DRIVING RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND VALUE THROUGH EDUCATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

DRIVE AM trains Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, including active duty and transitioning soldiers, in additive manufacturing to support maintenance and sustainment activities and to maintain superiority within DoD operations and the defense industry supply chain.

ADVANCING A SUCCESSFUL CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT UTEP

This renewal award supports graduate students in software engineering who will enter the government workforce with the knowledge and skills to transfer state-of-the-art cybersecurity techniques and approaches into practice.

DIGITAL ENGINEERING AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE DESIGN CENTER

In strategic partnership with America Makes, UTEP and the Keck Center will prepare the next-generation aerospace and defense workforce with transformational digital engineering skills using industry-inspired learning activities, pre-professional experiences, and just-in-time learning.

FLO-SIC: EFFICIENT DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY CALCULATIONS WITHOUT SELF-INTERACTION

This project develops code related to oxygen evolution reactions and applies it to related work, such as light harvesting molecules.

TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 9/10 RURAL AND UNDERSERVED MINORITY COMMUNITIES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM

This project implements models of training and care in the Texas Public Health Region 9/10 that are community-engaged, strengths-based, culturally and linguistically sensitive, and regionally relevant.

PHOTO CONTROLLED MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF VAN DER WAALS LAYERED MATERIALS

This project generates fundamental scientific knowledge and understanding in controlling and manipulating the magnetic behavior of van der Waals magnetic semiconductor materials.

PROMOTING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

This project implements a holistic and socio-culturally responsive peer-mentoring program to provide academic, institutional, and social support to undergraduate engineering students.

EVALUATE THE IMPORTANCE OF FINE AGGREGATES IN ACHIEVING ADEQUATE SKID RESISTANCE IN TXDOT HOT MIX ASPHALT MIXTURES

This research investigates the long-term skid resistance of fine aggregates in hot-mix asphalt.

5G-TSN ARCHITECTURE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING REAL-TIME SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TO FOSSIL-ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS

This project develops an integrated 5G-TSN architecture capable of supporting coal-fired, power-generation systems′ operational data while providing quality of service.

5G INTEGRATED EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM FOR EFFICIENT COMPONENT MONITORING IN COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS

This project develops a prototype to showcase the merits of a 5G integrated edge computing platform in improving the efficiency of coal-fired power plants.

DETERMINE IMPACT OF FIELD SANDS ON WORKABILITY AND ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SUPERPAVE MIXTURES IN TEXAS

This research investigates the effect of the clay component in field sand and its impact on the compactability and engineering properties of asphalt concrete mixtures.

TITLE IV-E: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES SOCIAL WORK TRAINING PROGRAM

This grant supports a staff development and training program for current and prospective workers in Child Protective Services in Region 10 of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE-BASED ACCEPTABLE LAB-MOLDED DENSITY RANGE FOR MIX DESIGN AND QC/QA

This project investigates lab-molded density of asphalt mixes to ensure high performance through balanced mix design.

LOUIS STOKES REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: INCLUSIVE MENTORING IN STEM

This funding launches a mentoring center, which brings together experts dedicated to building and diffusing knowledge of inclusive STEM mentoring best practices, focusing on community college transfers and undergraduate researchers.

HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION COORDINATED CAMPUS RESPONSE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

This project enhances mental health services for all UTEP students to include stigma prevention and establishment/expansion of linkages to community-based organizations.

INSIGHTS INTO THE COMPLEXITIES OF A SEISMOGENIC SUBDUCTION ZONE: ANALYSIS OF A HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSHOCK DATA SET FROM THE 2017 TEHUANTEPEC (M8.2) OFFSHORE MEXICO EARTHQUAKE

In collaboration with several Mexican institutions, this RAPID grant analyzes data derived from the September 7 Tehuantepec, Mexico (M8.2) earthquake.

POOR URBAN CONSUMERS CONFRONT THE COSTLY FUTURE OF WATER

This ethnographic research project examines the impact of rapidly rising water prices on low-income households that are connected to El Paso Water Utilities.

EMPOWERING TEXAS MANUFACTURERS TO ACCELERATE PROFITABLE GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS

This grant supports the work of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) in enhancing the competitive position of the state's manufacturing sector.

