NSF Funded Projects at Two Year Colleges Conference

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1 Broadening Impact: NSF Funded Projects at Two Year Colleges Conference Program Director Led Session 6: NSF Funding Opportunities Beyond the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) Friday, June 17, 2011 Description of Session In addition to EHR, NSF has six other directorates and four offices that support science and engineering research and education. These units include Biological Si Sciences; Computer and Information Si Science and Engineering; i Engineering; i Geosciences; Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences; Cyberinfrastructure; International Science and Engineering; Polar Programs; and Integrative Activities. Program directorsrepresentingseveral representing several of these units will discuss education related programs that may be of special interest to two year colleges.

2 Agenda Introduction Hannah Sevian (2 min) GEO Hannah Sevian presenting for Jill Karsten (5 min) BIO Diana Anderson and Chuck Sullivan (10 min) ENG Sue Kemnitzer (10 min) OISE Jong on Hahm and Steve Schreiner (10 min) MPS Charles Pibel (CHE), Kathy McCloud (PHY), Dean Evasius (DMS) (15 min altogether) Q & A (22 min)

3 Directorate for Geosciences (GEO): Education Funding Opportunities Jill Karsten, Ph.D. Program Director, Education & Diversity Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Year College PI Conference June 17, 2011

4 The GEO Directorate t ~$900 M annual budget Three Divisions Atmospheric & Geospace Science (AGS) Earth Sciences (EAR) Ocean Sciences (OCE) Strategic priorities outlined in GEO Vision Report (2009) Understanding & forecasting the behavior of a complex & evolving Earth system Reducing vulnerability & sustaining life Growing the geosciences workforce of the future ( f GEO plays a major role in the NSF-wide Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability (SEES) initiative

5 GEO Education & Diversity it Programs GEO Education & Diversity Strategic Framework ( ) Priorities Goal 1: Advancing Public Literacy in Earth System Science A scientifically literate public that understands the interconnected and inter-dependent non-living and living systems of Earth, that uses that knowledge for informed decision-making, and that advances its understanding of Earth Systems through life-long learning in formal and informal educational settings. Goal 2: Preparing a Talented & Diverse Geoscience Workforce A future geoscience workforce, reflecting the nation s diversity, that is skilled in science, technology, and other relevant disciplines necessary to advance GEO-funded research and overcome critical scientific challenges in the geosciences. Undergraduate education and research activities are funded through the Office of the Assistant Director (OAD) Education & Diversity program and programs within the three GEO Divisions More information available at: nsf.gov/geo/adgeo/education.jsp

6 Where to Submit?? *Fostering Innovations in STEM Education Theory & Practice Thru Use of GEO Content *Improving Course & Curriculum Development *Building Capacity for a Diverse STEM Workforce *Fostering a Robust & Diverse Workforce Pipeline (K-14) *Addressing GEO-wide Education Issues *Improving Public Earth System Science Literacy * Training the Future GEO Workforce (UnderGrad to Early Career Scientists) *Engaging Scientists in Education & Outreach *Leveraging GEO Research for Education EHR GEO/OAD GEO Divisions

7 GEO E&D Core Programs GEO/OAD Geoscience Education (GeoEd) NSF Competed Biannually (next deadline: October 12, 2011) Track 1 & Track 2 Options Focus Areas: Improving gpublic Earth System Science literacy Development of the future Geoscience workforce (Trk 1 only) Innovative technologies for Geoscience education (Trk 1 only) Regional Geoscience Education Networks & Alliances (ReGENA) Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG) NSF Competed Biannually (Alternates with GeoEd) Track 1 & Track 2 (next deadline: September 3, 2012) Planning Grant Option (next deadline: October 5, 2011) Focus Areas: Raising awareness about geoscience education & careers Providing authentic K-14 geoscience research experiences Increasing enrollments and degrees in higher h education Building capacity at MSIs Up-scaling of effective programs

8 GEO E&D Programs - Divisionsi i GEO Division education activities are primarily focused on workforce development and training, including undergraduate d student, t graduate student, t and early career stages. Emphasis is placed on leveraging GEO-supported research activities. All GEO Divisions support participation of 2-Yr College faculty and students in geoscience research via normal NSF grant activities; include requests in the budget at the time of proposal p submission. Supplemental funding requests to support undergraduate participation in the research of an existing NSF grant are welcome while the grant is active. The cognizant program officer should be contacted. GEO participates in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site program (annual August proposal deadline). Current geoscience-related REU can be found through: GEO participates in the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program that supports pretenure researchers who would like to combine research efforts with excellent educational programs (annual July proposal deadline). The OCE Education program manages OCE s participation i in the REU and CAREER programs and manages the Centers for Ocean Education Excellence (COSEE) program, which promotes public ocean science literacy through partnerships between ocean science researchers, educators, and informal science organizations. The EAR Education and Human Resources Program (EH) manages EAR s participation in the REU and CAREER programs and manages the EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship (EAR-PF) program.

