Successes/News

 

HEERF Funding Reports

 

 

On 16 July 2025, project director Clara Thiel (Biology) was awarded $20,000 in Department of the Interior, National Park Service funds for the project, Analyzing Seed Bank Viability and Composition to Inform Restoration Actions.

 

 On 4 July 2025, project director Holly Clark (Student Support Services) was awarded $412,173 by the U.S. Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2026).  The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 5 June 2025, project director Jason Litten (W. Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $120,000 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the project, Power Plant Research Program (PPRP).

 

On 4 June 2025, project director Tom Serfass (Biology) was awarded $17,700 by the Department of the Interior-National Park Service for the project, Eastern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius) Reintroduction in Areas of Maryland Associated with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal national Historical Park: An Outline of Plans for a Feasibility Assessment.

 

On 29 May 2025, project director Jennifer Rankin (Education Professions) was awarded $49,964 by the University System of Maryland, Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) for the project, Computer Science Integration and Alignment with Pre-service Programs @ Frostburg State University.

On 19 May 2025, project director Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded a Professional Development Resource Grant of $43,591 by the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, FSU Faculty Professional Development Program.

 

On 14 May 2025, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded $1,500 in Community Trust Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, Backbone Mountain Review.

 

On 14 May 2025, project director Sara O’Neal (Education Professions) was awarded $3,000 in Community Trust Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, Pirates Ahoy!

 

On 12 May 2025, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 in Community Trust Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, CES presents the MD Symphony Orchestra.

 

On 29 April 2025, project director Troy Dell (Athletics) was awarded a $63,191.⁷⁵ Strategic Alliance Matching Grant by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, for the position of Director of the Adams/Wyche Center for Academic Success.

 

On 25 April 2025, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $5,000 in Nora Roberts Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the FSU PALS program.

 

On 16 April 2025, Troy Dell (Athletic Director) was awarded $7,319 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Division II of Institutional Equal Distribution Funds.

 

On 16 April 2025, project director Kumudini Munasinghe (Biology) was awarded $9,858 by the Battelle Memorial Institute, Pacific Northwest Division for the project, Learning about the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) research portfolio.

 

On 15 April 2025, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for the University PALS Summer 2025, Judy Center Early Learning HUB Program.

 

On 1 April 2025, project director Jacob Ashby (Executive Director, USMH) was awarded a $20,000 University System of Maryland Quasi Endowment grant.

 

On 1 April 2025, project director John Short (VP, University Advancement) was awarded a $50,000 University System of Maryland Quasi Endowment grant.

 

On 20 March 2025, project director Yuechen Chen (Computer Science and IT) was awarded a $63,830 Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) award by the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH), University of Maryland for the project, Novel Digital Telehealth Platform.

 

On 20 March 2025, project director Jason Litten (W. Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $9,714 by the Friends of Blackwater for the project, Railroad Mapping.

 

On 4 March 2025, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $25,529 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Lead Center for FY2025.  The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 3 March 2025, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $50,000 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2025. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 28 February 2025, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $22,001 of U.S. Small Business Administration funds by the University System of Maryland, College Park for the project, SBDC-Financial Literacy Series.

On 19 February 2025, Troy Dell (Athletic Director) was awarded $8,159 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Division II of Institutional Equal Distribution Funds.

 

On 12 February 2025, project director Stacy Wassell (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $187,000 by the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) for the project, FSU Intellectual Property Disclosure, Validation, Technology Transfer and Commercialization Program.

 

On 29 January 2025, project director Kate Kinsinger (CAAR) was awarded $216,000 of U.S. Department of Education funds by the University System of Maryland for the project, Maryland's ABC's for Student Success: Advising, Belonging, Coaching for Student Success.

 

On 27 January 2025, project director Rich Raesly (Biology) was awarded $19,814 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to provide independent quality assurance support for the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS)  and the MBSS Certification Program.

 

On 23 January 2025, project director Jason Litten (W. Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $10,000 by the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) for the project, PRKN 2025 Internship with the GIS Center at Frostburg State University.

 

On 21 January 2025, project director Hai Lan (Geography) was awarded $13,997 by the Garrett County Government for the project, Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan Mapping.

 

On 15 January 2025, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Community Action Council (WCCAC) for the project, FSUHUB@USMH for WCCAC: CIRCLES Program.

 

On 13 January 2025, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $20,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, Inc. funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the University PALS Program.

 

On 13 January 2025, project director Keith Terry (College of Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences) was awarded $10,000 in TRUIST Community Development funds by the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, 2025 FSU STEM Summit (Camp).

On 8 January 2025, Stefanie Hay (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 Dr. Peg E Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award (FY25) part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

On 8 January 2025, Audra Houser (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 Dr. Peg E Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award (FY25) part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

On 8 January 2025, Mary Beth McCloud (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 Dr. Peg E Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award (FY25) part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

On 8 January 2025, Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 Dr. Peg E Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award (FY25) part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

On 7 January 2025, Jennifer Walsh (Regional Development & Engagement) and Jeffrey Simcoe (FOREI) were awarded $119,625 of Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Funds by the Rural Maryland Council for the project, Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute.

 

On 19 December 2024, project director Hai Lan (Geography) was awarded $266,697 by the Maryland Dept of the Environment, Land and Materials Administration: Mining Program, Abandoned Mine Lands Division for the project, MD Abandoned Mine Lands Inventory.

 

On 19 December 2024, project director Joseph McKenzie (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $15,000 by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling for the project, Problem Gambling Prevention.

 

On 15 November 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts made possible by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts to attend the Annual Mid Atlantic Arts, Jazz Touring Network Meeting.

 

On 14 November 2024, project director Lisa Clark (Student Engagement) was awarded a $5,000 grant by Transform Mid-Atlantic of Corporation for National and Community Service (Americorp) funds for the project, 2025 MLK Day of Service. 

 

On 30 October 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $55,765 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Lead Center for CY2024.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 29 October 2024, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded a $3,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Frostburg Center for Literary Arts.

 

On 29 October 2024, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $2,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the, Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival.

 

On 28 October 2024, Amber Ganoe (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 28 October 2024, Amy Malone (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 28 October 2024, Carol Adams (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 28 October 2024, Sherry Farrell (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 28 October 2024, Tamara Clem (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 17 October 2024, project director Angela Luvara (Sociology) was awarded $30,000 by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky - Sycamore Fund for the project, Carceral Appalachia Action Research Lab – Examining Policing in Appalachia.

