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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R840427
Grant



Mapping Urban Emissions of Sub-10 nm Particles using a Mobile Platform Petters, Markus
Meskhidze, Nicholas  
North Carolina State University at Raleigh, University of California Riverside $730,525   May 01, 2022 -
April 30, 2025
(Extended to April 30, 2026)  
May 01, 2022   April 30, 2025  
April 30, 2026  
CA  
2 R836165
Grant



Estimating the Benefits of Stream Water Quality Improvements in Urbanizing Watersheds: An Ecological Production Function Approach von Haefen, Roger
Gerst, Michael
Kenney, Melissa
Obenour, Daniel Redd
Taylor, Laura
Van Houtven, George L.  
North Carolina State University, Desert Research Institute, University of Maryland - College Park $799,728   June 01, 2016 -
May 31, 2020
(Extended to May 31, 2021)  
June 01, 2016   May 31, 2020  
May 31, 2021  
NC  
3 R835871C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Solutions for Energy, AiR, Climate and Health Center (SEARCH) (R835871)
Project 3: Air Quality and Climate Change Modeling: Improving Projections of the Spatial and Temporal Changes of Multipollutants to Enhance Assessment of Public Health in a Changing World Zhang, Yang
Bell, Michelle L.
Campbell, Patrick
Leung, Lai-yung Ruby
Lu, Zifeng
Streets, David G.
Wang, Kai
Yan, Fang

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
North Carolina State University, Argonne National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Chicago, Yale University Refer to main center abstract (R835871) for funding details.   October 01, 2015 -
September 30, 2020
(Extended to September 30, 2022)  
October 01, 2015   September 30, 2020  
September 30, 2022  
NC  
4 R835802C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the UT Center for Infrastructure Modeling and Management (R835802)
A Pipeline for in vitro-to-in vivo Extrapolation, Population Modeling, & Prioritization Wright, Fred A.
Reif, David
Wetmore, Barbara
Zhou, Yihui

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
North Carolina State University Refer to main center abstract (R835802) for funding details.   June 01, 2015 -
May 31, 2019
(Extended to May 31, 2020)  
June 01, 2015   May 31, 2019  
May 31, 2020  
NC  
5 R835165
Grant



Multi-Sensor Reporter Cell Technology to Assess Hazard Involving Endocrine Signaling Pathways LeBlanc, Gerald A.   North Carolina State University $950,507   March 01, 2012 -
February 28, 2016
(Extended to February 28, 2017)  
March 01, 2012   February 28, 2016  
February 28, 2017  
NC  
6 R834550
Grant



Framework for Context-Sensitive Spatially- and Temporally-Resolved Onroad Mobile Source Emission Inventories Frey, H. Christopher
Rouphail, Nagui
Xuesong, Zhou  
North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Utah $500,000   May 16, 2010 -
May 15, 2013
(Extended to May 15, 2014)  
May 16, 2010   May 15, 2013  
May 15, 2014  
NC  
7 R834264
Grant



An Integrated Approach to Understanding and Reducing Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Deposit Formation for Sustainable Sewer Collection Systems Ducoste, Joel   North Carolina State University $569,568   August 01, 2009 -
July 31, 2012
(Extended to July 31, 2014)  
August 01, 2009   July 31, 2012  
July 31, 2014  
NC  
8 R833863
Grant



Spatial temporal analysis of health effects associated with sources and speciation of fine PM Fuentes, Montserrat
Bell, Michelle L.
Dominici, Francesca
Frey, H. Christopher
Reich, Brian
Zhang, Yang  
North Carolina State University, Harvard University, The Johns Hopkins University, Yale University $893,439   December 01, 2008 -
November 30, 2012
(Extended to November 30, 2013)  
December 01, 2008   November 30, 2012  
November 30, 2013  
NC  
9 R833420
Grant



