K-State events and announcements | |
Th@3 Lab Tours — College of Engineering Biointerface Lab | |
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3 p.m.
October 13
Durland Hall, room 2042
The college of engineering invites the research community to attend hour-long come-and-go laboratory tours to exhibit the capabilities of college facilities as well as foster collaboration within the Kansas State University research community.
Ryan Hansen, associate professor of chemical engineering will open his biointerface laboratory for a tour at 3 p.m., October 13 in Durland Hall, room 2042. Hansen’s laboratory is equipped with high-resolution microscopes, novel light patterning tools, cell culture equipment, and microfluidic capabilities. Hansen’s research focuses on designing novel materials and interfaces for microbial biotechnologies. Using innovative approaches in polymer science, surface chemistry, and microfabrication, his lab has established new methods of screening cells for unique functions, new materials for isolating cells, and new materials that can protect cells in harsh environments. The applications of his research are aimed at providing sustainable solutions to food production and water treatment. The research community is invited to attend this hour-long come-and-go laboratory tour to exhibit the capabilities of each facility as well as foster collaboration within the Kansas State University research community.
For more information about the tours, ergp-research@k-state.edu.
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Friday, Oct. 14
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union
Please join the K-State Global Food Systems Initiative and National Agricultural Biosecurity Center for a roundtable discussion about disaster preparedness for the K-State and Manhattan communities.
How do we react when the unthinkable happens — when the power grid goes down, cyber connections are stopped or a devastating tornado hits? Join us for a roundtable discussion about how a crisis could begin, what it means to be prepared, how far following the “science” can take us and the psychological impact during and after a crisis.
Maureen Olewnik, coordinator of the Global Food Systems Initiative, and Adrian Self, operations research analyst at the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center will be hosting the discussion.
The featured panelists discussing this topic will be Caterina Scoglio, professor of electrical and computer engineering; Chad Currier, chief information security officer; Gary Brase, professor and department head of psychological sciences; and Jim Stack, professor of plant pathology.
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October 19-21
Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan, Kansas
KibbleCon is the premier pet food event of the year! This year's speaker lineup is filled with top pet food visionaries and influencers who will be discussing everything from palatability to packaging, safety to supply chains. Check out the full list of speakers and itinerary on the KibbleCon website.
Attendees can register online through Sunday, Oct. 16. To register at no cost, K-State faculty and staff should use the code, facultykc22. K-State students should use the code, studentkc22. Space is limited, so don’t delay!
Register to attend.
Note: If COVID-19 protocols necessitate a change to the format of the event, registrants will be notified by email.
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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:
- November 15-16.
- December 13-14.
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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External events and announcements | |
2022 BioNexus KC Annual Event | |
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5:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20
THE FUTURE IS OURS
The BioNexus KC Annual Event will unite 500 leaders for a common purpose – healthcare innovation. Immerse yourself in KC’s rich life sciences ecosystem as we stimulate collaboration and FOCUS FORWARD on the future of KC.
Learn more.
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AC GEO Special Sessions on Impacts on Research from Current Economic Climate | |
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October 20-21, 2022: Special AC GEO Sessions on Impacts of Current Economic Climate on Research (Virtual)
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Noon- 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 20: Panel of field and facility researchers. Register to attend.
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Noon- 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 21: Panel of NSF program directors. Register to attend.
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Learn more about the Integrative Research in Biology Program | |
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The Division of Integrative Organismal Systems, or IOS at the National Science Foundation would like to bring your attention to the IntBio program that supports collaborative research, training and education that spans subdisciplines to understand how biological systems function and interact across different scales of organization. The solicitation, 21-622, describes the details of how to apply to the program.
The IntBio Program Team is hosting a series of Virtual Office Hours throughout October and November 2022 aimed at giving interested PIs an opportunity to ask questions about the program. There will be a 30-minute presentation, followed by an open Q&A session with Program Officers. Program Officers will introduce the IntBIO Program and discuss recent updates to the solicitation. They will also provide tips on how to write a great IntBIO proposal. This is an opportunity to raise questions and communicate directly with program officers in your field.
Three IntBIO webinars (each covering the same information) will be hosted by divisions in NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences, or DBS. If you are planning to apply to the IntBIO program, please consider participating in one of these:
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NGA's Industry Strategy Summit | |
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8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Please join the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or NGA, executives for the NGA Industry Strategy Summit 2022, being held virtually on October 25, 2022 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Our nation faces national security challenges that are more dynamic and rapidly evolving than ever before. This requires NGA to re-think and re-tool its business models and technical approaches in order to meet the security needs of the nation. In that spirit, it is vital that NGA and collaborators from industry, government, and academia have a shared understanding of what future capabilities are needed and how NGA plans to build and acquire them.
This unclassified virtual Summit is designed to give members of industry, academia, non-profits and other government elements, insight into NGA’s strategic thinking, and how the agency plans to develop its future operational environment – including the architectures and tools that support it. This level of strategic engagement is intended to further advance NGA’s ongoing dialog with these key constituents to advance the collective partnership and achieve NGA’s national security objectives.
