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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 R835873C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R835873)
Next Generation LUR Models: Development of Nationwide Modeling Tools for Exposure Assessment and Epidemiology Marshall, Julian D.
Brauer, Michael
Hankey, Steve
Millet, Dylan B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota, University of British Columbia, Virginia Tech Refer to main center abstract (R835873) for funding details.   May 01, 2016 -
April 30, 2021  
May 01, 2016   April 30, 2021     MN  
2 R835422
Grant



Improving Air Quality, Health and the Environment Through Household Energy Interventions in the Tibetan Plateau Baumgartner, Jill
Ezzati, Majid
Paradis, Gilles
Schauer, James J.
Wiedinmyer, Christine
Yang, Xudong  
University of Minnesota, Imperial College, McGill University, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Tsinghua University, University of Wisconsin - Madison $1,489,361   September 01, 2013 -
August 31, 2016
(Extended to August 31, 2018)  
September 01, 2013   August 31, 2016  
August 31, 2018  
MN  
3 R831366
Grant



Stream Classification for TMDL Assessment Using a Dimensionless, Reference Reach Approach Wilson, Bruce
Nieber, John L.
Perry, James A.
Vondracek, Bruce  
University of Minnesota $769,592   November 10, 2003 -
November 09, 2006  
November 10, 2003   November 09, 2006     MN  
4 R829620
Grant



Ion-Induced Nucleation of Atmospheric Aerosols McMurry, Peter H.
Eisele, Fred  
University of Minnesota, Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation $400,000   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2004
(Extended to December 31, 2005)  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2004  
December 31, 2005  
MN  
5 R828675C005
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R828675)
Development and Evaluation of Chemical Indicators for Monitoring Ecological Risk Swackhamer, Deborah L.
Ankley, Gary
Burkhard, Lawrence
Cook, Philip
Diamond, Steven
Erickson, Russell
Mount, David
Simcik, Matthew

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Minnesota Refer to main center abstract (R828675) for funding details.   January 10, 2001 -
January 09, 2005
(Extended to January 09, 2006)  
January 10, 2001   January 09, 2005  
January 09, 2006  
MN  
6 R828675C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R828675)
Vegetative Indicators of Condition, Integrity, and Sustainability of Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Johnston, Carol A.
Bedford, Barbara L.
Kelly, John T.
Moffett, Mary
Zedler, Joy B.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Cornell University, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Refer to main center abstract (R828675) for funding details.   January 10, 2001 -
January 09, 2005  
January 10, 2001   January 09, 2005     MN  
7 R828675C001
Centers




- This is a subproject of the EAGLES - Great Lakes Environmental Indicators Project (R828675)
Great Lakes Diatom and Water Quality Indicators Kingston, John C.
Reavie, Euan D.
Andresen, Norman A.
Axler, Richard
Ferguson, Michael J.
Johansen, Jeffrey R.
Kelly, John R.
Kelly, John T.
Kireta, Amy R.
Kreis, Jr., Russell G.
Morrice, John
Sgro, Gerald V.
Stoermer, Eugene F.
Thompson, Jo
Yurista, Peder

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
John Carroll University, University of Minnesota, Center for Water and the Environment, Natural Resources Research Institute, Center for Watershed Protection, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Michigan Refer to main center abstract (R828675) for funding details.   January 10, 2001 -
January 09, 2005  
January 10, 2001   January 09, 2005     MN  
8 R828675C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the EAGLES - Great Lakes Environmental Indicators Project (R828675)
Testing Indicators of Coastal Ecosystem Integrity Using Fish and Macroinvertebrates Johnson, Lucinda
Brady, Valerie J
Brazner, John
Breneman, Dan
Ciborowski, Jan
Hrabik, Thomas
Kelly, John R.
Morrice, John
Richards, Carl
Scharold, Jill
Schuldt, Jeffrey A.
Sierszen, Michael
Tanner, Dan
Trebitz, Anett
Yurista, Peder

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Center for Water and the Environment, Natural Resources Research Institute, Minnesota Sea Grant College Program, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Windsor, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Refer to main center abstract (R828675) for funding details.   January 10, 2001 -
January 09, 2005
(Extended to January 09, 2006)  
January 10, 2001   January 09, 2005  
January 09, 2006  
MN  
9 R827987
Grant



Optimal Experimental Design for Nonmarket Choice Experiments Kanninen, Barbara J.   University of Minnesota $61,014   January 03, 2000 -
January 02, 2003  
January 03, 2000   January 02, 2003     MN  
10 R827928
Grant



