Award Recipients

LaVonne Cornell-Swanson - $34,284
Provosts Office, “Transfer Pathways” – Minnesota State

Stephanie Houdek and Sonja Goerdt - $ 10,000
Math Skills Center/Mathematics and Statistics, “Increasing College Math Readiness of St. Cloud Area High School Graduates” – Minnesota State 

Kathy Johnson - $158,535
Confucius Institute, “SCSU Confucius Institute” – Hanban

Kathy Johnson - $24,375
Confucius Institute, “SCSU Confucius Institute-Classrooms” – Hanban 

Stacy Martig – $15,000
Math Skills Center, “Developmental Education Collaboration Effects” – Minnesota State

Christine Metzo - $99,444
University College, “Transfer Student Support Initiative: Increasing the Persistence and Success of Minnesota State Two-year to Four-year Transfer Students” – Minnesota State

Latha Ramakrishnan - $4,000
Research and Sponsored Programs, “Huskies Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship” – St. Cloud State University Foundation

Tamera Anhalt-Warner and Angela Olson - $1,600
Center for Continuing Studies “MN Job Skills Partnership with Nahan Printing” – Nahan Printing, Inc. 

Tamera Anhalt-Warner and Angela Olson - $150,000
Center for Continuing Studies, “MN Job Skills Partnership with Nahan Printing” – Department of Employment and Economic Development

Tamera Anhalt-Warner and Angela Olson - $900
Center for Continuing Studies, “MN Job Skills Partnership with American Axle and Manufacturing” - American Axle and Manufacturing 

Tamera Anhalt-Warner and Angela Olson - $104,273
Center for Continuing Studies, “MN Job Skills Partnership with American Axle and Manufacturing” – Department of Employment and Economic Development

Larry Nadeau - $1,003,902
Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center, “MHSRC – Range”

Larry Nadeau - $791,215
Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center, “MHSRC - Driver Improvement”

Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert - $7,790
Center for Continuing Studies, “Education USA Academy” – US State Department

Roya Akhavan - $13,110
Mass Communications, “Quite Remarkable Externship” – Hubbard Foundation through St. Cloud State University Foundation

Michael Dando - $14,955
English, “EMMET: Mobile Maker Spaces in Science Education” – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mark Eden - $2,718
Mass Communications, “Sweetwater Studios Externship” – Hubbard Foundation through St. Cloud State University Foundation 

Tim Fountaine - $1,509
English, “Expanding the Vision of Kaleidoscope” – Central Minnesota Arts Board

Rob Galler - $9,910
History, “Making the Digital Physical” – St. Cloud State University Foundation

William Gorcica - $6,554
Art, “Making the Digital Physical” – Minnesota State

Omar Al-Azzam - $2,500
Computer Science and Information Technology, “CADSCOM” – Minnesota IT Center of Excellence

Adel Ali - $8,179
College of Science and Engineering, “ISELF Revenue” 

Adel Ali, Mark Schmidt, Susantha Herath - $635,599
College of Science and Engineering/Information Systems, “CyberCorps: Scholorship for Service” - National Science Foundation 

Adel Ali - $12,539
College of Science and Engineering, “GeoComm Partnership” –  Geocomm 

Adel Ali - $100,000
College of Science and Engineering, “North Metro Computing Educational Alliance” – Minnesota State

Adel Ali - $6,700
College of Science and Engineering, “Reseat Partnership” – Reseat, LLC

Nadeesha Lihinikada Arachchige, Adel Ali - $2,636
Mathematics and Statistics/ College of Science and Engineering, “Statistical Consulting and Research Center”

Nadeesha Lihinikada Arachchige - $20,160
Mathematics and Statistics, “Stearns County Correctional and Health and Human Services Data Analysis” – Stearns County 

Jorge Arriagada, - $45,158
Biology, “Monitor and Control Invasive Species at Camp Ripley and Arden Hills Army Training Site” – Minnesota Department of Military Affairs

Dale Buske - $6,000
College of Science and Engineering, “Huskies Invent”

Cetkovic-Cvrlje, Marina - $5,300
Biology, “8^th Annual Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Conference” – St. Cloud State University Foundation

