Dr. Doug Keszler presented at Science Pub. Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3wD3bYozxA&feature=youtu.be
Funding Opportunities
NSF – George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering
> Simulation Operations FY2015 – FY2019 (NEES2 Ops) Program NSF 13-537
> http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13537/nsf13537.htm
> Through this solicitation, NSF provides the opportunity for the earthquake engineering community to recompete to operate the “second generation” of NEES.
> Only one proposal may be submitted per organization.
> NSF deadlines: March 22, 2013 for letter on intent and May 24, 2013
> for full proposal More info from me or debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu
> Research Office Letter of Intent submission deadline: Monday,
> February 18, 2013
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> NSF – Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC)Program
> http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5501
> The Research Office has become aware of the above National Science Foundation program. The College of Engineering has expressed an interest in pursuing this opportunity. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity as well, please contact the Research Office, Incentive Programs at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu by Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
> The I/UCRC program develops long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. The centers are catalyzed by a small investment from the NSF and are primarily supported by industry center members, with NSF taking a supporting role in the development and evolution of the center. Each center is established to conduct research that is of interest to both the industry members and the center faculty. An I/UCRC contributes to the Nation’s research infrastructure base and enhances the intellectual capacity of the engineering and science workforce through the integration of research and education. As appropriate, an I/UCRC uses international collaborations to advance these goals within the global context.
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> NSF – High Performance Computing System Acquisition (HPCSA): Building a More Inclusive Computing Environment for Science and Engineering program.
> The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of
> intent. Deadline to the Research Office, Incentive Programs: Thursday, February 21, 2013 The purpose of this solicitation is to generate proposals from Service Provider organizations who are committed to the delivery of world leading High Performance Computing and Data enabled (HPC&D) resources through the XD environment. This competition emphasizes the provision of system and services that deliver significant levels of performance for many different types of science and engineering applications while also introducing new capabilities and significant innovation which will expand the value of HPC&D to the science and engineering community.
> Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office,
> Incentive Programs:
> http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nsf-hpcsa
> NSF – HPCSA: Building a More Inclusive Computing Environment for
> Science and Engineering program information:
> http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13528/nsf13528.htm
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> NSF – EPA / NSF Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLC) program.
> The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of
> intent. Deadline to the Research Office, Incentive Programs: Monday, February 11, 2013 NCCLCs will promote development of trans-disciplinary, systems- and molecular-level understanding of the life cycle of important synthetic chemicals and materials (including nanomaterials) as these distribute and are potentially altered through use in society and interaction with the built and natural environments.
> Education, workforce development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results into social or economic benefits are critical aspects of the NCCLC projects. Networks will develop strong mentoring and training activities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral associates. Other educational activities, such as informal science communication and the education of K-12 students or the public, are encouraged. Where appropriate, intellectual property protection and a proactive plan to engage industry in technology transfer is encouraged.
> Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office,
> Incentive Programs:
> http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nsf-ncclc
> NSF – EPA / NSF NCCLC program information:
> http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13524/nsf13524.htm
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> NSF – EPA / NSF Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS) program.
> The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of intent. Deadline to the Research Office, Incentive Programs: Monday, February 11, 2013
> NSMDS are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals as well as safe and sustainable synthetic procedures. Advances resulting from the Networks are expected to result in chemicals that are safer and more sustainable throughout their life cycle and thus, the replacement of rare, toxic, and expensive chemicals with earth abundant, benign, and renewable alternatives is anticipated. The Networks will facilitate safe design strategies, processes, and pathways (including catalytic pathways) that consume less fresh water, generate less waste, and use less energy than current practice. These new approaches will minimize hazards that arise not only from chemical structure and intended use, but also from their synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal.
> Education, workforce development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results into social or economic benefits are critical aspects of the NSMDS projects. Networks will develop strong mentoring and training activities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral associates. Other educational activities, such as informal science communication and the education of K-12 students or the public, are encouraged. Where appropriate, intellectual property protection and a proactive plan to engage industry in technology transfer is encouraged.
> Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office
> Incentive Programs:
> http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nsf-nsmds
> NSF – EPA / NSF NSMDS program information:
> http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13523/nsf13523.htm
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> NSF IGERT — Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship
>> The Research Office is requesting letters of intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation (NSF) – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program.
