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4- The Elk City News CBA/News December 13, 2023 USDA Seeks Applicants to Advance SWOSU Biology Economic Development and Create Students Earn Jobs in Oklahoma Funding for STILLWATER, OKLA., Dec. 7, 2023 - U.S. Department of Ag- viding this grant we can help these small businesses take a Eligible applicants for the per- nities in our rural communities sistent poverty and SECD set- and tribal nations across Okla- Pancreatic Cancer riculture (USDA) Rural Devel- multiyear-year vision into be- aside funds must demonstrate homa,” Corn said. “Contact our opment and Oklahoma State coming a reality in just one or Director Kenneth Corn an- two years.” that 100% of the benefits of an approved grant will assist staff today at our State Office to see how Rural Develop- Research nounced today that the Okla- Projects must be consistent beneficiaries in the designated ment can be a partner in your homa State Office for Rural with local community and eco- areas. The Department expects community to accelerate that Development is accepting ap- nomic development strategic to invite applications in winter growth.” Two students from the De- ects. Both Esparza and Powers plications to advance economic plans. They must also support 2024 for set-aside funding to Oklahoma applications must development and create jobs other economic development enhance the operation of rural be submitted to the USDA Ru- partment of Biological and have been supported by OK- for people in rural America. activities in the surrounding transportation systems. ral Development Oklahoma Biomedical Sciences at South- LSAMP and OK-INBRE in the USDA is making this fund- community. USDA is particularly interest- State Office by 4:30 p.m. CT western Oklahoma — State past. ing available under the Rural Funds may be used to establish ed in applications that will on Feb. 28, 2024. For more in- University (SWOSU), Colter Esparza’s proposal, “Investi- Business Development Grant business support centers or to advance Biden-Harris Admin- formation, email okbusiness@ Esparza from Granite and Dar- gating the role of glutamine program to support business finance job training and lead- istration priorities to: usda.gov or call 405-742-1060. ren Powers from Burns Flat, metabolism in the survival of opportunities or business ership development in rural Reduce climate _ pollution Visit Grants.gov or see page have recently been awarded Pancreatic cancer cells under enterprise projects in rural areas. They may also be used and increase resilience to the 84123 of the Dec.4, 2023, Fed- funding by the TriBeta Na- metabolic stress conditions,” communities. Organizations to repair or modernize build- impacts of climate change eral Register for additional in- tional Biological Honor Soci- and Powers’ proposal, “Explor- eligible to receive funding in- ings; finance feasibility studies through economic support to formation. clude rural towns, communi- or business plans; or purchase rural communities. USDA Rural Development pro- ety to advance their ongoing ing the role of AMPK signaling research in pancreatic cancer. ties, state agencies, author- equipment to lease to small or Ensure all rural residents have vides loans and grants to help and autophagy in metabolic ities, nonprofits, federally emerging businesses. equitable access to Rural De- expand economic opportuni- The TriBeta National Biolog- adaptations of cancer cells,” recognized Tribes, public col- In fiscal year 2024, USDA an- velopment (RD) programs and ties, create jobs and improve ical Honor Society, dedicated outline their research ques- leges and non-profit coopera- ticipates that part of the fund- benefits from RD-funded proj- the quality of life for millions to furthering the explora- tions, objectives, and meth- tives, ing may be set aside for: ects; and of Americans in rural areas. tion of biological studies and ods. “This grant opportunity is an Federally recognized Tribes. Help rural communities recov- This assistance supports in- knowledge through scientific excellent way rural commu- Rural Empowerment Zones/ er economically through more frastructure improvements; research, has recognized the ‘The awarded funds will allow nities and tribal entities can Enterprise Communities/Ru- and better market opportuni- business development; hous- outstanding work of these the students to travel to sci- grow our Oklahoma economy ral Economic Area Partner- ties and through improved in- ing; community facilities such undergraduates committed to entific conferences, providing and create job growth,” Corn ships frastructure. as schools, public safety and them with valuable opportu- the field. said. “President Biden believes Projects located in persistent “The Biden-Harris Administra- health care; and high-speed that one of the best ways to re- poverty areas. tion believes rural Oklahoma internet access in rural, trib- Under the guidance of their nities to share their findings. grow our economy is to trust Strategic Economic and Com- has the potential to grow our al and high-poverty areas. To faculty mentor, Dr. Pragya The students can also use the ingenuity of our American munity Development (SECD) economy and coming with that learn more, visit https://www. Sharma, Assistant Professor these funds to purchase sup- entrepreneurs, and by pro- projects. is new jobs and new opportu- rd.usda.gov/ok. in the Department of Biologi- plies and support stipends. cal and Biomedical Sciences at As part of their commitment, SWOSU, Esparza and Powers both Esparza and Powers will The Lady Crusaders got 2nd place in the worked in Sharma’s lab and developed research proposals present their research at ei- ther regional or national Tri- based on their respective proj- Beta research conventions. Maud basketball tournament this weekend NOTICE OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Lucille’s Roadhouse students of the month for Novem- ber are Aubree Schones of Canute for 7-9th grade and Sa- mantha Rother of Corn for 10-12th grade. 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