Loyola U. Chicago-Lab for Applied AI (LAI) National Science Foundation

10/11/2024 $199,628
6333 PI: Roegner, Amber Sustainable Biochar to Mitigate Freshwater HABs: Building Climate Resilient Rural Communities National Science Foundation

09/30/2024 $74,995
6404 PI: Whitney, Megan
Co-PIs: Trinidad Menendez, Valerie
NSF GRFP - Valerie Trinidad National Science Foundation

09/01/2024 $53,000
4131 PI: Hoellein, Timothy CAREER: Anthropogenic litter in freshwaters: an ecosystem approach National Science Foundation

07/21/2022 $9,458
4906 PI: Garbarski, Dana Effects of Interviewers, Respondents, and Questions on the Survey Measurement of Health Outcomes and Health Disparities National Science Foundation

University of Wisconsin
12/08/2020 $39,377
4980 PI: Liu, Dali Developing Switchable Electrophiles As Specific Covalent Protein Modifiers National Science Foundation

University of Texas at Austin
11/05/2020 $121,155
5013 PI: Morgan, Demetri
Co-PIs: Chris Botanga
The Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) National Science Foundation

Chicago State University
01/05/2021 $62,095
5013 PI: Morgan, Demetri
Co-PIs: Chris Botanga
The Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) National Science Foundation

Chicago State University
12/09/2022 $64,317
5013 PI: Morgan, Demetri
Co-PIs: Chris Botanga
The Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) National Science Foundation

Chicago State University
05/01/2024 $62,869
5013 PI: Morgan, Demetri
Co-PIs: Chris Botanga
The Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) National Science Foundation

Chicago State University
12/06/2021 $65,797
5030 PI: Chan-Tin, David
Co-PIs: Shelia Kennison
SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: Personalized Cybersecurity Education and Training National Science Foundation

06/02/2020 $16,000
5030 PI: Chan-Tin, David
Co-PIs: Shelia Kennison
SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: Personalized Cybersecurity Education and Training National Science Foundation

07/14/2021 $16,000
5030 PI: Chan-Tin, David
Co-PIs: Shelia Kennison
SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: Personalized Cybersecurity Education and Training National Science Foundation

06/29/2022 $16,000
5179 PI: Cavanaugh, Daniel CAREER: Circadian Control and Integration of Feeding and Metabolic Rhythms in Drosophila National Science Foundation

05/27/2022 $150,000
5179 PI: Cavanaugh, Daniel CAREER: Circadian Control and Integration of Feeding and Metabolic Rhythms in Drosophila National Science Foundation

10/28/2024 $50,000
5179 PI: Cavanaugh, Daniel CAREER: Circadian Control and Integration of Feeding and Metabolic Rhythms in Drosophila National Science Foundation

05/28/2022 $130,905
5185 PI: Cannon, Brian The Local and Global Effects on Genomic Architecture by Defects Induced in Repetitive DNA Domains National Science Foundation

08/01/2022 $121,164
5185 PI: Cannon, Brian The Local and Global Effects on Genomic Architecture by Defects Induced in Repetitive DNA Domains National Science Foundation

08/01/2024 $121,867
5185 PI: Cannon, Brian The Local and Global Effects on Genomic Architecture by Defects Induced in Repetitive DNA Domains National Science Foundation

08/06/2024 $122,595
5224 PI: Ciszek, Jacob Surface Chemistry On Molecular Materials For Next Generation Organic Semiconductor Processing National Science Foundation

10/28/2022 $156,395
5283 PI: Tangarife Garcia, Walter Intersections Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos National Science Foundation

10/14/2022 $24,828
5283 PI: Tangarife Garcia, Walter Intersections Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos National Science Foundation

05/17/2021 $44,284
5520 PI: Jing, Ping
Co-PIs: Schusler, Tania
Developing STEM Identity By Engaging URM Undergraduate Students In Research On Air Pollution In Chicago Communities (Collaborative Proposal) National Science Foundation

12/08/2022 $21,826
5520 PI: Jing, Ping
Co-PIs: Schusler, Tania
Developing STEM Identity By Engaging URM Undergraduate Students In Research On Air Pollution In Chicago Communities (Collaborative Proposal) National Science Foundation

08/04/2023 $37,751
5526 PI: Thiruvathukal, George
Co-PIs: Klingensmith, Neil
OAC Core: Advancing Low-Power Computer Vision at the Edge National Science Foundation

05/11/2022 $8,000
5533 PI: Thiruvathukal, George CDSE: Collaborative: Cyber Infrastructure to Enable Computer Vision Applications at the Edge Using Automated Contextual Analysis National Science Foundation

05/24/2024 $34,875
5548 PI: Stuart, Yoel CAREER: Linking Microevolution To Macroevolution Using A High Resolution, Long Term Fossil Stickleback Dataset National Science Foundation

07/06/2022 $7,063
5548 PI: Stuart, Yoel CAREER: Linking Microevolution To Macroevolution Using A High Resolution, Long Term Fossil Stickleback Dataset National Science Foundation

05/21/2024 $133,623
5553 PI: Haden, Catherine Collaborative Research: Reflection in Informal Learning: Leveraging Visual Representation and Conversation to Support Recall and Transfer from Middle-Schoolers' Experience of Doing Science National Science Foundation

10/01/2024 $181,975
5727 PI: Abbasi, Rasha Cosmic Ray Anisotropy with IceCube. National Science Foundation

University of Delaware
09/27/2023 $9,783
5727 PI: Abbasi, Rasha Cosmic Ray Anisotropy with IceCube. National Science Foundation

University of Delaware
09/10/2024 $20,770
5826 PI: Silva, Yasin SaTC: CORE: Small: Interdisciplinary Models to Identify and Understand Cyberbullying National Science Foundation

08/18/2022 $16,000
5826 PI: Silva, Yasin SaTC: CORE: Small: Interdisciplinary Models to Identify and Understand Cyberbullying National Science Foundation

06/14/2023 $16,000
6011 PI: Tangarife Garcia, Walter Explorations in Dark Matter and Neutrino Physics National Science Foundation

08/13/2024 $30,371