2020-2021 RSCA Grant Awardees

“A Roadmap to Energy Harvesting using Granular Crystal Chains”;
Dr. Efstathios Charalampidis (CSM- Mathematics) and Dr. Siyuan Xing (CENG- Mechanical Engineering)  

“Comparing academic collaboration networks (with a lens on diversity)”;
Dr. Zoe Wood (CENG- Computer Science & Software Engineering) and Dr. Theresa Migler
(CENG- Computer Science & Software Engineering) 

“Development of Recyclable Nanosensors for Rapid and Low-Level Detection of Water Pathogens";
Dr. Amro El Badawy (CENG- Civil & Environmental Engineering), Dr. Jean Lee
(CENG- Materials Engineering), and Dr. Marie Yeung (CSM- Biological Sciences) 

“Marked by Fire: Tracing African Life Histories and the Transatlantic Slave Trade through Brands”;
Dr. Matthew Hopper (CLA- History) 

"Identifying Gaps in the Pedagogy of Experiential Global Learning Programs”;
Dr. Dawn Neill (CLA- Interdisciplinary Studies) 

“Protecting Youth by Increasing Support for E-cigarette Policy Changes”;
Dr. Lorraine Jackson (CLA-Communication Studies) and Dr. Julia Alber
(CSM- Kinesiology & Public Health) 

“Julia Morgan, Architect: From Student of the Beaux-Arts to Pioneer of Concrete Construction”;
Dr. Jennifer Shields (CAED- Architecture) 

“Revealing Swanton Pacific Ranch’s History through Artificial Intelligence”; 
Jeanine Scaramozzino, MLIS, MA (Library) 

“Characterizing the ecological effects of utility-scale photovoltaic arrays on fallow farmland and other disturbed landscapes: optimizing synergies in energy generation and terrestrial conservation goals”; Dr. Seeta Sistla (CAFES- Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences) and
Dr. Nicholas Williams (CAFES- Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences) 

“Long-term Performance of Private Equity Funds:  The Case of Reverse Leveraged Buyouts”
Dr. Mahdi Rastad (OCOB- Finance) and Dr. Brian Ayash (OCOB- Finance)