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- Lea Lee
- Associate Professor
- Teaching & Learning
- 167-8 Education Building
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-4801
- lxlee@odu.edu
- Dr. Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University. Dr. Lee earned
the Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Chicago State University in 1990 and the Ph. D. degree from the University
of Minnesota in 1993 in the area of Literacy and Early Childhood Education. She was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. After
she completed her Bachelor’s degree, she moved to the United States of America 21 years ago to pursue her graduate education.
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Education
- University of Minnesota,
1993
- Major: Reading Education
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Chicago State University,
1990
- Major: Early Childhood Education
- Degree: M.S.
- University of Suwon,
1988
- Major: Home Economics
- Degree: B.S.
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Research Interests
- Dr. Lee's area of expertise includes parent involvement, diversity issues in education, reading instruction, and Korean education
system.
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Expertise
- Child Development
- Early reading education and parental involvement/ Educational needs of Asian students/ Oral language/ Multicultural education/
Parent Involvement in Children's Language Development /Bilingual Education/ Understanding Asian Culture and Education Systems
- Education
- Early reading education and parental involvement/ Educational needs of Asian students/ Oral language/ Multicultural education/
Parent Involvement in Children's Language Development /Bilingual Education/ Understanding Asian Culture and Education Systems
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Books
- Lee, G. 2008, Unintended consequences of Technology: A worldwide perspective.
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Book Chapters
- Lee, G., and Myers, D. (2010). 2010, Curriculum Development in Korea. (pp. 392-422). Olney, Maryland: Childhood Education International Publisher.
- Lee, G. (2006). Educational Crisis: Korean-American Students’ Educational Problems and Solutions.” In Smita Sinha & Abha Gupta (Editors).
Disadvantaged Population: Sociolinguistic and Educational Issues. (pp. 65-90). New Delhi, India: Dominant Publishers and Distributors.
- Lee, G. (2006). My Wonderful Memories of Ja Yang Elementary School.. (pp. 167-170). Seoul:
- Lee, G. (2004). How a Korean woman is empowered through use of language: A case of a Korean woman. In Smita Sinha (Editors), Empowerment of
women: language and other facets. (pp. 174-198). Jaipur: Mangal Deep Publications.
- Lee, G. (2002). Six Buckets of Tears: Korean Americans’ School Experiences. In G. Boutte (Ed.), Resounding Voices: School Experiences of People
from Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds. (pp. 63-90). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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Articles
- Lee, G., Myers, D., and , K. (2009). Kindergarten Teachers' Professional Training and Their Social Status in Korea. Journal of Early Childhood teacher Education, 30, (pp. 263-271).
- Lee, G. (2006). Books for Children. Childhood Education, 82 (5), (pp. 27-30).
- Lee, G. (2006). Books for Children. Childhood Education, 82 (5), (pp. 27-30).
- Lee, G., and Janda, L. H. (2006). College Students’ Perceptions of Faculty’s Teaching Ability Based on their Ethnicity, Accent, and Academic Discipline. Eastern Education Journal, 35 (1), (pp. 50-55).
- Lee, G., and Janda, L. H. (2006). Successful Multicultural Campus: Free from Prejudice toward Minority Professors. Multicultural Education, 14 (1), (pp. 27-30).
- Lee, G. (2005). Effective Minority Professors in Teacher Education Programs. Association for Childhood Education International Focus on Teacher Education, 6 (2), (pp. 4-7).
- Lee, G. (2005). Fifteen Effective and Practical Approaches for Teaching Korean Language. Durae Journal, 12 (18), (pp. 21-23).
- Lee, G. (2004). Culture of children’s reading education in Korea and the United States. Childhood Education, 80 (5), (pp. 261-265).
- Lee, G. (2004). Synchronistic learning of native language and English: Asian-American children’s language and cultural experience. Childhood Education, 80 (2), (pp. 84-G, 84-Q).
- Lee, G. (2004). The effects of educational values and cultural tradition on literacy instruction. Childhood Education, 80 (3), (pp. 206F, 206K).
- Lee, G., and Gupta, A. (2003). Government’s efforts to improve reading of young children. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7 (2), (pp. 194-198).
- Lee, G. (2003). How to motivate school-age children to read?. Durae Journal, 10 (4A), (pp. 21-22).
