2021 – 2022 Funded Projects

The projects funded by the SSWD Center will build on the progress of the MEA Center and include new objectives such as one with a focus on emerging technologies along with implementation of core services supporting all Center objectives supporting for the 1890 Land Grant system. Center programs will focus on undergraduate research, formalized mentoring programs, student advisory councils, pre-college programs, workforce skills development and emerging technologies.

Project Title

Increase the Supply of Trained Degree Recipients in the STEM Disciplines with Readiness for the Workforce

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Dr. Marikis Alvarez (PI)
  • Dr. Alberta Aryee, (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Mingxin Guo (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Kwame Matthews (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Conrad Bonsi (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Stephan Tubene (Co-PI)

Project Title

Advancing Education and Training in Hemp Production, Processing and Value-Added Product Development for Minority and Underrepresented Student Populations

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Dr. Sadanand Dhekney (PI)
  • Dr. Craig Schlutenhoffer, Co-PI
  • Dr. Jurgen Schwarz,(Co-PI)
  • Dr. Behnam Khatabi (Co-PI)

Project Title

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY STEM RESEARCH WORKFORCE PIPELINE ACADEMY

Principal Investigator(s)

  • PI: Dr. Michelle Corley (PI)
  • Dr. Ralph Noble (Co-PI)
  • Dr. Ibrahim Katampe (Co-PI)

Project Title

Agritecture – Exposing K-12 Students to an Innovative Approach to Climate Change and Food Security through Experiential Learning

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Dr. Desmond Mortley (PI)
  • Ms. Janet Sullen (Co-PI)