Northeastern Illinois University’s 2015–2016 Committee on Organized Research Grants has approved 10 grant proposals to faculty members.
“The research funded by these awards assists faculty members in remaining leaders in their respective fields and reinforces Northeastern Illinois University’s commitment to providing its students with the highest level of instruction,” Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Vicki Román-Lagunas said. “I would like to congratulate our awardees and wish them productive research endeavors.”
Here are the approved proposals:
Paleoecology in the Magdalena River Valley, Columbia
Siobhan Cooke, Anthropology
Small Homes and the Property Tax: Evidence from the U.S. Municipalities and School Districts
Ryan Gallagher, Economics
Using Molecular Tools to Accurately Identify Hybridizing Species
Pamela Geddes, Biology
Nuclear Policy: Artifacts of the Cold War
Nathan Mathews, Art
Ancient Rock Art of the Nasca Valley
Ana Nieves, Art
A Pilot Study of Genetic Variability in Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) in North America: Is Golden Root One Species?
Joel Olfelt, Biology
Population Genetic Structure of a Complex Cycle Parasite Across Spatial Scales
Sarah Orlofske, Biology
The Genetics of Circadian Rhythms in a Novel Insect (Praying Mantis) Model System
Aaron Schirmer, Biology
Characterization of a C. Elegans Model of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Cindy Voisine, Biology
The Social and Economic Value of Casino Gambling in Poland
Christina Ciecierski and Michael Wenz, Economics