Hazardous Air Pollutant Mixtures: Measuring and Modeling Complex Exposure Adgate, John L.
Church, Timothy
Pratt, Greg
Ramachandran, Gurumurthy
Sexton, Ken
Zhang, Junfeng  
University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey $510,012   December 20, 1999 -
December 19, 2002
(Extended to June 19, 2004)  
December 20, 1999   December 19, 2002  
June 19, 2004  
MN  
11 R826789
Grant



Health Effects of HAPs Among Inner Urban School Children Greaves, Ian
Adgate, John L.
Church, Timothy
Ramachandran, Gurumurthy
Sexton, Ken  
University of Minnesota $633,044   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001
(Extended to September 30, 2003)  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001  
September 30, 2003  
MN  
12 R825813
Grant



School-Based Study of Complex Environmental Exposures and Related Health Effects in Children Part A - Exposure Sexton, Ken
Adgate, John L.
Church, Timothy
Greaves, Ian
Ramachandran, Gurumurthy
Tweedie, Richard L.  
University of Minnesota, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio $899,264   March 01, 1998 -
March 01, 2001
(Extended to January 25, 2003)  
March 01, 1998   March 01, 2001  
January 25, 2003  
MN  
13 R825379
Grant



Modeling the Influence of Boundary-Layer Processes in Biogenic Hydrocarbon Mixing and Chemistry Davis, Kenneth J.
Barth, Mary C.
Moeng, Chin-Hoh
Nater, Edward
Patton, Edward G.  
University of Minnesota, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Pennsylvania State University $399,040   December 02, 1996 -
December 01, 1999
(Extended to December 01, 2000)  
December 02, 1996   December 01, 1999  
December 01, 2000  
MN  
14 R825246
Grant



Reducing Uncertainty in Estimating Toxaphene Loading to the Great Lakes Swackhamer, Deborah L.
Hites, Ronald A.  
University of Minnesota, Indiana University - Bloomington $296,996   November 15, 1996 -
November 14, 1999  
November 15, 1996   November 14, 1999     MN  
15 R825283
Grant



Measuring and Apportioning Children's Exposure to Pesticide in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities Sexton, Ken
Lioy, Paul J.
Pellizzari, Edo D.
Shubat, Pam  
University of Minnesota, Desert Research Institute, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute $745,572   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999     MN  
16 R825290
Grant



Integrating Modeling and Management of Agriculturally-Impacted Watersheds, Issues of Spatial and Temporal Scale Brezonik, Patrick L.
Bell, James
Bell, Jay
Birr, Adam S.
Brooks, Kenneth
Dalzell, Brent
Davis, David
Easter, K. William
Fang, Andrew F.
Gerlach, Luther
Gleason (Dovciak), Anne
Gowda, Prasanna H.
Hatch, Lorin
Johansson, Robert
Marr, Kara
Mathews, Leah
McCann, Laura
Mulla, David
O'Connor, Ben
Olson, Kent
Perry, James A.
Smith, Richard C.
Talmadge, Philip
Tidwell, Jason
Westra, John
Wheeler, Daniel
Wilson, Bruce
ZumBerge, Jeremy  
University of Minnesota $813,085   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999
(Extended to March 31, 2001)  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999  
March 31, 2001  
MN  
17 R824779
Grant



Formation and Propagation of Large-scale Sediment Waves in Periodically Disturbed Mountain Watersheds Parker, Gary   University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory $280,000   January 01, 1996 -
December 01, 1998  
January 01, 1996   December 01, 1998     MN  
18 R824801
Grant



Alterations of Water Availability, Water Quality and Fish Habitats in Cold Regions by Climate Change Stefan, Heinz G.
Fang, Xing  
University of Minnesota, Lamar University, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory $300,000   October 01, 1995 -
September 30, 1998  
October 01, 1995   September 30, 1998     MN  
19 R824754
Grant



Advising, Monitoring, and Evaluating a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Pilot Project for Flexible, Multi-media Permitting Marcus, Alfred
Geffen, Donald
Sexton, Ken  
University of Minnesota $255,000   October 01, 1995 -
September 30, 1997  
October 01, 1995   September 30, 1997     MN  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
20 SU834316
Grant



Reducing Fungicide Usage for Potato Production by Unraveling Tuber and Foliage Defense Mechanisms Against the Late Blight Pathogen Phytophthora Infestans Bradeen, James M.   University of Minnesota $9,996   August 15, 2009 -
August 14, 2010  
August 15, 2009   August 14, 2010     MN  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
21 FP917780
Fellow



