Interdisciplinary Research Innovations
One of Clemson’s priorities for the future focuses on building world-class research and educational programs that address the twenty-first century challenges. HEHD is recognized on campus for innovation and willingness to influence change. Thus, the purpose of HEHD Interdisciplinary Research Innovations is to realize our college vision and mission through the strengths of our faculty, staff, and students. Proposals submitted for potential funding must show innovative thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, potential for significant impact, and have the capacity to substantively change traditional systems and organizations. The outcome for these systemic transformations is to serve as a basis for external funding from major sponsors.
During its launch in January 2011, the response to the HEHD Interdisciplinary Research Innovations opportunity was tremendous. Fifteen proposals were submitted; the array of ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration showed the phenomenal talents of our faculty, staff, and students.
Each proposal was read and evaluated by external reviewers according to the criteria shared in early January. In the final analysis, seven research teams received funding to conduct their investigations.
FUNDED 2011
The Effect of Natural Red Raspberry on the Prevention of Cognitive Impairments in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Julia Eggert, Veronica Parker, Chin-Fu Chen, DeWayne Moore, Devena Alston, Lyndon Larcom, Patricia Tate, Ran He
Development of a Pediatric Virtual Patient System to Enhance Nurse Interviewing Skills. Arlene Johnson, Nancy Meehan, Larry Hodges
Student Success, Community Enhancement and University Service: An Upstate Promise Neighborhood Model. Roy Jones, Fran McGuire, Kellye Rembert, Suzanne Rosenblith, Jay Smink, Katherine Cason, Fran Mainella, Veronica Parker, Dorothy Schmalz
Parks and Protected Areas as Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future: Investigating the Relationship Between Social Conditions, Human Health and Ecological Structure. Robert Powell, Elizabeth Baldwin, Robert Baldwin, David White, Scott Hammel, Steve Trombulak
Early Childhood Obesity Prevention and Healthy Living Network: Research and Demonstration Project. Dolores Stegelin, Denise Anderson, Karen Kemper, William Brown, Robert Barcelona
An Innovative Approach to Estimating Inter-generational Burden of Maternal Drinking. Khoa Truong, Maria Mayorga, Hugh Spitler, Odette Reifsnider, April Venable
Network Enhancement to Improve School and School/Community Dynamics. Russ Marion, Curtis Brewer, Hans Klar, Sarah Griffin, Rosanne Pruitt, Deborah Falta, Jackie Gillespie, Deborah Smith, Kelly Smith