An Integrated Approach to Developing a Total Facility Estrogen Budget at a Swine Farrowing CAFO Kullman, Seth W.
Linden, Karl G.
Meyer, M. T.
Reckhow, Kenneth H.  
Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory, Pratt School of Engineering, United States Geological Survey $663,532   February 01, 2008 -
January 31, 2013
(Extended to January 31, 2014)  
February 01, 2008   January 31, 2013  
January 31, 2014  
NC  
10 R833376
Grant



Study the Impact of Global Change on Air Quality Using the Global-Through-Urban Weather Research and Forecast Model with Chemistry Zhang, Yang
Karamchandani, Prakash
Streets, David G.  
North Carolina State University, Argonne National Laboratory, Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. $900,000   May 07, 2007 -
May 06, 2011
(Extended to May 06, 2012)  
May 07, 2007   May 06, 2011  
May 06, 2012  
NC  
11 R833328
Grant



Impact of Physiochemical Properties on Skin Absorption of Manufactured Nanomaterials Xia, Xin-Rui
Monteiro-Riviere, Nancy A.
Riviere, Jim E.  
North Carolina State University $391,617   September 01, 2006 -
August 31, 2009  
September 01, 2006   August 31, 2009     NC  
12 R832739
Grant



Systems Approach to Assessing Cumulative Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals LeBlanc, Gerald A.   North Carolina State University $585,206   October 01, 2005 -
September 30, 2008
(Extended to September 30, 2009)  
October 01, 2005   September 30, 2008  
September 30, 2009  
NC  
13 R831595
Grant



The Economics of Environmental Vulnerability: Epidemiology, Household Status, and Air Pollution Smith, V. Kerry
Evans, Mary F.
Poulos, Christine  
North Carolina State University, Desert Research Institute, University of Tennessee $399,549   October 01, 2004 -
September 30, 2007  
October 01, 2004   September 30, 2007     NC  
14 R831715
Grant



Evaluating Nanoparticle Interactions with Skin Monteiro-Riviere, Nancy A.
Riviere, Jim E.  
North Carolina State University $328,972   September 18, 2004 -
September 30, 2007  
September 18, 2004   September 30, 2007     NC  
15 R831300
Grant



Mechanistic Approach to Screening Chemicals and Mixtures for Endocrine Activity Using an Invertebrate Model LeBlanc, Gerald A.   North Carolina State University $391,598   September 01, 2003 -
August 31, 2006
(Extended to May 31, 2007)  
September 01, 2003   August 31, 2006  
May 31, 2007  
NC  
16 R829370
Grant



Behaving Drifters as Gymnodinium breve Mimics Kamykowski, Daniel
Janowitz, Gerald S.
Wolcott, Thomas G.  
North Carolina State University $423,493   November 19, 2001 -
November 18, 2004
(Extended to May 18, 2006)  
November 19, 2001   November 18, 2004  
May 18, 2006  
NC  
17 R829508
Grant



Measuring Economics Benefits for Amenity Consequences of Land Cover Changes Smith, V. Kerry
Palmquist, Raymond B.
Phaneuf, Daniel J.  
North Carolina State University $299,855   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2004  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2004     NC  
18 R829358
Grant



Mechanistic Evaluation of the Toxicity of Chemical Mixtures LeBlanc, Gerald A.   North Carolina State University $465,281   September 24, 2001 -
September 23, 2006  
September 24, 2001   September 23, 2006     NC  
19 R828785
Grant



Regional Vulnerability of Forest Resources to Current and Projected Environmental Stresses in the Southeastern U.S. Abt, Robert
Ahn, SoEun
Beach, Robert
Bunch, Corey
McNulty, Steve
Murray, Brian
Myers, Jennifer Moore
Pattanayak, Subhrendu
Shugart, Herman
Sommer, Allan
Sun, Ge
Yang, Jui-Chen  
North Carolina State University, Desert Research Institute, USDA, University of Virginia $399,365   March 19, 2001 -
March 18, 2003
(Extended to March 18, 2004)  
March 19, 2001   March 18, 2003  
March 18, 2004  
NC  
20 R828103 aka R826609
Grant



