Department of Energy
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Renewable Carbon Fibers
FOA: DE-FOA-0000996
Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: March 3, 2014
Category Archives: Announcements
Science and Technology Policy Fellowships – Strategic Programs
Science and Technology Policy Fellowships in Strategic Programs
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C.
EERE-ORISE/STP-2014-4
Project Description:
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science and Technology Policy (STP) Fellowships will serve as the next step in the educational and professional development of leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, providing an opportunity for scientists and engineers with relevant energy technology experience to participate in policy-related projects at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C.
The EERE STP Fellows will apply the expertise gained from advanced degrees and history of conducting research to new and ongoing EERE initiatives. As a result of their participation in the program, Fellows are expected to:
-Gain deep insight into the federal government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development.
-Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applying their scientific and technical expertise to the development of solutions for problems in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
-Continue their education and involvement in areas that support the EERE mission either in a technical or policy-related role.
-Introduce policy-related knowledge and interest into research facilities supporting the EERE mission.
Three levels of Fellowships, Fellows, Senior Fellows and Junior Fellows, will allow both recent graduates and experienced scientists and engineers to participate in the EERE STP Fellowships. Fellows will be assigned to policy-related projects and be mentored by senior EERE staff.
Strategic Program Fellows: Applicants selected as a Strategic Programs Fellow will be a core team member of the Assistant Secretary’s initiative to increase commercially relevant research conducted at the Department of Energy’s national laboratories, with an end goal of doubling commercial activity at the national laboratories in three years. The fellow will serve as a research analyst and conduct research, analysis, and synthesis and analysis of internal and external business models, approaches, reports, and other relevant materials associated with national laboratory activities In close collaboration with the Director of the initiative and EERE’s senior leadership, the Fellow will analyzes strategic plans/reports and advises senior management on how to implement these concepts in conjunction with changes brought about by assessments of programs and services of the technology offices. The Fellow will develop research reports, briefing materials and recommendation memos for the Director and EERE senior leadership.
Technical Questions:
Questions about these Fellowships can be addressed to: STPfellowships@orise.orau.gov
More Information and How to Apply:
For full project description: http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=14579
For Application Form: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/stp_fellowships.html, and email to which to submit their applications, and other pertinent information.
For more information about the Office of Strategic Programs: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/office_eere/sp_main.html
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Mas Subramanian spotted in Campaign for OSU Video
Mas Subramanian and some other College of Science folks were spotted in this Campaign for OSU Video.
http://campaignforosu.org/newsletter/2014/winter/featured/billion_slideshow.htm
Congratulations OSU on beating our $1 Billion record!
Recycle Mania
2014 Recycle Mania competitions have started up again. You can find the schedule here if you’re interested.
The department WILL be making a push to purge confidential documents during Departmental Shredding Discount Week (M-F, March 17-21), contact Luanne Johnson if you have questions.
Bill Nye Debate
OSU-ChUME is hosting an event to watch the Bill Nye debate with Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis CEO) Tuesday February 4, 2014 at 4pm in Gilbert 324.
Come and join us for pizza, good conversation, and an interesting debate! The debate is estimated to last for 2 1/2 hours, so people are welcome to come join us only for part of the debate.
We hope to see you there!
OSU-ChUME Graduate Student Mentors
Chemistry Department,
Oregon State University
Thesis Savvy: Fair Use & Author’s Rights
a presentation by: Sue Kunda
Tuesday, February 4, 10:00 – 11:20 a.m., Autzen Classroom
OR
Tuesday, March 4, 4:00 – 5:20 p.m., Autzen Classroom
- Wondering about using someone else’s image or table in your thesis? Unsure about whether or not you have to ask permission? Want to use your own previously published article in your dissertation? This session will provide you with a basic understanding of your rights as both a creator and user of copyrighted material. Find out why thesis and dissertation authors are often free to make use of someone else’s work without asking permission and how you can ensure you retain the rights you need when you publish with a journal.
More info at: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Library-Workshops-for-Grad-Students-Faculty
14-15 Soeldner Campbell Fund: Request for Proposal
Greetings!
You are invited to visit the Soeldner Campbell Fund web page, or view the attached document, to read the 2014-2015 Request for Proposal. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2014. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Maylian Pak
Donor Relations Officer-So. Willamette Valley
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THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship
The Graduate School is now accepting nominations from departments and programs for the Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship. The deadline for Nominations is March 10. Information and nomination instructions are located at: http://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/finance/awards/oregon-lottery-scholarship
OES Science Fair Seeks Judges
Oregon Episcopal School is short a few Chemistry and Physics Category judges for their Science Fair on Friday, February 21. Time is 7:30-3:00 at the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, OR. Breakfast and Lunch are provided unless you’re a finalist judge in which case you’d be there till about 6pm and get dinner as well.
For more information, or to volunteer contact Christopher Mader, Science Faculty/Chair at Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR 97223, 503-416-9322, maderc@oes.edu.
Linus Pauling and the Responsibility of the Scientist
OSU-ChUME is hosting an event titled “Linus Pauling and the Responsibility of the Scientist” on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 6pm in LPSC 402.
Our guest speaker, Linda Richards*, will speak on how Linus Pauling’s work, as a chemist and an activist, affected the global peace and social justice movements.
The goal of this event is to use Linus Pauling’s life as a framework to understand how chemists impact the broader community, and to begin the dialogue on the responsibility of our generation of scientists (undergraduate and graduate students) to properly engage in service to these communities.
We hope to see you there!
OSU-ChUME Graduate Student Mentors
Chemistry Department,
Oregon State University
* Linda Marie Richards is a PhD (ABD) in the History of Science. She is a 2014 Chemical Heritage Foundation Doan Fellow who has been researching nuclear history at Oregon State University since 2007. Richards has been speaking with the public about nuclear issues since 1986, when she walked across country with the Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament.