New Project Proposal (NPP) Awards
(The NPP Program ended in 2021)
2021 Award Recipients
Tyler Engstrom, NHS, Physics and Astronomy, "Morphogenesis of the Retinal Fovea and Pseudo-fovea"
Gary Heise, NHS, Sport and Exercise Science, “Biomechanical Comparison Between Running Shoes of Different Constructionâ€
Nicholas Slagel, NHS, Nutrition and Dietetics, “Environmental Influences of Body Image Attitudes Among Rock Climbersâ€
Jennifer Urbach, EBS, Special Education, “Individual autonomous versus guided group professional developmentâ€
2020 Award Recipients
Michael Aldridge, NHS, Nursing, “Does Deliberate Practice Improve Urinary Catheter Insertion Performance Among Nursing Students? A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Studyâ€
David Hydock, NHS, Sport and Exercise Science, “Puberty Blockers, Discontinuation, and Female Reproductive Healthâ€
Judith Leatherman, NHS, Biological Sciences, “ABC Transporters and Drug Resistance in Drosophila Testis Stem Cellsâ€
Muhanad Manshad, MCB, Computer Information Systems, “Remote-Actuated Learning Manipulatives for Visually Impaired Studentsâ€
Caitlin Raaz, NHS, Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences, “Investigating the Effectiveness of Parent Training in Conjunction with Telepractice for the Treatment of Speech Sound Disordersâ€
Fall 2019 Award Recipients
Marian Hamilton – HSS, Anthropology, “ Assessing Diets of Early North American Primates via Non-Destructive ED-XRF Analysisâ€
David Hulac – EBS, School Psychology, “Does a school-based yoga program change cortisol levels and improve classroom behavior?â€
Joanna Lewis – EBS, Psychological Sciences, “Multimedia use and multitasking ability among older adults as compared to emerging adultsâ€
Suehyeon Paek – EBS, Psychological Sciences. “Measuring the Gaps in Talent Loss in STEM Education Using Multi-Scale Ecological Approachâ€
Kyle Ward – HSS, Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Structured Decision Making Tool for Weld County Community Corrections Boardâ€
Fall 2018 Award Recipients
Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti-PVA, School of Music "An Album by Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti"
Fall 2017 Award Recipients
Erik Applegate-PVA, School of Music "Production and Dissemination of Jazz Trios CD"
Sharon Bywater-Reyes-NHS, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences "Identifying Greeley, CO Drinking-Water Vulnerability under Climate-Change Scenarios"
Nicole Webber-University Libraries "Faculty Attitudes and Knowledge of Journal Quality and Publishing Practices"
Spring 2017 Award Recipients
Lindsay Fulcher-PVA, School of Music "String Project"
Sarah Goodrum-HSS, Criminal Justice "Perceptions of and Practices for Threat Assessment in Schools"
Kim Murza-NHS, ASLS "The Social Communication and Engagement Triad: The Impact of a Professional Learning Experience"
Deborah Romero-CEBS, Teacher Education "An International Comparative Study of University Students' Community Engaged Learning"
Jessica Salo-HSS, Geography & GIS "History of South Platte River Riparian Ecosystem and Channel Change"
Laura Stewart-NHS, Sport & Exercise Science "Marijuana Use, Inflammation and Recovery from Exercise Study (MIR)"
Kyle Ward-HSS, Criminal Justice "Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Law Enforcement in Surrounding States"
Fall 2016 Award Recipients
Kenyon Brenner-PVA, School of Music "Jazz Master Recording Project"
David Hydock-NHS, Sport & Exercise Science "Effects of Endurance Training and Resistance Alone or in Combination on Doxorubicin Myotoxicity"
Tracy Mueller-CEBS, Special Education "Conflict and Special Education: An Investigation of the Experiences of Parents of Children with Sensory Disabilities"
Joyce Weil-NHS, Gerontology "Developing an Aging in Place Measure"