The Role of Locational Equilibria and Collective Behavior in Measuringthe Benefits of Air Pollution Policies Smith, V. Kerry
Sieg, Holger  
North Carolina State University, Carnegie Mellon University $199,948   February 21, 2001 -
February 20, 2004  
February 21, 2001   February 20, 2004     NC  
21 R828721
Grant



Evaluating the Dissemination and Impact of Toxics Release Inventory Data Vasu, Michael
Atlas, Mark
Dimock, Michael  
North Carolina State University $196,197   December 01, 2000 -
November 30, 2002  
December 01, 2000   November 30, 2002     NC  
22 R827580
Grant



Closing the Gaps in the Regulation of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills: Defining the End of the Post-Closure Monitoring Period and the Future Stability of Leachate Recirculation Landfills Barlaz, Morton A.
Gabr, Mohammed A.
Mohammed, P. E.  
North Carolina State University $145,213   September 13, 1999 -
September 12, 2000  
September 13, 1999   September 12, 2000     NC  
23 R827131
Grant



The Effects of Aging and Sorbent Decomposition on the Bioavailability of Toluene and Xylene in Solid Waste Barlaz, Morton A.
Knappe, Detlef R.U.  
North Carolina State University $425,000   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001
(Extended to March 31, 2002)  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001  
March 31, 2002  
NC  
24 R826739
Grant



New Methods for Assessment of Pollution Prevention Technologies Frey, H. Christopher
Barlaz, Morton A.  
North Carolina State University $180,000   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 1999
(Extended to September 30, 2003)  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 1999  
September 30, 2003  
NC  
25 R826766
Grant



Development and Demonstration of a Methodology for Characterizing and Managing Uncertainties in Emission Inventories Frey, H. Christopher
Fine, Steven S.
Houyoux, Marc
Karimi, Hassan A.
Loughlin, Daniel  
North Carolina State University, MCNC / North Carolina Supercomputing Center $553,298   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001     NC  
26 R826790
Grant



Probabilistic Modeling of Variability and Uncertainty in Urban Air Toxics Emissions Frey, H. Christopher   North Carolina State University $329,425   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001
(Extended to March 31, 2004)  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001  
March 31, 2004  
NC  
27 R827124
Grant



Synthesis of Acetic Acid via Carboxylation of Methane Roberts, George W.
Ben, W.
Jang, Ben W-L.
Jang, L.
Spivey, James J.
Wilcox, Esther  
North Carolina State University, Desert Research Institute $118,119   September 30, 1998 -
September 30, 2001
(Extended to June 30, 2002)  
September 30, 1998   September 30, 2001  
June 30, 2002  
NC  
28 R826609 aka R828103
Grant



The Role of Locational Equilibria and Collective Behavior in Measuringthe Benefits of Air Pollution Policies Smith, V. Kerry
Sieg, Holger  
Duke University, North Carolina State University $199,948   September 01, 1998 -
August 31, 2001  
September 01, 1998   August 31, 2001     NC  
29 R826129
Grant



Metabolic Androgenization of Invertebrates by Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals LeBlanc, Gerald A.   North Carolina State University $406,155   October 01, 1997 -
September 30, 2000
(Extended to September 30, 2002)  
October 01, 1997   September 30, 2000  
September 30, 2002  
NC  
30 R825551
Grant



The Toxic Dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria piscicida, as a Potential Biosensor of Estuarine Stress Burkholder, Joann M.
Rublee, Parke
Shumway, Sandra E.  
North Carolina State University, Long Island University - Southampton College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro $500,000   May 19, 1997 -
May 18, 2000
(Extended to May 18, 2001)  
May 19, 1997   May 18, 2000  
May 18, 2001  
NC  
31 R825418
Grant