Determining the Influence of Ecosystem Complexity and Latitudinal Position on the Ability of Biological Control to Offset Use of Pesticides in a Warming Climate Gray, Hannah L   University of Minnesota $132,000   September 01, 2015 -
August 31, 2018  
September 01, 2015   August 31, 2018     MN  
22 FP917817
Fellow



The Role of Sediment Removal and Native Plant Community Management for Improving Water Quality in Restored Wetlands Winikoff, Sarah Gillian   University of Minnesota $132,000   September 01, 2015 -
August 31, 2018  
September 01, 2015   August 31, 2018     MN  
23 F13B20220
Fellow



Climate Cascade: Linking Temperature, Phytochemistry and Vertebrate Demographics Berini, John Lawrence   University of Minnesota $84,000   September 02, 2014 -
September 02, 2016  
September 02, 2014   September 02, 2016     MN  
24 FP917476
Fellow



Pathways to Sustainable Bioenergy From Perennial Grasses Krohn, Brian J   University of Minnesota $126,000   September 01, 2012 -
August 31, 2015  
September 01, 2012   August 31, 2015     MN  
25 FP917432
Fellow



Using Stable Isotopes to Identify Sources of Organic and Inorganic Phosphorous and Nitrogen in the Twin Cities Watershed Bratt, Anika R   University of Minnesota $126,000   September 01, 2012 -
August 31, 2015  
September 01, 2012   August 31, 2015     MN  
26 FP917343
Fellow



Decision Support for Mitigating Water Pollution and Enhancing Other Ecosystem Services in Agricultural Landscapes Keeler, Bonnie L   University of Minnesota $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     MN  
27 FP917298
Fellow



Dissolved Organic Nitrogen Transport and Transformations From Tile-Drained Agricultural Systems to Surface Waters Jelinski, Nicolas A   University of Minnesota $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     MN  
28 FP917234
Fellow



From Arkansas to Ontario: Understanding Climate and Climate Change Impacts on Sugar Maple Range Limits Putnam, Rachel Cope   University of Minnesota $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MN  
29 FP917183
Fellow



Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Forest Regeneration in the Upper Great Lakes Region Fisichelli, Nicholas A.   University of Minnesota $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MN  
30 FP917092
Fellow



Linking Ecosystem Processes to Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Restored Stream Systems of the Minnesota River Basin Dolph, Christine L   University of Minnesota $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MN  
31 FP916946
Fellow



Stimulation of Indigenous Dehalorespiring Bacterial Communities with Natural and Anthropogenic Electron Acceptors Krzmarzick, Mark   University of Minnesota   September 01, 2008 -
August 30, 2011  
September 01, 2008   August 30, 2011     MN  
32 F07E10832
Fellow



Nutrient Cycling in Detrital-Dominated Headwater Streams: The Influence of Stoichiometric Imbalances on Nutrient Uptake and Particulate Nutrient Export Hood II, James M.   University of Minnesota   September 01, 2007 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2007   September 01, 2009     MN  
33 F6C20117
Fellow



Political Economy of Agriculture in the Yazoo Delta: How Federal Policies Shape Environmental Quality, Livelihood Possibilities and Social Justice Mcdonald, Moira T.   University of Minnesota $73,784   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
34 F6A10608
Fellow



Development of a Model for Prediction of the Thermal Impact of Land-Use Change on Coldwater Streams in Urbanizing Watersheds Janke, Benjamin   University of Minnesota $111,172   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
35 F6F10361
Fellow



Photodegradation as a Factor in the Decomposition of Surface Litter in Grassland Ecosystems Brandt, Leslie A.   University of Minnesota $109,402   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
36 F6B20740
Fellow



Chlorination and Photolysis of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product (PPCP) Pollutants Buth, Jeffrey M.   University of Minnesota $111,172   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
37 F6F21357
Fellow



Biological Control of the Soybean Aphid Chacon, Jeremy   University of Minnesota $111,172   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
38 F6F10385
Fellow



Determining Sustainable Tree Moss Harvest Levels and Evaluating the Risk of Exotic Macroinvertebrate Introductions Peck, JeriLynn E.   University of Minnesota $111,172   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2009  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2009     MN  
39 F5C20461
Fellow



A Multi-Scale Examination Of The Spatio-Temporal Variations In Fire Regimes And Fire Climate Relationships Throughout The Central Range Of Whitebark Pine (Pinus Albicaulis) Larson, Evan R.   University of Minnesota $86,576   June 01, 2006 -
May 01, 2008  
June 01, 2006   May 01, 2008     MN  
40 F5C20464
Fellow