9 Some Specific Programs of Interest Geoscience in Two-Year Colleges (Geo2YC) - serc.carleton.edu/geo2yc/ This website provides students and faculty with information about geoscience education at two-year colleges, including scholarships and educational opportunities, teaching materials and professional development opportunities. Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) s.uca.edu SOARS is dedicated to broadening participation in the Atmospheric and related sciences. It is an undergraduate to graduate program built around a summer research internship, mentoring by top scientists, and a supportive learning community. Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students (RESESS) resess.unavco.org/resess.html RESESS is an undergraduate summer internship program dedicated to increasing diversity in the geosciences. Students experience authentic research and preparation activities for graduate school. Students can participate for up to three years, depending on when they enter the program. Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success in Earth System Science (MS PHD S) MS PHD S provides professional development experiences to facilitate the advancement of minorities in Earth system science careers. Activities include: participation in scientific conferences; mentoring relationships; virtual community activities; professional skills development; information regarding funding, education and career opportunities and resources; and networking opportunities.

10 More Information GEO Education & Diversity Program GEO Education Team Jill Karsten GEO/OAD Carolyn Wilson GEO/OAD Science Asst John Moore GEO/OAD Einstein Fellow Lina Patino GEO/EAR Lisa Rom GEO/OCE Michelle Hall GEO/OCE Sue Weiler GEO/AGS

11 Funding Opportunities at the National Science Foundation Diana Anderson and Charles Sullivan NSF BIO- Division of Biological og Infrastructure AACC Broadening Impact Conference June 17, 2011

12 BIO s mission Enable discoveries for understanding life 1 2

13 Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Emerging Frontiers (EF) Division of Biological Infrastructure t (DBI) Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) Division of Molecular and Cellular l Biosciences (MCB) Human Resources Population and Community Ecology Behavioral Systems Biomolecular Dynamics Structure and Function Research Resources Ecosystem Science Developmental Systems Cellular Processes Evolutionary Processes Neural Systems Genetic Mechanisms Effective May 2009 Systematic Biology & Biodiversity Inventories Physiological & Structural Systems Plant Genome Research Program Networks and Regulation 1 3

14 Biological oogca Infrastructure astuctue( (DBI) Research Resources Cluster Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) Biological Research Collections (BRC) Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Labs (FSML) Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) Living Stocks for Biological Research (LSBR) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Human Resources Cluster Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in Biology (URM) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Research Coordination Networks (RCN-UBE) 1 4

15 Cross-directorate programs Dimensions of Biodiversity BIO, GEO Computing in the Cloud (CiC) CISE, OCI, BIO, HER, GEO, MPS, and SBE Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC) BIO, ENG, GEO, and SBE Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation (SI2) OCI, BIO, CISE, ENG, GEO, OISE, MPS, SBE 1 5

16 Training/broadening participation Research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant (DDIG) Partnerships in International Science and Education (PIRE) Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Research Initiation Grants (RIG) 1 6

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18 Full Report available through: 1. Integration of Core Concepts and Competencies throughout the Curriculum 2. Focus on Student- Centered Learning 3. Promote a Campus-wide Commitment to Change 4. Engage the Biology Community in the Implementation of Change

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21 Engineering at NSF Sue Kemnitzer National Science Foundation Directoratefor Engineering

22 ENG Mission and Vision Mission: To enable the engineering and scientific communities to advance the frontiers of engineering research, innovation andeducation education, in service to society and the nation. Vision: ENG will be the global leader in advancing the frontiers of fundamental engineering research, stimulating innovation, and substantially strengthening engineering education. Directorate for Engineering 22

23 Engineering Education Research Seeks to enable a system of engineering education, equally open to all members of society, that dynamically and rapidly adaptsto to meet changing needs. Research areas include: Increasing our understanding of how engineering students learn and the capacity that supports such discovery Understanding how to increase the diffusion and impact of engineering education research Understanding engineering education in broader frameworks such as sustainability Diversifyingpathways to and through engineering degree programs ENG Contact Sue Kemnitzer Proposals window: Jan 17 to Feb 11 and Aug 22 to Sept 16 Directorate for Engineering 23