CLEAN ENERGY SMART MANUFACTURING INNOVATION INSTITUTE / SMART MANUFACTURING FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS IN A PREDOMINANTLY HISPANIC WORKFORCE REGION

This project develops smart manufacturing (SM) curriculum and a certificate program to attract and grow a SM-educated workforce.

AN ACCELERATED HIGH-TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL TESTING PLATFORM FOR RAPID MATERIALS QUALIFICATION

This acquisition is an Instron 8862 servo-electric testing system with intelligent furnace control capable of high temperature quasi-static and dynamic testing for rapid qualification/acceptance of nuclear structural materials.

DEVELOPMENT OF A GRAPHENE BASED BIFUNCTIONAL ELECTROCHEMICAL MICROCHIP COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC) SENSOR

This project develops a bifunctional electrochemical device to sense telomerase and CRC biomarkers simultaneously, which will assist in detecting colorectal cancer.

DEVELOPMENT OF POINT-OF-CARE BIOCHIPS FOR THE RAPID AND SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MULTIPLE RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS

This project develops a point-of-care (POC) microfluidic device prototype for rapid detection of multiple respiratory pathogens in resource-poor settings.

AUTOMATING ARCTIC COASTAL CHANGE DETECTION USING HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND HIGH SPATIOTEMPORAL RESOLUTION COMMERCIAL SAT

This research will derive a range of Alaskan coastal features to inform change analysis from time series data, a national priority to inform state and federal actors.

DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

This project uses digital twin (DT) technology to create a small transportation network to demonstrate how DT technology on-site during construction could be leveraged to improve transportation and construction efficiency.

DOUBLE-BONUS: HIGH-RECOVERY CONCENTRATE TREATMENT WITH SALT-FREE ELECTRODIALYSIS METATHESIS

This project reduces the volume of concentrate and manages the residuals from inland desalination plants.

QUANTIFY THE REAL IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITY ON REGIONAL OZONE NEAR-ROAD PM CONCENTRATIONS

In collaboration with Texas A&M and Texas Transportation Institute, this study analyzes COVID-19 traffic and air quality data; estimates various traffic configurations; and evaluates regional ozone in response to traffic changes.

THE NATIONAL COVID-RESILIENCY NETWORK-IMPACTING FOOD PRODUCTION WORKERS IN EL PASO, MOORE, AND DONA ANA COUNTIES

This project disseminates health-related educational material and protective equipment to vulnerable communities in El Paso and Moore counties in Texas and south Doña Ana county in New Mexico

EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES AND REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES

This supplemental funding supports continuation of support for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fellows whose work in research was affected by COVID-19.

DEVELOPING EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND HEALTH LITERACY IN HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS FOR DISSEMINATING RELIABLE INFORMATION TO EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS

This project develops evidence-based health literacy, research, and community engagement skills in undergraduate health science students living in historically underserved, Spanish-speaking communities in West Texas along the U.S.-Mexico Border.

3D PRINTED ENERGY STORAGE: GEOMETRICALLY-COMPLEX, NEXT-GENERATION BATTERIES AND FUEL CELLS

This project fabricates efficient energy storage devices via stereolithography with the specific focus on NASA′s space missions.

ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OF PROJECT VIDA IN EL PASO, TEXAS

This investigation estimates the economic impact of Project VIDA and analyzes the economic returns to the local community as a result of the investments made to microenterprises.

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND PATHWAYS OF EMBODIED MATERNAL HEALTH VULNERABILITYAMONG IMMIGRANT WOMEN ON THE US-MEXICO BORDER

This supplement adds an important new dimension to the existing grant, focusing on how COVID-related emotional distress is affecting maternal health.

DEVELOPMENT OF DRUGS TO TARGET ARGININE BIOSYTHESIS IN MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS

This research enhances novel drugs to shorten tuberculosis chemotherapy.

BUILDING A FRAMEWORK TO UNDERSTAND TRANSITION METALS′ BEHAVIOR IN EUXINIC CONDITIONS

This research investigation seeks to understand the evolution of the euxinic geochemical environment and to develop relevant strategies in resource recovery and environmental remediation.