 

On 24 September 2024, project director Patrick O'Brien (Student Engagement) was awarded $2,000 of U.S. Election Assistance Commission funds by the University System of Maryland for the project, Help America Vote, Poll Worker Program.

 

On 19 September  2024, project director Kate Sheehan (Biology) was awarded $37,481 by the United States Department of Agriculture -Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for the project, Spatial and temporal characteristics of parasite communities of avian predators depredating inland shrimp aquaculture in the southeastern U.S.
 

On 9 September 2024, project directors Kelly Bubp (Mathematics) and Justin Dunmyre (Mathematics) were awarded $2,500 by the University System of Maryland for the project, USM CTL Matrix Project.

 
On 9 September 2024, project director Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $1,600 by EV Advisors for the project, Development of an Internet Based Map.

On 4 September 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $15,942 of U.S. Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park for the project, MD Economic Opportunity Center, Business Start-up Accelerator Series and Buisnss Transition Legacy Series.

 

On 23 August 2024, project director Al Delia (VP-Regional Dev & Engagement Division) was awarded $300,000 by the USDA, Forest Service, for the project: Wood Innovation Maryland, Frostburg State University Maximizing Opportunities for Wood Energy.

 

On 22 August 2024, project director Nancy Giunta (Social Work) was awarded $46,936 of USDA funds from the Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op for the project, Activating Our Resources, Networks and Partnerships.

 

On 15 August 2024, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $110,695 in U.S. Department of Education funds by the Maryland State Department of Education- MD Elevates SFY25 for the project, FSU HUB: Family Engagement in Early Learning.

 

On 12 August 2024, project director Maureen Hamilton (Education Professions) was awarded $63,710 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) for FY2025. The Fund covers tuition, fees, and required textbooks for students who are completing the required coursework in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, or other State-approved fields.

 

On 6 August 2024, project director Lisa Clark (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $385,308.⁹⁹ in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) in Western Maryland, FY2025.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who build capacity for non-profits, institutions of education, and government agencies, serving communities in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties through resource development and organizational support.

 

On 29 July 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $42,864 Grant for Organization - Off Year award by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Event Series.

 

On 23 July 2024, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $82,500 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore and Folklife Programming at Frostburg State University.

 

On 19 July 2024, project director Jon Diamond (Physical Plant) was awarded a $750,000 FY 2025 Campus Safety Award by the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the project, FSU Campus Security.

 

On 12 July 2024, project director Travis Hitchins (Financial Aid Office) was awarded $13,464 of ECMC funds by the University System of Maryland for the project, FAFSA Support.

 

On 10 July 2024, project director Holly Clark (Student Support Services) was awarded $412,173 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2025).  The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 10 July 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $3,500 Jazz Touring Network award from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation made possible by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the engagement, Jumaane Smith.

 

On 8 July 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $2,000 from the Mid Atlantic Tours Program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts for the program, An engagement with Plena Libre.

 

On 27 June 2024, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $159,701 in US Department of Health & Human Services funds by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, for the project, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center (FY2025).

 

On 17 June 2024, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for the University PALS Summer 2024, Judy Center Early Learning HUB Program.

 

On 14 June 2024, project director Angela Forbeck (Upward Bound, Math/Science) was awarded $375,376 by the U.S. Dept of Education for the TRIO Program, Upward Bound Math/Science (FedFY2025). The program prepares high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

 

On 14 June 2024, project director Jennifer Rankin (Education Professions) was awarded a $4,500 mini grant by the University System of Maryland - Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) for Preservice Summer Professional Development as part of Securing the Future: Computer Science for All.

 

On 4 June 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $1,375 by the Western Arts Alliance’s (WAA) Advancing Indigenous Performance (AIP) Touring Fund for the project, Bill “Birdsong” Miller.

 

On 31 May 2024, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded $1,500 in Community Trust Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, Backbone Mountain Review.

 

On 31 May 2024, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded a $75,000 Strong Families- Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CPCAP) grant by the Maryland Family Network (MFN) for the project, FSU HUB-USMH.

 

On 29 May 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 in Community Trust Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, CES presents the MD Symphony Orchestra.

 

On 29 May 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $92,967 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2024. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 29 May 2024, project director Keith Terry (College of Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences) was awarded $10,000 in Northrop Grumman funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, 2024 Frostburg State University STEM Summit (Camp).

 

On 24 May 2024, project director John Lombardi (Communication-Emerging Media) was awarded $125,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Emerging Media Infrastructure Renewal and Community Media Center Creation.

 

On 24 May 2024, project director Jennifer Walsh (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $61,821 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Tri-State MD, PA, WV Communities of Excellence.

 

On 22 May 2024, project director Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded a Professional Development Resource Grant of $44,417 by the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, FSU Faculty Professional Development Program.

 

On 22 May 2024, project director Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded a Nurse Support Program II award of $2,150,127 by the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, LPN to BSN Capacity Building.

 

On 21 May 2024, Al Delia (VP-Regional Dev & Engagement) was awarded $53,300 by the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), Maryland Technology Development Corp (TEDCO) for the project, Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad.

 

On 15 May 2024, project director Tim Malloy (Upward Bound) was awarded $492,096 by the U.S.  Dept. of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound (FedFY2025). The program provides participants with the academic skills and motivation required for successful completion of secondary and postsecondary education.

 

On 12 May 2024, project director Jason Litten (W. Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $2,500 by the Potomac Riverkeeper Network for the project, Potomac Riverkeeper Network Mapping Project.

 

On 8 May 2024, project director Artie Travis (VP, Student Affairs) was awarded $9,000 by the University System of Maryland to support institutional documentation of civic learning to support the progress toward the USM Strategic Plan: Vision 2030.

 

On 3 May 2024, project director Jason Litten (W. Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $250,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Using Remote Sensing Technology in Western Maryland to Assist in Land Reclamation.

 

On 17 April 2024, project director Matthew Crawford (Chemistry & Physics) was awarded a $5,000 College Equipment Grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh for the project, College Equipment Program.

 

On 17 April 2024, Troy Dell (Athletic Director) was awarded $7,131 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Division II of Institutional Equal Distribution Funds.

 

On 10 April 2024, project director Benjamin Norris (Chemistry) was awarded $20,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, ARC- Master of Environmental Management in Sustainability.

 

On 29 March 2024, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $5,000 by the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling for the project, Problem Gambling Prevention, Awareness, Research.