- Lee, G. (2003). Integrating cultural pluralism through reading. Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 3 (1),
- Lee, G. (2003). Teacher’s perceptions of multicultural education. Eastern Education Journal, 32 (1), (pp. 20-23).
- Lee, G. (2003). Understanding immigrated Korean children’s educational needs. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 39 (4), (pp. 168-172).
- Lee, G. (2002). Realities and challenges facing multicultural education. Multicultural Education, 9 (4), (pp. 36-37).
- Lee, G. (2002). The role of Korean parents in the literacy development of children. International Early Childhood Education, 31 (1), (pp. 1-8).
- Lee, G. (2002). Three strategies to promote young children’s literacy development. Dimensions, 32 (2), (pp. 27-31).
- Lee, G., and Gupta, A. (2001). Reading education policy and administration in USA. Journal of Early Childhood Education and Educare Administration, 5 (1), (pp. 93-105).
- Lee, G. (2001). Treat Asian parents and families right. The Education Digest, 67 (4), (pp. 39-45).
- Lee, G., and Manning, M. L. (2001). Working with Asian parents and families. The Education Digest, 9 (1), (pp. 23-25).
- Lee, G., and Manning, M. L. (2001). Working with parents: Cultural and linguistic considerations. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 37 (4), (pp. 160-163).
- Lee, G., and Johnson, W. (2000). Needs of interracial storybooks in effective multicultural classrooms. Multicultural Edcuation, 8 (2), (pp. 27-29).
- Lee, G. (1999). Child care funding system in the United States of America. Journal of Early Childhood Education and Educare Administration, 3, (pp. 115-136).
- Lee, G. (1999). Making Cultural Connections through ethnic toys in the classroom. Childhood Education, 75 (2), (pp. 96-F).
- Lee, G., and Childress, M. D. (1999). Playing Korean ethnic games to promote multicultural awareness. Multicultural Education, 6 (3), (pp. 33-35).
- Childress, M. D., Lee, G., and Sherman, G. P. (1999). Reviewing software as a means of enhancing instruction. Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 1 (1), (pp. 255-263).
- Lee, G. (1998). Parent language involvement in children’s early learning activities. Eastern Education Journal, 27 (1), (pp. 25-29).
- Lee, G. (1997). The characteristics of early childhood education in Korea. International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 29 (2), (pp. 44-50).
- Lee, G. (1997). Today and yesterday in early childhood education in Korea. ERIC ED 407 103
- Lee, G. (1996). Effects of preschool programs on at-risk students’ kindergarten readiness skills. International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 1 (1), (pp. 157-165).
- Lee, G. (1993). Relationship Between Home Literacy Environment and Four Year Old Children’s Literacy Readiness. Dissertation Abstracts International, 54 (5A), (pp. 1-142).
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Presentations
- Reading the Past, Impacting Future Teachers: A Self-Study of Four Teacher Educators
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: November 19, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Suh, Y. Presenter & Author
Hinton-Johnson, K. Presenter & Author
Marken, J. A. Presenter & Author
Lee, G.
- Teachers Teaching Teachers in VA
- Conference Name: VATE (Virginia Association of Teachers of English)
- Sponsoring Organization: VATE (Virginia Association of Teachers of English)
- Location: Staunton, VA
- Date: October, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G. Presenter Only
- Are We Feeling Comfortable Teaching It? Self-study of Four Teacher Educators’ Conversations about So Far from the Bamboo
Grove.
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: April, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Suh, Y. Presenter & Author
Hinton-Johnson, K. Presenter & Author
Marken, J. A. Presenter & Author
Lee, G. Presenter & Author
- Teachers Teaching Teachers via the Virginia Writing Project
- Conference Name: VATE
- Sponsoring Organization: VATE
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Date: October 23, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Hinton-Johnson, K. Presenter Only
Lee, G. Presenter Only
- Unintended Consequences of Technology - What We Have Learned
- Conference Name: The Puget Sound Educational Service District and Pacific Lutheran University
- Sponsoring Organization: The Puget Sound Educational Service District and Pacific Lutheran University
- Location: Tacoma, Washington
- Date: April 8, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Using Songs for Teaching English –Effective Reading Instruction Methods in Europe and Asia
- Conference Name: NAEYC
- Sponsoring Organization: NAEYC
- Location: Washingto D.C.