SYNTHETIC 3D MODEL OF THE CAROTID ARTERY TO STUDY EXERCISE-INDUCED CHANGES IN ENDOTHELIAL GENE EXPRESSION

This project develops a 3D synthetic model of the human carotid artery to simulate in vivo personalized AX-induced blood flow patterns and endothelial shear stress for determining gene expression/transcription and molecular changes in endothelial cultured cells.

MICROWAVE-ASSISTED DEHYDROGENATION OF FOSSIL FUELS USING IRON-BASED ALUMINA NANOCOMPOSITES

This project develops microwave-assisted technology for low-cost production of hydrogen from fossil fuels.

LOUIS STOKES REGIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (LSAMP)- NSF INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (NICE)

This project creates a collaborative framework for LSAMP institutions to leverage resources in partnership and support from other NSF programs and countries through international research experiences in STEM to broaden participation.

HEALTHY FAMILIES HEALTHY KIDS INITIATIVE

This project aims to increase school-age children and their families’ access to structured physical activities, preventive health care, and health and nutritional information.

EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL CONCERNS ON LOW-INCOME PARENTS' SPEECH TO CHILDREN

This project investigates early language experiences of children in poverty to understand the cognitive demands imposed by insufficient financial resources.

EFFECTS OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIP HETEROGENEITY ON STUDENT OUTCOMES AMONG0 NSF RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

This research investigates mentoring relationship structures and its influence on the developmental outcomes of undergraduate students.

MOLECULARLY INSPIRED METAL-FREE WATER SPLITTING ELECTROCATALYSTS

This project develops a molecular-based polymeric system to electrochemically split water in order to extract hydrogen as an energy carrier, which is an alternative energy source with zero carbon footprint.

AMERICAN RESCUE ACT STABILIZATION GRANTS

This funding supports continuation of KTEP’s programming and services.

POWDER BED FUSION BUILD LAYOUT, TEST ARRAY AND DEMONSTRATION BUILD FOR EB-PBF TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

This project uses electron beam powder bed fusion to build and test specimens for the client.

COLOMBIA-U.S. TRANSDISCIPLINARY STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM FOR WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE IN THE ORINOQUIA REGION

In partnership with Santo Tomas University, this study abroad program engages undergraduate engineering students in improving the quality of life of communities in the Orinoquia region of Colombia.

PROFESSIONAL CAMPUS RECRUITMENT SERVICES

This award supports the established Peace Corps Recruitment Office with its proven student and faculty outreach pathways

VISITING PROFESSOR 2021-2022

This funding supports Dr. Ashtiani as a visiting professor of civil and environmental engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy for a one-year appointment.

SIXTH ORDER PHASE FIELD MODELS: NUMERICAL METHODS AND ADAPTIVE ALGORITHMS

This project focuses on the development and analysis of a class of finite element methods that are proving to be valuable tools for handling higher-order derivatives, which is needed for mathematical modeling of oil-water-surfactant systems.

ADVANCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR 1N AND 5N GREEN PROPELLANT THRUSTERS

This project measures cooling side film coefficients for the green propellent thrusters and collaborates with NASA 3-D thermal modeling.

NUCLEAR SCIENCE IN TEXAS TO ENHANCE AND ADVANCE MINORITIES (NUSTEAM)

This project establishes a traineeship program to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students who earn a baccalaureate degree in STEM fields

DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS FOR LIVE LOAD PREFABRICATED STEEL ACCELERATED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (ABC) UNIT FOR TEXAS BRIDGES

This project develops a system where prefabricated steel ABC units perform continuous for live load to accelerate bridge construction.

TOWARD A MODEL FOR MEANINGFUL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT WITHIN CORRECTIONAL SETTINGS

This research collects data through structured interviews with incarcerated men and women regarding family engagement.

TURBINE ENGINE MATERIALS AND LIFE PROGNOSIS RESEARCH

This project supports turbine engine materials and life prognosis research of alloys developed under one of NASA’s Journey-to-Mars projects.

SPACE EXPLORATION NETWORK SERVICES AND EVOLUTION (SENSE) SUPPORT (PART II)

This grant supports the continuation of four UTEP graduate students and one full-time staff to serve as interns at the NASA White Sands Complex under the oversight of Peraton.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FKBP PROTEINS AS THERAPEUTIC TARGETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND VIRAL INFECTION

This funding supports the continuation of research to understand how novel drug technologies regulate prostate and breast cancer cell growth.

