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Kansas State University, Office of Research Development’s Global Food Systems Seed Grant Program invites applications for innovative research in all aspects of global food systems including, but not limited to: 1) increasing food production; 2) better management of water and other resources/systems for food production and distribution; 3) keeping food systems safe; 4) Increasing food nutritional value; 5) examining policy, social concerns and economic factors driving food systems; and 6) combating obesity and nutritional illiteracy.
The National Science Foundation’s Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research supports multi-disciplinary research to sustain economic competitiveness, to promote worker well-being, lifelong and pervasive learning, and quality of life, and to illuminate the emerging social and economic context and drivers of innovations that are shaping the future of jobs and work.
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New K-State Global Food Systems podcast episodes now available |
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After a brief hiatus, the K-State Global Food Systems podcast “Something to Chew On” is back for 2022. This series allows listeners to meet the faculty, learn more about what makes them tick, the passion they bring to their critical research and gain a better understanding of the complexity of the food system.
Kumar is the North Central Weed Science Society 2020 outstanding young scientist, and studies weed control in the production of commodity crops in the K-State Agricultural Research Center in Hays. In the podcast, Kumar discusses techniques that could reduce herbicide-resistant methods of farming. He also talks about climate change and why weeds are the first to adapt.
There are currently more than 40 episodes of “Something to Chew On” with listeners in more than 80 countries. Listeners can subscribe and download new episodes every two weeks to hear what researchers in the wide scope of global foods research are doing at K-State.
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Spring 2022 FDA and USRG Request for Proposals |
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Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, March 7
The Office of Research Development announces the Spring 2022 Faculty Development Award, or FDA, and University Small Research Grant, or USRG, call for proposals for Kansas State University tenured or tenure-track faculty who are interested in receiving assistance in their scholarly activities and professional development. Note: faculty must have at least some percentage of their appointment devoted to research.
The Faculty Development Awards program provides support for travel to international meetings — primarily at international locations — or to meet with program officers from potential external sponsors. Due to travel constraints caused by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA program will, for the current funding round cover either:
- Registration expenses to present at a virtual professional meeting.
- Travel and registration costs to present at an in-person professional meeting. These awards will be contingent on the in-person meetings occurring as planned with funds not being released until this can be confirmed.
The University Small Research Grants program is a seed grant program to support early research, scholarly activity, and other creative efforts.
If you seek support for travel/projects occurring between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022 apply in this competition. For travel/ projects occurring between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023, apply in the fall competition, due October 3, 2022
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National Medal of Science call for nominations |
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The National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. It was established by the 86th Congress in 1959 as a Presidential Award to be given to individuals "deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences." In 1980, Congress expanded this recognition to include the social and behavioral sciences.
A Committee of distinguished scientists and engineers is appointed by the President to evaluate the nominees for the Award. Since its establishment, the medal has been awarded to 506 distinguished scientists and engineers whose careers spanned decades of research and development.
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Seeking NIFA Hall of Fame Nomination |
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The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame, created at the agency's five-year anniversary.
Inductees into the NIFA Hall of Fame have worked, coordinated, or supported activities exemplifying NIFA’s synergy of excellence in any combination of research, education, and Extension approaches on local, regional, national, or international levels. Inductees have also demonstrated a measurable and positive impact on the lives of citizens and NIFA's mission to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and Extension to solve societal challenges.
Nominations will be evaluated based on three weighted areas: measurable impact on NIFA; synergy of research, education, and/or Extension; and endorsements/letters of support. Nominations must consist of a completed nomination form (see NIFA Hall of Fame Nomination Form) and up to three endorsements/letters of support. The NIFA Hall of Fame Nomination Form and NIFA Hall of Fame background and criteria are located on the NIFA Hall of Fame Awards website. Please email your nominations to Kelly Sprute no later than April 1.
Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the annual NIFA Day of Appreciation tentatively scheduled for June/July.
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2022 MHSRS Call for Abstracts |
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January 5-February 16, 2022
How to submit an MHSRS abstract:
- Complete the abstract submission form.
- Upload a CV.
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Upload a signed Conflict of Interest form.
The abstract should be no more than 8000 characters in length. Abstracts will be submitted in plain text without any rich text formatting or fonts. No embedded tables, pictures, or videos will be accepted. See Instructions under "Submit an Abstract" for abstract format recommendations. Have the presenter's CV and signed COI form in PDF format ready to upload when you initiate abstract submission to facilitate the submission process.
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Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours |
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2:30-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10
The FW-HTF investment responds to challenges and opportunities for the future of jobs and workers in a landscape with rapid social and technological changes.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing event details. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to attend, please email rarequest@nsf.gov in advance.
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Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 14
Join The National Science Foundation Division of Environmental Biology From noon-1 p.m. on Monday, February 14 for DEB’s next virtual office hour.
Program officers will discuss how to write a great review and answer your questions on any NSF-related topic. To participate, please register.
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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. 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 Joyn Bio
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11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Join Halo for an engaging webinar with Joyn Bio, a joint-venture between Ginkgo Bioworks and Leaps by Bayer founded to solve urgent agriculture challenges using the combination of synthetic biology and beneficial microbes.
Joyn Bio scientists will be discussing their funding opportunity on Halo and answering questions directly from researchers. You can review the opportunity in advance here.
Who should attend:
- PIs, Postdocs and PhD Students
- Startups
Relevant areas of expertise:
- Microbiology
- Crop Science
Here's what you'll learn:
- What approaches are of particular interest and what is out of scope
- How proposals will be reviewed and advanced
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1-5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17
Zoom
This training is aimed at informing graduate students, post-docs and early career faculty about various aspects of the grant writing process. Whether you are new to grant writing or have some experience, the information presented will be very relevant and valuable for you. This workshop will include, grant writing orientation, writing the narrative and project summary, budget justification, reviewing criteria and evaluation, and developing your objectives and goals.
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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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Data-intensive scientific research on human behavior and society can help improve community resilience to natural disasters, avoid supply chain disruptions and accurately predict infectious disease outbreaks. However, researchers in many disciplines have faced obstacles like incompatible data standards, missing or error-filled information, and technical difficulties in managing large data sets.
To help address a wide range of challenges and create opportunities, the U.S. National Science Foundation is investing in the creation of a new data platform that will help researchers across the gamut of scientific disciplines access, collect, store and secure vital information. nsf.gov
International scientists, engineers, and students have made and continue to make significant contributions to the U.S.’s science and engineering research enterprise. This source of talent is a comparative advantage for the U.S. and is critical for keeping the nation at the leading edge of discovery and knowledge. This paper quantifies and reaffirms the impact of international scientists and scholars, who serve as a vital source of talent fueling American ingenuity, innovation, and leadership. Bolstering measures to attract and retain top students from across the globe and fostering a culture where immigrants are welcome and can thrive is imperative for the continued success of the U.S.’s society and economy. sciencepolicyreview.org
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues into its third year, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is focusing on preparing for a range of other viral threats that could cause a public health emergency. For decades, NIAID has launched major research responses and developed medical countermeasures to combat multiple emerging infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, SARS-CoV-1, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Ebola virus, Zika virus, and SARS-CoV-2. nih.gov
Open science ambitions have cautions worth noting, such as the challenges of interpreting research publicly and the potential political misuse of study findings. To address this, higher education must revisit its roots in educating citizens, preparing both students for society and society for itself. edsurge.com
Reviewers contribute a key service to peer-reviewed science, catching errors or problems, helping authors to improve their work and even rejecting shoddy research. Scientists who review also benefit: they see original research before it is made public, helping them to stay up to date in their fields, and gain insight into the review process so that they can improve their own submissions. nature.com
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