Cetkovic-Cvrlje, Marina, Maureen Tubbiola, Ryan Fink - $50,000
Biology, “Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility: Collaboration between Department of Biotechnology University of Rijeka, Croatia and Department of Biology, St. Cloud State University, USA – University of Rijeka, Croatia

Steve Covey - $8,600
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, “Brazing Assessment” – Hoffman Enclosures

Steve Covey - $18,000
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, “Hose Card Automation” – 3M Corporation

Matthew Davis - $33,600
Biology, “Xcel Energy 316(b) Fishes Identification Proposal” – Xcel Energy

Ryan Fink and William Cook - $113,529
Biology, “No Waste: Fine-tuning Digesters’ Microbiome to Maximize Biogass Production” – Minnesota State: Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund

Mark Gill - $20,000
Visualization Lab, “Ecumen Phase 2” – Ecumen 

Mark Gill, Scott Miller and Alan Srock - $24,886
Visualization Lab/Music/ Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences, “MN NICE – The Minnesota (State) Networked Immersive Collaborative Experience” – Minnesota State

Melissa Hanzsek-Brill and Sarah Petitto - $60,000
Mathematics and Statistics, “STEM Course Transformation for Equity and Inclusion” – Minnesota State

Melissa Hanzsek-Brill - $3,750
Mathematics and Statistics, “Tech Saavy” – American Association of University Women 

Kurt Helgeson - $1,938
Environmental and Technological Studies, “Mobile Labs Program” – St. Cloud State University Foundation

Kurt Helgeson - $213,237
Environmental and Technological Studies, “Project Lead the Way” 

Kurt Helgeson and Charles Hentges - $98,038
Environmental and Technological Studies, “TEAM Industries Mobile Lab Program” – TEAM Industries 

Stephen Janasie - $28,937
College of Science and Engineering, “MN DNR Chronic Wasting Disease Study and Hunter-Harvested Deer Tissue Sampling” – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Michael Jeannot - $23,089
Chemistry and Biochemistry, “Chemistry Department Royalties”

Michael Jeannot - $8,000
Chemistry and Biochemistry, “Lab Benchtop Equipment Donation” – Boston Scientific 

Matt Julius - $13,776
Biology, “Aqueous Gas Infusion and Cannabis Pathogens” – CO2 GRO, Inc. 

Matt Julius - $24,926
Biology, “CO2 Infused Foliar Spray and Microgreen Production” – CO2 GRO, Inc. 

Matt Julius - $2,727
Biology, “Documenting Sea Volute Algae Jet’s Growth Capabilities for the Production of Commercially Valuable Algal Biomass” – SeaVolute 

Matt Julius - $108,926
Biology, “Microbial Power and Bio product Production using Food Waste from a College Campus” – Minnesota State: Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund 

Matt Julius - $12,140
Biology, “Pathogen Prevention on Commercial Plants via CO2 Super Infused Water” – CO2 GRO, Inc.

Matt Julius - $20,000
Biology, “Minnesota State: Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund” – Minnesota West Community and Technical College 

Christopher Kvaal - $36,556
Biology, “Genetic Modification of Quality Control Microorganisms” – Microbiologics 

Christopher Kvaal - $5,000
Physics and Astronomy, “MINI-MIGHTY Prototype” – Space Systems Research Corporation 

Annette Lee - $7,306
Physics and Astronomy, “Skywatchers: Bringing Together Cultural and Scientific Knowledge of the Stars” – American Astronomical Society 

Amos Olagunju - $5,000
Computer Science and Information Technology, “Agile/DevOps Curriculum Modules” – Minnesota IT Center of Excellence 

Latha Ramakrishnan, Melissa Hanzsek-Brill, Mark Petzold, Adel Ali and Christopher Kvaal  - $1,732,659
College of Science and Engineering / Chemistry / Mathematics and Statistics / Biology, “Academic Collaboration and Coordination to Ensure Student Success in STEM (ACCESS STEM): A Partnership Model to Improve Recruitment, Retention and Student Success” – National Science Foundation 

Heiko Schoenfuss - $24,910
Biology, “Developing Predictive Approaches to Identify Contaminants of Emerging Concern Adversely Impacting Great Lakes Tributaries-Surgeon Thyroid Hormone Testing”  - US Fish & Wildlife Service 

