New Project Proposal Awards

The New Project Proposal (NPP) Program Ended in 2021

2021 Award Recipients

Tyler Engstrom, NHS, Physics and Astronomy, “Morphogenesis of the Retinal Fovea and Pseudo-fovea”

Gary Heise, NHS, Sport and Exercise Science, “Biomechanical Comparison Between Running Shoes of Different Constructionâ€

Nicholas Slagel, NHS, Nutrition and Dietetics, “Environmental Influences of Body Image Attitudes Among Rock Climbersâ€

Jennifer Urbach, EBS, Special Education, “Individual autonomous versus guided group professional developmentâ€

2020 Award Recipients

Michael  Aldridge, NHS, Nursing, “Does Deliberate Practice Improve Urinary Catheter Insertion Performance Among Nursing Students? A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Studyâ€

David Hydock, NHS, Sport and Exercise Science, “Puberty Blockers, Discontinuation, and Female Reproductive Healthâ€

Judith Leatherman, NHS, Biological Sciences, “ABC Transporters and Drug Resistance in Drosophila Testis Stem Cellsâ€

Muhanad Manshad, MCB, Computer Information Systems, “Remote-Actuated Learning Manipulatives for Visually Impaired Studentsâ€

Caitlin Raaz, NHS, Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences, “Investigating the Effectiveness of Parent Training in Conjunction with Telepractice for the Treatment of Speech Sound Disordersâ€

Fall 2019 Award Recipients

Marian Hamilton – HSS, Anthropology, “ Assessing Diets of Early North American Primates via Non-Destructive ED-XRF Analysisâ€

David Hulac – EBS, School Psychology, “Does a school-based yoga program change cortisol levels and improve classroom behavior?â€

Joanna Lewis – EBS, Psychological Sciences, “Multimedia use and multitasking ability among older adults as compared to emerging adultsâ€

Suehyeon Paek – EBS, Psychological Sciences. “Measuring the Gaps in Talent Loss in STEM Education Using Multi-Scale Ecological Approachâ€

Kyle Ward – HSS, Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Structured Decision Making Tool for Weld County Community Corrections Boardâ€

Fall 2018 Award Recipients

Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti-PVA, School of Music “An Album by Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti”

Fall 2017 Award Recipients

Erik Applegate-PVA, School of Music “Production and Dissemination of Jazz Trios CD”

Sharon Bywater-Reyes-NHS, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences “Identifying Greeley, CO Drinking-Water Vulnerability under Climate-Change Scenarios”

Nicole Webber-University Libraries “Faculty Attitudes and Knowledge of Journal Quality and Publishing Practices”

Spring 2017 Award Recipients

Lindsay Fulcher-PVA, School of Music “String Project”

Sarah Goodrum-HSS, Criminal Justice “Perceptions of and Practices for Threat Assessment in Schools”

Kim Murza-NHS, ASLS “The Social Communication and Engagement Triad: The Impact of a Professional Learning Experience”

Deborah Romero-CEBS, Teacher Education “An International Comparative Study of University Students’ Community Engaged Learning”

Jessica Salo-HSS, Geography & GIS “History of South Platte River Riparian Ecosystem and Channel Change”

Laura Stewart-NHS, Sport & Exercise Science “Marijuana Use, Inflammation and Recovery from Exercise Study (MIR)”

Kyle Ward-HSS, Criminal Justice “Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Law Enforcement in Surrounding States”

Fall 2016 Award Recipients

Kenyon Brenner-PVA, School of Music “Jazz Master Recording Project”

David Hydock-NHS, Sport & Exercise Science “Effects of Endurance Training and Resistance Alone or in Combination on Doxorubicin Myotoxicity”

Tracy Mueller-CEBS, Special Education “Conflict and Special Education: An Investigation of the Experiences of Parents of Children with Sensory Disabilities”

Joyce Weil-NHS, Gerontology “Developing an Aging in Place Measure”