AI Bootcamp for Cyberinfrastructure Professionals February 14-March 21
Gain expertise in AI and the supporting technologies while helping to shape a training program for the community of professionals supporting research computing and data analysis. The AI bootcamp will provide a common foundation in AI methods and technology for professionals in a wide range of roles supporting the research computing and data needs for an organization. The bootcamp is being offered virtually, meeting for two 2-hour sessions each week, 8 sessions in February and March with optional python refresher sessions before the start of the bootcamp. Read more information about the bootcamp here.
2023 Nebraska Research & Innovation Conference (NRIC) March 17
The annual NRIC event, conducted by Nebraska EPSCoR, will focus on "Topology and Valley-Driven Quantum Phenomena." This symposium is supported by the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR project, Emergent Quantum Materials and Technologies (EQUATE), a Nebraska collaboration.
There is no cost to attend NRIC events, but pre-registration is required. For more information, please visit nric.nebraska.edu.
2023 NASA Planetary Science Summer School Applications Due March 27
Offered by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, PSSS is a 3-month long career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule & the inherent trade-offs. Science and engineering doctoral candidates, recent Ph.D.s, postdocs, junior faculty, and certain master’s degree students, who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents (and a very limited number of Foreign Nationals from non-designated counties), are eligible. Read more about this opportunity here.
Applications are due March 27, 2023. Register now for informational session February 14 at 11 a.m. ET.
2023 NASA Planetary Science Summer School Applications Due March 27
Offered by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, PSSS is a 3-month long career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule & the inherent trade-offs. Science and engineering doctoral candidates, recent Ph.D.s, postdocs, junior faculty, and certain master’s degree students, who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents (and a very limited number of Foreign Nationals from non-designated counties), are eligible. Read more about this opportunity here.
Applications are due March 27, 2023. Register now for informational session February 14 at 11 a.m. ET.
Iowa West Foundation (IWF) Grant Application Workshop April 5
Eligible nonprofits and governmental entities in IWF's funding region that are interested in applying for an Iowa West Foundation grant are invited to register for a free workshop to be held on Wednesday, April 5th in advance of the second of three cycles in 2023. Register here.
The purpose of Iowa West Foundation’s grant application workshop is to help nonprofit organizations and government entities learn first-hand about the grant application process and for program staff to answer any questions applicants may have on their proposals. Ideally, attendees will come to the grants workshop with a specific program, capital project, or use for operating funds in mind.
Butler-Williams Scholars Program: Apply by April 21
Are you an early-stage researcher looking to grow into an independent science of aging investigator? Then be sure to apply for the 2023 Butler-Williams (B-W) Scholars Program, an exciting opportunity to sharpen your research skills and plug into a powerful national network. The 2023 B-W Scholars Program will be held virtually August 24-26. Interested investigators must apply by April 21. Read the full blog post.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Offices
Apply to become a DARPA Innovation Fellow
Fellows will push the limits of existing technology through the rapid exploration of a high-volume of promising new ideas under DARPA’s Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) program. These projects are focused on answering high risk/high reward “what if?” questions and assessing the impact of further investment.
Fellows will also have the opportunity to hang out with and learn from DARPA program managers as well as the university, industry, and non-profit performers who perform DARPA-funded research. Being a DARPA Innovation Fellow is a great way to begin a career in the sciences. DARPA Innovation Fellows have the opportunity to make extensive connections across an extraordinarily rich, technologically focused network.
The fellowship is an in-person salaried position at DARPA in Arlington, Virginia. To submit your resume for consideration or to ask questions about the fellowship program, email fellowship@darpa.mil.
UNL's Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) Services Available
BOSR’s services include, but are not limited to: collecting survey data, assisting with study recruitment; planning and conducting focus groups or in-depth interviews; transcription of audio recordings; data entry; providing reports from collected data. BOSR also helps with data collection for program evaluations that are often required with external funding. In addition to full-scale data collection, BOSR can help early in the research process by providing methodological consultation, program evaluation planning, budgeting, and cost-effective ways to collect pilot data. These early research efforts can improve the quality and competitiveness of proposals for external funding.
To learn more about BOSR’s services, please check out the website at https://bosr.unl.edu/. You can also contact bosr@unl.edu with any questions.
Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) Overview
Please review this information presented by Dr. Jennifer Becker, DEPSCoR Program Manager, Basic Research Office, from the University of South Dakota's DEPSCoR Day July 19, 2022.
Envisioning the Future of NSF EPSCoR
The Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) released the report, Envisioning the Future of NSF EPSCoR. A two-page summary provides an overview of the report and the eight recommendations to inform the future of NSF EPSCoR. A video highlighting the outcomes of the visioning process and NSF’s continued dedication to creating and supporting ongoing and new NSF opportunities for EPSCoR jurisdictions is also available. More information can be found on the CEOSE and NSF EPSCoR web pages.