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The American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and contribute their knowledge and analytical skills in the policy realm. Fellows serve yearlong assignments in the federal government and represent a broad range of backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages.
The National Science Foundation’s Advancing Informal STEM Learning program seeks to: advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.
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ORD Opportunities: D.C. Federal Relations Trip 2021
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The annual K-State Federal Relations trip to Washington, D.C. is tentatively planned for February 2-4, 2021. The Office of Governmental Relations will be taking the lead on preparing the annual Federal Expressions of Strength document. As in previous years, college and other major units will be submitting lists and descriptions of projects that should be included.
Deans’ offices or associate deans for research may be reaching out with calls for proposals for inclusion. If you have interest, you can contact those individuals. Please note, highlighted projects tend to be major college initiatives rather than the work of single or a few investigators.
-Beth Montelone
Senior associate vice president for research
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Frequently Asked QuestionsOn Proposal Preparation and Award Administration Related to NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide |
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Some of the topics addressed in the FAQs include conference proposals, cost sharing, deadline dates, indirect costs, international activities/considerations and participant support.
If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact the DIAS/Policy Office by email at policy@nsf.gov.
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Recipient obligations for Public Access to Final Peer-Reviewed Accepted Manuscripts |
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Following the Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS) Broadcast message that was sent in late January 2020 titled “Requirements for Submission of Final Peer-Reviewed Accepted Manuscripts,” a follow up message was sent to remind DOE Office of Science (SC) financial assistance recipients of their obligation to submit final peer-reviewed accepted manuscripts for published journal articles resulting from SC funding.
Following the January 2020 message, DOE has received feedback about the requirement, and have tried to address commonly asked questions.
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The biological event horizon: no return or total resilience
8 a.m.
September 24, 2020
While COVID-19 is the current biological threat we face, it will not be the last and is likely to not be the worst, and man-made disease threats are also becoming increasingly likely due to advances in technology. Innovative science and technology solutions exist or are in development that could change the game for biodefense. At this meeting, the Commission intends to discuss these emerging biological threats and the innovative science and technology solutions to address them.
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Call for Nominations — NAS Awards in the Biological Sciences |
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The National Academy of Sciences is accepting nominations for the 2021 awards presented in the biological sciences listed below. NAS membership is not required to nominate candidates or to be considered for an award. All awards being presented in 2021 can be found here.
Nominations for these awards will be accepted online through Monday, October 5, 2020.
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Episode 1: Matt Ridley on innovation, serendipity and freedom
UIDP Conversations is our new podcast! Join us for these candid discussions about partnership and collaboration across academia, industry and government.
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Training opportunities and forums |
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The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctor degree. This session will take an in-depth look at the requirements for an NSF GFRP submission. A panel of faculty members who have served on review panels for this program will discuss tips and provide advice that you will not find in this program’s Request for Proposals. Students will also have an opportunity to talk about their research ideas with the panel. If you are serious about submitting to this program, this is a session you should not miss.
3:30-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
After you register, a Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the event.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Research Development, the Graduate School and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
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3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
The Office of Research Development will host an information session for tenured or tenure-track faculty who are interesting in receiving assistance in their scholarly activities and professional development. The Faculty Development Award program provides support for travel to international meetings. The University Small Research Grants program is a “seed” grant program to support early research, scholarly activity and other creative efforts. Please attend one of these information sessions to learn about this semester’s application and review process.
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Topic: Latest news on federal agencies and new reporting and disclosure requirements, and increased oversight on Conflict of Interest disclosures.
Noon-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Federal agencies continue to publish letters, policies, and other documents related to Conflict of Interest and time and effort reporting. We have been providing updates from funders as they come in, but this is still a complex environment to understand. Our Brown Bag virtual lunch series topic this time will focus on responding to changes and guidance for faculty.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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KAWSE Brown Bag Event: Inclusion/Safety in Research Spaces |
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Noon-1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 via Zoom
Vice President for Research and Professor of Chemistry Peter Dorhout and Executive Director of KAWSE and Professor of Sociology Chardie Baird will be hosting a virtual brown bag. The goal is to learn from you, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, about the challenges and successes you are facing when creating/experiencing physical and cultural safety in your research spaces. VPR Dorhout is committed to incorporating what he learns from you in programming in K-State's research office.
After submitting your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to joining the meeting.
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K-State RSCAD in the news |
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Agency news and trending topics |
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Losing your balance and falling doesn't happen only during icy winters. The slip resistance of your shoes can determine how well you walk on different surfaces without losing balance. Shoe-grips increase friction by engaging with the walking surface, helping to increase stability. nsf.gov
Scientists have demonstrated a new way to precisely target cells by distinguishing them from neighboring cells that look similar.
Cells that become cancerous may differ from their healthy neighbors in only a few subtle ways. A challenge in the treatment of cancer and many other diseases is being able to spot the right cells while sparing all others. nsf.gov
An international team of scientists supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has identified a novel association between the gene FAF2 and a reduced risk for alcohol-associated liver cirrhosis (ALC) in people who drink heavily. nih.gov
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), write the directors of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRC) Network, a nationwide group funded by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. nih.gov
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