 

On 25 March 2024, project director Hai Lan (Geography) was awarded $19,995.³⁹ by Garrett County Government for the project, Garrett County Utilities Mapping Project.

 

On 22 March 2024, Frostburg State University received a $750,000 Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund grant from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development. Funds will support the project, Prichard Building Rehabilitation. The University will administer the grant funds for this public-private partnership. Troy Donoway (Vice-President, Administration & Finance) will serve as FSU’s project director.

 

On 15 March 2024, project director Christina Burke-Poland (Health Services) was awarded $7,211 by the Garrett County Health Department for the project, COVID-19 Health Disparity Grant/Health and Wellness Vending Machine.

 

On 5 March 2024, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $20,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, Inc. funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the University PALS Program.

 

On 29 February 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $50,000 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2024. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 27 February 2024, project director Eric Seifarth (Assoc. Athletic Director/Compliance)  was awarded a $1,000 Professional Development Grant by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) for the 2024 NAAC Convention as part of the Professional Development Program for DII Compliance Administrators.

 

On 23 February 2024, project director Rebekah Taylor (Biology) was awarded a $61,415 subaward of National Science Foundation (NSF) funds from Minnesota State University - Moorhead for the project, RCN-UBE: ImmunoReach - An interdisciplinary community of practice to promote immune literacy.

 

On 16 February 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $25,529 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Lead Center for FY2024.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 13 February 2024, Troy Dell (Athletic Director) was awarded $13,500 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)- Division II in supplemental distribution funds.

 

On 2 February 2024, project director Cody Kent (Biology) was awarded $124,816 of National Science Foundation (NSF) funds by the George Washington University for the project, Collaborative Research: How different forms of competition shape trait evolution and coexistence: A tale of two castes in the turtle ants.

 

On 1 February 2024, Nicole Higgins (Asst. Athletic Director/Engagement) was awarded a $1,000 U Professional Development Grant by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) for the 2024 Senior Administrators Mentoring Institute.

 

On 29 January 2024, project director Amy Hutcherson (Regional Development & Engagement Division) was awarded a $750,000 grant by the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), Shared Services Center (NSSC) for the project, Frostburg State University Regional Science Center.

 

On 26 January 2024, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $46,283 in U.S. Department of Education funds by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, MD Elevates SFY24 – Equitable Family Engagement and Professional Learning Communities.

 

On 12 January 2024, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $44,390 by the University of Maryland College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center -Lead Center for the project, MD Business Opportunity Center.

 

On 8 January 2024, project director Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $19,900 by the City of Cumberland for the project, Environmental Assessment of the Constitution Park Trails.

 

On 2 January 2024, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,775 in a Presenting and Touring award by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the project, Hot Club of Baltimore.

 

On 22 December 2023, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $500 Plays for the People: In the Stacks book credit from the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) with funding from the Mellon Foundation in support of expanding the drama book collection.

 

On 21 December 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a grant by Mid Atlantic Arts to attend the Mid Atlantic Arts, Jazz Touring Network meeting.

 

On 12 December 2023, project director Holly Currie (Center for Teaching Excellence and Chemistry) was awarded a $1,500 Faculty Development Mini-Grant by Transform Mid-Atlantic for the, 13th Annual Regional Conference on Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.

 

On 11 December 2023, project director Traki Taylor (Provost) was awarded a $19,000 Integrating Civic Learning into the Curriculum award by the University System of Maryland, for the project, Integrating Civic Learning into the Curriculum at Frostburg State University.

 

On 11 December 2023, project director Artie Travis (VP, Student Affairs) was awarded $8,900 by the University System of Maryland, Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement grant program for the project FSU Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.

 

On 7 December 2023, project director Jacob Ashby (USMH Executive Director) was awarded a $20,000 University System of Maryland Quasi Endowment grant.

 

On 7 December 2023, project director John Short (VP, University Advancement) was awarded a $45,000 University System of Maryland Quasi Endowment grant.

 

On 1 December 2023, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded a $3,500 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Frostburg Center for Literary Arts (FY2024).

 

On 1 December 2023, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $1,500 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (FY2024).

 

On 30 November 2023, project director Jennifer Rankin (Education Professions) was awarded $49,964 by the University System of Maryland, Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) for the project, Integration of Emerging Technologies in Pre-service Programs @ Frostburg State University.

 

On 30 November 2023, project director Stacy Wassell (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $75,000 in Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Funds by the Rural Maryland Council for the project, Summit Station at Innovation Park.

 

On 14 November 2023, Sierra King (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 (FY24) New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

 

On 9 November 2023, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $156,262 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center - Lead Center for FY2024.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 4 October 2023, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded a $75,000 Strong Families-Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grant by the Maryland Family Network (MFN) for the project, FSU HUB@USMH.

 

On 3 October 2023, project director Tom Serfass (Biology) was awarded $32,780 by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for the project, River Otter Sampling.

 

On 20 September 2023, project director Jennifer Walsh (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $708,650 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, FOREI - FSU Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute.

 

On 14 September 2023, project director Clara Thiel (Biology) was awarded $73,828 in Department of the Interior, National Park Service funds by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science for the project, Climate change vulnerability assessments of State-listed plant species.

 

On 5 September 2023, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $537,169 by the U.S. Dept of Education for the project, Frostburg State University -REACH (Rural Educators for Appalachian Children. REACH serves the goals of improving student achievement and long-term outcomes in high need schools and developing a comprehensive and collaborative model for strengthening the teacher career continuum in rural America.

 

On 30 August 2023, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $8,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funds by East Tennessee State University for the Appalachian Collegiate Research Institute project, Wills’s Mountain State Park: History, Ecology and Opportunity in Western Maryland.

 

On 29 August 2023, project director Maureen Hamilton (Education Professions) was awarded $76,353 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) for FY2024. The Fund covers tuition, fees, and required textbooks for students who are completing the required coursework in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, or other State-approved fields.

 

On 24 August 2023, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $150,000 by the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to conduct a Study on the Feasibility of Establishing a Regional Cyber Security Operations Center (RSOC).

 

On 24 August 2023, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $100,000 by the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) for the project, Bobcat Innovation Launch Pad. 

 

On 23 August 2023, project director Kate Sheehan (Biology) was awarded $35,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture -Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for the project, Spatial and temporal characteristics of parasite communities of avian predators depredating inland shrimp aquaculture in the southeastern U.S.

