Cultural Transformation in the Geoscience Community
01/31/2022
Cultural Transformation in the Geoscience Community
Solicitation: NSF 22-562
Due Date: March 14, 2022
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An organization may serve as sole submitting organization or as lead organization on only one submission per competition, regardless of track, but may serve as the non-lead organization of a collaborative project more than once per competition. Additional eligibility requirements are described later in the solicitation.
Potential PIs are advised to contact their institutional office of research regarding processes used to select proposals for submission.
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Monday, January 31, 2022
NSF grantees try to turn silver into gold
Luge was first competed at the Olympics in 1964 and requires athletes to barrel down an ice track on small sleds accelerating to speeds of nearly 90 mph. Traditionally, lugers design and build their own sleds, often through trial and error.
Now the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting Clarkson University engineering professors in their work to test new scientific approaches that could improve the performance of U.S. luge sleds. At the same time, they are training the next generation of STEM students in unsteady aerodynamic design. After winning the first men's singles medal -- a silver -- in 2018, U.S. sights are set on winning gold this February in Beijing.
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Mon, 31 Jan 2022
When water is coming from all sides
Researchers develop 3D compound inland-coastal flooding guidance system
When Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Florence hit in 2017 and 2018, it was not solely the storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean that led to flooding. Inland sources, like rain-swollen rivers, lakes and suburban culverts, also contributed significantly. These ...
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Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Meet a colorful but colorblind spider
One jumping spider can't appreciate its own brilliant reds, researchers say
Jumping spiders, the flamboyant dandies of the eight-legged set, have names inspired by peacocks, cardinals and other colorful icons.
But University of ...
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Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships
Solicitation: NSF 22-521
Due Date: August 29, 2022
Institutional Limit: 3
Limit Summary:
A single organization may submit a maximum of three preliminary proposals as the lead institution. Full proposals are to be submitted only when invited by NSF. There is no limit on the number of proposals in which an organization participates as a partner institution. The STC program will not support more than one Center from any one lead institution in this competition.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022
'Fitbit for the face' can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device
FaceBit can monitor wearer's health, sense heartbeat through the face
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks; they’re calling it a ...
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Tue, 01 Feb 2022
Ancient discovery reveals new knowledge of early Mesopotamian farming
Earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet in Mesopotamia
Researchers have unearthed the earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet, Panicum miliaceum, in Mesopotamia -- a territory that roughly coincides with present-day Iraq -- challenging the current understanding of humanity's earliest agricultural practices. The ...
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Scholarships in STEM Network
Solicitation: NSF 22-544
Due Date: March 22, 2022
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An organization may submit one S-STEM-REC proposal (as a single institution, a subawardee, or a member of a collaborative research project), and
An organization may submit at most one S-STEM-Hub proposal (as a single institution, a subawardee, or a member of a collaborative research project).
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02/02/2022
Wed, 02 Feb 2022
Bubbles of methane rising from seafloor in Puget Sound
Some 349 plumes of methane gas are bubbling up from the bottom of the sea
The release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for almost a quarter of global warming, is being studied around the world, from Arctic wetlands to livestock feedlots. A ...
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Wed, 02 Feb 2022
Researchers develop test to confirm nanoparticle payload delivery
Breakthrough could advance nanoparticle disease therapies and vaccines
Nanoparticle delivery of drugs is an expanding field, particularly for gene therapies and vaccines. Previous research has estimated that nanoparticles -- small conveyances that transport medicines, vaccines and other therapies -- have a very low delivery rate to the cytosol, ...
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White House Office of Science & Technology Policy and U.S. National Science Foundation
OSTP and NSF host “Quantum Workforce: Q-12 Actions for Community Growth” Event, Release Quantum Workforce Development Plan
February 1, 2022
New strategic plan aims to strengthen America’s quantum ecosystem by developing a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workforce.
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) National Quantum Coordination Office (NQCO) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – in coordination with the National Q-12 Education Partnership – convened educators and leaders in quantum information science and technology (QIST) to explore training and education opportunities for America’s future QIST workforce. Furthering a national strategy to ensure the United States remains an international QIST leader, the event focused on ways to engage young minds in QIST and established tools to help improve early (K-12) education and outreach.
During the event, OSTP’s NQCO and NSF released the National Strategic Plan for Quantum Information Science and Technology Workforce Development. A product of the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science (SCQIS), the plan recommends a series of actions and community opportunities to grow the QIST workforce through expanded training and education at all levels. It also highlights the continued importance of gathering data on the workforce needs in industry, academia, and the federal government, and of developing long-term learning opportunities to expand and broaden the pool of talent and ensure the QIST workforce represents all of America. The plan will help guide QIST workforce efforts in the coming years as the Federal government works to strengthen the pool of quantum-ready workers. The plan can be found here.
“Our future prosperity depends on expanding the capacity of our Nation to inspire, educate, train, and empower the next generation of talent,” said National Quantum Coordination Office Director and OSTP Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science (QIS) Dr. Charles Tahan. “The career opportunities in quantum and related fields are immense, and we are thrilled to work with NSF, industry, and educational institutions in the National Quantum Initiative and Q-12 Partnership to reach more young people.”
"To accelerate growth in quantum science and engineering, we must continue to institutionalize and scale efforts that create a culture of creativity and inclusivity, one that empowers people from all backgrounds and disciplines to pursue quantum careers," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "The Q12 Partnership has charted a path forward for nurturing quantum expertise from across the United States, and today, that path advances from exploration to rapid action. Alongside today’s release of the National Strategic Plan for QIST Workforce Development, NSF is announcing a new program, ExpandQISE, to provide sustained support for researchers developing new ways to cultivate and diversify the U.S. quantum workforce."
