Research NewsletterIssue: ORN-2023-12

NSF Seeking GRANTED Program Reviewers

With the launch of NSF’s GRANTED Initiative, NSF is looking to build a pool of potential reviewers. NSF is requesting that volunteers complete the form and upload a copy of their CV/Resumes in PDF, DOC or DOCX format. Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZC9WVBF

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The Murray Center for Women in Technology

2023 WOMEN DESIGNING THE FUTURE CONFERENCE

“Artificial Intelligence / Real Human Lives: making technology work for all of us.”

DATE:            31 March 2023

TIME:            9:00 am – 3:30 pm (doors open at 8:30)

VENUE:  NJIT Campus Center (Ballrooms A and B, Second Floor Gallery)

REGISTER AT: https://WDF31.eventbrite.com

CONFERENCE THEME:  NJIT’s March 31 Women Designing the Future Conference focuses on the theme “Artificial Intelligence/ Real Human Lives: making technology work for all of us.” Conference speakers from many disciplines will drill below the surface of the current hype about an imminent AI takeover and highlight genuine ethical concerns about fairness, accountability, and transparency in data science practice—exploring the ways in which we can prevent advances in A.I. from exacerbating existing systemic discrimination and social injustice.

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Governor’s STEM Scholar Program

The 2023-2024 class of Governor’s STEM Scholars are now open to apply through June 9, 2023.  New Jersey-based high school and college students with a passion for STEM who want to immerse themselves in the state’s innovation ecosystem are highly encouraged to apply.  If you know of a great candidate, you can nominate them here or share the application materials with them here.

NSF: DMR-NIBIB Collaboration: Exploring Fundamental Drivers of Next Generation Biomaterials for Biomedical Research; Spectrum and Wireless Innovation enabled by Future Technologies - Satellite-Terrestrial Coexistence (SWIFT-SAT)

NIH: NIH Medical Scientist Partnership Program (FM1); IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) (P20); NIMHD Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21)

Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR: FY24 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI); FY24 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP); NDEP STEM Open NFO

Department of Energy: Scientific Discovery Through Advanced Computing (SCiDAC) - FES Partnerships; Quantum Testbed Pathfinder; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Projects

White House Tech Council Launches Cyber-Physical Resilience Working Group: The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology announced the creation of a new working group focused on implementing a cyber-resilient infrastructure across U.S. digital networks, continuing the Biden administration’s larger plan for a strong national cybersecurity posture.  Reorganizing and restructuring digital systems to withstand and recover from cyberattacks will be the fundamental mission of the new working group. To expand this mission statement, PCAST is requesting suggestions from the public on how to best fortify critical infrastructures’ digital networks. More information is posted on the NextGov website.

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Naval Research Lab Launches First In-Space Laser Energy Experiment: The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory launched the Space Wireless Energy Laser Link—or SWELL—late Tuesday to demonstrate laser power beaming in space as part of a scheduled Defense Department Space Test Program H9 mission to the International Space Station, according to an agency announcement. 

The SWELL experiment was launched aboard the SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle to the ISS to “collect data during a laser power beaming link in space conditions.” According to the announcement, power beaming is a way to deliver energy in the form of electromagnetic waves that do not require transporting mass alongside them, so energy can be sent almost instantaneously. This method has been proven achievable on the ground and is now being tested in space. Specifically, it will explore the challenges for power beaming and its viability in space applications, as well as highlight the possibilities for using power beaming to address Earth’s energy challenges. More information is posted on the NextGov website.

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NASA Unveils $27B Budget Plan to Support Mars Missions and Beyond: NASA is looking for more than $27 billion in fiscal year 2024 to support its missions, according to next year’s budget request. 

The agency’s detailed request comes after the Biden administration released fiscal year 2024 top-level information on Thursday. The agency notes that the funding will help NASA strengthen its leadership position and continue to support the International Space Station and the Artemis missions, develop advanced technologies and make new discoveries, while helping to strengthen its workforce.

NASA’s $27.2 billion requested budget is a 7.1% increase from the agency’s 2023 enacted appropriation of $25.3 billion. It will help fund 148 missions. More information is posted on the NextGov website.

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Details of Budget’s R&D Funding Emphasizes Emerging Tech: Improving the nation’s public health and infrastructure through technological innovation, as well as setting standards for emerging technologies, are among the chief goals for the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy following the release of the Biden 2024 Budget last week. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, federal leadership itemized agency research priorities pursuant to budget funding. The range of technologies slated to receive a solid influx in funding runs the gamut from green tech to quantum information systems.  As reported last week, several agencies are slated to receive funding specifically meant to spearhead technological advancement within the U.S. Along with the Departments of Energy and Commerce, the National Science Foundation is tasked with helming emerging technologies research. More information is posted on the NextGov website.

Question:       Can I change project start and end dates after I have submitted for approval?

Answer:         When a proposal is routed for approval certain information is locked to ensure that the information at the various approval levels (department, college, and university) remains constant.  This is intended to guarantee that the authority of academic leadership (e.g., chairs and deans) is recognized in the system.

The start and end dates are included in the data that is locked.  If you need to change the dates of a proposal already submitted for approval, you will have to recall the proposal, make the necessary changes, and resubmit for approval.

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