Heiko Schoenfuss and Satomi Kohno - $121,650
Biology, “Assessing Species Sensitivity to Contaminants of Emerging Concern by Trans-Activation Assay-Application to Environmental Samples” – US Fish & Wildlife Service 

Heiko Schoenfuss - $100,871
Biology, “Developing Predictive Approaches to Identifying Contaminants of Emerging Concern Adversely Impacting Great Lakes Tributaries-On Site Fish Exposures & Analytical Support-Validation” – US Fish & Wildlife Service

Heiko Schoenfuss and Satomi Kohno - $297,230
Biology, “Identifying Sources of Contaminants and Evaluation Their Removal Efficacy by Iron-Enhanced Sand Filters in Urban Storm Water Treatment” – Minnesota Water Resources Center 

Heiko Schoenfuss and Satomi Kohno - $325,000
Biology, “Protect Water Quality with Efficient Removal of Contaminants in Stormwater Treatment Ponds” – Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources

Ahmet Sezen - $9,598
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, “Automation of a Manufacturing Process” – 3M Sourcing Operations 

Richard Sundheim - $2,188
Mathematics and Statistics, “Data Curriculum Development Modules” – Minnesota IT Center of Excellence

Nancy Sundheim - $34,720
Environmental and Technological Studies, “North Star STEM Alliance LSAMP”- University of Minnesota 

Yi Zheng - $32,000
Electrical and Computer Engineering, “Embedded System Security, Network Security, and Antennas for HART Wireless Sensor Mesh” – Emerson Process Management 

Yi Zheng - $40,000
Electrical and Computer Engineering, “Soft Tissue Characterization, Large Data Processing and Analysis for Hemorrhagic Stroke and Ischemic Stroke” – Born-Fuke Medical Equipment Co. Ltd.

Jessie Cashman - $2,335
Facilities Management, "Alternative Landscape Equipment Grant” – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Barry Kirchoff - $5,413
Small Business Development Center, “SBDC Program Income” – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Barry Kirchoff - $5,000
Small Business Development Center, “Helping Small Businesses Flourish through Financial Literacy Education” – Initiative Foundation

Barry Kirchoff - $253,210
Small Business Development Center, “MN Small business Development Center” ­– Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Mark Schmidt and Mehdi Mekni - $52,569
Information Systems/Computer Science and Information Technology, “Information Assurance Scholarship Program at St. Cloud State University” ­– National Security Agency on behalf of Department of Defense

Semya Hakim - $37,484
Human Relations and Multicultural Education, “Promoting Academic Success for Under-represented Students” – Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Jennifer Mueller - $67,517
College of Education and Learning Design, “Ignite Center”

Jennifer Mueller and Jim Knutson-Kolodzne - $44,993
College of Education and Learning Design/American Indian Center, “Minnesota Teacher Training and Preparation” – Minnesota Department of Education

Jennifer Mueller and Kristen Carlson - $20,000
College of Education and Learning Design/Information Media, “Pilot Study of a Method for Tracking the Effectiveness of Teachers from Preparation to Practice” – North Dakota State University

Jennifer Mueller - $48,054
College of Education and Learning Design, “Summer Teacher Cadet Program” – St. Cloud Area Schools

Sara DeVos - $352,480
Social Work, “Medical and Education Research Costs (MERC) – Minnesota Department of Health

Theresa Estrem - $14,000
Communication Science and Disorders, “United Way Grant: La Fuerza de los Padres” – United Way of Central Minnesota

Amy Hebert Knopf and Brad Kuhlman - $199,208
Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy, “Rehabilitation Training: Long Term Training” – United States Department of Education

Amy Hebert Knopf, Barbara Vesely, and Brad Kuhlman - $199,994
Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy, “Rehabilitation & Addiction Counselor Education Program” – United States Department of Education

Joy McKenzie and Theresa Estrem - $1,000
Communication Science and Disorders, “National SPEAK OUT! & LOUD CROWD Grant Program” – Parkinson Voice Project

