Research and Grants Committee

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Research and Grants Committee

Mission

The Research and Grants Committee of the Faculty Senate is charged with making recommendations pertaining to faculty research and creative activities and to foster an atmosphere where these activities can flourish. The Committee is committed to the idea that research and creative activity are not only part of the stated CSUN mission, but are a vital part of our academic environment.

Membership

Connie Wong (Chair) • College of Education / Special Education

Dept (818) 677-2596
Mail Drop 8265
connie.wong@csun.edu
Term Expires 2026

Melissa Takahashi • Science & Mathematics / Biology

Dept (818) 677-4483
Mail Drop 8303
melissa.takahashi@csun.edu
Term Expires 2027

Stevie Ruiz • Humanities / Chicana and Chicano Studies

Dept (818) 677-7355
Mail Drop 8246
stevie.ruiz@csun.edu

Term Expires 2027

Chris Bolsmann • Health and Human Development / Kinesiology

Dept (818) 677-3205
Mail Drop 8287
chris.bolsmann@csun.edu 
Term Expires 2026

Kyle Dewey • Engineering & Computer Science / Computer Science

Office (818) 677-4316
Mail Drop 8281
kyle.dewey@csun.edu
Term Expires 2026

Lynn Lampert • University Library / Research, Instruction and Outreach Services

Office (818) 677-2571
Mail Drop 8328 
lynn.lampert@csun.edu
Term Expires: 2026

Judy Korin • Arts, Media & Communication / Cinema & Television Arts

Dept (818) 677-3192
Mail Drop 8317
judy.korin@csun.edu
Term Expires 2027

Christoph Schaal • Engineering & Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering

Dept (818) 677-2187
Mail Drop 8295
christoph.schaal@csun.edu
Term Expires 2025

Myriam Forster • Health and Human Development / Health Sciences

Dept (818) 677-7039
Mail Drop: 8287
myriam.forster@csun.edu
Term Expires: 2027

Yolanda Vasquez-Salgado • Social and Behavioral Sciences / Psychology

Dept (818) 677-2827
Mail Drop: 8255 
yolanda.vazquez-salgado@csun.edu 
Term Expires: 2025 

Sung Wook Yoon • David Nazarian College of Business and Economics / Accounting

Dept (818) 677-2461
sungwook.yoon@csun.edu
Mail Drop 8372
Term Expires 2025

Mariappan "Jawa" Jawaharlal, Executive Secretary • Research and Sponsored Programs (non-voting)

Office (818) 677-2901
m.jawaharlal@@csun.edu
Mail Drop 8232

Naty Palos, Recording Secretary • Research & Sponsored Programs (non-voting)

Office (818) 677-2901
naty.palos@csun.edu
Mail Drop 8232