 

On 10 August 2023, project director Lisa Clark (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $493,109 in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) in Western Maryland, FY2024.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who build capacity for non-profits, institutions of education, and government agencies, serving communities in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties through resource development and organizational support.

 

On 8 August 2023, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $731,890 by the U.S. Department of Education for year five of the project, Maryland Accelerates (MA): Teacher-Leader Residency for Inclusive Excellence, in partnership with Garrett County and Frederick County public school systems. The project's purpose is to increase the number of certified teachers in Maryland schools, especially in the sciences, mathematics, and computer science, as well as to provide a career path for established teachers to mentor new educators.

 

On 27 July 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $1,000 by the Western Arts Alliance Advancing Indigenous Performance Touring Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support in part the project, An engagement with Martha Redbone.

 

On 20 July 2023, project director Rebekah Taylor (Biology) was awarded $10,000 by the University of California- Berkeley supported by funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for the project, FieldScope Collaborative Co-design of Community and Citizen Science Resources.

 

On 20 July 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 in Community Trust Foundation funds by the Frostburg State University Foundation for the CES presentation of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

 

On 19 July 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $35,143.57 Grant for Organization - Off Year award by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Event Series.

 

On 14 July 2023, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $80,000 by the Maryland State Arts Council for a Folklife Network Application - On-year award in support of folklore and folklife programming at Frostburg State University.

 

On 27 June 2023, project director Angela Forbeck (Upward Bound, Math/Science) was awarded $375,376 by the U.S. Dept of Education for the TRIO Program, Upward Bound Math/Science (FedFY2024). The program prepares high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

 

On 27 June 2023, project director Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Center) was awarded $400,000 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for various cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) services.

 

On 23 June 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,750 from the Mid Atlantic Tours Program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts for the performance, An Engagement with Martha Redbone.

 

On 16 June 2023, project director Ashley Daniels (Student Engagement) was awarded a $5,224 Food First Capacity Grant by the Maryland Food Bank for the project, FSU Community Garden.

 

On 16 June 2023, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $142,967 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2023. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 7 June 2023, project director Holly Clark (Student Support Services) was awarded $412,173 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2024).  The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 31 May 2023, project director Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded $1,571,034 over four years by the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, New BSN Pre-Licensure Program.

 

On 24 May 2023, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $159,723 in US Department of Health & Human Services funds by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, for the project, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center (FY2024).

 

On 13 May 2023, project director Tim Malloy (Upward Bound) was awarded $492,096 by the U.S.  Dept. of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound (FedFY2024). The program provides participants with the academic skills and motivation required for successful completion of secondary and postsecondary education.

 

On 12 May 2023, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $46,875 in Arts Relief Funding by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklife and Folklore Programming.

 

 On 11 May 2023, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $18,513 by the Washington County Board of Education for the project, Birth to K Program Special Instruction, Service Coordination and Community Partner Support.

 

On 9 May 2023, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $29,432.32 in Arts Relief Funding by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Event Series.

 

On 5 May 2023, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $500,000 by the U.S. Dept of Education for the project, Maryland Accelerates Program.

 

On 3 May 2023, project director Keith Terry (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) was awarded $13,000  by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Frostburg State University 2023 STEM Summit.

 

On 27 April 2023, project director Amy Hutcherson (Regional Development & Engagement Division) was awarded $500,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Frostburg State University Regional Science Center.

 

On 26 April 2023, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for the literacy and STEAM-based summer enrichment program, Promoting Awareness of Literacy Skills (PALS) Summer 2023 Judy Center.

 

On 12 April 2023, FSU Athletic Department received $6,660 from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II in Institutional Equal Distribution funds.

 

On 11 April 2023, project director John Short (VP, University Advancement) was awarded a $55,000 University System of Maryland Quasi-Endowment grant.

 

On 11 April 2023, project director Jacob Ashby (USMH Executive Director) was awarded a $25,000 University System of Maryland Quasi-Endowment grant.

 

On 5 April 2023, project director Jennifer Walsh (Regional Development & Engagement Division) was awarded $250,000 of U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds by the MD Department of Commerce, MD State Tourism for the project, Allegany, and Garrett Counties Outdoor Recreation Economy Workforce Initiatives.

 

On 27 March 2023, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $5,000 in Nora Roberts Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the FSU PALS program.

 

On 21 March 2023, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation awarded project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) a $4,000 Jazz Touring Network grant in support of an engagement with The Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

 

On 3 March 2023, project directors Kate Sheehan (Biology) and Sonja Barber (Biology) were awarded $2,505 by the Waterbird Society for the project, Pathogenic bacteria in larids and the impacts on host microbiome.

 

On 15 February 2023, FSU Athletic Department received $8,000 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II in supplemental enhancement funds.

 

On 10 February 2023, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $100,000 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Network-Lead Center for the Maryland Economic Opportunity Center.

 

On 10 February 2023, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded a $90,000 FY23 Maryland Elevates Grant by the Maryland State Department of Education for the FSU HUB@USMH Program.

 

On 3 February 2023, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $119,265 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Lead Center for FY2023.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 30 January 2023, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $4,000 Creativity Grant by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the production, Thoughts of a Colored Man.

 

On 9 January 2023, project director Jamil Abdo (Physics & Engineering) was awarded $160,000 ($80,000 in a Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) award from the University of Maryland, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH) and $80,000 from Beitzel Corporation) for the project, Mobile Solar PV Power Plant with Battery Storage.

 

On 6 January 2023, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $20,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, Inc. funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the University PALS Program.

 

On 19 December 2022, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $48,563.60 in Arts Relief Funding by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Event Series.

 

On 15 December 2022, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $62,500 in Arts Relief Funding by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore & Folklife Programming.

 

On 9 December 2022, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $719,000 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, Maryland Leads Partner Program containing funds from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act (CRRSA) and the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA).

 

On 2 November 2022, Meghan O’Neal (Nursing) was awarded a $10,000 (FY23) New Nurse Faculty Fellowship part of the Nurse Support Program II funded through the Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  

 

On 1 November 2022, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Educational Professions) was awarded a $20,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award, part of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CFDA 21.027) by the City of Hagerstown for the FSUHUB@ USMH program.

 

On 17 October 2022, project director Jodi Broadwater (SBDC) was awarded $102,620 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center Lead Center for FY2023.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 12 October 2022, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded a $3,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Frostburg Center for Literary Arts (FY2023).

 

On 12 October 2022, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $2,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (FY2023).

