Grants
Grants by Faculty
Grants by Focus Area
Grants by Faculty
Broman, Cliff
“Race and Family Factors in Adolescent Drug Use”
The objective of this project is to investigate differences in the use of drugs and alcohol by black and white adolescents. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
“Alcohol Use among African-American College Students
The objective of this project is to investigate a social context model for alcohol use among black and white college students. Funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
“Preventing pregnancy and STDs among low income teens.”
The objective of this project is to conduct a pilot study of STD epidemiology among low-income teens in Michigan. Goal is to collect data on family background, race/ethnicity, and relationship factors with the ultimate goal of designing programs for STD prevention. Funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
"Health-related behavior among black adults."
The objective of this project is to investigate the epidemiology of health behaviors among African-Americans. Funded by The National Institute of Mental Health.
Busch, Larry
“Third Party Certification in Food and Agriculture: A Study in Values and Science”
Funded by National Science Foundation, 2004-2006. Principal Investigator.
“Building Capacity for Social and Ethical Research and Education in Agrifood Nanotechnology"
Funded by National Science Foundation, 2004-2008. Principal Investigator.
"The Relationship of Third Party Certification to Sanitary/ Phytosanitary Measures and the International Agri-Food Trade”
Funded by AID, RAISE SPS IQC, 2004-2005. Principal Investigator.
“The Role of Third Party Certification in Food Safety in China"
Funded by Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. Co-Principal Investigator.
Dietz, Tom
“Climate Change Policy Preferences”
This project examines the role of deliberation via survey and web processes on climate policy preferences of citizens. Funded by US National Science Foundation. Collaborator(s): Amy Dan, Rachel Schwom and David Bidwell.
“Identifying research to aid in decision making under climate uncertainty”
This project will engage climate impact scientists, decision scientists and decisions makers from the public and private sectors in Michigan to develop a strategy for research that will improve decision making under uncertainty about climate change and variability. Funded by US National Science Foundation.
"Science and Environmental Regulatory Policy: State and Local Efforts to Ban Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) in Reformulated Gasoline (RFG)" Funded by US National Science Foundation. Collaborator: Christopher Oliver
Gallin, Rita
"Rural Development in Taiwan"
During six months in 2001, Gallin oscillated between rural and urban Taiwan. examining the linkages (material and social) between residents of a small rural community and migrants from the village who lived and worked in the capital city. The goal was to understand how such linkages were related to identity and change. Funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research.
"Quantification of Taiwanese Demographic Data"
Between 1992-94, Gallin worked with two graduate students to computerize data from official household records and qualitative field notes, creating a data base that is being used to examine patterns of migration in Taiwan. Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation Research Grant.
"Women and Health in Taiwan"
During 1989-90, Gallin explored the connections among women, work, and family in rural and urban Taiwan. Fulbright-Hays Research Scholar Award.
Gold, Steve
"Partnerships for Stronger Families and Neighborhoods, Community Vitality Program" 2005 - 2006 with Joe Darden, Catherine Kuhn and Rex LaMore. This study evaluates low income families' use of housing allowances to leave public housing and find their own apartments from the general housing market. Michigan State University.
"Bounded and Society-Wide Social Capital: An Investigation within an Immigrant Community"
1999 - 2000.
Focusing on the experience of Israeli emigrants, this study examined theoretical assertions that contend that social capital is primarily based either in interpersonal networks or national differences in civil society.
Funded by the Social Capital Interest Group, Michigan State University
"Social Capital and Settlement Decisions: A Study of Israeli Migrants in London"
1998 - 1999.
This study examined the Israeli emigrant community in London to determine if and how various forms of social capital shaped families decisions to remain abroad or return to the country of origin.
Funded by the Social Capital Interest Group, Michigan State University
"Israeli Migrants and Transnationalism"
1996.
This study examined theoretical assertions about migrant transnationalism through the case study of Israeli emigrants in the US. ASA/NSF Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline Award
"Qualitative Study of Jewish Philanthropy"
1994 - 1996 with Bruce Phillips.
This study explored Jewish Philanthropic activities in Los Angeles and Metro Detroit to understand the institutional, collective and religious basis of Jewish Philanthropy and how the Jewish community was responding to changing demographics and outlooks among its members. Funded by the Aspen Institute.