Effect of Spatial Heterogeneity on the Natural Bioattenuation of Dissolved Hydrocarbons Barlaz, Morton A.
Borden, Robert C.  
North Carolina State University $449,052   October 28, 1996 -
October 27, 1999
(Extended to April 30, 2000)  
October 28, 1996   October 27, 1999  
April 30, 2000  
NC  
32 R825196
Grant



Advancement of Environmental Decision Support Systems Through High Performance Computing Communication Brill, E. Downey
Baugh, John W.
Fine, Steven S.
Loughlin, Daniel
Ranjithan, S. Ranji
Wheeler, Neil J.M.  
North Carolina State University, MCNC / North Carolina Supercomputing Center $599,932   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999
(Extended to September 30, 2000)  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999  
September 30, 2000  
NC  
33 R825248
Grant



Surface Levels of Ultraviolet-B Radiation Under Variable Conditions of Tropospheric Air Quality And Cloudiness Saxena, Vinod K.
Frederick, John  
North Carolina State University, University of Chicago $374,702   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999     NC  
34 R823570
Grant



Genetic Improvement of Duckweed (Lemma Gibba) Wastewater Treatment Stomp, Ann-Marie   North Carolina State University $143,962   June 26, 1995 -
June 25, 1998  
June 26, 1995   June 25, 1998     NC  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
35 SU839800
Grant



An Electroactive Point-of-Use Filter for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Contaminant Removal Call, Douglas R.
Knappe, Detlef R.U.  
North Carolina State University $25,000   October 01, 2019 -
September 30, 2020
(Extended to September 30, 2021)  
October 01, 2019   September 30, 2020  
September 30, 2021  
NC  
36 SU834735
Grant



How to Harvest Trees While Maximizing Carbon Sequestration Roise, Joseph
Gharis, Laurie
Heiderman, Ryan  
North Carolina State University $9,983   August 15, 2010 -
August 14, 2011  
August 15, 2010   August 14, 2011     NC  
37 SU833151
Grant



Natural Surfactants in Paper Recycling Rojas, Orlando J.
Austin, Chad
Dasmohapatra, Sudipta
Hunter, Morris
Spence, Kelley
Tucker, Jarrod
Venditti, Richard  
North Carolina State University $10,000   September 01, 2006 -
August 31, 2007  
September 01, 2006   August 31, 2007     NC  
38 SU831862
Grant



Low-cost Pheromone Traps and Insect-Resistant Varieties of Tomatillos: Sustainable Tools to Achieve Reduction in Pesticide Use and Diminish Damage by the Fruit-Feeding Caterpillar, Heliothis subflexa Guenee (Noctuidae) in the State of Jalisco, Mexico Gould, Fred
Bateman, Melanie
Benda, Nicole
Groot, Astrid
Lopez, Guillermo Gonzalez
Schiers, Jan
Schulze, Birgit  
North Carolina State University $10,000   September 15, 2004 -
September 14, 2005  
September 15, 2004   September 14, 2005     NC  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
39 FP917483
Fellow



Predicting Impacts of Rerouting Drainage Water From the Pamlico Sound to Restored Wetlands—A Critical Component to Galvanize Stakeholder Cooperation Messer, Tiffany L   North Carolina State University $126,000   August 16, 2012 -
August 15, 2015  
August 16, 2012   August 15, 2015     NC  
40 FP917482
Fellow



Urban Forest Protection: Investigating How Local Warming Causes Outbreaks of a Common Pest Insect Meineke, Emily Kathryn   North Carolina State University $126,000   August 01, 2012 -
July 31, 2015  
August 01, 2012   July 31, 2015     NC  
41 FP917319
Fellow



Ecosystem Services Provided by Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance (RSC ) Systems Cizek, Adrienne R   North Carolina State University $126,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2014  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2014     NC  
42 FP917278
Fellow



Development of Rapid Somatic and F+ Coliphages Detection Methods and Comparisons With Existing EPA Methods for Microbial Water Quality Monitoring and Contamination Source Tracking Yuen, Yvonne Jia Jia   North Carolina State University $126,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2014  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2014     NC  
43 FP917322
Fellow



