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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity program prioritizes research to evaluate specific interventions — e.g., policies, programs, practices — that have the potential to counteract the harms of structural and systemic racism and improve health, well-being, and equity outcomes.
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Research Security and Integrity Update |
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Dear Kansas State University research community,
As most of you are already aware, faculty and staff members from multiple units at K-State have been working to implement federally-mandated guidelines for research security and integrity as directed by the National Security Presidential Memorandum–33, or NSPM-33, and the corresponding report by the National Science and Technology Council, Joint Committee on the Research Environment, or JCORE. This effort has been led by the Research Security and Integrity Working Group, or RSIWG. One of the RSIWG’s observations and obligations from this past year has been that there remains major work for the federal agencies to complete in order to avoid adding excessive administrative burdens upon researchers.
Earlier this month, JCORE released additional guidance that cleared up some of the RSIWG’s concerns. Most importantly, all of the federal agencies that fund research are directed to harmonize their processes and standardize their requirements and disclosure forms. Also, we should receive more specific guidance regarding disclosure obligations.
As new information becomes available from JCORE and funding agencies, the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of the Chief Information Office will be providing it in concise form through training modules and guidance documents.
The new JCORE report added guidance for Digital Persistent Identifiers and network security, and the RSIWG will be spending the upcoming months interpreting and implementing this guidance. One final point from this document is that the deadline for implementation has been pushed back at least four to six months.
K-State and the federal government take these topics seriously, while also wanting to maintain a collegial, effective research environment. The original NSPM-33 and the 2021 and 2022 JCORE reports are posted on the Research Security webpage. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact the RSIWG chairperson, Jonathan Snowden, at jonathansnowden@k-state.edu, 785-532-3261.
Thank you.
David Rosowsky
Vice President for Research
Gary Pratt
Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer
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Webinar: Securely Operating through 5G Infrastructure Funding Opportunity |
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2:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 27
The National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator is accelerating research and discovery into practice by issuing a new funding opportunity for a new research track topic: Securely Operating Through 5G Infrastructure. Partnering with the Department of Defense’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the NSF Convergence Accelerator has published a Solicitation, NSF 22-538 and Broad Agency Announcement, NSFBAA-CA22-01 to provide two submission pathways for researchers and innovators to submit their proposal.
Webinar Details:
Join the NSF Convergence Accelerator and DoD’s OUSD(RE) on January 17, 2022, to learn about the programs and exciting funding opportunity.
In each 90 minute informational webinar, participants will learn about:
- NSF Convergence Accelerator program, it’s program model, fundamentals, and innovation processes to accelerate basic research into practice.
- DoD’s 5G initiative.
- Joint DoD/NSF funding opportunity, convergent research track focus, and submission details.
- Optional 30-minute sub-track breakouts.
Join after the webinar for a 30-minute breakout session featuring the Track G sub-tracks: non-cooperative networks, cooperative networks and tailored networks. Here you can ask questions and engage with others to potentially assist you in forming your team and proposal.
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EnergyTech University Prize: Submit a Business Plan by January 31 |
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Want a shot at $250,000 of cash prizes? You’re in luck! The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions just launched the EnergyTech University Prize, a business plan competition for post-secondary students.
Here’s how to get involved:
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You and at least one other teammate develop a business plan for an energy technology either developed by a national lab or that is otherwise promising. Not sure where to start? Check out possible technologies.
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Sign up on the HeroX competition platform to receive updates and check out the official competition rules.
- From now through January, work on your entry. Make sure to submit by January 31!
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Resolving U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World |
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Noon-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Dealing with a Global Crisis and Managing IP Rights
The continuing COVID-19 pandemic and global vaccination effort make the question of vaccine diplomacy and protecting developing nations from the virus more important than ever. While the United States is in a prime position to lead that effort, some U.S. voices have joined leaders from other nations in endorsing the idea that eliminating IP protections around the COVID-19 vaccine — and the research and technology that produces them — would lower barriers to vaccinating the developing world. In a recent paper from the Center for Strategic and International Studies entitled "The Shot Heard around the World: The Strategic Imperative of U.S. Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy," former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu discusses alternatives to eliminating IP protections around COVID-19 technology and a combination of logistical, regulatory, and infrastructure obstacles that the United States has the resources and technology to resolve. In this webinar, hear the insights and perspectives from former Director Iancu about the importance of IP protections, alternative approaches, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Agenda Highlights
- The importance of IP protections in relation to maintaining a competitive advantage.
- The real challenges within the global vaccination effort and vaccine diplomacy.
- Alternative approaches to eliminating IP and opportunities for the United States to benefit in leading the global vaccination effort.
This is a free webinar for members only, but registration is required.
On Feb. 1, registration closes at 12:10 p.m.
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What's the Next Big Question in A.I.?
