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The National Medal of Science Informational Webinar   March 21, 2023 ~ 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) The National Medal of Science (NMS) is the highest recognition the Nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. It was established by the 86th Congress in 1959 as a Presidential Award to be given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation. These broad areas include such disciplines as astronomy, chemistry, computer and information science and engineering, geoscience, materials research, and research on STEM education. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking nominations for the NMS from February 6 to May 26, 2023. We welcome you to join us for an informational webinar on the National Medal of Science. The webinar will highlight background information on the award and provide tips for submitting nominations. The webinar will be held on March 21, 2023 at 3:00 pm Eastern time (US and Canada). Register in advance for this webinar: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_bUoyRLHuTQOQG3u9OtSNEw For real-time close captions during the event, please follow the link:  https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=JobNo.22669-NSF-Medal.of.Science.Webinar The nomination portal is accessed through the following link: https://honorary-awards.nsf.gov. For more information, please visit the NMS website at https://nsf.gov/nms. Dear colleagues,  The Research.gov submission pathway has been established for the GRANTED DCL.  Please follow the instructions in the GRANTED DCL 23-037 when using the Research.gov wizard to set up the proposal form set and submission path using the GRANTED program endpoint.  Thank you for your patience during the building of this critical proposal submission infrastructure; please reach out to GRANTED@nsf.gov if any issues arise. Thank you, The NSF GRANTED Team Additional Resources WHO IS NSF? For more than 70 years the U.S National Science Foundation has funded basic research that has transformed our lives. For a glimpse into who we are and what we do, watch this video.   WEBSITE For special resources, galleries and a closer look at our various research areas, visit our website. MOBILE APP For hundreds of exciting videos and high•resolution photos from a dozen areas of science, download the NSF Science Zone app.   FACT SHEETS Concise, factual summaries describing NSF at a Glance, By the Numbers, or other science topics, please visit this page.

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3 March 2023 Update Secretary General in Helsinki: time to welcome Finland and Sweden as NATO members In Helsinki on 28 February 2023, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in the Cooperation Committee of the Nordic Labour Movement (SAMAK) Nordic Summit, together with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. READ MORE NATO Secretary General in Helsinki NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Helsinki for meetings with senior officials, and to participate in the SAMAK Nordic Summit. READ MORE SNMG 1 takes part in Norwegian exercise Arctic Dolphin 2023 Standing NATO Maritime Group One participated in the Norwegian exercise Arctic Dolphin during the period 6-17 February. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) READ MORE NATO and the Republic of Moldova launch Professional Development Programme for civil servants On 28 February 2023, NATO and Moldova inaugurated a Professional Development Programme for Moldovan civil servants and institutions in the security and defence sector.  READ MORE TIDE Hackathon concludes in Poland The TIDE Hackathon is an annual competition that discourages convention and pushes boundaries to unlock new approaches to existing problems. The Hackathon welcomes divergent thinking and young, enthusiastic, diverse minds to solve NATO’s most pressing interoperability challenges. (Story courtesy of Allied Command Transformation) READ MORE NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian conducts first patrols in eastern Mediterranean for 2023 NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian Task Group, led by the Turkish flagship TCG Kemalreis, has completed a focused maritime security patrol in the eastern Mediterranean. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) READ MORE Russia’s war against Ukraine: the Kremlin’s litany of lies One year ago, Russia launched its illegal invasion of Ukraine. As their forces continue to relentlessly attack the country, Russian officials keep spreading blatant lies and disinformation about their brutal war against a peaceful country. WATCH VIDEO THIS WEEK IN PICTURES Russia’s war against Ukraine: Kremlin’s litany of lies On 24 February 2022, Russia launched its illegal invasion of Ukraine. As their forces continue to relentlessly attack the country, Russian officials keep spreading blatant lies and disinformation about their brutal war against a peaceful country. Russia claimed it had no plans to attack Ukraine, and yet it did. Russia claimed it would not target civilians, while many civilians have been killed and wounded, with hospitals, homes, schools and critical infrastructure destroyed across the country. Despite the Kremlin’s continued litany of lies, denials and disinformation, their real intentions are clear for the world to see. As Russia launches new offensives, NATO Allies stand in solidarity with Ukraine and will support Ukraine for as long as it takes. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube.