Conductivity and Selenium–Laboratory Approaches to Understanding the Impacts of Chemical Stressors Released From Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill on Aquatic Insects Conley, Justin M   North Carolina State University $126,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2014  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2014     NC  
44 FP917194
Fellow



Assessing the Hydrological Costs of Carbon Sequestration in Managed Forests and Biofuel Plantations Marchin, Renee Michelle   North Carolina State University $111,000   August 16, 2010 -
August 15, 2013  
August 16, 2010   August 15, 2013     NC  
45 FP917151
Fellow



Estrogen Receptor Agonists in Swine Waste: Using a Concentration Addition Model to Predict Mixture Effects Yost, Erin Elizabeth   North Carolina State University $111,000   August 16, 2010 -
August 15, 2013  
August 16, 2010   August 15, 2013     NC  
46 F6D40255
Fellow



Do Nitrates Interfere with Endocrine Signaling Processes? Reeves, Bethany   North Carolina State University $100,765   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     NC  
47 F5E11143
Fellow



Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Blue Crabs to Episodic Hypoxia: A Mechanistic Approach for Linking Water Quality, Physiology, Behavior, and Population-Level Consequences Bell, Geoffrey W.   North Carolina State University $97,317   September 01, 2005 -
September 01, 2008  
September 01, 2005   September 01, 2008     NC  
48 F5D51986
Fellow



Assessment of U.S. Nuclear Waste Repository Needs Stahala, Mike P.   North Carolina State University $62,228   August 01, 2005 -
May 01, 2006  
August 01, 2005   May 01, 2006     NC  
49 FP916410
Fellow



Sustainable Use of Vermicomposted Hog Waste: The Use of Worm Castings as Nursery Growing Substrates Amendment To Increase Water and Nutrient Efficiency in Containerized Nursery Plant Production McGinnis, Michelle   North Carolina State University $102,914   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2004  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2004     NC  
50 FP916352
Fellow



Noninvasive Wildlife Health Monitoring Using Molecular Detection of Fecal Pathogens Acton, Anne E.   North Carolina State University $87,468   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     NC  
51 U915405
Fellow



Genetic Consequences of Fragmentation in Fraser Fir Populations Clark, Catherine M.   North Carolina State University $75,996   August 01, 1998 -
August 01, 2001  
August 01, 1998   August 01, 2001     NC  
52 U915179
Fellow



Investigating Hierarchical Statistical Methods for Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models Collins, Amy S.   North Carolina State University $102,000   October 01, 1997 -
September 01, 2000  
October 01, 1997   September 01, 2000     NC  
53 U915209
Fellow



Transforming Growth Factor-ß (Tgf-ß) in Teleost Fish: Development of a Quantitative Assay for mRNA Expression and Application to a Field Study of Fish Health Harms, Craig A.   North Carolina State University $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       NC  
54 U914946
Fellow



The Keratinase Enzyme: Development of Suitable Application Parameters Carter, Scott D.   North Carolina State University $102,000   January 01, 1996 -
January 01, 1999  
January 01, 1996   January 01, 1999     NC  
55 GF9500234
Fellow



Assessing the Exposure of Winter Flounder to Genotoxic Compounds in Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay by Measuring Carcinogen-DNA Adducts Penmetsa, Phanendrakumar   North Carolina State University $24,786   June 01, 1995 -
January 01, 2000  
June 01, 1995       NC  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
56 R840081
Grant



Predicting and Communicating PFAS Exposure Risks from Rural Private Wells MacDonald Gibson, Jacqueline
Livanapatirana, Chamindu
Redmon, Jenny
Salamova, Amina
de Bruin, Wandi Bruine  
Emory University, North Carolina State University, Research Triangle Institute, University of Southern California $1,584,420   September 01, 2020 -
August 31, 2023
(Extended to August 31, 2025)  
September 01, 2020   August 31, 2023  
August 31, 2025  
GA  


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