BIOSTATISTICS SUPPORT FOR PATIENT CENTER OUTCOME RESEARCH CENTER

This project provides biostatistics support to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center on patient- based outcomes medical research, which are focused on current concerns and needs within the healthcare system.

QUANTITATIVE DYNAMIC RADIOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS

This research uses machine learning-based object detection and instance segmentation to assess deformation and failure mechanisms of materials during terminal ballistic impact.

COMPUTING ALLIANCE OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT

This grant awards fellowships to doctoral students in computing who are at one of five PhD-granting CAHSI institutions, including UTEP.

AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPROACH TO DISENTANGLING THE ROLES OF ATMOSPHERIC AND LAND SURFACE DRIVERS ON QUANTITATIVE PRECIPITATION ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTIES ACROSS THE CONTINENT

We will develop machine learning algorithms that are able to learn from typical estimation errors in the prediction of the precipitation using merged radar and satellite products over the Continental United States. We aim to find a collection of independent variables that, regionally or globally, jointly explain the occurrence and magnitude of the precipitation process, its estimation biases and their temporal evolution. Results from this proposal will help the National Weather Service and NOAA improve their precipitation retrieval algorithms adding support variables to their prediction system and therefore reducing prediction errors.

STATE SEISMOLOGIST SERVICES

This grant supports Dr. Velasco in his role as State Seismologist for the Railroad Commission of Texas.

PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS

This project provides education, vaccine clinic preparation and planning to communities in Canutillo ISD to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools in the district.

GENOMIC AND MORPHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF LANDSCAPE-LEVEL HYBRIDIZATION BETWEEN WILD AND DOMESTICATED CONGENERS

This funding provides a stipend to Vergie Musni to conduct research in an NSF-funded project under the direction of Dr. Lavretsky.

PROBABILISTIC AND MACHINE-LEARNING-BASED MODELING FOR THE ACCELERATED QUALIFICATION OF THERMOPLASTICS, THERMOSETS, AND PHOTOPOLYMERS

This project develops new advanced modeling approaches for the aging data of elastomeric/polymeric materials to rapidly qualify their long-term performance.

STAFF TASK ORDERS

This grant funds research and development, technical services, and/or supplies to Jacobs Technology.

ISS/COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF MICROGRAVITY ON 3D CARDIAC ORGANOID CULTURES

This project employs 3D bioprinting, microfluidic patterning, and bioelectronics to analyze a cardiac-neuronal model using a novel bioink prepared in house.

RESISTING COLONIAL SUBJUGATION: SANCTUARY, ASYLUM, AND REFUGE IN THE TEXAS-MULTIDISCIPLINARY

This project supports development of a manuscript to understand how "fugitive" activity — i.e., individuals, who fled forced missionization, conscription, or enslavement — shaped political borders in Texas and in the Spanish Gulf Coast during the 18th century.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF VITAMIN D AND IRON IN PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS ON SKELETAL MUSCLE HEALTH

This research investigation seeks to understand the role of vitamin D and iron in physiological functions on skeletal muscle health and inflammation.

WESTERN GULF COAST CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES

The overall goal of the operational site at UTEP for this project will be to conduct surveillance to determine the species of ticks and tick- borne pathogens that are found along the international border area of western Texas.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF SMALL MAMMAL STRUCTURES AND POPULATION CHANGES ON BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLING IN ARTIC SOILS

This funding supports the dissertation research of doctoral student Austin Roy, who is examining small mammal herbivores in the Arctic and their relationship to biogeochemical cycling.

BIOSENSOR BASED CARDIOTOXICITY DETECTION INDUCED BY CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY

This project builds on recent research to develop a cost-effective, biosensor-based device to monitor cardiotoxicity with minimal pain.

CASCADING IMPACTS OF THE 2021 TEXAS WINTER STORM ON SUBSIZIDED HOUSING RESIDENTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

This research analyzes the cascading impacts of the 2021 Texas Winter Storm, with a focus on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted rental housing developments and their residents.

INTEGRATING THEORY, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNITY INPUT TO PROMOTE DIABETES PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND MANAGEMENT

This funding supports consultation services to theory-informed promotional messaging for diabetes prevention, screening and management.

ADVANCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR GREEN PROPELLANT THRUSTERS

This grant supports the development of additively-manufactured green propellant thrusters for small spacecraft/satellite platforms.

CULTURAL BELIEFS OF END-OF-LIFE DECISION PROCESS OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS AND GRANDPARENT DYADS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO U.S. REGIONS

This research collects and analyzes data from 50 undergraduate nursing students and 50 grandparents for understanding cultural beliefs in making end-of-life decisions.

CAPTURING MICROBIAL POTENTIAL FOR SOIL CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN DRYLAND SYSTEMS

This project examines bacterial and fungal community genetic diversity in dryland ecosystems of the Southwest.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This project supports the implementation of the Student Assistant Program in Canutillo Independent School District to positively impact students in improving their overall emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.

SUPPLEMENT: TESTING THE FUNGAL LOOP HYPOTHESIS FOR CARBON AND NITROGEN CYCLING IN DRYLAND ECOSYSTEMS

This project explores the "fungal loop hypothesis," which posits that fungal hyphae form a bridge between plants and biocrusts and transport resources such as water and nutrients between plant and biocrusts in dryland soils.

A STATISTICAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF HIGH-DIMENSIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL TIME SERIES SIGNALS

This project applies mathematical methods to sleep study data in collaboration with Emory University.

STUDENT TASK ORDERS - CARLA VILLALOBOS

In this project, UTEP provides research and development and technical services to Jacobs Technology.

HOW DO SUPPORTIVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS CONTRIBUTE TO STRESS REGULATION IN RESPONSE TO RACIAL/ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION AMONG HISPANICS?

This project investigates cardiovascular stress responses among Mexican-Americans about experiences with discrimination and how supportive family relationships can reduce these stress responses.

SAMPLING AND DUST SUPPORT TO THE BLACK AND BROWN CARBON MONITORING STUDY IN EL PASO IN 2021 OZONE SEASON

This project supports the Black and Brown Carbon study in collaboration with Houston/Baylor University to understand the influence of dust events in the El Paso region.

THERMAL ANALYSIS OF CERAMIC COMPOSITES

This project evaluates ceramic composites and other ceramic material systems.

LIGHTWEIGHT ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED BELL CRANK

The objective of this project is to design, build, and test a representative bell crank utilizing additive manufacturing technologies and techniques that meets baseline mechanical properties of a traditionally manufactured part.

COLLEGE PATHWAYS PROGRAM

This grant supports a suite of programs to introduce college students to the field of artificial intelligence in order for them to persist in seeking careers in this field.

AUTONOMOUS DECISION-MAKING IN POWER SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Using the electric power system, this project will develop and implement a decentralized autonomous decision-making mechanism for the utility industry.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADAPTATION FOR CISD

This project supports Canutillo ISD in improving emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning of K-12 students who are exhibiting a range of risk.

TEACHING ACCESSIBILITY IN SOFTWARE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING AT A MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION

This project disseminates knowledge and prepares the future workforce for developing inclusive software.

ENTREPRENEURIAL AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING - CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This grant supports the work of the NSF Innovation Corps program that reduces time and risk associated with translating ideas and technologies from laboratory to the marketplace.

REMEDIATION OF ALGAL BLOOMS ON SURFACE WATERS

This project develops a low-cost algaecide designed to remediate algal blooms on surface waters, which will serve to save marine life.

BORDER CROSSERS ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP

This grant is integral to the Border Crossers—lightweight robotic sculptures—and supports a 2-week workshop for secondary students to assemble, test and perform Border Crossers while designing and building their own robotic sculptures.

COMMUNITY ARCHIVING WORKSHOP, SOUTHWEST COHORT

This funding supports a regional cohort (i.e., Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico) to identify audiovisual (AV) formats and their risk associated factors in archiving and preserving AV collections.

TEXAS RESCUE PLAN

This funding is applied to artist programming in support of the El Paso community.

COLLECTING ORAL HISTORIES: 2020

This funding supports Collecting 2020 — a project collecting oral histories and artifacts connected to how the UTEP community and El Paso region survived this past year.

COURI Summer Virtual Symposium

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 00:00, Online

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COURI In-person Symposium

Sat, 08/07/2021 - 09:00, UGLC

Expertise CoP: Undergraduate Research