Louise Millis and Pat Ellinger - $2,500
Medical Laboratory Science, “MLS Program Evaluation and Enrichment” – American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Mary Pfohl - $234,856
Social Work, “Title IV-E Child Welfare Program” – Minnesota Department of Human Services

Randal Baker - $30,959
Hospitality and Tourism, “Explore MN Tourism Travel Information Center” – Explore Minnesota Tourism

Mikhail Blinnikov - $11,368
Geography, Planning and Community Development, “Detecting Pre-Historic Wild Rice on Native Lands” – University of Minnesota LacCore Facility

Mary Clifford and Lindsey Vigesaa - $53,999
Criminal Justice Studies, “Service, Support, and Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims”– International Association of Chiefs of Police

Jim Cottrill, Ann Finan, and Amanda Hemmesch-Breaker - $24,644
Survey Center, “Survey Center”

Amanda Hemmesch-Breaker, Jim Cottrill and Monica Garcia-Perez - $43,000
Survey Center, “Mixed Method Survey of Gambling Participation” – Minnesota Lottery

Richard MacDonald and King Banaian - $50,000
School of Public Affairs/Research Institute, “Central Minnesota Quarterly Economic and Business Conditions Report” – Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

Richard MacDonald and King Banaian - $8,500
School of Public Affairs/Research Institute, “St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report” – Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation

Richard MacDonald - $25,000
School of Public Affairs Research Institute, “St. Cloud Regional Airport Study” – Steven Baldwin Associates, LLC

Lynn MacDonald - $1,000
Economics, “Winter Institute” – Granite Equity Partners

Tom Oien and Ben Richason - $8,500
School of Public Affairs/Geography, Planning and Community Development, “Stearns Country Aerial Photo Georeferencing Project” – Stearns County

Hung-Chih Yu - $11,738
Geography, Planning and Community Development, “St. Cloud Metro Area Visitor Profiling Project” – City of St. Cloud

Corie Beckermann and Kimberly Ohmann - $39,563
Student Health Services, “Student Insurance Advocacy Position” – United Healthcare Student Resources

Shawn Kakuk and Chee Moua-Yang - $210,000
Multicultural Student Services/Center for International Studies, “Student Crisis/Emergency Grant” – Great Lakes Community Investments 

Erica Karger-Gatzow and Corie Beckermann - $500
Health Services/Health and Wellness Committee, “Employee Stress Reduction Campaign – Are you okay? ” – Tri-Wellness at Work – Stearns County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership 

Jen Sell Matzke and Jennifer Johnson - $2,500
Student Life and Development/UCHOOSE, “MOFAS College Ambassador Program Grant” – Minnesota Organization Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 

Jen Sell Matzke - $33,015
Student Life and Development, “St. Cloud State University Recovery Community” – St. Cloud State University Foundation 

David McCandless - $7,000
Campus Involvement, “2019 Lemonade Concert and Art Fair” – Central Minnesota Arts Board 

Dennis Mergen – $156, 898
Lindgren Child Care Center, “Student Parent Support – Child Care Access Means Parents in School” – Department of Education 

Dennis Mergen – $1,200
Lindgren Child Care Center, “Curriculum Enhancement” – Child Care Aware of Minnesota 

Dennis Mergen -$37,500
Lindgren Child Care Center, “Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship” – Minnesota Department of Education 

Dennis Mergen -$30,000
Lindgren Child Care Center, “Pathway II Early Learning Scholarship” – Minnesota Department of Education

Brent Nielsen and Corie Beckerman - $96,324
Student Health Services, “The Use of Telemedicine to Improve Access to Medical and Mental Health Care in a College Campus Community: Researching Student Where They Are At” – Minnesota State

Jo McMullen-Boyer - $2,520
KVSC, “WYEP- Pittsburgh Externship” – Hubbard Foundation through St. Cloud State University Foundation 

Jo McMullen-Boyer - $61,636
KVSC, “KVSC Support Program” – St. Cloud State University Foundation

Jo McMullen-Boyer - $190,555
KVSC “KVSC Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant” – Minnesota Department of Administration 

Jo McMullen-Boyer - $88,963
KVSC, “KVSC Corporation for Public Broadcasting” – Corporation for Public Broadcasting