 

On 11 October 2022, project director Holly Currie (Center for Teaching Excellence and Chemistry) was awarded a $1,500 Faculty Development Mini-Grant by Transform Mid-Atlantic for the 12^th Annual Regional Conference on Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship.

 

On 5 October 2022, project director John Short (Advancement) was awarded a $100,000 Program Open Space Award by the Allegany County Government for the Frostburg State University Bobcat Track Resurfacing Project.  *The project was approved for funding by Allegany County in July 2020.

 

On 29 September 2022, project director Christina Burke (Brady Health Center) was awarded a $5,170 COVID19 Health Disparity Grant by the Garrett County Health Department in support of the project, “One Two Punch.”

 

On 13 September 2022, project director Tom Serfass (Biology) was awarded $90,000 by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service for the project, Evaluating CHOH and HAFE as population sources and corridors for forest carnivores.

 

On 12 September 2022, project director Kate Sheehan (Biology) was awarded $35,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for the project, Spatial and temporal characteristics of parasite communities of avian predators depredating inland shrimp Aquaculture in the Southeastern U.S.

 

On 12 September 2022, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $455,692 by the U.S. Dept of Education for the project, Frostburg State University -REACH (Rural Educators for Appalachian Children. REACH serves the goals of improving student achievement and long-term outcomes in high need schools and developing a comprehensive and collaborative model for strengthening the teacher career continuum in rural America.

 

On 8 September 2022, project director Rich Raesly (Biology) was awarded a $4,935 contract by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service (DNR-WHS) for the Hellbender Project in partnership with DNR-WHS.

 

On 1 September 2022, project director Stacy Wassell (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $143,500 in Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Funds by the Rural Maryland Council for the project, Remote Work Center and Center for Product Design and Manufacturing.

 

On 26 August 2022, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded a $5,000 Presenting and Touring Grant by the Maryland State Arts Council for the performance Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble at the FSU Appalachian Festival 2022.

 

On 24 August 2022, project director Keith Terry (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) was awarded $7,500 in Northrop Grumman funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the project, 2023 Frostburg State University STEM Camp.

 

On 23 August 2022, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $7,000 from the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts for the project, Cuando Mexico Canta.

 

On 17 August 2022, project director Kayla Precourt (Upward Bound Regional Math/Science Center) was awarded $360,938 by the U.S. Department of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound Math/Science (FedFY2023). The program prepares high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

  

On 9 August 2022, project director Rich Raesly (Biology) was awarded a $20,126.50 contract by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to provide independent quality assurance support for the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and the MBSS Certification Program.

 

On 11 August 2022, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $994,690 by the U.S. Department of Education for year four of the project, Maryland Accelerates (MA): Teacher-Leader Residency for Inclusive Excellence, in partnership with Garrett County and Frederick County public school systems. The project's purpose is to increase the number of certified teachers in Maryland schools, especially in the sciences, mathematics, and computer science, as well as to provide a career path for established teachers to mentor new educators.  

 

On 4 August 2022, project director Lisa Clark (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $452,674.53 in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) in Western Maryland, FY2023.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who build capacity for non-profits, institutions of education, and government agencies, serving communities in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties through resource development and organizational support.

 

On 2 August 2022, project director Holly Clark (Student Support Services) was awarded $396,320 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2023).

 The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 27 July 2022, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $37,180.29 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Events Series (CES) for fiscal year 2023.

 

On 22 July 2022, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $85,000 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore & Folklife Programming at FSU.

 

On 7 July 2022, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $9,900 from the Performing Arts Global Exchange program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts with assistance from the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C. This will help support the presentation Trick of Light.

 

On 29 June 2022, project director Allen Flanagan (Student & Community Involvement) was awarded $24,916 in MD Department of Housing and Community Development: Community Safety Works-Facility Improvement funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the FSU Lane Center.  

 

On 28 June 2022, project director John Short (VP, University Advancement) was awarded a $40,000 University System of Maryland Quasi-Endowment grant for endowment building efforts.

 

On 27 June 2022, project director Kate Sheehan (Biology) was awarded a $26,850 Research Publication Grant in Engineering, Medicine and Science by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the project, Influence of a pathogenic yet intermittent bacterium on the microbiome of seabirds.

 

On 24 June 2022, project director Sandy Mehalko (SBDC) was awarded $142,967 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2022. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 23 June 2022, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $4,750 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funds by East Tennessee State University for the Appalachian Teaching Project, Understanding the Push and Pull of Appalachia to Create a Resilient Future.

 

On 21 June 2022, project director Amy Hutcherson (Regional Development & Engagement Division) was awarded a $4,800 Public Art Across Maryland grant from the Maryland State Arts Council for the Regional Science Center/Challenger Mural project.  

 

On 16 June 2022, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for a literacy and STEAM-based summer enrichment program, Promoting Awareness of Literacy Skills (PALS), for Judy Center students during summer 2022.

 

On 13 June 2022, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $750,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) FY22 Resilient Maryland Capital Development Pilot (RMCD) Program, to help defray the costs of installing a clean energy microgrid to serve the FSU campus.

 

On 1 June 2022,  Rubin Stevenson (Senior Associate Athletic Director) was awarded a travel grant by the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)/NCAA Division II for the 2022 MOAA Convention and Symposium.

 

On 27 May 2022, project director Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Ctr) was awarded $200,000 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for various cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) research and services.

 

On 24 May 2022, project director Tim Malloy (Upward Bound) was awarded $473,169 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound (FedFY2023). The program provides participants with the academic skills and motivation required for successful completion of secondary and postsecondary education.

 

On 20 May 2022, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $28,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) under the Strategic Energy Investment Program for FSU to conduct an economic impact study of energy generation in the region and to develop a process to inform and engage consumers related to the benefits of alternate fuels for power generation.

 

On 10 May 2022, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded $1,500 by the Community Trust Foundation's, Iris & Peter Halmos Community Fund in support of the Backbone Mountain Review, an annual literary journal that features the work of writers from Western Maryland and the surrounding region.

 

On 10 May 2022, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 by the Community Trust Foundation in support of an engagement with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

 

On 21 April 2022, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $159,723 in US Department of Health & Human Services funds by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, for the project, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center (FY2023).

 

 On 19 April 2022, project director Patrick O'Brien (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $2,000 in Langenberg Legacy funds, from the University System of Maryland Foundation to support student fellow Rachael Michalski's project to engage the students at Frostburg State University in the democratic process and increase student attendance at educational events and overall student voting.

