Funded Projects

Collaborative research projects funded through Joint PDI Level 2 seed grants, each pairing library employees with campus colleagues. Slides are linked where teams have shared them.

Virginia Tech 25 · CU Boulder 4 · University of North Texas 6

Virginia Tech 25 projects

Summer 2024 round

10 projects · July 2024 – May 2025

  1. Revision of Strategic Management Textbook Slides BookAnita R. Walz (Library), Lori Anderson (PCOB)
  2. “Things They Still Carry”: Oral Histories with Virginia Tech Alumni who Served in the Vietnam War SlidesJim Dubinsky (CLAHS), Jason A. Higgins (Library)
  3. Digitization of Followership Collections: A Pathway to Sustaining Followership Discourse and Research SlidesEric Kaufman (CALS), Inga Haugen (Library)
  4. Creating Modular Learning Content on Scientific Communication Skills and Utilizing Common Data Analysis Tools SlidesAmanda MacDonald (Library), Stephanie Lewis (Honors College), Anne Brown (Library)
  5. Teaching Historical Racial Traumas SlidesMarcus Johnson (SOE), Corinne Guimont (Library), Jason Higgins (Library)
  6. Obtaining 2D Positional and Pose Estimation Data from American Football Footage for 3D Simulations SlidesDavid Hicks (SOE), Todd Ogle (Library)
  7. The Effect of Facility Dog Interactions on Undergraduate Students SlidesRamah Steinruck (Cook Counseling Center), Kelsey Hammer (Library)
  8. Covenants of Exclusion: Tracking Racial Restrictions in Metro Chicago Suburbs SlidesLaDale Winling (CLAHS), Imma Mwanja (Library), Kara Long (Library)
  9. Promoting Software Engineering Best Practices for Research Software Engineers at Virginia Tech SlidesChris Brown (CS), Jonathan Bradley (Library)
  10. CRISPR Communication: A Scoping Review of Communication Strategies that Shape Consumer Perceptions of Gene Editing for Sustainable Agriculture SlidesJean A. Parrella (ALCE), Jessica Spence (ALCE), Jackson Hoch (Library), Cozette Comer (Library)

Winter 2024 round

5 projects · December 2024 – May 2025

  1. Interactive Gene Expression Atlas for Prader-Willi Syndrome Patients, Families, and Researchers SlidesDeborah J. Good (Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise), Jennifer L. Goyne (Library)
  2. Reviving Solitude: Enhancing Historical Interpretation with Volumetric AR Docents SummarySarah Tucker (Library), Paul Quigley (Virginia Center for Civil War Studies)
  3. Impact of the Growing Environment, Agricultural and Postharvest Management on the Chemical Composition of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Beans, Cocoa Liquor, and Dark Chocolates: A Systematic ReviewMarlon Ac-Pangan (Food Science and Technology), Cozette Comer (Library)
  4. Step Into History: Augmented Reality Exploration of Pamplin Historical Park SummarySarah Tucker (Library), David Hicks (School of Education)
  5. A Poet in Exile (James A. Emanuel Project Documentary) WebsiteCorinne Guimont (Library), Tyechia Thompson, Rodney Kimbangu (English; Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology)

Summer 2026 round

10 projects · May 2026 – May 2027 · in progress

  1. Belonging: An Immersive Poetry Project on Migration and IdentityMeaghan Dee, Elizabeth Lantz, Charles Nichols (School of Visual Arts; School of Performing Arts), Trevor Finney (Library)
  2. Speculative Journeys in Future Healthcare SystemsRachael Paine (School of Visual Arts; Health Systems and Implementation Science; School of Architecture), Trevor Finney (Library)
  3. In the Eyes Of: From Expert Capture to Oral History ArchiveLuis Borunda (School of Architecture), Kristin Lamoureux (Hospitality and Tourism Management), Meng Zhu (Marketing), Alex Kinnaman (Library)
  4. Engaging Students as Future Professionals in the Development of an Open-Source Virtual Learning Platform, Exploring Challenging Topics and their Clinical SignificanceRenee LeClair (Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Dept. of Basic Science Education), Anita Walz (Library)
  5. Human-Centered GeoAI for Age-Friendly Walkability: Curated Data and Visual Infrastructure at Warm Hearth VillageEunju Hwang (School of Design), Junghwan Kim (Geography), Bipasha Banerjee (Library), Jennifer Goyne (Library)
  6. Resilient Post-Industrial Landscapes along the James River: A Collaborative AI and Archival ApproachIrene Curulli (School of Design, Landscape Architecture Program), Bipasha Banerjee (Library)
  7. Cite/Site/Sight Buon Fresco Mural Installation in Newman LibraryAmanda Lechner (Studio Art; SOVA), Scott Fralin (Library)
  8. Building an Open-Access Digital Collection of Korean Traditional Music for Music EducationHyesoo Yoo (School of Performing Arts (Music Education)), Wen Nie Ng (Library)
  9. Illuminating Heritage: Post-Occupancy Lighting Assessment and Digital Documentation of Historic Buildings Using HDR Photometry and 3D ScanningAlp Tural (Interior Design Program, School of Design), Lisa Tucker (Center for Historic Preservation), Alex Kinnaman (Library)
  10. A Systematic Review to Clarify the Role of Social Functioning in Adolescent Alcohol UseSamantha M. Margherio (Psychology), Leila Ledbetter (Library)

University of Colorado Boulder 4 projects

Collaborative Research Grants

4 projects

  1. Archival & Discovery of Tsunami Events on Marigram Microfilm Rolls SlidesErik Radio (CU Boulder), Aaron Sweeney (NOAA), Moukthika Gunapaneedu (CU Boulder, Data Science)
  2. Comics at CU Boulder SlidesKaterina Allmendinger, William Kuskin, Catherine Labio, Matthew Murray, Elizabeth Novosel, Amanda Rybin Koob, Gabby Wiersma
  3. Expanding the ENVD Materials Library to Enhance Research in Sustainable Design and Material Innovation SlidesAlex Watkins (University Libraries), Caitlin Charlet, Sara Tabatabaie (Environmental Design)
  4. Letterpress Learning: A Campus & Community Partnership for Tactile Experience Learning SlidesDeborah Hollis (University Libraries), Joel Swanson (ATLAS Institute)

University of North Texas 6 projects

University Libraries Research and Innovation Grants (ULRIG)

6 projects · September 2026 – August 2027 · in progress

  1. Research & Feasibility Study for a "Library Book Lab"Morgan Gieringer (UNT Libraries)
  2. Defining AI Literacy at UNT: Phase 2 Grounded Theory Analysis and Methodological Comparison Using NVivoAmanda Zerangue (UNT Libraries)
  3. Applied Research & Engineering Practice ProgramChassidy Miles (UNT Libraries)
  4. College of Music Needs AnalysisChrista Hiemann (UNT Libraries)
  5. Exploring Faculty Perspectives on AI-supported OER DevelopmentMeranda Roy (UNT Libraries)
  6. Maximizing Agility within UNT Libraries' Open Access ProcessTracy Brewster (UNT Libraries)