NSF is issuing a solicitation for proposals through the Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program to launch QISE research and education activities for students at all levels and from all backgrounds. With grants up to $5 million over five years, the program will expand quantum engagement to new institutions, with a particular focus on those where more than half of students are from groups under-represented in the sciences. Also today, NSF announced a $2.2 million grant to the Montana-Arkansas (MonArk) NSF Quantum Foundry, led by Montana State University and the University of Arkansas, to create the Arkansas-Montana-South Dakota 2D Quantum Photonics Alliance (2DQP Alliance). The alliance extends the foundry to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, an historically Black university, significantly expanding quantum career-path opportunities for those universities’ students.
Today’s event also announced U.S. participation in World Quantum Day, an international event to be held on April 14th, 2022, to highlight the many ways quantum has, does, and will impact and benefit all of society. For World Quantum Day, the Q-12 partnership will bring quantum learning activities to classrooms across the country through the community driven activity QuanTime. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to engage in this international celebration and can learn about ways to get involved at https://www.quantum.gov/world-quantum-day.
More on the “Quantum Workforce: Q-12 Actions for Community Growth” Event Sessions and the Q-12 Partnership:
The National Q-12 Education Partnership was launched in 2020 by NSF and the NQCO as a community effort led by stakeholders from industry, non-profits, academia and the Federal government to exemplify model approaches to broaden quantum learning opportunities for students in K-12 and beyond. Since then, the Partnership has expanded to include a growing community of high school teachers, educators, and academics. They have also created videos highlighting careers in quantum, provided opportunities for students to engage with industry, and developed a draft framework for connecting QIST concepts to secondary learning objectives. To learn more and get involved go to q12education.org.
At today’s event, OSTP and NSF were joined by professors, high-school teachers, industry partners, and experts in education and diversity, equity and inclusion for a number of unique sessions aimed at exploring specific actions needed to ensure progress in early quantum education. The focus areas emerged from an NSF grant to understand K-12 quantum education gaps and needs. Specifically, the group explored:
Career pathways in QIST. How the Q12 partnership and broader community can provide more resources for teachers, counselors, and families on quantum careers and the impact of quantum science
Quantum educational activities and lessons. How the Q12 partnership and broader community can triple the number of ready-made quantum education activities for educators and families by 2023
Quantum communications and outreach. What actions are needed to measurably increase engagement and awareness of QIST, its impact, and opportunities in the United States
QIST Education policy. What types of policies will contribute to a stronger, more inclusive, and equitable quantum education ecosystem
Growing a more diverse Quantum Workforce. How to engage new people and organizations to grow the quantum workforce beyond its existing talent pool. What steps should be taken to ensure more equitable on-ramps into QIST are available.
In the coming months, the SCQIS will hold further discussions on increasing participation by people from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, starting with a look at short-term professional development for the quantum workforce. This is a critical piece of the quantum strategy to continue addressing a growing need for domestic talent.
Today’s activities emerged from the National Quantum Initiative (NQI). Since its creation, NQI has established quantum institutes, foundries, and research centers across the United States, facilitated the launch of new Master’s Degree programs in quantum, spawned a growing number of QIST-focused undergraduate courses, and guided a series of focused engagements with industry through the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, in addition to the development of concrete plans to foster early education and outreach activities through the National Q-12 Education Partnership. For more on NQI, please visit www.quantum.gov and for resources or tools for teaching and learning QIS please visit https://q12education.org/learning-materials.
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Established in 1976, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – which houses the National Quantum Coordination Office – advises the President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of the economy, national security, homeland security, health, foreign relations, and the environment. For more on OSTP’s work please visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Protecting messaging app users while safeguarding privacy
For many internet users, cybersecurity concerns are primarily about protecting personal information from being collected or stolen. But the U.S. National Science Foundation is driving research by a team led by Cornell University looking at mitigating instances of harassment and cyberbullying on encrypted social media apps — while also ensuring user privacy.
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Thu, 03 Feb 2022
Plants: RNA notes to self
How does a developing plant shoot know how, where and when to grow?
How does a developing plant shoot know how, where and when to grow? Dividing cells need to pass messages from one another to coordinate growth. In plants, important messages are packaged into RNA, which are sent from cell to cell.
By studying the ...
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Thu, 03 Feb 2022
Researchers observe rare fractional state in bilayer graphene for the first time
Insights could yield advances in quantum computing, devices and applications
Rare quantum particles and phenomena are difficult to study. For probing complex phenomena like superconductivity or particles that carry a fraction of the charge of an electron, extremely low temperatures or extremely high magnetic fields are required.
The ability to ...
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New data infrastructure initiative will accelerate the advancement and impacts of social and behavioral research
To help address a wide range of challenges and create opportunities, the U.S. National Science Foundation is investing in the creation of a new data platform that will help researchers across the gamut of scientific disciplines access, collect, store and secure vital information. The $38 million commitment will establish the Research Data Ecosystem: A National Resource for Reproducible, Robust, and Transparent Social Science Research in the 21st Century.
This NSF initiative will enable transformative research in fields that leverage complex scientific data about human behavior, society and the economy.
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Rayvon Fouché to lead NSF’s Social and Economic Sciences Division
NSF welcomes science and technology studies researcher and educator Rayvon Fouché. He will serve as division director through NSF’s rotator program and will oversee more than a dozen research programs focused on society and the economy.
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02/04/2022
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