U.S. National Science Foundation Update

 

What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of January 27, 2025 01/27/2025 Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.     NSF Stories Pinpointing where Yellowstone will erupt in the very distant future January 27, 2025 U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published new findings suggesting a location where the Yellowstone Caldera could erupt… See all the latest NSF news. For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters. IGE Virtual Office Hours (Postponed) 01/29/2025 IGE Virtual Office Hours (Postponed) February 4, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The IGE program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education and training. The program seeks proposals that a) explore ways for graduate students in STEM master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers, or b) support research on the graduate education system and outcomes of systemic interventions and policies.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Postponed: Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Solicitation Webinar 01/29/2025 Postponed: Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Solicitation Webinar February 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MRSEC Program Director (PD) Dr. Serdar Öğüt will give a 40-minute presentation focusing on topics such as: a brief overview of the MRSEC program and its history, an overview of the competition timeline and process and key changes to the current solicitation that should be considered. Immediately following the presentation, Dr. Öğüt and staff will be available to answer questions through a moderated “Question & Answer” session.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Postponed: Division of Materials Research Open Hour: Award Abstracts and Implementation Q&A 01/30/2025 Postponed: Division of Materials Research Open Hour: Award Abstracts and Implementation Q&A February 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join Germano Iannacchione, director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research (DMR) and DMR program directors for our monthly virtual office hour and Q&A session. February’s Open Hour will cover writing award abstracts and best practices to implement after receiving an award.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Phoenix, Ariz. 01/30/2025 Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Phoenix, Ariz. February 13, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The NSF Convergence Accelerator Southwest Regional Expansion in-person event has been cancelled for February 13, 2025. Once the event has been rescheduled, we will provide additional information.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Albuquerque, N. Mex. 01/30/2025 Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Albuquerque, N. Mex. February 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The NSF Convergence Accelerator Southwest Regional Expansion in-person event has been cancelled for February 11, 2025. Once the event has been rescheduled, we will provide additional information.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – San Diego, Calif. 01/30/2025 Cancelled: NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – San Diego, Calif. February 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The NSF Convergence Accelerator Southwest Regional Expansion in-person event has been cancelled for February 19, 2025. Once the event has been rescheduled, we will provide additional information.   Continue reading on NSF.gov