24 Opportunities Research hexperiences for Undergraduates d (REU) Supports the involvement undergraduates in ongoing research; community college students t are welcome! Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering Supports the active involvement of K 12 teachers and community college faculty in engineering research to bring knowledge of engineering and technological innovation into their classrooms Directorate for Engineering 24

25 Begin with Steps towards Successful Dialog with program officer White paper Short biography Proposals Get involved with NSF reviews Volunteer to be a reviewer by sending an to your program officer. Directorate for Engineering 25

26 Veterans Veterans NSF seeks to attract veterans to study science and engineering, especially using benefits of the new GI bill. Most veterans needadvice on transfer of credits. Community College provide an important step toward their success in the civilian world! Directorate for Engineering 26

27 Resources Directorate for Engineering Funding Opportunities Get NSF Updates by by signing up on the home page of the NSF Directorate for Engineering 27

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29 Opportunities for International Collaborations at the National Science Foundation Jong-on Hahm and Stephen Schreiner NSF Office of International Science and Engineering

30 Vision Ensure that t U.S. institutions and researchers are globally engaged, are able to advance their research through h international collaboration, and will maintain i U.S. leadership within the global scientific community.

31 International Collaboration at NSF Advance the Frontiers of Science and Engineering ACCESS to unique expertise, facilities, and phenomena LEVERAGE limited resources Prepare a Globally Engaged U.S. S&E Workforce DEVELOP understanding of science abroad NURTURE young researchers with strong networks overseas

32 Criteria and Key Elements for NSF & OISE Funding of International Activities NSF-wide Criteria Intellectual Merit Broader Impacts Other NSF-wide Considerations Integration of Research and Education Broaden Participation Additional Key Elements for NSF/OISE Awards True Intellectual Collaboration New International Initiatives Mutual Benefits for U.S. and Foreign Partners Involvement of U.S. Junior Researchers & Students Support U.S. Side of Partnerships

33 Review of RUI, ROA, RET and REU Programs at NSF Or, how to learn to love those TLAs June 17, 2011 Presented by: Dr. Charles Pibel, Program Director, Division of Chemistry Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

34 Getting Support NSF Publications Successful Program Announcements Grant Proposal Guide Web Pages Funded Project Abstracts Reports, Special Publications Colleagues - on campus or at similar institution Mentors on Campus Previous Panelists Serve As Reviewer Sponsored Research Office Successful Proposals Program Officers Incumbent Former Rotators

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37 A Good Proposal A good proposal is a good idea, well expressed, with a clear indication of methods for pursuing the idea, evaluating the findings, and making them known to all who need to know. A Competitive Proposal is All of the above Appropriate for the Program Responsive to the Program Announcement

38 NSF Review e Criteria 1997 Two review criteria established 1999 Elements added: (1) Integration of research and education, and (2) Broadening participation of all citizens in science 2002 Strict implementation of 2 criteria announced Criterion 1 - What is the intellectual merit of the proposed activity? This criterion addresses the overall quality of the proposed activity it to advance science and engineering i through research and education. Criterion 2 - What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity? This criterion addresses the overall impact of the proposed activity. it Obtain a copy of a successful proposal Check Award Obtain a copy of a successful proposal. Check Award Abstracts search page. Things change, get a recent award.

39 Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison ii with ihindustry (GOALI) NSF the GOALI program seeks to stimulate interactions and staff exchange between universities iti and industry. For example, faculty, postdoctoral t fellows, and students are encouraged to develop creative modes of collaborative interactions with industry through individual or small-group projects, and industry-based fellowships or traineeships for students and post-doctoral fellows.

40 Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) NSF Designed to support research by faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions. Eligible "predominantly undergraduate" institutions include U.S. two year, four year, masters level, and small doctoral colleges and universities that: (1) grant baccalaureate degrees in NSF supported fields, or provide programs of instruction for students pursuing such degrees with institutional transfers (e.g., two year schools), (2) have undergraduate enrollment exceeding graduate enrollment, and (3) award an average of no more than 10 Ph.D. or D.Sc. DSc degrees per year in all NSF supportable disciplines. RUI should be designated in the title of the proposal RUI should be designated in the title of the proposal. Five page (maximum) RUI impact statement must accompany proposal.

41 Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) (cont.) ROA Research Opportunity Awards -- Supplements to existing NSF awards to allow faculty from PUIs to participate p in research. Principal Investigator with NSF funding submits a request to NSF to provide Funding to support a colleague at a primarily undergraduate institution to conduct research. Typically summer research Will pay for your summer salary (two months is typical) Materials & Supplies Other allowable research expenses A way to engage primarily teaching faculty in NSF-sponsored research.