>> Even though the official NSF request for proposals has not been posted, the Research Office would like to get in front of this opportunity.
>> Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office: Friday,
>> March 1, 2013 Guidance for preparation of letters of intent may be
>> viewed at
>> http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/integrative-graduate-educat
>> ion-and-research-traineeship-nsf-igert-program
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> IGERT WORKSHOP
> The Graduate School and Research Office are hosting a NSF – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) workshop featuring Dr. Richard Boone, NSF Program Manager for IGERT. The workshop will include a presentation by Dr. Boone on NSFs expectations for IGERTs and tips on how to meet these expectations, with plenty of time for discussion. There will also be a strategy session that includes PIs and Co-PIs from former and current IGERT programs on developing and conducting successful IGERT programs. A detailed agenda will be shared in advance.
> Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
> Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
> Location: Memorial Union Journey Room Advanced registration is
> requested so that we can provide appropriate refreshments, but not required. Please email Barbara Bond to register at barbara.bond@oregonstate.edu. For more information contact Barbara Bond.
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> Soeldner Campbell Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF).
> Please find attached the 2013 Request for Proposals.
> Grants are available to promote educational outreach activities focused on analytical instrument-based specialties, i.e., microscopy, spectrometry, diffraction, cosmic and particle physics. Grants are provided to help increase awareness and disseminate information about facilities, methods, developments, applications, and benefits to specialty practitioners, facility users and potential users, student (middle school through advanced degree candidates), and interested public.
> Funds are distributed as annual grants to Oregon State University or the University of Oregon, however, joint OSU/UO and vendor outreach programs will also be considered. During the 2013-2014 school year, approximately $4,700 is available for grants.
> Due Date for Applications to OCF: April 1, 2013 (for the 2013-2014
> academic year) ______________________________________________________
OCF Soeldner Campbell Fund 2013
Please find attached the 2013 Request for Proposals from the Soeldner Campbell Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF).
Grants are available to promote educational outreach activities focused on analytical instrument-based specialties, i.e., microscopy, spectrometry, diffraction, cosmic and particle physics. Grants are provided to help increase awareness and disseminate information about facilities, methods, developments, applications, and benefits to specialty practitioners, facility users and potential users, student (middle school through advanced degree candidates), and interested public.
Funds are distributed as annual grants to Oregon State University or the University of Oregon, however, joint OSU/UO and vendor outreach programs will also be considered. During the 2013-2014 school year, approximately $4,700 is available for grants.
Due Date for Applications to OCF: April 1, 2013 (for the 2013-2014 academic year)
Limited Submission
The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of intent for the NSF – High Performance Computing System Acquisition (HPCSA): Building a More Inclusive Computing Environment for Science and Engineering program.
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> Deadline to the Research Office, Incentive Programs: Thursday,
> February 21, 2013
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> The purpose of this solicitation is to generate proposals from Service Provider organizations who are committed to the delivery of world leading High Performance Computing and Data enabled (HPC&D) resources through the XD environment. This competition emphasizes the provision of system and services that deliver significant levels of performance for many different types of science and engineering applications while also introducing new capabilities and significant innovation which will expand the value of HPC&D to the science and engineering community.
>
> Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office,
> Incentive Programs:
> http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nsf-hpcsa
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> NSF – HPCSA: Building a More Inclusive Computing Environment for
> Science and Engineering program information:
> http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13528/nsf13528.htm
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> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.
Cheap Lunches and other stuff to Benefit Linn Benton Food Share
Here’s some of the stuff happening this week to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share.
Chili Cook-Off and Hot Dog Lunch: Join Zoology and Biology on Tues. Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Cordley 3029! Enjoy vegetarian & meat chili, and vote for your favorite in our chili cook-off. Hot Dog or Turkey Dog for $3. Chili & voting ballot for $3. All of the above $5.
OPAA Baked Potato Bar for Linn/Benton Food Share: Very popular in the past, OPAA is once again offering a full baked potato bar lunch – including dessert – for $5 as a fundraising effort to support Linn-Benton Food Share. Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in Kerr 306 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for good food and conversation, while also supporting a worthy local cause.