Register to attend.
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Innovation Corps Pilot Overview Webinar | |
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11 a.m.
Thursday, November 3
A second webinar about the NASA Innovation Corps Pilot will occur on Thursday, November 3 at 11 a.m.
The webinar will:
- Provide an overview of the NASA I-Corps Pilot.
- Describe the proposal process and requirements.
- Allow for webinar attendees to submit questions.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the NASA I-Corps Pilot Point of Contact and the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Program Director, Ruth Shuman.
Proposals may be submitted at any time through March 29, 2023, but applications will be reviewed in intervals on the following dates: Nov. 17, 2022; and Jan 20, 2023.
Register for the webinar.
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Fall 2022 NSF Virtual Grants Conference – Save the date | |
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Save the Date! Join the National Science Foundation for the Fall 2022 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held during the week of November 14 – 17, 2022.
Registration will be free of charge and opens on Thursday, October 13 at 11 p.m. NSF anticipates that the sessions will reach capacity very quickly, so you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Be on the lookout for our Registration is Open email, which will provide the registration links and details for this event.
If you have any logistical questions about this virtual conference, please contact grants_conference@nsf.gov.
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NSF: Diversifying Diversity: New Research Opportunities in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences | |
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Join NSF for an in-depth workshop for researchers interested in the Build and Broaden program, including presentations by an exemplary group of current Build and Broaden grantees and discussions with program officers about how to prepare proposals and submissions.
Pre-registration is required.
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NCR-SARE Seeking Review Committee Members | |
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The North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, or NCR-SARE, is seeking members* for the following grant review committees:
- Research and Education Grant Program Review Committee (Technical Committee)
- Farmer Rancher Grant Program Review Committee
- Partnership Grant Program Review Committee
- Professional Development Grant Program (PDP) Review Committee
- Graduate Student Grant Program Review Committee
- Youth Educator Grant Program Review Committee
NCR-SARE’s review committees review proposals and make recommendations to the administrative council, which can be a rewarding and educating experience for those interested in sustainable production and the grant-making process.
Each NCR-SARE review committee has varying requirements, but generally, review committee members are required to review proposals, discuss the proposals on a conference call or in person, and provide recommendations to the administrative council. Members of an NCR-SARE review committee may not apply to that particular grant program during their time serving on that committee.
To apply for one of NCR-SARE’s grant review committees, complete this online form. In addition to completing the online form, please provide a 1-2 page resume or curriculum vitae if you have one and email it to ncrsare@umn.edu.
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K-State research in the news | |
Agency news and trending topics | |
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A new study published in the journal Science Advances demonstrates the promise of wearables also extends to the laboratory. A team of engineers has developed a flexible, adhesive strip that, at first glance, looks like a Band-Aid. But this “bandage” actually contains an ultra-sensitive, battery-operated sensor that’s activated when placed on the skin of mouse models used to study possible new cancer drugs. NIH
The bacteria that reside in the human gut, or the gut microbiome, are transmitted to offspring through the milk of nursing mothers. A study of wild geladas, a nonhuman primate that lives in Ethiopia, provides new evidence of clear and significant maternal effects on the gut microbiome even after weaning. The results suggest that the impact of mothers on the offspring's gut microbiome extends far beyond the time the infant has stopped nursing. NSF
Bam! NASA Says DART Really Clocked That Asteroid
Two weeks ago, the asteroid Dimorphos was minding its own business, quietly orbiting around its partner Didymos, when suddenly NASA’s DART spacecraft plowed into it at 14,000 miles per hour. Wired
An advocate for Africa
As Americans began to stir in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day 2021, a rapt international press corps was listening as a pony-tailed scientist in South Africa announced the identification of a worrisome new SARS-CoV-2 variant. Tulio de Oliveira, a Brazilian-born bioinformatician, explained that many of the variant’s dozens of mutations might make it more immune evasive and contagious—and that it was spreading “very fast” in South Africa. Science
NEWS 11 October 2022 COVID prompts global surge in labs that handle dangerous pathogens
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, plans are afoot to build more than 40 high-level biosafety laboratories around the world, including in India, the Philippines and Singapore. Investments in biosafety labs often follow major epidemics, but some researchers are concerned about the growing number of facilities that will handle some of the world’s most dangerous pathogens. 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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This position does typical hardware and software support and also oversees the cloud-based tools that are extensively used across the OVPR and University. It provides strategic value on business continuity by maintaining existing systems while identifying potential new software solutions. This position is instrumental in the development and implementation of new software and technology solutions to support university research demands. The position leads the technical requirements for several new Software As A Service, or SAAS, solutions and works closely with vendors, such as Microsoft. The position has responsibility for ensuring appropriate security standards for all systems within the central research enterprise and must work collaboratively across the university, particularly with central IT areas, and with external vendors to ensure critical controls are maintained while driving the project to successful completion.
Learn more and apply.
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