Harris, Craig
"Biotechnology - A U.S. Perspective"
This grant was focused on measuring public opinion on topics related to biotechnology and genetics, and was done in conjunction with survey work in Canada and fourteen European countries. Funded by National Science Foundation, October 2001 - September 2002. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Craig K. Harris.
"Niche Markets and Economic Development"
Community vitality program pilot. April 2006 - March 2007.($15,000) Collaborators: Michelle Worosz, Andrew Knight, Ron Kinnunenand David Conner.
Habron, Geoffrey
“Deliberative Process in Environmental Issues”
Funded by Michigan State University, Provost Office APP&R Institutional Diversity: Excellence in Action, 2005-2006. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Laurie Thorp and Terry Link.
Shlapentokh, Vladimir
"Russia in the First Decade of the 21st Century: Adversary or Ally in an Uncertain Future". Renewal of 5-year contract with the United States Defense Department.
“Probability and risk in public mind”, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Co-Principal Investigator with Toby Ten Eyck.
Ten Eyck, Toby
“Designing Effective Risk Communication Messages Based on Microbial Risk Assessment Outcomes."
This grant is focused on the ways in which people handle food which is considered risky and how to get them to change. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, November 2001-September 2003. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Peter Cowen, Lee-Ann Jaykus, and Roberta Morales.
"A Risk-Based Approach to Determine Best Consumed by Dates to Control Exposure to Listeria Monocytogenes in Delicatessen"
This grant is focused on developing strategies for developing best-used-by-dates on deli foods which will be considered appropriate for both industry and consumers. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, August 1, 2005 - July 31, 2007. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Ewen Todd (Lead PI), Elliot Ryser, and Bradley Marks.
"Apple Juice and HACCP: Hazard Surveillance, Training, and Perceptions"
This grant focused on how a set of new regulations for the apple cider industry in Michigan were being interpreted and implemented by both cider processors and health inspectors. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, November 2001-September 2003. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Leslie Bourquin.
"Biotechnology - A U.S. Perspective"
This grant was focused on measuring public opinion on topics related to biotechnology and genetics, and was done in conjunction with survey work in Canada and fourteen European countries. Funded by National Science Foundation, October 2001 - September 2002. Collaborator(s): Co-Principal Investigator with Craig K. Harris.
Grants by Focus Area
“Alcohol Use Among African-American College Students”
The objective of this project is to investigate a social context model for alcohol use among black and white college students. Funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Investigator: Cliff Broman.
"Health-related behavior among black adults"
The objective of this project is to investigate the epidemiology of health behaviors among African-Americans. Funded by The National Institute of Mental Health. Investigator: Cliff Broman.
“Preventing pregnancy and STDs among low income teens”
The objective of this project is to conduct a pilot study of STD epidemiology among low-income teens in Michigan. Goal is to collect data on family background, race/ethnicity, and relationship factors with the ultimate goal of designing programs for STD prevention. Funded by Michigan Department of Community Health. Investigator: Cliff Broman.
“Race and Family Factors in Adolescent Drug Use”
The objective of this project is to investigate differences in the use of drugs and alcohol by black and white adolescents. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Investigator: Cliff Broman.
"Women and Health in Taiwan"
During 1989-90, Gallin explored the connections among women, work, and family in rural and urban Taiwan. Fulbright-Hays Research Scholar Award. Rita Gallin
"Quantification of Taiwanese Demographic Data"
Between 1992-94, Gallin worked with two graduate students to computerize data from official household records and qualitative field notes, creating a data base that is being used to examine patterns of migration in Taiwan. Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation Research Grant. Rita Gallin
"Rural Development in Taiwan"
During six months in 2001, Gallin oscillated between rural and urban Taiwan. examining the linkages (material and social) between residents of a small rural community and migrants from the village who lived and worked in the capital city. The goal was to understand how such linkages were related to identity and change. Funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Rita Gallin
"Women and Health in Taiwan"
During 1989-90, Gallin explored the connections among women, work, and family in rural and urban Taiwan. Fulbright-Hays Research Scholar Award. Rita Gallin
"Quantification of Taiwanese Demographic Data"
Between 1992-94, Gallin worked with two graduate students to computerize data from official household records and qualitative field notes, creating a data base that is being used to examine patterns of migration in Taiwan. Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation Research Grant. Rita Gallin
"Rural Development in Taiwan"
During six months in 2001, Gallin oscillated between rural and urban Taiwan. examining the linkages (material and social) between residents of a small rural community and migrants from the village who lived and worked in the capital city. The goal was to understand how such linkages were related to identity and change. Funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Rita Gallin
"A Risk-Based Approach to Determine Best Consumed by Dates to Control Exposure to Listeria Monocytogenes in Delicatessen"
This grant is focused on developing strategies for developing best-used-by-dates on deli foods which will be considered appropriate for both industry and consumers. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, August 1, 2005 - July 31, 2007. Investigators: Toby Ten Eyck (Co-Principal Investigator) and Ewen Todd (Lead Principal Investigator), Elliot Ryser and Bradley Marks.