 

On 1 April 2022, Dr. Rebekah Taylor (Biology) entered into a $3,000 agreement with College Board to conduct an AP Biology Comparability Study.

 

On 30 March 2022, Dr. Brent Weber (Music) received a Presenting and Touring Grant award of $5,000 from the Maryland State Arts Council in support of an engagement with Jazz touring artist, Todd Marcus.

 

On 15 March 2022, Jason Litten (GIS Center) was awarded a $5,000 contract from the Maryland Environmental Restoration Group for general GIS services.

 

On 3 March 2022, Dr. Tom Serfass (Biology) was awarded $69,912 by the National Park Service for the project Evaluating CHOH and HAFE as population sources and corridors for forest carnivores.

 

On 28 February 2022, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $5,000 in Nora Roberts Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the PALS Summer Literacy, Math, and Mindfulness program. 

 

On 28 February 2022, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $15,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the PALS Summer Literacy, Math, and Mindfulness program.

 

On 21 February 2022, project director Sandy Mehalko (SBDC) was awarded $25,229 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 2022.  The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financial proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business lifecycle.

 

On 20 December 2021, project director Tom Serfass (Biology) was awarded a $6,000 contract by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy to implement a River Otter Monitoring Project within the Kiski-Conemaugh River Basin.

 

On 1 December 2021, project co-directors Nicole Bosley and Rebecca Gallagher (Kinesiology & Recreation) were awarded $280,000 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, Development of an Online, Physical Education, Level-1 Course for Use in Maryland Public Schools.

 

On 1 December 2021, project director Sandy Mehalko (SBDC) was awarded $56,065 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the 2^nd quarter of FY2022 (while in transition to calendar-year-based funding). The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 9 November 2021, project director Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Ctr) was awarded a $125,000 contract by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for various cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) research and services.

 

On 9 November 2021, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation awarded project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) a $4,100 Jazz Touring Network grant in support of an engagement with Alicia Olatuja.

 

On 4 November 2021, project director Holly Currie (Chemistry/Center for Teaching Excellence) was awarded $1,500 by Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic in support of the Eleventh Annual Regional Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship.

 

On 18 October 2021, project director Rebekah Taylor (Biology) received a $6,146 subaward of National Science Foundation funds from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, for the Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education Incubator project, ImmunoREACH: Incorporating Immunology into the Curriculum to Promote Interdisciplinary Science Education.

 

On 15 October 2021, Frostburg State University received a $400,000 Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund grant from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development. Funds will help support the redevelopment of the former Hill Street School/Frostburg Museum into market rate apartments for professionals in and near the University, which will administer the grant funds for this public-private partnership. Troy Donoway (Administration & Finance) will serve as FSU’s project director.

 

On 23 September 2021, project director Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) was awarded $959,890 by the U.S. Department of Education for year three of the project, Maryland Accelerates (MA): Teacher-Leader Residency for Inclusive Excellence, in partnership with Garrett County and Frederick County public school systems. The project's purpose is to increase the number of certified teachers in Maryland schools, especially in the sciences, mathematics, and computer science, as well as to provide a career path for established teachers to mentor new educators.

 

On 17 September 2021, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $1,480,979 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the three-year project, Western Maryland Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Development, Phase II.

This grant was made under the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative—which is an integrated, multi-agency effort to align and invest federal economic and workforce development resources in communities and regions negatively impacted by changes in the coal economy.

 

On 8 September 2021, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $1,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Cultural Events Series.

 

On 30 August 2021, project director Deborah Devlin (Math) entered into a $60,000 contract with Lumen Learning for services that support their grant with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create an exemplar Introduction to Statistics course.

 

On 27 August 2021, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of an engagement with The Honey Dewdrops in September 2021.

 

On 25 August 2021, project director Stacey Park (Education Professions) was awarded $42,996 by the Maryland State Department of Education for a Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) for FY2022. The Fund covers tuition, fees, and required textbooks for students who are completing the required coursework in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, or other State-approved fields.

 

On 18 August 2021, project director Tamara Lowry (Student Support Services) was awarded $396,320 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2022).

The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 18 August 2021, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $106,401 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, The HUB@USMH—Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of Early Childhood Families Post Pandemic.

 

On 18 August 2021, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $18,658 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, Building Capacity through a Professional Learning Community—The HUB staff, ECE Undergraduates, and Partners in Evidence Based Practices.

 

On 17 August 2021, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $1,500 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (FY2022).

 

On 17 August 2021, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded a $2,000 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Frostburg Center for Literary Arts (FY2022).

 

On 12 August 2021, project director Lisa Clark (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $407,167 in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) in Western Maryland, FY2022.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who build capacity for non-profits, institutions of education, and government agencies, serving communities in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties through resource development and organizational support.

 

On 21 July 2021, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $41,929.74 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Events Series (CES) for fiscal year 2022.

 

On 9 July 2021, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $46,250 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore & Folklife Programming at FSU.

 

On 9 July 2021, project director Kayla Precourt (Upward Bound Regional Math/Science Ctr) was awarded $360,938 by the US Dept of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound Math/Science (FedFY2022). The program prepares high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

 

On 8 July 2021, project director Tim Malloy (Upward Bound) was awarded $473,169 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound (FedFY2022). The program provides participants with the academic skills and motivation required for successful completion of secondary and postsecondary education.

 

On 18 June 2021, project director Jamil Abdo (Physics & Engineering) was awarded $102,435.20 by the MD Technical Enterprise Institute (MTECH) and Intelligent Fusion Technology, Inc., for the Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) project, LIDAR Performance Assessment in Autonomous Vehicle.

 

On 19 May 2021, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for a literacy and STEAM-based summer enrichment program, Promoting Awareness of Literacy Skills (PALS), for Judy Center students during summer 2021.

 

On 3 May 2021, Stefanie Hay (Nursing) received an Academic Nurse Educator Certification (ANEC) Award of $5,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

 

On 3 May 2021, Lindsey Staggers-Gardner (Nursing) received an Academic Nurse Educator Certification (ANEC) Award of $5,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

 

On 1 May 2021, project director John McMullen (Sociology) was awarded a $3,000 Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative, Faculty OER Mini-Grant by the USM William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation in support of classroom-based research on Introduction to Sociology open educational resources (OERs) to improve student learning outcomes.

 

On 20 April 2021, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $159,723 in US Department of Health & Human Services funds by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, for the project, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center (FY2022).

