October 2013 Awards


BLOOME, DAVID M.
Teaching & Learning
Project Title: CAWP Science writing project
Project Dates: 05/15/2013 – 12/31/2013
Anticipated Total Award: $2,000
Project Sponsor: National Writing Project Corp. (The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)
Project Abstract: This project is for planning and implementing a science writing project that includes professional development for teachers and an educational program for students. Teachers who have participated in the Columbus Area Writing Project (CAWP) Summer Institutes and related program will meet with CAWP co-directors and with educational consultants from COSI to plan a series of professional development events and educational programs.

BRUNO, RICHARD
Human Sciences
Project Title: Reduction of obesity-associated intestinal inflammation by low-fat dairy yogurt
Project Dates: 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2015
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $30,272
Project Sponsor: University of Connecticut (Dairy Research Institute)
Project Abstract: Dr. Bruno is providing the project with dietary counseling, co-supervising the enlisted post-doctoral fellow, verifying all data generated in his laboratory and assisting the project PI in authoring manuscripts.

DISILVESTRO, ROBERT A.; Swain, Carmen B.
Human Sciences
Project Title: ModCarb acute effects on aerobic exercise performance: clinical functionality study
Project Dates: 09/16/2013 – 03/15/2014
Anticipated Total Award: $61,994
Project Sponsor: Applied BioClinical, Inc.
Project Abstract: The primary objective of the proposed project tests whether one-time consumption of ModCarb in combination with a protein product will improve aerobic exercise performance in moderately trained young women. The secondary objective is to assess blood and/or saliva measures of glucose, lactate, and certain cytokines, before and after exercise in subjects treated or not treated with ModCarb + protein.

GABBE, PATRICIA
Weinland Park Lab School
Project Title: Moms2B Program
Project Dates: 09/20/2013 – 06/30/2014
Anticipated Total Award: $190,000
Project Sponsor: Ohio Governor’s Office for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

MAHLMAN, ROBERT; Lepicki, Traci L.
Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)
Project Title: Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) personnel development network
Project Dates: 07/01/2013 – 06/30/2014
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $1,820,000
Project Sponsor: Ohio Board of Regents
Project Abstract: CETE within the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University directs the Ohio Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) Professional Development Network (PDN). In partnership with the Ohio Literacy Resource Center at Kent State University, the PDN is a collaboration of content experts, trainers, and researchers working to deliver and support evidence-based, high quality, effective in-service professional development in areas of importance to nearly 1,000 Ohio ABLE professionals—administrators, support staff, and teachers.

ROSS, MELISSA; Mahlman, Robert
Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)
Project Title: Provision of early literacy specialist services to SST region 16 (FY2014)
Project Dates: 09/01/2013 – 06/30/2014
Anticipated Total Award: $61,000
Project Sponsor: Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center
Project Abstract: The project will provide to Athens-Meigs Counties ESC all Early Learning and Literacy Services and other early childhood education services as necessary and appropriate) in Region 16 consistent with the intent and goals of ODE’s Offices of Early Learning and School Readiness & Exceptional Children as outlined in the ODE Performance Agreement for State Support Teams and the attached FY14 – SST16 Performance Agreement Early Learning and School Readiness Action Plan.

SLESNICK, NATASHA
Human Sciences
Project Title: Star House
Project Dates: 07/01/2013 – 06/30/2014
Anticipated Total Award Amount: $665,196
Project Sponsor: Ohio Department of Mental Health