Leaders in A.I. Discuss the Science of the Future
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1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Basic research is a long game. It is a high-risk pursuit of an idea, challenge or unanswered scientific question that can often take decades to solve. In the year 2040 and beyond, there are outstanding questions to consider to explore significant advances in learning/reasoning. And during the next two decades, there are fascinating questions that will guide us to 2040...
Join the Air Force Office of Scientific Research at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 2, for the next installment of our ongoing series of two-hour sessions with leaders in AI, including Rauf Izmaliov, Peraton Labs, Vladimir Vapnik, Columbia, Katerina Fragkiadaki, Carnegie Mellon, Carla Gomez, Cornell, Bart Selmen, Cornell, Benji Maruyama, AFRL and Doug Riecken, AFRL/AFOSR, as they discuss the science of the future, the pursuit of ideas, and unanswered questions.
Just like in any other area, it is basic science that underpins the A.I. capabilities needed to maintain a competitive military and technological advantage in the digital era.
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Join the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics at the GASP 2022 Workshop |
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Day 1: 12 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2
Day 2: 12 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3
The Government Advances in Statistical Programming, or GASP, Workshop 2022 is a virtual opportunity for professionals to share knowledge about advances in statistical programming for government applications. This two-day virtual event is free and open to the public.
Sessions include state-of-the-art presentations and lightning talks on machine learning, natural language processing, dashboards/data visualization as well as a variety of skills workshops, statistical packages, discussions, and joint project collaborations. There will be plenty of opportunities to participate and to ask questions during the event.
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NSF Human Networks and Data Science Program Office Hour |
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Please join the Human Networks and Data Science Program to discuss questions about the program with the program director.
9:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3
9:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17
9:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 24
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Webinar: Funding opportunities with Bayer |
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8-9 a.m., Noon-1 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Join Halo for a live, interactive webinar with Bayer Crop Science, one of the world’s leading innovators in crop science and pest control.
Bayer scientists will be discussing an innovative new program, Testing4Ag, which will make Bayer's state-of-the-art biological screening cascades available to compounds from labs around the world.
Following a presentation, the Bayer team will answer questions directly from researchers during a live Q&A. You can review the opportunity in advance here.
Who should attend:
- PIs, postdocs and graduate students.
- Startups.
Relevant areas of expertise:
- Plant and crop protection.
- Synthetic and medicinal chemistry.
- Natural product isolation.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Bayer's preferred submissions and how to make your proposal stand out.
- How Bayer can partner to help you bring your innovations to the world.
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Webinar: Funding opportunities with Sonoco |
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Noon
Thursday, Feb. 17
Join Halo for a live, interactive webinar with Sonoco, a provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands across a variety of product segments, including, beverages, snacks, frozen food, and pet care.
Sonoco scientists will be discussing their two funding opportunities on Halo and answering questions directly from researchers. You can review the opportunities in advance here.
Who should attend:
- PIs, postdocs and doctoral students.
- Startups.
Relevant areas of expertise:
- Chemical engineering.
- Materials science.
- Polymer science.
Here's what you'll learn:
- What technologies and approaches are of particular interest.
- What are the must-have versus preferred requirements for a winning solution.
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K-State research in the news |
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Agency news and trending topics |
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The goal of nuclear physics is to describe all matter from its simplest building blocks: quarks and gluons. Found deep inside protons and neutrons, quarks and gluons also combine in less common configurations to make other subatomic particles of matter. For scientists, producing these less-common particles in experiments is an interesting challenge. A new theory method aids in those efforts by predicting which less-common particles an experiment will produce. energy.gov
After just seven months, a huge team of scientists who work with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument have already mapped a larger swath of the cosmos than all other 3D surveys combined. And since they’re only 10 percent of the way through their five-year mission, there’s much more to come. wired.com
Among the many popular tourist sites in Rome is an impressive 2,000-year-old mausoleum along the Via Appia known as the Tomb of Caecilia Metella, a noblewoman who lived in the first century CE. Lord Byron was among those who marveled at the structure, even referencing it in his epic poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812-1818). Now scientists have analyzed samples of the ancient concrete used to build the tomb, describing their findings in a paper published in October in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. nsf.gov
COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more than 2,000 couples that was funded by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers found no differences in the chances of conception if either male or female partner had been vaccinated, compared to unvaccinated couples. However, couples had a slightly lower chance of conception if the male partner had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 within 60 days before a menstrual cycle, suggesting that COVID-19 could temporarily reduce male fertility. nih.gov
Engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder and Purdue University, funded in part by the U.S. National Science Foundation, explored how mechanical forces guide the early cell development of organisms. The research has the potential for diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs in heart disease, artificial tissue engineering and other biomedical applications. Scientists may be able to understand what transforms a collection of cells into a functional organ or organism and replicate the process in a lab environment. nsf.gov
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