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 $10-a-day child care soon a reality for families in Manitoba

March 3, 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury ‒ it is a necessity. With global inflation driving up the cost of living and making it harder for families to make ends meet, the Government of Canada has been working with provinces and territories to deliver on our promise of $10-a-day child care – putting more money back in the pockets of Canadian families, driving economic growth that benefits everyone, and giving children the best possible start in life.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Manitoba, Heather Stefanson, today announced that Manitoba will achieve an average of $10-a-day regulated child care on April 2, 2023 – three years ahead of the national target. This milestone achievement could save families hundreds of dollars per child, per month on average.

 

03/03/2023 16:49 | Article Skills and competences for the green transition on Council education meeting agenda On 7 March, Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm will chair a meeting on education at the Council of the European Union in Brussels. The education ministers will meet to approve Council conclusions on skills and competences for the green transition, and a debate on measures to address teacher shortages is also on the agenda. Article 3 March 202316:49 Skills and competences for the green transition on Council education meeting agenda © Johannes Frandsen/Government Offices On 7 March, Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm will chair a meeting on education at the Council of the European Union in Brussels. The education ministers will meet to approve Council conclusions on skills and competences for the green transition, and a debate on measures to address teacher shortages is also on the agenda. The green transition of society is necessary. Education is crucial to meet the needs for new skills and competencies. The new Council conclusions show the EU’s common objectives in education, skills development and retraining.Lotta EdholmMinister for Schools Important agenda items Skills and competences for the green transition The education ministers will meet in Brussels to approve conclusions on skills and competences for the green transition. The Council conclusions focus on the importance of education for the development of green skills and competences, particularly in vocational training, higher education and adult learning. Policy debate on teacher shortage The ministers will also discuss the teacher shortage and hold a policy debate on teachers as the cornerstone of a successful European Education Area. European Education Area - Consilium (europa.eu) Day of European Authors The European Commission will provide information about its initiative called the Day of European Authors, which will be celebrated for the first time on 27 March 2023.

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Dear maria, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below.  Mounting Cyber Threats Mean Financial Firms Urgently Need Better Safeguards (Credit: Peter Nguyen/Unsplash) By Tobias Adrian and Caio Ferreira Cyber attackers continue to target the financial sector. What will happen when an attack takes down a bank or other critical platform, locking users out of their accounts? Tight financial and technological interconnections within the financial sector can facilitate the quick spread of attacks through the entire system, potentially causing widespread disruption and loss of confidence. Cybersecurity is a clear a threat to financial stability. Among emerging market and developing economies, most financial supervisors haven’t introduced cybersecurity regulations or build resources to enforce them, according to a recent IMF survey of 51 countries. We also found: 56 percent of the central banks or supervisory authorities do not have a national cyber strategy for the financial sector. 42 percent lack a dedicated cybersecurity or technology risk-management regulation, and 68 percent lack a specialized risk unit as part of their supervision department. 64 percent do not mandate testing and exercising cyber security measures or provide further guidance. 54 percent lack a dedicated cyber incident reporting regime. 48 percent do not have cybercrime regulations. Meanwhile, a Bank for International Settlements assessment of 29 jurisdictions identified shortcomings in the oversight of financial markets infrastructures. There are, however, defenses against these risks, including preparation and concerted regulatory action, as we discussed at our recent global cybersecurity workshop in Washington. It won’t be easy though, and comprehensive and collective responses are urgently needed. Proliferating threats Just as rapid technological advances offer attackers tools that are cheaper and easier to use, so too do the changes give financial institutions greater ability to thwart them. Even so, greater vulnerabilities are to be expected in an increasingly digitalized world. Targets proliferate as more systems and devices are connected. Fintech firms that rely heavily on new digital technologies can make the financial industry more efficient and inclusive, but also more vulnerable to cyber risks.