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Titans Thinking Together

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Titans Thinking Together (T3) is an initiative of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs that aims to promote collaborative research by bringing together faculty expertise around critically important regional, national, and global problems.  Capitalizing on the collaborative research already taking place on campus, T3 formalizes a way for participants to find campus partners, and provides guidance and incentives for faculty, researchers, and students from different disciplines to generate a cross-pollination of ideas and expertise.

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Call for Proposals: T3

 

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Goals of T3

Goals of T3

The goals of the T3 are focused on enhancing cross-campus collaborations among CSUF faculty to address critical problems facing the local community and California. Specifically, T3 aims to:

  1. Facilitate Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Encourage faculty from various disciplines and colleges to work together, leveraging complementary expertise to tackle regional and state challenges.
  2. Support Research and Creative Activities: Provide guidance and financial resources to foster innovative research projects that align with priority areas, enhancing the value of CSUF as a regional partner.
  3. Enhance Student Opportunities: Create more opportunities for students through faculty-mentored research, preparing them to be engaged, problem-solving participants in society.
  4. Host Collaborative Events: Organize meetings, workshops, and forums to spotlight projects, expand collaborations, and facilitate discussions with external and campus resources.
  5. Promote Professional Development: Support faculty and research teams in participating in professional development, conferences, and community-building events.

Priority Research Areas

  1. Artificial Intelligence, Science, and Society
  2. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services
  3. Harnessing the Data Revolution
  4. Food and Water Security in a Changing World
  5. Economic Inequality and the Future of California
  6. Human Health, Economy, and the Environment
  7. Changing Demographics and Urban Design

2025 Application Details

Submission Deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 

Submission Requirements:

  1. Proposals must include faculty from three or more disciplines across two or more colleges.
  2. Research teams should consist of new campus partnerships, although some preexisting collaborations are allowed.
  3. At least one junior faculty member must be included in the research team.

If funded, team members will participate in professional development, conferences, and community-building events hosted by ORSP.

Proposal Content:

  1. A statement of interest identifying the Priority Research Area and faculty participants.
  2. A general description of the research team's goals, interdisciplinary value, available resources, and alignment with the Priority Research Area (3 pages).
  3. A statement describing the project's significance for the region or state (1 page).
  4. Plans to foster student research and professional experiences (1 page).
  5. An estimated budget and timeline of activities for the first year (1 page each).
  6. A two-page CV for each faculty member involved.

Funding:

Expected funding is up to $20,000 annually, with eligibility for renewal for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance.

Full details can be found on the Application via InfoReady

Submission Deadline

Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on May 16, 2025, using the InfoReady platform.

Contact Details

For questions, contact Binod Tiwari at T3@fullerton.edu .

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Research Areas

 

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Housing Crisis in California

The Housing Crisis Consortium at Cal State Fullerton, led by Assistant Professor Tabashir Nobari and Associate Professor Anand Panangadan, is focused on developing collaborative solutions to homelessness in Orange County. This project brings together faculty from various disciplines to address the complex challenges of the housing crisis, amidst rising homelessness rates and ongoing efforts statewide.

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Meet the Housing Crisis Consortium

Artificial Intelligence, Science and Society

The Artificial Intelligence, Science, and Society Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is set to explore the intersection of AI technologies, scientific research, and societal impact. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative aims to bring together experts to delve into the potential and implications of AI. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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Biodiversity and Ecosystems

The Biodiversity and Ecosystems Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is dedicated to investigating the rich diversity of life and the complex dynamics of ecosystems. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative seeks to unite experts to explore ecological relationships and conservation strategies. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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Harnessing the Data Revolution

The Harnessing the Data Revolution Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is poised to explore the transformative power of data across various domains. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative aims to bring together experts to investigate data-driven innovations and their implications. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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Food and Water Security

The Food and Water Security in a Changing World Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is focused on addressing the critical challenges of sustaining food and water resources amid global changes. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative seeks to unite experts to explore strategies for ensuring resource security and resilience. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

Food Security

Economic Inequality and California

The Economic Inequality and the Future of California Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is dedicated to examining the pressing issues of economic disparity and their impact on the state's future. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative aims to bring together experts to analyze and address the challenges of economic inequality. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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Human Health, Economy and the Environment

The Human Health, Economy, and the Environment Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is committed to exploring the interconnectedness of health, economic systems, and environmental factors. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative seeks to unite experts to study and address the complex interactions that shape our world. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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Changing Demographics and Urban Design

The Changing Demographics and Urban Design Consortium at Cal State Fullerton is focused on understanding how shifts in population dynamics influence urban planning and design. While the team and specific research focus are still being finalized, this initiative aims to bring together experts to explore innovative approaches to development in response to demographic changes. More information will be available soon, so please check back for updates.

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ASC, 2nd Floor 1121 N. State College Blvd.,
Fullerton, CA 92831-3014

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