Discussing career paths with students can make a major impact on their lives. Faculty and staff who regularly engage in these conversations are encouraged to join the Career Champions Certificate Program, launched this year by the Steinbright Career Development Center in partnership with Drexel Human Resources. Faculty and professional staff who attend three out of five sessions in the program are eligible to become certified career champions; they can also attend any sessions that speak to them without needing to achieve certification. For more information on the program, see the announcement online.

James Tangorra, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics and department head of engineering leadership and society, received funding from the Office of Naval Research for his project “Biologically Derived Approaches and Prototypes for the Control and Propulsion of Swimming Vehicles for Riverine Environments.” This project’s objectives are to understand the sensorimotor and mechanical processes associated with maneuvering and active stabilization in swimming fish, and to engineer fieldable vehicle properties and biomimetic actuators that demonstrate swimming and maneuvering in riverine environments.

Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, was quoted in an April 18 Miami Herald story looking at how vibrations from neighboring construction could have exacerbated structural deficiencies that ultimately led to the collapse of the Champlain Tower South condo complex in Surfside, Florida. The story was picked up by a number of affiliated outlets, including the Bradenton Herald (Florida).

Bryan Cummings, PhD, a research scientist in civil, architectural and environmental engineering, authored an April 18 Philadelphia Inquirer column on the importance of taking steps to improve indoor air filtration, as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in tandem with masking indoors.

Matthew Stamm, PhD, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, was quoted in an April 7 PolitiFact story looking into claims that a Senate candidate in Ohio photoshopped a photo in one of his campaign ads.

Full Proposal Deadline: May 10, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 10, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 11, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 11, 2022

Phase I Full Proposal Deadline: May 12, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 16, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 23, 2022

Letter of Intent (required for Phase 1 Full Proposals only) Deadline: May 31, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: June 21, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: June 27, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: June 27, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: June 30, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: July 13, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: August 12, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: August 24, 2022

Letter of Intent (required) Deadline: September 2, 2022

Letter of Intent (required) Deadline: September 12, 2022

Preliminary Proposal (required) Deadline: September 14, 2022

Letter of Intent (required) Deadline: September 21, 2022

Rolling Deadline

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Full Proposal Deadline: May 13, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: May 13, 2022

Concept Paper (required) Deadline: May 26, 2022

Full Proposal Deadline: June 16, 2022

The DOE announced supplemental funding for currently-supported researchers that may be requested to accelerate scientific discovery by hosting or collaborating with students and scientists who have been impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine. DOE encourages researchers to consider hosting a student or scientist impacted by the war to advance your SC-funded research. You can view the full announcement here. To apply for supplemental funding, please review the FY 2022 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program funding opportunity announcement.

Letter of Intent (required) Deadline: April 28, 2022

Pre-proposal (required) Deadline: May 1, 2022

Concept Papers (required) Deadline: May 2, 2022

The Office of Research & Innovation is excited to share that Drexel will be a host institution for the AAAS 2023 Annual Meeting that will be held virtually and in-person March 2 through 5, 2023 in Washington, DC. The meeting will highlight groundbreaking multi-disciplinary research that advances knowledge and responds equitably to the needs of humanity. The 2023 AAAS Annual Meeting, Science for Humanity call for proposals opened on March 21, 2022 for Scientific Sessions, Lightning Talks, and Workshops.

Registration for the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is now open. The event will be held from May 23-25, 2022. Learn more about the event and how to register here.

The Spring NSF Virtual Grants Conference will be held from June 6, 2022 to June 10, 2022. Registration will be free of charge and opens on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at 12pm Eastern. Sign up here to be notified of conference registration details.

Applications for I-Corps Regional Courses are open. In these 4.5 week virtual courses, researchers working on a deep tech innovation will have the opportunity to "get out of their comfort zone" and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit. Applicants may apply with a team of 1-3 people. You can find more information about the courses and application deadlines.

RFI Response Deadline: May 18, 2022

RFI Response Deadline: May 20, 2022

On March 28, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration submitted to Congress the President's budget request for Fiscal Year 2023. The budget makes critical investments in American science, innovation, and the workforce that will help lay a stronger foundation for shared growth and prosperity for generations to come. You can read the full statement by NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan here.

In accordance with Important Notice No. 147, many National Science Foundation (NSF) program solicitations now require the use of Research.gov for the preparation and submission of proposals. Please be advised that NSF will now start requiring the use of Research.gov for the preparation and submission of proposals in response to program descriptions. As a reminder, FastLane is targeted to be removed as a submission option from all funding opportunities when the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) goes into effect in January 2023. Grants.gov will remain a submission option for most NSF proposals.

DOE requests applications from undergraduate students for the Collegiate Wind Competition. You can view the full announcement with application deadlines and guidelines here.