The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) solicitation NSF 16-614 is currently under revision, with the expected release of a new solicitation in mid to late summer. The current solicitation will not accept applications after June 8, 2018. The revised PGRP solicitation will begin accepting proposals on a rolling deadline as soon as it is released. …
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USA Science and Engineering Festival 2018
The 5th Annual USA Science and Engineering Festival took place on April 7th and 8th in Washington, D.C. This event welcomes scientists and non-scientists alike to showcase their science and learn more about what scientist do. Over 350,000 attendees could view 20 different stage shows that featured scientists, entertainers who use science (think explosions and …
Meet IOS: Kim Gallagher
Title: Kimberly Gallagher, Program Director BIO/IOS - Developmental Systems Education: B.A.: Barnard College, Columbia University - Biology, Ph.D.: University of California San Diego - Biology Home Institution: University of Pennsylvania Tell us about your research: I am very interested in the signaling pathways and mechanisms that underlie development. A primary focus of the research in my …
Repost via DEBrief: New System for NSF IDs – Everyone’s doing it
Our friends over at the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) blog have posted information regarding changes to the New Registration and Account Management Systems for FastLane and Research.gov. See below for the link to the post. New System for NSF IDs - Everyone's doing it Thank you!
Meet IOS: Purnima Bhanot
Title: Purnima Bhanot, Program Director BIO/IOS - SDS Program Education: B.A.: Mount Holyoke College - Biochemistry, Ph.D.: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Molecular Biology and Genetics Home Institution: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Tell us about your research: My research focuses on kinase signaling pathways in protozoan parasites, that pose a significant danger …
March Mammal Madness!
March Madness is upon us, not only for basketball fans, but for fans of science as well. Principal Investigator Katie Hinde from Arizona State University has just what you need if you'd like to mix your competitive spirit with scientific knowledge - March Mammal Madness! The 6th annual competition has just begun, but there's still …
Meet IOS: Ashley Le-Pham
What is your position at NSF? At NSF, I am a science Assistant in the division of IOS. How did you hear about NSF? I first heard about NSF through my involvement in undergraduate research. I was an undergraduate researcher for four years and NSF funded my mentor's research. Additionally, that same mentor was a rotating …