42 Research Experiences for Undergraduates d (REU) )Site Program NSF REU Sites support active engagement in research for groups of undergraduates. Typically 10 students per site, for 10 week summer programs Awards will support student stipends, living costs, and research expenses. Competitive Program sites must have critical mass of research-active faculty Strong emphasis on broadening participation in the sciences Three-year awards, typically $100k/year cc39d5a729930&ll= , &spn= , &t=h&z= &t 4

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44 REU Research Experiences for Undergraduates -- Supplements to existing NSF awards to allow students from PUIs to participate in research. Principal Investigator with NSF funding submits a request to NSF to provide funding to support an undergraduate to conduct research. Typically summer research Will pay a stipend plus living expenses Materials & Supplies Other allowable research expenses A way to engage CC students in NSF-sponsored research. See the REU Homepage to read more! / g/pg _summ.jsp?pims p s_ id=5517&from=fund d

45 Review of RUI, ROA, RET and REU Programs at NSF Or, how to learn to love those TLAs June 17, 2011 Presented by: Dr. Charles Pibel, Program Director, Division of Chemistry Kathy McCloud, Program Director, Physics Division Dean Evasius, Program Director, Division of Mathematical Sciences Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

46 Getting Support NSF Publications Successful Program Colleagues - on Announcements campus or at similar institution Grant Proposal Guide Mentors on Campus Web Pages Previous Panelists Funded Project Serve As Reviewer Abstracts Sponsored Research Reports, Special Office Publications Successful Proposals Program Officers Incumbent Former Rotators

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49 A Good Proposal A good proposal is a good idea, well expressed, with a clear indication of methods for pursuing the idea, evaluating the findings, and making them known to all who need to know. A Competitive Proposal is All of the above Appropriate for the Program Responsive to the Program Announcement

50 NSF Review Criteria 1997 Two review criteria established 1999 Elements added: (1) Integration of research and education, and (2) Broadening participation of all citizens in science 2002 Strict implementation of 2 criteria announced Criterion 1 - What is the intellectual merit of the proposed activity? This criterion addresses the overall quality of the proposed activity to advance science and engineering through research and education. Criterion 2 - What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity? This criterion addresses the overall impact of the proposed activity. Obtain a copy of a successful proposal. Check Award Abstracts search page. Things change, get a recent award.

51 Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) NSF the GOALI program seeks to stimulate interactions and staff exchange between universities and industry. For example, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students are encouraged to develop creative modes of collaborative interactions with industry through individual or small-group projects, and industry-based fellowships or traineeships for students and post-doctoral fellows.

52 Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) NSF Designed D i dto support research by faculty at primarily il undergraduate d institutions. Eligible "predominantly undergraduate" institutions include U.S. two year, four year, masters level, andsmalldoctoralcolleges doctoral colleges and universities that: (1) grant baccalaureate degrees in NSF supported fields, or provide programs of instruction for students pursuing such degrees with institutional transfers (e.g., two year schools), (2) have undergraduate enrollment exceeding graduate enrollment, and (3) award an average of no more than 10 Ph.D. or D.Sc. degrees per year in all NSF supportable disciplines. RUI should be designated in the title of the proposal. Five page (maximum) RUI impact statement must accompany proposal.

53 Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) (cont.) ROA Research Opportunity Awards -- Supplements to existing NSF awards to allow faculty from PUIs to participate in research. Principal i Investigator t with NSF funding submits a request to NSF to provide Funding to support a colleague at a primarily undergraduate institution to conduct research. Typically summer research Will pay for your summer salary (two months is typical) Materials & Supplies Other allowable research expenses A way to engage primarily teaching faculty in NSF-sponsored research.

54 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program NSF REU Sites support active engagement in research for groups of undergraduates. Typically y 10 students per site, for 10 week summer programs Awards will support student stipends, living costs, and research expenses. Competitive Program sites must have critical mass of research-active active faculty Strong emphasis on broadening participation in the sciences Three-year awards, typically $100k/year cc39d5a729930&ll= , cc39d5a729930&ll= &spn= , &t=h&z=4

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56 REU Research Experiences for Undergraduates -- Supplements to existing NSF awards to allow students from PUIs to participate in research. Principal Investigator with NSF funding submits a request to NSF to provide funding to support an undergraduate to conduct research. Typically summer research Will pay a stipend plus living expenses Materials & Supplies Other allowable research expenses A way to engage CC students in NSF-sponsored research. See the REU Homepage to read more!

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