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Theoretical Support for Gas-Gun Experiments: Towards Suppression of Shockwave Instabilities and Jetting
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Alexander Kostinski | |
| College/School: | College of Sciences & Arts |
| Department(s): | Physics |
Sponsor: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Center/Institute: The Elizabeth and Richard Henes Center for Quantum Phenomena (CQP)
Research Focus: Computation Data Electronics & Sensing, Macro Micro and Nano Sciences
Machining Samples
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Nicholas Hendrickson | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Manufacturing and Mech Eng Technology |
Sponsor: American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute
Center/Institute: Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
Research Focus:
Incorporation of Historic Fire Regime Data in Lowland Conifer Forest Management in Northern Michigan
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Evan Kane | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Can near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy be used to monitor phytochemical traits of Balsam fir & chemically mediated interactions between fir climate and herbivory?
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Sarah Hoy | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Bridging Indigenous and Western Sciences for Resilience Livelihood and Stewardship Planning: An Ojibwa Forest Ecosystem Characterization
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Valoree Gagnon | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Improving the resiliency and sustainability of agroecosystems through improved understanding of bird ecosystem services and landscape pattern
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: David Flaspohler | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Investigating within-canopy phenotypic plasticity to assess the acclimation potential of temperate and tropical tree species to climatic change
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Molly Cavaleri | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Regulation of dormancy release and bud-break in trees
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Victor Busov | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Silviculture on the basis of functional traits
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Julia Burton | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Effects of Global Change Factors on Belowground Processes and Carbon Storage in Northern Hardwood Species
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Andrew Burton | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Assessing taxonomy of native remnant canids in the American southeast and habitat that support native genetics
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Kristin Brzeski | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Impact of Earthworm Invasion on Maple Sugar Content and Tree Health
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Tara Bal | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
2023 Fishery-independent bottom longline survey of the mid-Atlantic golden tilefish stock
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jill Olin | |
| College/School: | College of Sciences & Arts |
| Department(s): | Biological Sciences |
Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Center/Institute: Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
Nature Megaphone
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Lisa Gordillo | |
| College/School: | College of Sciences & Arts |
| Department(s): | Visual & Performing Arts |
Sponsor: Keweenaw Community Foundation
Research Focus:
FY23 McIntire Stennis Overall Program
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Andrew Storer | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
2023 Transportation Asset Management Council Education Program
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Christopher Gilbertson | |
| Co-PI: Peter Torola | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
2023 Transportation Asset Management Council Technical Assistance Activities Program
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Christopher Gilbertson | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
2023 Roadsoft Asset Management System Development & Support
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Nick Koszykowski | |
| Co-PI: Luke Peterson | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
Student Design: USASOC 05 Body Mounted Sensors
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Sean Kirkpatrick | |
| Co-PI: Nagesh Hatti | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Biomedical Engineering |
Sponsor: Stevens Institute of Technology
Center/Institute: Research and Innovation in Stem Education Institute (RISE)
Research Focus:
Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber Research Assistance
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Mark Rudnicki | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Natural Resources
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus:
Empower UP Students
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jonathan Leinonen | |
| College/School: | College of Business |
| Department(s): | College of Business |
Sponsor: Portage Health Foundation
Research Focus:
Reducing Risk of Invasive Terrestrial Plants in the Great Lakes Region - Early Detection Remediation and Recovery
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Fengjing Liu | |
| College/School: | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
| Department(s): | College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science |
Sponsor: US Dept of Agriculture
Center/Institute: Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
Research Focus: Ecology Ecosystems & Environmental Policy
2023 MERL Maintenance and Support
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Timothy Colling | |
| Co-PI: Nick Koszykowski | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering |
Sponsor: Michigan Dept of Transportation
Center/Institute: Center for Technology and Training (CTT)
Research Focus: Education & Outreach, Transportation & Infrastructure
Improving Endovascular Treatment Planning for Intracranial Aneurysms
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Nan Mu | |
| Co-PI: Jingfeng Jiang | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Biomedical Engineering |
Sponsor: American Heart Association Inc
Center/Institute: Health Research Institute (HRI)
Research Focus:
Automatic Shut-Off Study on Vehicles Equipped with Keyless Start
| Investigators | |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Naber | |
| Co-PI: Paul Dice | |
| Co-PI: Brian Eggart | |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Department(s): | Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics |
Sponsor: American Center for Mobility
Center/Institute: Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
Research Focus: Transportation & Infrastructure