Research Newsletter – December 19, 2023
News
CBE INSPIRE FUND – Applications Open Now, Due February 1, 2023
The CBE Inspire Fund is designed to support research activities for which a relatively small amount of support can be transformative. The RFP is available on the Intranet page. There will be an office hours session January 8, 2023, 1-2pm in Gould 227 for application questions.
Charging Forward: reaching a zero-emission transit fleet with a public-private partnership project
UW researchers explore using public-private partnerships to convert bus bases for electric-powered vehicle charging.
Architecture for youth program
The UW Continuum College Youth & Teen Program has an Architecture course, to introduce high school students to Architecture. The course was designed to mirror a first year studio class.
Events
January 24, 2024, 6-8pm – Future of the City: Using planning to create a new vision for Seattle
Rico Quirindongo, AIA, works with organizations to positively influence communities through design and is committed to the betterment of his hometown, Seattle, through public engagement, design, and civic service.
View more events on the CBE Events Calendar.
Recent Publications
- “Applying implementation science to evaluate participatory ergonomics program for continuous improvement: A case study in the construction industry” co-authored by Ken-Yu Lin
- “Public risk perception of covid-19 transmission and support for compact development” authored by Himanshu Grover
Find all publications on the Research Portal
Resources
Research MeetingsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionOther Resources
- January 8, 2023, 1-2pm, Gould 227: Office hours with Carrie Sturts Dossick for CBE Inspire Fund application questions.
- January 29, 2023, 12-1:20pm, Gould 114 and Zoom: Winter 2024 Research Leadership Meeting. Email be-research@uw.edu to be added to the Zoom meeting invitation.
View all meeting dates and details on the Research Intranet page under “2023-24 CBE Research Meetings”
Four Approaches to Supporting Equitable Research Partnerships is a resource from the NIH Fogarty International Center focused on fostering equitable partnerships in research.
Qualtrics Survey Resource – this is a free research survey platform that UW faculty and staff can request a license for.
- Add your active research projects to the Research Portal – Please enter your project information here!
- Schedule office hours to meet with Carrie Sturts Dossick, Associate Dean for Research. Please email be-research@uw.edu or use this link to schedule an appointment.
Research Opportunities
FundingConferencesStudent OpportunitiesAwards & Competitions
Featured Funding Opportunity:
CBE INSPIRE FUND – Applications Open Now, Due February 1, 2023
The CBE Inspire Fund is designed to support research activities for which a relatively small amount of support can be transformative. The RFP is available on the Intranet page. There will be an office hours session January 8, 2023, 1-2pm in Gould 227 for application questions.
See the Research Funding Opportunities webpage for all upcoming opportunities.
Reminder: When you receive a Notice of Award email, forward it to be-grants@uw.edu!
February 5-7, 2024 – CAFÉ Climate and Health Conference
The NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative has awarded a three-year grant to Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to serve as the Research Coordinating Center (RCC) for their NIH-wide effort to reduce the health impacts of climate change. Referred to as the CAFÉ RCC, we aim to Convene, Accelerate, Foster, and Expand a global climate change and health community of practice (COP). To accelerate the translation of research into practical solutions, the CAFÉ RCC will engage a diverse array of researchers and other stakeholders across government agencies, non-governmental and community-based organizations, academia, industry, foundations, and potential funders.
January 15, 2024 – Submission deadline: Steinbrueck-Thonn Award for Pike Place Market Research
The Friends of the Market Board of Directors has committed to funding this program to a maximum of $4,000 this round.
January 22, 2024, 8:00am EST / 5:00am PST – EM STARS application due
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Success Through Academic and Research Scholarship (STARS) program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and supports EM research and operations in: Advanced Manufacturing and other Mfg. Disciplines, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Deactivation & Decommissioning, Machine Learning, Robotics, Soil & Groundwater, and Tank Waste.
None this week! If you have something we should feature, send it to be-research@uw.edu!
We strive to curate opportunities that are relevant across the CBE research community. Please email your resources to be-research@uw.edu and we’ll add them to the list!
The Office of Research works to connect, coordinate, elevate, and accelerate research throughout the College of Built Environments. Learn more about CBE’s research on the Research Portal and on the Research Intranet Pages.