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DARPA Forward is taking national security innovation on the road.
From August to December 2022, six regional events held at leading research and development universities nationwide will connect Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency leaders with new communities of talent and partnerships. The ultimate goal: to energize regional and national innovation ecosystems, fuel breakthroughs in national security and help deliver the U.S. technological advantage.
Virtual events will be hosted by the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab. Upcoming events will be held:
For more information or directions, please contact Jeffrey Sheldon jsheldon@k-state.edu.
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CNAP COBRE Center soliciting proposals for pilot grant programs | |
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The CNAP COBRE center at Kansas State University is soliciting applications for pilot grants that will begin on June 1, 2023. The grants are open to all faculty with appointments at higher education institutions within the state of Kansas, although early and mid-career faculty will be prioritized for funding.
Proposed pilot grants should seek to enhance neuroscience research in the state of Kansas and/or fit within CNAP’s theme of cognitive and neural plasticity. The center funds basic, translational and clinical research in humans and animals from a wide range of disciplines (e.g., animal behavior, biology, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, cognitive science, human factors, kinesiology, human nutrition, computer science and engineering).
Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent by 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb.1, 2023. This is highly recommended to ensure that your grant can be reviewed in a timely manner. Applications should be submitted by the applicant’s research office and are due by 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
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NSF IIS Office Hours: Open Question and Answer; Ask Anything IIS-related | |
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Noon-1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17
During this office hour, the Division Director and Deputy Division Director will answer audience IIS-related questions. The IIS Office Hours are for researchers interested in learning about programs and policies in the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems, or IIS, in the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate, or CISE, at NSF. Office Hours are designed to give current and potential investigators a window into IIS. Attendance at office hours is voluntary and designed to help investigators gain information that can help them strengthen their proposals. Short summaries will be posted after each session. Sessions will be closed-captioned.
Register in advance for this webinar.
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The Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education, or RCN-UBE, program will be hosting a webinar and series of office hours in anticipation of the upcoming deadline on January 24, 2023.
RCN-UBE supports networks of scientists focused on integrating biological research discoveries with innovations in education to improve learning experiences for undergraduates. Below are the upcoming dates to speak with a cognizant program officer.
Virtual Office Hours:
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13
Register in advance.
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The Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program supports tenure-track but non-tenured faculty members at institutions of higher education in MPS who have not previously served as principal investigators, co-principal investigators, or senior personnel on an NSF-funded research award. We particularly encourage submissions from applicants at R2 institutions, as defined in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, as well as minority-serving institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions. As part of the proposal, applicants should include a discussion of how the proposed research activities will facilitate development of a subsequent research proposal, and present a plan that demonstrates the way in which the proposed activities will increase the participation of scientists who are underrepresented minorities, ultimately helping to create role models for the scientific workforce of the future.
Join NSF on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1 p.m. for information on the LEAPS-MPS program. Registration is required for the webinar.
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21st Annual K-INBRE Symposium | |
K-State research in the news | |
Agency news and trending topics | |
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Ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are on pace to surpass critical thresholds for coral health by mid-century, but rapid action to significantly reduce emissions could slow warming, giving corals and coral conservation programs as much as 20 more years to adapt, according to new research. NSF
The NSF REU: Undergraduate Trauma Research Training Program, a collaborative effort among Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY Oswego, focuses on teambuilding activities, mentorship and hands-on training with veteran and non-veteran students to conduct trauma-related research. NSF
Study Shows Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
As colder temperatures settle in and people spend more time gathered indoors, cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses almost certainly will rise. That’s why, along with scheduling your annual flu shot, it’s now recommended that those age 5 and up should get an updated COVID-19 booster shot [1,2]. Not only will these new boosters guard against the original strain of the coronavirus that started the pandemic, they will heighten your immunity to the Omicron variant and several of the subvariants that continue to circulate in the U.S. with devastating effects. NIH
First-generation college students need mentors who believe in us
During the first meeting with my future mentor when I was an undergraduate student, he asked why I wanted to join his lab. I confidently responded with the first thing that came to mind: “Because you’re famous.” He let out the loudest laugh I have ever heard and told me students usually say they want to gain research experience to apply to grad school or they find his research fascinating. I wanted to hide under the table. I was so embarrassed I hadn’t thought of a savvy answer like the other students. I didn’t even know what grad school was, but it sounded fancy and therefore out of my league. These were some of my struggles as a first-generation college student and aspiring professional from an immigrant family. Science
World population hits eight billion — here’s how researchers predict it will grow
According to the models of the United Nations (UN), the world’s population will reach 8 billion today — a mere 12 years since it passed 7 billion, and less than a century after the planet supported just 2 billion people. Nature
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The Communications and Marketing Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the marketing and communications efforts of various K-State Innovation Partners initiatives including, but not limited to, the K-State Innovation Partners technology licensing, corporate engagement, entrepreneurship, economic development and Knowledge Based Economic Development partnership activities. The specialist works closely with the Chief Corporate Engagement and Economic Development Officer and Innovation Partners Leadership Team to design a wide range of media including flyers, brochures, posters, reports, presentations, videos, and designs for web-based publications. This position will also work closely with the Office of the Vice President for Research Director of Strategic Research Communications to ensure alignment with the OVPR communications strategies. The specialist will also lead Innovation Partners’ social media strategy and implementation, and draft press releases and other communications.
Learn more and apply.
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