NEW! College of Forestry Soup Lunch: Come and enjoy a variety of soups, breads and baked goods provided by the WSE Department in support of this year’s food drive. Wednesday, February 6, noon to 1 p.m., Richardson 2nd Floor Knuckle. All proceeds go directly to Linn Benton Food Share.
Soup lunch!: Wed., Feb. 6 at The Valley Library 3rd floor staff lounge, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For $5, enjoy soup, dessert and a hot beverage (courtesy of Java II) and also a chance to buy a handcrafted pottery bowl! Buy lunch for your student workers, friends and colleagues! Sponsored by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement. Questions? Contact JoLynn.Ohearn@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Extension Linn County’s 12th Annual Soup Bar: Our fundraiser to benefit Linn Benton Food Share is on Fri, March 1, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. It’s $4 for a bowl with bread, beverage and cookies or $6 for a bottomless bowl, bread, beverage, and cookies. 104 4th Ave. SW, Albany. Contact Rosemary Weidman: rosemary.weidman@oregonstate.edu.
Soup and salad: The Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences Business Center will be hosting a soup and salad event on Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. until the food runs out, in Hovland Hall, Room 9 , in support of Linn Benton Food Share. Please come and enjoy a variety of delicious homemade soups with salad and bread for $5.
See’s Candies: Email JoLynn.OHearn@oregonstate.edu to order from the Spring Candies Selection. 25%-50% profit goes to Linn Benton Food Share. Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement.
News & Research Communications Mardi Gras Rummage Sale: Come by Kerr’s 4th Floor Lobby from Feb. 4-8, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. We’re selling books, music, movies, clothing, household goods and more. And with our Mardi Gras theme, we’ll also be selling Mardi Gras beads and masks!
Second Annual Prettiest Pet Contest: Is your pet the cutest? Enter the Prettiest Pet contest to benefit the Food Drive. Submit a photo & $1 entry fee at 300 Kerr Admin Bldg.; entries accepted Jan. 28 through March 1. Vote for your fave by donating from Feb. 4 through March 1; the pet with the most donations wins. Email jessica.king@oregonstate.edu.
Izzy’s Coupon books for $5: Come buy coupon books at the 4th Floor Reception Desk in The Valley Library! Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement. Questions? Contact JoLynn.Ohearn@oregonstate.edu.
Raffle for prizes: Enchanted Forest passes, Bi-Mart Gift Certificate, Animal Crackers Gift Card, and more! Come to the 4th floor Administration Desk in The Valley Library to buy your $1 raffle tickets. Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement. For more information contact JoLynn.Ohearn@oregonstate.edu.
Flower Power: Email JoLynn.OHearn@oregonstate.edu to be added to the order site for Gift Wrap, Dahlias, Freesias, Tiger Lilies, Anemones, Peonies and Black Gladiolus. 50% of the profit goes to Linn Benton Food Share. Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement.
OSUsed Store Food Drive Discount: Come to our monthly evening public sale Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Bring 1-2 food donation items for 10 percent off or 3+ items for 25 percent off your purchase. Personal purchases must be made during public sales, but departments may shop on most weekdays; learn more on our website.
NEW! Research Office Online Auction: Bid in our online auction Feb. 4-12, for a chance to win several items including a week’s reserved parking, jewelry, candy baskets and bouquets, and bragging rights for Rick Spinrad shaving his head! Items on display in A312 Kerr. Place your bids at http://oregonstate.edu/research/2013fooddrive.
NEW! Valentine Cake Walk & Name that Baby Contest: Who doesn’t love delicious desserts just in time for Valentine’s Day? On Thurs., Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., for only $2, enter to win a delicious cake and have fun with your colleagues in the process! At the same time, we will be having the first ever MIME “Name That Baby” Contest. MIME faculty & staff have submitted baby photos and if you can guess who all the “Babies” are, you win a prize. Only $1 to enter. Event location TBA. Email michelle.eck@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Chemistry/Physics Departments Food Drive Raffle: The Chemistry and Physics Department is Raffling off the following items to raise money for Food Drive February. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Purchase your tickets in 153 Gilbert Hall, M-F 8-5. Drawing will be held Feb. 28.
