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In Fall 2022, CSU received a $475,000 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to foster, promote, improve, and evaluate inclusive teaching in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/news/faculty/csu-hhmi-team-working-inclusiv…Assistant Professor of Environmental Science will utilize data from NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite
Dr. Brice Grunert, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES), will lead a new study to validate satellite data with "on-the-water" measurements in the Great Lakes. The four-year, $949,830 project is funded by NASA's Office of Earth Science and is titled "Validation of PACE OCI science data products across diverse optical and trophic gradients of the Great Lakes."
The next generation Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) on board the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) observatory will provide advanced spectral resolution and signal-to-noise ratio imagery about the changing biogeochemical cycles of inland, coastal and global ocean aquatic systems. The PACE system will launch in 2024, and acquire systematic ocean color, aerosol, and cloud data records for Earth system and climate studies.
Dr. Grunert and co-investigator Audrey Ciochetto, a research associate at CSU, are interested in validating imagery that the satellite acquires of the Great Lakes, and will compare satellite observations with data collected by science vessels on the Great Lakes across multiple seasons. The Great Lakes provide a diverse range of water conditions in terms of optical clarity, dissolved materials, and elements of the food chain like phytoplankton (microscopic marine algae). This includes relatively clear water in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, high levels of dissolved organic matter in sections of Lake Superior, and high levels of phytoplankton (algal blooms) in Lake Erie's western basin. Together, these observations will provide a critical validation dataset for the PACE OCI across a range of trophic (nutrient) and optical conditions in the Great Lakes.
Originally posted April 13, 2024 from the Office of Research.
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office has selected another interdisciplinary research team to spearhead an A&S Interdisciplinary Research Initiative for Summer 2024. This initiative, generously funded in part by CSU alumni John and Patricia Thompson, is intended to support interdisciplinary teams of researchers to write external grant proposals for work designed to investigate challenges confronting Northeastern Ohio, while also contributing to solutions to the region's most vexing issues.
The team consists of the following faculty members who are all actively engaged in research, scholarship, and creative activity across the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences:
- Thomas L. Bynum, Department of Africana Studies
- Kathy Curnow, Department of Art and Design
- Sara Froehlich, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Alexander P. Hoover, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Sandra Hurtado Rúa, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Sarah Rutherford, Department of Art and Design
The project is entitled "Advancing Quantitative Justice Through Pedagogical Synthesis of Data Science and Narrative Form." The team will focus on developing an interdisciplinary pedagogical toolbox aimed at recruiting and retaining a diverse group of students into the STEM pipeline, and will engage with CMSD, city and county government, local news, and nonprofits.
Associate Dean Conor McLennan stated, “the research team has identified a specific NSF mechanism to which they will apply for external funding to allow them to conduct their work, build a culture of interdisciplinary research that impacts the community, empower students, and promote social equity, all of which are hallmarks for our College of Arts and Science here at Cleveland State University.”
Cleveland State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Mekki Bayachou, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Associate Dean, has been awarded the inaugural Usha and Monte Ahuja International Graduate Student Faculty Mentorship Award from the CSU College of Graduate Studies. This prestigious honor highlights Professor Bayachou’s outstanding dedication to the academic and professional development of international graduate students in chemistry.
Dr. Bayachou expressed his gratitude saying: "I cannot thank my graduate students and postdocs enough for over two decades at CSU. They are the backbone of every bit of achievement in my lab. I can’t thank them enough, not only for this recognition, which means a lot to me, but mostly for trusting their graduate formative years to me and believing with me in the futures we’ve built and continue to build together."
The Usha and Monte Ahuja International Graduate Student Faculty Mentorship Award celebrates Professor Bayachou’s exceptional mentorship and unwavering support of international graduate students in their scholarly endeavors. This award serves as a testament to his significant impact on the academic journeys of aspiring chemists from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Throughout his tenure at CSU, Professor Mekki Bayachou has exhibited exemplary leadership and mentorship. His influence extends beyond the laboratory, inspiring students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to the field of chemistry.
Addressing all graduate students, Dr. Bayachou remarked, "Your hard work ultimately pays off with bright futures. You make us shine, and often we receive the credit. However, the hard work is yours. The resulting light is yours. The credit should be yours. Keep up the good work and keep shining."
The award underscores Professor Bayachou's role as a beacon of academic excellence and mentorship within the CSU community and beyond. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Andrew Kersten remarked that “Mekki’s dedication to guiding and empowering all graduate students, including those from other countries, exemplifies the university’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and academic achievement for all.”