 

On 1 April 2021, project director Rich Raesly (Biology) was awarded a $19,637 contract by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to provide independent quality assurance support for the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and the MBSS Certification Program.

 

On 26 March 2021, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $100,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the project, Western Maryland Advanced Technology Center (ATC) at Frostburg State University (FSU) Innovation Park.

Funds will be used for phase I development of the Western Maryland ATC, a true public-private partnership which brings together a mix of academia, the private sector, and the public sector to create new opportunities for jobs, workforce training, and economic development for Maryland.  

 

On 23 March 2021, project director Sandy Mehalko (SBDC) was awarded $196,631 in Federal Small Business Administration funds by the University of Maryland, College Park, in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2021. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 22 March 2021, project director Kate Sheehan (Biology) was awarded $2,100 by the Waterbird Society for the project, Dietary Breadth of Gulls and Terns: Specialists vs. Generalists.

 

On 11 February 2021, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $15,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation funds from the Frostburg State University Foundation for the PALS Summer Literacy, Math, and Mindfulness program.

 

On 4 February 2021, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $2,000 by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in support of an engagement with Ak Dan Gwang Chil in November 2021.

 

On 27 January 2021, project director Stacey Park (Education Professions) was awarded a $1,798 Child Care Career and Professional Development Grant by the Maryland State Department of Education to purchase electronic learning devices in support of the transition to online learning.

 

On 15 December 2020, Jason Litten (W.Md Regional GIS Ctr) was awarded a $90,000 contract by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for general cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) services.

 

On 10 December 2020, Kara Platt (Nursing) received a Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award of $10,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

 

On 18 November 2020, project director Sandy Mehalko (SBDC) was awarded $81,294 by the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Small Business Development Lead Center in support of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FY2021. The SBDC provides outreach, review, and assistance in business plan and financing proposal preparation, marketing strategies, procurement related certifications, and strategic planning based on the client’s stage in the business life cycle.

 

On 30 October 2020, Branden Taylor (Nursing) received a New Nursing Faculty Fellowship of $50,000 over five years from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

 

On 28 October 2020, project director Sara-Beth Bittinger (Provost’s Office) received a $93,000 USM OnTrack Initiative award of University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) CARES Act funds from USM’s William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation. These funds are for building institutional capacity as the University moves courses online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

On 28 September 2020, the US Department of Education awarded the final portion of an $805,690 award for year two of the project, Maryland Accelerates (MA): Teacher-Leader Residency for Inclusive Excellence. Under the direction of Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) and in partnership with Garrett County and Frederick County public school systems, the project's purpose is to increase the number of certified teachers in Maryland schools, especially in the sciences, mathematics and computer science, as well as to provide a career path for established teachers to mentor new educators.

 

On 8 September 2020, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $4,750 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funds by East Tennessee State University for the Appalachian Teaching Project, Appalachian Maryland Agriculture: Lessons from the Past.

 

On 25 August 2020, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $113,809 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, The HUB: Shifts & Connections to Build Family Engagement.

 

On 25 August 2020, project director Jamelyn Tobery-Nystrom (Education Professions) was awarded $11,191 by the Maryland State Department of Education for the project, Building Capacity through an Accessible & Equitable Education Community of Learners using Evidence Based Practice.

 

On 24 Aug 2020, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $4,500 Mid Atlantic Tours Program grant by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in support of an Engagement with the Acrobuffos in April 2021.

 

On 23 August 2020, project director Tim Malloy (Upward Bound) was awarded $473,169 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound (FedFY2021). The program provides participants with the academic skills and motivation required for successful completion of secondary and postsecondary education.

 

On 22 August 2020, project director Rita Hegeman (Upward Bound Regional Math/Science Ctr) was awarded $360,938 by the US Dept of Education for the TRIO program, Upward Bound Math/Science (FedFY2021). The program prepares high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

 

On 17 Aug 2020, project director Stacey Park (Education Professions) was awarded $85,525 by the Maryland State Department of Education for a Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (FY2021). The Fund covers tuition, fees, and required textbooks for students who are completing the required coursework in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, or other State-approved fields.

 

On 11 Aug 2020, project director Tamara Lowry (Student Support Services) was awarded $396,320 by the US Department of Education for the TRIO program, Student Support Services (FY2021).

The program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low income, first generation college students and students with disabilities who come primarily from rural Western Maryland and the inner cities and suburbs of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C.

 

On 7 Aug 2020, project director Lisa Clark (Student and Community Involvement) was awarded $393,817 in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) in Western Maryland, FY2021.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who build capacity for non-profits, institutions of education, and government agencies, serving communities in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties through resource development and organizational support.

 

On 7 Aug 2020, project director Patrick Obrien (Director of Civic Engagement) was awarded $80,927 in Corporation for National and Community Service funds by the Governor's Office for Service and Volunteerism for the AmeriCorps project, Combating Opioid Abuse Together (COAT) in Western Maryland, Year 4.

The project funds AmeriCorps members who educate the community on resources, trainings, and harm reduction in Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Frederick Counties.

 

On 6 Aug 2020, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded a $3,500 Creative Placemaking Grant by the Allegany Arts Council for the project, Mountain Traditions Documentation.

 

On 6 Aug 2020, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded a $1,500 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Cultural Events Series.

 

On 6 Aug 2020, project director Nicole Mattis (Theatre & Dance) was awarded a $1,500 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (FY2021).

 

On 6 Aug 2020, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded a $1,250 General Operating Grant by the Allegany Arts Council in support of the Frostburg Center for Literary Arts (FY2021).

 

On 29 Jul 2020, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $46,000 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore & Folklife Programming at FSU.

 

On 22 Jul 2020, project director Sandy Mehalko (WMd Small Business Development Ctr) was awarded $125,000 by the Maryland Small Business Development Center to supplement the Covid-19 related consulting now offered by MD SBDC consultants already on staff.

 

On 21 Jul 2020, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $41,439 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of the Cultural Events Series.

 

On 16 Jul 2020, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $520,000 by the University of Maryland Global Campus for the project, CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.

The funds are to support students with expenses and financial needs related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

On 3 Jul 2020, project director Michael Mathias (Interim Provost) was awarded $2,000 by the University System of Maryland (USM) in support of FSU's participation in USM's Maryland Placement Policies Community of Practice.

 

On 5 Jun 2020, project director Jennifer Browne (English) was awarded $1,500 by the Community Trust Foundation in support of the Backbone Mountain Review, an annual literary journal that features the work of writers from Western Maryland and the surrounding region.