· A Night Under the Stars – a night of star gazing with Physics Instructor Jim Ketter
· Soup for a Month – one month of free soup delivered every Thursday to your home or office, compliments of SoupCycle
· Bathroom Basket – A Periodic Table of Elements Shower Curtain, Beach Towel and an Erlenmeyer Flask Shaped Soap
· A Weekend of Fun – 2x 3 Day General Admission passes to the Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival, 2 Metal OSU Water Bottles, 2 Tubes of Sun Screen and 2 T-Shirts.
URSA-ENGAGE
OSU student research funding: The Office of Undergraduate Research is soliciting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and the Arts (URSA) program’s URSA-ENGAGE undergraduate research program from OSU students to do research with OSU professors in almost every college. Eligibility: OSU students in their first or second year, or transfer students in their first year at OSU. Funding covers either spring (up to $1000) or spring and fall terms (up to $1500). Opportunity descriptions and applications http://oregonstate.edu/students/research/. Questions: Kevin Ahern aherk@onid.orst.edu. Deadline: Feb. 11, 5 p.m.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: NIST – SURF
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) – Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is soliciting applications from eligible colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its territories, nominating undergraduate students to participate in the NIST – SURF Gaithersburg or Boulder Programs. The programs will provide research opportunities for undergraduate students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research, and to promote the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering.
Applications consist of two parts: (1) The student’s university must submit a grant proposal that provides details about its academic program and must nominate one or more students; (2) Students must provide copies of their transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of intent or personal statement.
The University Honors College (UHC) will take the lead in submitting proposals from Oregon State University (OSU). Please contact Kevin Stoller (kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu) if you are interested in applying to the NIST – SURF Gaithersburg or Boulder programs.
Complete NIST – SURF information: http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/
NIST – SURF Deadline: February 15, 2013
Funding Opportunities
Here are some recent funding and other opportunities that have been announced.
NSF IGERT — Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship
The Research Office is requesting letters of intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation (NSF) – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program.
Even though the official NSF request for proposals has not been posted, the Research Office would like to get in front of this opportunity.
Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office: Friday, March 1, 2013
Guidance for preparation of letters of intent may be viewed at
NSF – Next-Generation National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NG NNIN) program.
The Research Office, Incentive Programs is requesting letters of intent .
Deadline to the Research Office, Incentive Programs: Monday, February 11, 2013
Guidance for preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office, Incentive Programs:
http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/nsf-ng-nnin
Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Summer Faculty Research Program and Sabbatical Leave Program
https://onroutreach-summer-faculty-research-sabbatical.com/
CLOSE: Center for Latin@ Studies and Engagement provides summer research stipends.
Summer 2013 Faculty Research Stipends Applications Due: Friday, February 22, 2013 by 12:00 p.m.
http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/content/centerforlatinostudies/for-faculty
CREATE:
NSF-Funded Professional Development Workshop Opportunity
This is an interesting faculty development opportunity to learn how to teach students using contemporary research articles. If you have a journal club or would like to teach a course in this new way, you could take advantage of work this group has already done. This may be a fantastic Broader Impacts opportunity.
Airfare Travel Policy Update
Although the Department still prefers you work through contracted travel agents and the main office…
Please review the updated FIS Policy 411-01 Air Transportation. This update allows travelers the ability to purchase airfare from non-contracted vendors without the requirement to obtain a quote from a contracted travel agent.
Workshop NSF-IGERT – February 26
The Graduate School and Research Office are hosting a NSF – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) workshop featuring Dr. Richard Boone, NSF Program Manager for IGERT. The workshop will include a presentation by Dr. Boone on NSFs expectations for IGERTs and tips on how to meet these expectations, with plenty of time for discussion. There will also be a strategy session that includes PIs and Co-PIs from former and current IGERT programs on developing and conducting successful IGERT programs. A detailed agenda will be shared in advance.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Memorial Union Journey Room
Advanced registration is requested so that we can provide appropriate refreshments, but not required. Please email Barbara Bond to register at barbara.bond@oregonstate.edu.
For more information contact Barbara Bond.
Guidelines for NSF – IGERT letters of intent to the Research Office: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/integrative-graduate-education-and-research-traineeship-nsf-igert-program
Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office: Friday, March 1, 2013