"Apple Juice and HACCP: Hazard Surveillance, Training, and Perceptions"
This grant focused on how a set of new regulations for the apple cider industry in Michigan were being interpreted and implemented by both cider processors and health inspectors. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, November 2001-September 2003. Investigators: Toby Ten Eyck (Co-Principal Investigator) and Leslie Bourquin.
"Biotechnology - A U.S. Perspective"
This grant was focused on measuring public opinion on topics related to biotechnology and genetics, and was done in conjunction with survey work in Canada and fourteen European countries. Funded by National Science Foundation, October 2001 - September 2002. Investigators: Toby Ten Eyck (Co-Principal Investigator) and Craig K. Harris.
“Building Capacity for Social and Ethical Research and Education in Agrifood Nanotechnology"
Funded by National Science Foundation, 2004-2008. Investigator: Larry Busch (Co-Principal Investigator).
“Climate Change Policy Preferences”
This project examines the role of deliberation via survey and web processes on climate policy preferences of citizens. Funded by US National Science Foundation. Investigators: Tom Dietz , Amy Dan, Rachel Schwom and David Bidwell.
“Deliberative Process in Environmental Issues”
Funded by Michigan State University, Provost Office APP&R Institutional Diversity: Excellence in Action, 2005-2006. Investigators: Geoffrey Habron (Co-Principal Investigator), Laurie Thorp and Terry Link.
"Designing Effective Risk Communication Messages Based on Microbial Risk Assessment Outcomes"
This grant focused on the ways in which people handle food which is considered risky and how to get them to change. Funded by United States Department of Agriculture, November 2001-September 2003. Investigators: Toby Ten Eyck (Co-Principal Investigator), Peter Cowen, Lee-Ann Jaykus and Roberta Morales.
“Identifying research to aid in decision making under climate uncertainty”
This project will engage climate impact scientists, decision scientists and decisions makers from the public and private sectors in Michigan to develop a strategy for research that will improve decision making under uncertainty about climate change and variability. Funded by US National Science Foundation. Investigator: Tom Dietz
"Listeria in raw milk soft cheese: A case study of risk governance in the United States using the IRGC framework." (2006). International Risk Governance Council ($7,500). Investigators: Knight, A.J., M.R. Worosz, L.D. Bourquin, C.K. Harris, and E.C.D. Todd.
"Niche Markets and Economic Development"
Community vitality program pilot. April 2006 - March 2007.($15,000) Collaborators: Michelle Worosz, Andrew Knight, Ron Kinnunenand David Conner.
"Quantification of Taiwanese Demographic Data"
Between 1992-94, Gallin worked with two graduate students to computerize data from official household records and qualitative field notes, creating a data base that is being used to examine patterns of migration in Taiwan. Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation Research Grant. Rita Gallin
"Rural Development in Taiwan"
During six months in 2001, Gallin oscillated between rural and urban Taiwan. examining the linkages (material and social) between residents of a small rural community and migrants from the village who lived and worked in the capital city. The goal was to understand how such linkages were related to identity and change. Funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Rita Gallin
"The Relationship of Third Party Certification to Sanitary/ Phytosanitary Measures and the International Agri-Food Trade”
Funded by AID, RAISE SPS IQC, 2004-2005. Investigator: Larry Busch (Principal Investigator).
“The Role of Third Party Certification in Food Safety in China"
Funded by Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. Investigator: Larry Busch (Co-Principal Investigator).
“Third Party Certification in Food and Agriculture: A Study in Values and Science”
Funded by National Science Foundation, 2004-2006. Investigator: Larry Busch (Principal Investigator).
