2002-2003 President's Faculty Grant Winners
This year, there were 36 submissions from 87 faculty members representing 14 academic units. President Ray Ferrero, Jr., approved the awarding of 19 President's Faculty Scholarship Awards for fiscal year 2002-2003. The awards, totaling $89,719, were distributed to 46 faculty members from 13 academic units. Combined with the matching funds from the deans, the grand total of awards this year was $179,438.
In the three-year history of the awards, 89 faculty members have shared $341,984 in financial support of research and scholarship at NSU. This is a remarkable accomplishment for the university and fine testimonial to the Board of Trustees' commitment to building quality programs at NSU.
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This year, there were 36 submissions from 87 faculty members representing 14 academic units. President Ray Ferrero, Jr., approved the awarding of 19 President's Faculty Scholarship Awards for fiscal year 2002-2003. The awards, totaling $89,719, were distributed to 46 faculty members from 13 academic units. Combined with the matching funds from the deans, the grand total of awards this year was $179,438.
In the three-year history of the awards, 89 faculty members have shared $341,984 in financial support of research and scholarship at NSU. This is a remarkable accomplishment for the university and fine testimonial to the Board of Trustees' commitment to building quality programs at NSU.
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Accommodative Therapy for Delaying Presbyopia
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Alpha-Adducin Polymorphism and Salt-Induced Hypertension
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Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder frequently experience social problems. Initial attempts to promote the acquisition of social skills via medication, group therapy,...
Determining Key Differences in Preschool Vision Screening
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Development of a System for the Classification of Hostage Takers
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Differential Diagnosis of Malingered Brain Injury Using Intelligence Tests
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Evaluating Hispanics' Satisfaction with Hospice Care: A Cultural Diversity
Statistics demonstrate that Hispanics in the United States are under-represented in hospice and palliative care. Studies suggest that this under-utilization may be due to cultural barriers that...
Evaluation of Serum Levels and Dietary Intake of Vitamin D in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Factors associated with disease onset include genetic predisposition, environmental and host...
Family Wellness and Health Education Center: A Community Needs Assessment
The purpose of this proposal is to conduct a needs assessment to determine the critical healthcare needs of the people in the city of Port Antonio, Jamaica. The goal of this needs assessment is to...
Impact of Pharmaceutical Care on Congestive Heart Failure Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if the pharmaceutical care intervention can improve the quality of life and lessen the mortality of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Broward...
Morphometric Assessment of the Airwall Structure in Severe Asthmatics and Control Subjects
Asthma is a chronic, recurring inflammatory lung disease characterized by reversible bronchial obstruction-constriction and an increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to a variety of...
Ocular Biometry: Integration of Vision Screening into the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
The goal of vision screening in young children is to eliminate preventable blindness and identify treatable conditions early enough to implement effective intervention. The American Academy of...
Parent-Mediated Sports and Social Skills Training For ADHD-Diagnosed Children
Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder frequently experience social problems. Initial attempts to promote the acquisition of social skills via medication, group therapy,...
Periodontal Disease and Other Complications
Complications of diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) such as nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease develop over time in...
Crinoids, commonly known as sea lilies and feather stars, are abundant and diverse in many marine environments. Yet, because they are difficult to maintain in aquaria, have never been bred in the...
Synthesis and Testing of Gadolinium Derivatives of Hormones
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The Natural History of John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park ("The Park") consists of 251 acres of barrier island beachfront lying between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Its natural setting...
The Regulation of Astrocyte Growth by Angiotensin II
Angiotensin II (Ang II) is an important peptide of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that is important in regulating fluid balance, sodium intake, thirst and blood pressure. The RAS is highly...