- Date: November 18, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G. Presenter Only
, S. Presenter Only
, V. Presenter Only
- Culture of Reading Education: Korean Literacy Educational Practice and Pedagogy
- Conference Name: IRA and Pan African Reading
- Sponsoring Organization: IRA and Pan African Reading
- Location: Dar es Sallaam, Tanzania
- Date: August 10, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G. Presenter Only
- Positive Instructional Experiences for Challenged Learners in Literacy Development
- Conference Name: International Reading Association
- Sponsoring Organization: International Reading Association
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: May 5, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Manning, J. Presenter Only
Verla, K. Presenter Only
Linda, L. Presenter Only
Lee, G. Presenter Only
- The Viewpoint of the Parents on Children Learning Foreign Language
- Conference Name: ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
- Sponsoring Organization: ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Using the ACEI Global Guidelines Assessment Instrument to Measure Superior and Inferior Aspects of Kindergarten Education
in Korea
- Conference Name: ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
- Sponsoring Organization: ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Successful English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Instruction in Early Childhood Classroom in Korea
- Conference Name: OMEP: Organization Mondiale pour l’ E’ducation Prescolaire
- Sponsoring Organization: OMEP: Organization Mondiale pour l’ E’ducation Prescolaire
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Date: November 7, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Becoming Successful Bilingual Speakers: How do children in Korea and China learn English as a foreign language?
- Conference Name: Association for Childhood Education International
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for Childhood Education International
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: March 20, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- How do Korean Children Become Successful in Learning English as a Foreign Language?
- Conference Name: Association for Childhood Education International
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for Childhood Education International
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Second Language Literacy and Learning at Home, in the Classroom, and Around the World: Socio-cultural, Research-based Best
Practice
- Conference Name: International Reading Association
- Sponsoring Organization: International Reading Association
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- College Students’ Perceptions toward Ethnic Minority Professors
- Conference Name:
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Influence of the Family’s Culture and Belief in Children’s Early Literacy Development
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Developmentally Appropriate Multicultural Education in the United States of America Using Children’s Literature
- Conference Name: KSECE
- Sponsoring Organization: KSECE
- Location: Seoul, Korea
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Supporting Diversity in Early Education and Care through Literature and Technology
- Conference Name: KSECE
- Sponsoring Organization: KSECE
- Location: Seoul, Korea
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Hoot, J.
Chang, H. S.
- A Model Literacy Education: Influence of Korean Family’s Culture and Belief in Children’s Early Literacy Development
- Conference Name:
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Chang, H. S.
- Successful Hands-On Approaches to Teach English as a Foreign Language to Korean Preschool Children
- Sponsoring Organization: International Reading Association
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Improving English Language Learners’ Pronunciation Skills When Reading English Texts
- Conference Name: Virginia State Reading Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia State Reading Association
- Location: Crystal City, Virginia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Understanding patterns of pronunciation errors of English Language Learners in order to improve their pronunciation skills
- Conference Name: Virginia State Reading Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia State Reading Association
- Location: Arlington, Virginia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Connecting Young Children’s Oral language and Written Language Experiences with Computers
- Conference Name:
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Taylor, G. S.
- Heritage Language School
- Conference Name:
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Taso, S.
Taylor, G. S.
Lee, G.
- Ensuring Early Literacy Development: Korean Educational Practice and Pedagogy
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Effectiveness of a Reading Methods Course with a Cognitive Coaching Component
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Taylor, G. S.
Lee, G.
Taso, S.
- Learning English as a Foreign Language: How do Korean children become successful in reading and writing?
- Sponsoring Organization: International Reading Association
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Children’s Literacy Development across three different cultures The United States of America, Korea, and India
- Sponsoring Organization: World Congress of International Reading Association
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Gupta, A.
Williams, C.
- Creative and Effective Bibliotherapy for Young Children
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for Childhood Education International Conference
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Improving English Language Learners’ Pronunciation Skills When Reading English Texts
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia State Reading Association
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Children’s Literacy Development Across Three Different Cultures-The United States of America, Korea, and India
- Conference Name:
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Williams, C.
- Practices, Policies, and Procedures of ESL (English-as-a-Second- Language) Programs for Preschool Children in Korea
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Influence of the Family’s Culture and Belief in Children’s Early Literacy Development
- Conference Name:
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Embracing Diversity to Send Literacy to New Heights!
