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Kean University has developed a comprehensive Climb Higher Restart Plan for the Spring 2021 semester. Please visit the Return to Campus page to find details and contact information for student services, admissions and more.

Faculty Seed Grant

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CYCLE HAS PASSED

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The primary goal of the Faculty Seed Grant program is to provide support for research and creative projects that will lead to proposals submitted to external funding agencies. There are two application periods - October for spring semester awards; March for fall semester awards. All full-time faculty with a home location on one of the Kean USA campuses are eligible to apply. 

Faculty Seed Grant Guidelines

Application Submission March 2, 2021 – April 1, 2021
Dean’s Review April 2, 2021 – April 16, 2021
Provost Review April 17 – 22, 2021
Awards announced in May

Fall 2021 Awards

Assessment of Genomic Instability in Cell Culture using Karyotype Analysis

Robert Pyatt, NJSTEM - New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics

Recovering Lost Voices: History, Slavery and Liberty Hall

Brid Nicholson, CLA - Department of History

Cardiorespiratory and Electromyographic Effects of Quadrupedal Movement Patterns

Adam Eckart, COE - Health and Human Performance

Whole Transcriptome Analysis of Glioblastoma Associated Macrophages Using RNA-Seq

Salvatore J Coniglio, NJCSTM - Biotechnology Science

Silver Linings: A Community Wellness Program for Older Adults Living with Mental Illness

Laurie Knis-Matthews, Kelly Sullivan, Nicole Kiseli, NWGC - Department of Occupational Therapy

Effects of Window Strikes on Migratory Success in Passerines

Cailin O’Connor Fitzpatrick, CSMT - School of Environmental and Sustainability Science

Governance and COVID-19 responses: International comparison

Bok Gyo Jeong, Jung Ah (Claire) Yun, CBPM - Public Administration

AI to Detect Chemical Compounds and Generate Designs

Juan Jenny Li & Dr. Qinghong Lu, CSMT - School of Computer Science and Technology

Design Thinking for Social Responsibility

Denise Anderson, MGC - Robert Busch School of Design, Graphic Design,

Incorporating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Principles of Economics Course via an OER Textbook.

Nidhi Thakur, CLA - School of Social Science

A sense of urgency and mental accounting: Would you like to donate if your reward points expire today?

Min Chung Han, CBPM - School of Management and Marketing

 

Spring 2021 Awards

Modeling Success of Consortium Approach  to Prisoner Reentry
Patrick McManimon, COB - School of Criminal Justice and Public Administration

360-Degree Minority Sphere and the Six Success Strategies to Create Resilience
Dawn Adams-Harmon, COB - School of Management and Marketing

Career Advisement Using Holistic Career Portfolio Planning Program
Kihwan Kim, COB - School of Management and Marketing

Foreign language as implicit country of origin cues in e-commerce
Min-Chung Han, COB - School of Management and Marketing

Examining Social Equity Measures of Women and Minority Enterprises
Jung Ah (Claire) Yun, COB - School of Criminal Justice and Public Administration

Blood Pressure as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Cultural-Related Distress and Psychological Distress
Franklin Turner, CLA - School of Psychology

Assessment of Dead Wood Mycobiome Using Metabarcoding
Maria Shumskaya, CSMT - School of Natural Sciences

Mapping US community vulnerabilities to COVID-19
George Avirappattu, CSMT - School of Mathematical Sciences

Biochar Application to Hydroponic Farming System for Sustainable Food Production
Juyoung Ha, CSMT - School of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Build an Aquaponic System for Fish and Vegetable Growing
Dongyan Mu, CSMT - School of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Design and Advertising
Robin Landa, MGC - Robert Busch School of Design

"Lot 16"
Craig Konyk, MGC - School of Public Architecture

3D Rendering Resources for NHA Immersive Visualizations
Edward Johnston, MGC - Robert Busch School of Design

"Envisioning New Models for Public Space: Visions from Minority Women"
Rose Gonnella, MGC - Robert Busch School of Design

NJ-CHILD:  A collaborative early childhood research network
Keri Giordano, NWGC - School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Patient Navigation & Technology in COVID-19: Self-management Engagement and Activation
Ibtihal K. Al-Makhzoomy, NWGC - School of Nursing

School Counselors’ and Principals’ Stress and Adjustment during COVID-19
Jane M. Webber - NWGC - Department of Counselor Education