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The National Science Foundation’s Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences supports, through its Investigator-initiated Research Projects program, quantitative, mechanistic, predictive, and theory-driven fundamental research designed to promote understanding of complex living systems at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels.
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Congratulations to Kansas State University inventors — Plant variety protection certificates issued in May 2022, and patent issued in June 2022 |
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The following K-State researchers were issued plant variety protection certificates in May of 2022:
KS Hatchett (KS090049K-8) Wheat Variety
PVP Number: 202100488
Issue Date: May 27, 2022
AM Cartwright (KS0800093K-18) Wheat Variety
PVP Number: 202100489
Issue Date: May 27, 2022
KS Hamilton (KS15H137-2-2) Wheat Variety
Inventors: Allan Fritz, Clayton Seaman*, Guorong Zhang, Terry Martin*, Jeffrey Ackerman, Kenneth Rohleder, Jake Thorell*
PVP Number: 202100368
Issue Date: May 27, 2022
The following K-State researchers were issued a patent in June of 2022:
Patent Number: 11,371,070
Issue Date: June 28, 2022
*No longer at K-State.
The full list of K-State patent and plant variety protection certificate awardees since 2009, is available on the awards page of the research website.
Have a patentable invention or interested in the commercialization process?
Contact K-State Innovation Partners as early as possible in the discovery process to ensure proper protection of your intellectual property and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the options available in commercializing your research.
K-State Innovation Partners strives to assist K-State faculty, staff and students in developing and protecting their discoveries and inventions to return the greatest advantage to the creators, K-State and the general public.
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How basic research can improve the food we eat
This podcast episode features a team of K-State lipid researchers to help us understand food through basic lipid research and how this work improves what we eat. For this conversation, we welcome Ruth Welti, distinguished professor of biology and director of the Kansas Lipidomics Research Center; Kathrin Schrick, associate professor of biology; and Timothy Durrett, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics.
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The Innovation Festival brings to Kansas City breakout, established and legendary indie alt-rock artists for a full day of entertainment and discovery.
Innovation Festival is Kansas City’s opportunity to mingle with cutting-edge innovators across science and tech while unlocking the connection between music and science.
Conferences
August 4-6
Children's Mercy Park
Kansas City, Kansas
- The Mechanisms for Disease Research and Recruitment is uniquely designed as a workforce development effort to recruit talent and an opportunity to network with top innovators and scientists in the area. The conference includes the sessions in the areas of disease and development, genetic mechanisms and drugs and pharmacology. Payment is not required for postdocs, undergraduate students, and graduate students to attend the conference. Please share this opportunity with any students you feel would be interested.
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The Innovations in Ag Tech Conference encourages innovators, scientists, growers and manufacturers working in the agriculture innovation ecosystem to come together and build collaborations, discover new technologies, network and share information. The conference focuses on feeding the world in sustainable and innovative ways and includes sessions around farms of the future, traceability, autonomy, connectivity, carbon, space ag and product demonstrations. K-State has a number of complementary registrations for this conference only. Email ovpr@k-state.edu by Thursday, July 14 if you are interested. Registrations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
As a sponsoring organization, K-State faculty, staff and students receive discounted registration. Use the code BKLEADER (case sensitive) when registering for either conference or the festival. The discounted registration cost is $175 for either conference. Festival registration is included when registering for a conference.
Biologics reveal
Together we rise! Join BioKansas as they unveil the region’s strategic plan to build the nation’s most equitable hub for biologics – centered in Kansas City.
Music performances
This convergence of music and innovation is headlined by six-time Grammy nominated Black Pumas. The inaugural lineup also features some of today’s biggest alternative rock artists including The Greeting Committee, The Regrettes, and Dreamgirl, as well as breakout artists The Freedom Affair, MellowPhobia, The Cavves, and Whitehall.
Brewery showcase
Taste the biosciences in the Midwest as we serve up flights from everyone’s favorite biomanufacturers – BREWERIES! Reserve your opportunity to experience regional breweries as we celebrate the fermentation industry during this epic summer experience.
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1-2 p.m.
Friday, July 15
The Division of Mathematical Sciences, or DMS, is hosting virtual office hours to share information about NSF’s current operations and provide guidance to the mathematical sciences community. All members of the mathematics research community interested in the work of DMS are welcome to attend.
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11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 19
The National Association for Biomedical Research, or NABR invites you to joinQ&A with the USDA: The Tenth Edition, with guest speakers USDA-APHIS Animal Care’s Elizabeth Goldentyer, Deputy Administrator, and Lemnique Wafer, Assistant Director of Animal Welfare Operations.
Under an active institutional membership, NABR members have the opportunity to partake in these exclusive webinars that provide vital information for the scientific community on legislative, regulatory and legal matters affecting responsible, humane, and ethical research with laboratory animals. Member institutions benefit from NABR’s expertise and up-to-date analysis on policies regarding humane animal research. By understanding these policies and committing to the safety and welfare of laboratory animals, your institution can continue to develop discoveries and solutions to improve the quality of life for both animals and people.
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NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure project execution plan development workshop |
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Friday, July 15
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
NSF is hosting a workshop to prepare social and behavioral science and education researchers for the submission of a NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure proposal. The workshop focuses specifically on development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), which guides the project management for such a project. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of what a PEP is, what PEP requirements are for NSF Midscale proposals and how to develop an effective PEP for their project.
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Sony Research Award Program |
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Friday, July 15
10-11 a.m.
UIDP will host an informative webinar about the Sony Research Award Program on Friday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, with 25 minutes of presentation and the remainder for Q&A from the audience. Learn more about the Sony Research Award Program, submission guidelines, and application deadlines during Sony’s webinar with Mark Ortiz, senior manager of the Strategy & Planning Office for Sony Corporation of America’s R&D Center U.S. Laboratory.
The Sony Research Award Program is an academic award initiative created to provide U.S., Canadian, select European country, and Indian universities funding for emerging and innovative technology research projects in collaboration with Sony’s own research division. The program comprises the Faculty Innovation Award and the Focused Research Award within three broad subject categories: Information Technology, Devices & Materials, and Life Sciences. The Program is now in its seventh year.
With awards of up to $150,000 per year for each accepted proposal, the Sony Research Award Program creates new opportunities for university faculties to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries, and the future.
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NSF EHR Core Research Program Informational Webinar |
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2-3 p.m.
Monday, July 25
What is EHR’s Core Research Program?
ECR focuses on providing funds for fundamental research, both curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research, that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education. There are three broadly conceived Research Areas appropriate for funding in ECR:
- Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments
- Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields
- Research on STEM Workforce Development.
Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
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NSF Convergence Accelerator Expo 2022 |
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Wednesday, July 27
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, July 28
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or TIP, is pleased to share an exciting event opportunity. NSF’s Convergence Accelerator, a TIP program, is hosting its annual portfolio showcase event – Convergence Accelerator Expo 2022.
This must-attend virtual event is your opportunity to see NSF Convergence Accelerator’s portfolio in a live exhibition format. Attendees will be able to connect with more than 45 funded research teams across six convergence research track topics that are focused on national-scale societal challenges.
This year’s tracks include:
- AI-Driven Data Sharing & Modeling
- AI & the Future of Work
- Networked Blue Economy
- Open Knowledge Networks
- Quantum Technology
- Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems
Who should attend: Open to the public. Researchers, innovators, technology and business practitioners, and media from academia, industry, government, nonprofit, and other communities are encouraged to attend.
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K-State research in the news |
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Agency news and trending topics |
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U.S. states with low vaccination rates bore the brunt of the COVID-19 surge caused by the delta variant during the summer of 2021, according to a study published in eLife. NSF
A team of researchers, including members from Boston University, supported by a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, has detailed the method for their breakthrough approach to treating damaged heart tissue. They’re growing viable heart tissue in the lab to create a small patch of cardiac muscle from the patient's own cells. The patch can be transplanted directly into a heart to repair damage or abnormalities. NSF
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S. Across the nation, people who work or live on farms and ranches are regularly exposed to dangerous machinery, sharp tools, toxic chemicals, biological pathogens, confined spaces, extreme temperatures and other hazards that can cause injuries or deaths. These injuries and deaths can have a ripple effect on the economic and social wellbeing of their communities.
However, Land-grant Universities are addressing agricultural health and safety issues. Researchers, educators, government and industry have made farms and ranches safer, but improvement is still needed. NIFA
We can start with a straightforward question: What is inflation? The US Federal Reserve defines inflation as “the increase in the prices of goods and services over time.” Prices for research project grants may increase over time for a variety of reasons NIH
At long last, eager astronomers—and the public—get to view snapshots of the universe provided by the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex, and most expensive space telescope ever built. Yesterday, in a sneak preview, the White House released one picture, a deep image bristling with thousands of distant galaxies. Today, NASA released four more that demonstrate Webb’s ability to scrutinize gas clouds and planetary systems closer to home. Science
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Open positions in the OVPR |
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The Office of the Vice President for Research currently has several position openings. Please take a look or share with others who might be interested.
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