 

On 26 Jun 2020, project co-directors Justin Dunmyre (Mathematics) and Chelsea Daggett (Communications) were awarded a $6,000 Statistics and Civic Education Collaborative Grant of US Department of Education funds by the University System of Maryland for the project, Build-a-Bag: Bringing the Food Insecurity Crisis into the Statistics Classroom through Information Literacy and Civic Engagement.

 

On 4 Jun 2020, project director Melanie Moore (Cultural Events Series) was awarded $3,000 by the Community Trust Foundation in support of an engagement with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

 

On 4 Jun 2020, project director Leon Wyden (VP, Administration & Finance) was awarded $192,067 in CARES Act, Strengthening Institutions funding by the US Dept of Education.

 

On 27 May 2020, Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $100,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) for the project, Frostburg State University MicroGrid Plan, in partnership with Optimize Renewables (OR), an energy system planning and design firm. These funds are for engineering a campus-scale, electrical microgrid to serve the University and local community. The microgrid will bolster campus energy resilience, further sustainability goals, and provide students with real-world job training under the direction of OR and in partnership with the University. This project will help displaced workers transition to the clean energy industry.

 

On 20 May 2020, project director Stefanie Hay (Nursing) was awarded $490,836 over five years by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, Planning for the Future: NSPII Cohen Scholars. These funds are to develop and implement a cohort model program to support current and future clinical and academic nurse educators through a structured mentoring model. The goal is to remove cost barriers to graduate education and encourage passionate nurses to pursue faculty and hospital educator roles within Maryland.

 

On 20 May 2020, project director Kara Platt (Nursing) was awarded $220,714 over two years by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for the project, Planning for the Future: Expanding Pre-licensure Capacity. The funds will be used to develop a proposed new, traditional nursing program that will allow students to earn a BSN degree within four years in order to increase the capacity of initial BSN graduates within the state of Maryland.

 

On 19 May 2020, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $25,000 by the Washington County Board of Education for a literacy and STEM-based summer enrichment program, Promoting Awareness of Literacy Skills (PALS).

 

On 15 May 2020, project director Doris Santamaria-Makang (Education Professions) was awarded $39,849 by the USM William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation for the project, Western Maryland OER Team. The funds are to develop, in partnership with Allegany College and Garrett College, a collaborative model showing how multiple institutions can network, harness collective knowledge, and share open education resource (OER) efforts.

 

On 15 May 2020, project director Paul Bernhardt (Psychology) was awarded a $1,000 mini-grant by the USM William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation to adapt open educational resources (OER) for Statistical Methods in Psychology that fit within the guidelines and desired outcomes of the Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) program.

 

On 15 May 2020, project director John McMullen (Sociology) was awarded a $1,000 mini-grant by the USM William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation to adapt open educational resources (OER) for Introduction to Sociology that fit within the guidelines and desired outcomes of the Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) program.

 

On 6 May 2020, project director Don Swogger (S.A.F.E. Office) was awarded $159,723 by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene for the project, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Center.

The Center engages students in developing leadership and critical thinking skills, which support academic success and wellness, resulting in a reduction of student drinking and other substance use.

 

On 6 May 2020, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $1,962,520 by the US Dept of Education for the project, CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (Institutional Allocation).

The funds are to support the University with expenses and financial needs related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

On 24 April 2020, project director Al Delia (VP, Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $1,962,520 by the US Dept of Education for the project, CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (Student Allocation).

The funds are to support students with expenses and financial needs related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

16 Apr 2020: OSP announces that the GrantForward Funding Opportunity Search and Recommendation Service is now available to all members of the University. See here for details.

 

23 Mar 2020: OSP begins implementing modified procedures to be able to continue undisrupted operations while many campus personnel are working remotely as part of the State of Maryland’s efforts to lessen the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on citizens and hospital systems.

 

On 3 March 2020, project director Richard Raesly (Biology) was awarded $18,393 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the project, Status Surveys for the Endangered Maryland Darter (Etheostoma sellare).

 

On 16 Jan 2020, project director Kris McGee (Education Professions) was awarded $15,000 in Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation funds by the Frostburg State University Foundation in support of the Promoting Awareness of Literacy Skills (PALS) Summer Literacy, Math, and Mindfulness Program.

 

On 15 Jan 2020, project director Jamil Abdo (Physics & Engineering) was awarded $80,330.50 by the Maryland Technical Enterprise Institute (MTECH) and Intelligent Fusion Technology, Inc., for the Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) project, LIDAR Performance Assessment in Autonomous Vehicle.

 

On 3 Jan 2020, project director Daniel Hocking (Biology) was awarded $16,233 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the constructing, placement, and monitoring of hellbender, artificial nest structures.

 

On 12 Dec 2019, project co-directors Jennifer Bishoff (Education Professions) and Michael Flinn (Computer Science & Information Technologies) were awarded $49,774 by the Maryland Center for Computing Education, University System of Maryland, for a $79,151 project, Integration of computer science standards and pedagogy for K-12 education, in partnership with the Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick County public school systems.

These funds are to prepare K- 12 educators with the content and pedagogy needed to effectively integrate computer science into elementary and middle school classrooms—specifically, for

• faculty training,
• curricular revisions of Elementary methods classes in their undergraduate and graduate initial certification teacher education programs,
• and professional learning opportunities for mentor teachers in the school systems.

 

On 14 Nov 2019, project director Jason Litten (Geography, Western Maryland Regional GIS Center) was awarded $90,000 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for general cartographic and Geographic Information System (GIS) services.

 

On 25 Oct 2019, project director Sandy Mehalko (Regional Development & Engagement) was awarded $81,249 by the Maryland Small Business Development Center in support of the Western Maryland Small Business Development Center (FY2020).

 

On 18 Oct 2019, project director Kara Rogers Thomas (Sociology) was awarded $25,000 by the Maryland State Arts Council in support of Folklore and Folklife Programming.

 

On 26 Sep 2019, the US Department of Education awarded $502,986 for year one of the project, Maryland Accelerates: Teacher-Leader Residency for Inclusive Excellence.  

Under the direction of Boyce Williams (Dean, College of Education) and in partnership with Garrett County and Frederick County public school systems, the project is to increase the number of certified teachers in Maryland schools, especially in the sciences, mathematics and computer science, as well as to provide a career path for established teachers to mentor new educators.