- Sponsoring Organization: College Reading Association
- Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Evidence Based Reading First Programs
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Gupta, A.
- Awareness of Korean Cultural Practices and Belief Systems in Children’s Early Literacy Development
- Conference Name:
- Location: Sanibel Island, Florida
- Date: 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Cross Cultural School Experiences of People From Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, California
- Date: 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Reading Program Assessment and Intervention
- Sponsoring Organization: Dumfries Elementary School
- Location: Dumfries, Virginia
- Date: 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- The Role of Oral Language in Literacy Learning for Young Children
- Sponsoring Organization: College Reading Association
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Affirming Cultural pluralism: Meet the Needs of STudents with Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
- Conference Name:
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Date: 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Sponsoring Organization: Dumfries Elementary School
- Location: Dumfries, VA
- Date: 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Diagnostic Teaching of Elementary Reading
- Sponsoring Organization: Richmond County Elementary School
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Reading Instruction for Remedial Learners
- Sponsoring Organization: Lafayette High School
- Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
- Date: 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Child Care Funding System in the United States of America
- Conference Name:
- Location: Seoul, Korea
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Authentic Assessment with Reading and Writing Portfolios
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Content Area Reading Comprehension and Concept Mapping
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Grammar and Vocabulary Software
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Using Web Pages to Support Reading, Creative Writing to Read Using Word Processors and Power Point, Multimedia Authoring as
a Reading and Writing Tool, Using CD-ROM Books, and Phonics and Spelling Instructional Software
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Toys and Games from China and Korea
- Conference Name:
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Feng, J.
Lee, G.
- Designing & Developing Multimedia CD-ROM Portfolios
- Conference Name:
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Childress, M. D.
- Cultural Pluralism in the Classsroom to Meet the Needs of the Diverse Student
- Conference Name:
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- raining Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology as a Catalyst for School Reform
- Conference Name:
- Location: Nassau, Bahamas
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Childress, M. D.
Lee, G.
- Using Multimedia CD-ROM Portfolios for Pre-service Teachers
- Conference Name:
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Let’s Have Fun Reading with CD-ROM Books
- Conference Name:
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Childress, M.
- Young Children & Multimedia: Tools for Building Creativity
- Conference Name: OMEP
- Sponsoring Organization: OMEP
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date: 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Childress, M.
- A Case Study of Educational Needs of Asian-American Children
- Conference Name:
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- CD-ROM Books for Beginning Readers – New and Improved!
- Conference Name:
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Today and Yesterday in Early Childhood Education in Korea
- Conference Name:
- Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Homeland Complex and Double Life: The Untold Story of Asian-American Children
- Conference Name:
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Feng, J.
Lee, G.
- Beginning Reading for Preschool Children of Immigration
- Conference Name:
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Child Nurturing Stories from the Land of the Morning Calm
- Conference Name:
- Location: Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Feng, J.
Lee, G.
- I Hate School! Is There a Turning Point Between Playing Teacher and Leaving School?
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Introduction to Kindergarten and the Primary School Syllabus
- Conference Name:
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- The Transition of Early Childhood Education in Europe
- Conference Name:
- Location: Regensburg, Germany
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Myth or Reality: Educational needs of Asian-American children in Perspective
- Conference Name:
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Feng, J.
Lee, G.
- Puters and Pumpkins: Children Playing and Learning with Technology
- Conference Name:
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Johnson, W.
- Developing Literacy through Shared Book Experience
- Conference Name:
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
Gill, S.
- The Relationship Between Home Literacy Environment and Four Year Old Children’s Literacy Readiness
- Conference Name:
- Location: Clearwater, Florida
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Families are Welcome
- Conference Name:
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice with Young Children in Korea
- Conference Name:
- Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Lee, G.
- 1988: B.S. with Honorable Distinction (Valedictorian), University of Suwon
- 1990: Coffman/Alumni Outstanding Scholarship Award, University of Minnesota
- Educational Curriculum & Instruction Department Scholarship Award, Old Dominion University
- Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship Award, University of Minnesota
- Exchange Student Scholarship Award (Full Scholarship for two years), University of Suwon & Chicago State University
- IL-HAE Foundation Award (Full Scholarship for three years), President of Korea, Jun-Do Whan
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research