Local Knowledge and Human Health Risk: Geographies of Risk Holifield, Ryan   University of Minnesota $56,122   September 01, 2005 -
August 31, 2006  
September 01, 2005   August 31, 2006     MN  
41 FP916387
Fellow



Social Capital in Agroforestry Systems of Southern Minnesota Lehrer, Nadine   University of Minnesota $109,932   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MN  
42 FP916393
Fellow



Abiotic Fate of Disinfection By-Products in the Drinking Water Distribution System Pearson, Carrie R.   University of Minnesota $106,250   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MN  
43 FP916413
Fellow



Preliminary Studies of Membrane-Aerated Biofilms Shanahan, John W.   University of Minnesota $110,344   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MN  
44 U916107
Fellow



Synthesis of New Vitamin B12 Model Complexes for Mechanistic Studies of the Reductive Dechlorination of Chlorinated Ethylenes Fritsch, Joseph M.   University of Minnesota $133,716   January 01, 2003 -
January 01, 2006  
January 01, 2003   January 01, 2006     MN  
45 U916158
Fellow



The Contribution of Exposure Measurement Uncertainty on the Total Uncertainty in Epidemiology Study Results Jurek, Anne M.   University of Minnesota $145,344   January 01, 2003 -
January 01, 2006  
January 01, 2003   January 01, 2006     MN  
46 U915785
Fellow



Natural Enemies and Resistance Management in Transgenic Bt Corn White, Jennifer A.   University of Minnesota $84,874   August 01, 2000 -
August 01, 2003  
August 01, 2000   August 01, 2003     MN  
47 U915436
Fellow



Research Project To Construct and Calibrate a GIS Based Model to Predict the Trophic State of More Than 500 Lakes in the Seven-County Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Anderle, Teresa H.   University of Minnesota $27,242   September 24, 1998 -
September 01, 2001  
September 24, 1998   September 01, 2001     MN  
48 U915211
Fellow



The Genetic Basis of Plant Morphological Variation: A Molecular and Genetic Examination of Maize and its Relatives Lukens, Lewis N.   University of Minnesota $102,000   September 01, 1997 -
September 01, 2000  
September 01, 1997   September 01, 2000     MN  
49 U915240
Fellow



Statistical Methods To Assess Environmental Justice Conlon, Erin M.   University of Minnesota $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       MN  
50 GF9501734
Fellow



Characterization and Behavior of Chemical Spills in the Indoor Industrial or Laboratory Room Reinke, Patricia   University of Minnesota $28,394   January 01, 1996 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1996       MN  
51 GF9502007
Fellow



Effects of Lake Superior on the Vegetation History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin: A Model-Data Comparison with Implications for the Future Cronlund, Sarah   University of Minnesota $33,604   September 01, 1995 -
January 01, 2000  
September 01, 1995       MN  
52 U914758
Fellow



Assess the Evolutionary Potential in Natural Plant Populations by Estimating the Additive Genetic Variation or Performance in Populations in a Longitudinal Transect Across the Species Range Etterson, Julie R.   University of Minnesota $102,000   January 01, 1995 -
January 01, 1998  
January 01, 1995   January 01, 1998     MN  
<< EARLY COMPETED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
53 R825370C032
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R825370)
Means for Producing an Entirely New Generation of Lignin-Based Plastics Sarkanen, Simo

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota, Michigan Technological University Refer to main center abstract (R825370) for funding details.           MN  
54 R825370C054
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R825370)
Predictive Tool for Ultrafiltration Performance Semmens, Michael J.
Huff, Brian C.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota, Michigan Technological University Refer to main center abstract (R825370) for funding details.           MN  
55 R825370C048
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R825370)
Investigation of the Partial Oxidation of Methane to Methanol in a Simulated Countercurrent Moving Bed Reactor Carr, R.W.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota, Michigan Technological University Refer to main center abstract (R825370) for funding details.           MN  
56 R825370C069
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R825370)
In-Line Copper Recovery Technology Semmens, Michael J.
Dillon, Carla

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota Refer to main center abstract (R825370) for funding details.   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 1999  
January 01, 1997   January 01, 1999     MN  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
57 R829479C019
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (R829479)
Transgenic Plants for Bioremediation of Atrazine and Related Herbicides Sadowsky, Michael J.
Samac, Deborah A.
Vance, Carroll P.
Wackett, Lawrence P.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Minnesota Refer to main center abstract (R829479) for funding details.   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2004
(Extended to December 31, 2005)  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2004  
December 31, 2005  
MN  


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