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August 26, 2009 National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) NASA
Headquarters intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) NNH09274133R for web
services with an agency-wide capability to create, maintain and manage
public web sites - primarily www.nasa.gov
-- and ancillary services. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or
about September 17, 2009. This procurement will be a 100% Small Business
Set-Aside. NASA Headquarters anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
base, FFP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contract with a
phase-in start date on or about May 1, 2010. This procurement is one of five
(5) acquisitions under NASA's IT Infrastructure Integration Program (I3P),
which will integrate business processes and information across organizational
lines efficiently and securely. Information regarding all of these
procurements can be found at: http://i3p.nasa.gov
NASA
is making an opportunity available to Small Business Innovation Research
(SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) firms that
have received a notice of intent under the American Recovery Act and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. NSSC intends to make several contract awards to
procure research and development services in support of the small business
program funded by the Recovery Act. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32157 NASA/GSFC
has a requirement for SAGE Instruments communication test equipment.
The equipment will support three NASA centers (Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
White Sands Complex and Wallops Flight Facility). The specifications,
quantities and delivery locations may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=
Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32133 NASA/MSFC
plans to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) No: NNM09277065R for NASA's "Enterprise
Applications Service Technologies" (EAST) acquisition. The resulting
contract shall require the EAST Contractor to successfully perform all work
necessary to operate, integrate, and maintain the NASA Enterprise
Applications Competency Center (NEACC) factory, in accordance with this
Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the terms and conditions contained
herein. The PWS consists of the following major sections: 1) Enterprise
Applications Service Technologies: This section includes a mission statement,
goals and objectives, characteristics of success, Government retained
authority and a general description of the work requirements. 2) Program
Management: These services include Contract Management, Financial Management,
Procurement Management, Program Support and Safety, Health and Environmental
(SHE) requirements. 3) Applications Operations: These services include
Applications Maintenance, and Applications Enhancement. 4)
Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) Applications Implementation
Task Orders. This section provides the authority and process for issuing Task
Orders for additional work up to the specified maximum dollar amount. 5)
Delivery Functions: This section includes Factory Management, Applications
Functional Support, Application Development, Application Technical Operations
and Maintenance (ATOM), Information Assurance, and I3P Cross Functional
Integration. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32128 NASA/Johnson
Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for an Open Innovation Service
Provider with an extensive external network that can be used to introduce
collaboration opportunities to the public. Specifically, NASA JSC is looking
for an offeror that supports a network of experts that can facilitate
solutions to a vast array of issues and challenges facing the future of human
health and performance in spaceflight. Challenges are of varied type and
difficulty and could include technological, biological, or human modeling
needs. The potential offeror will provide NASA JSC with the methodology and
infrastructure to facilitate Open Innovation within the organization and for
solutions to outsourced challenges or problems. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32116 NASA/John
F. Kennedy Space Center plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Demolition
of the Fixed Service Structure and Rotating Service Structure at Launch
Complex 39B. The Scope of Work is listed in Reference Number NNK09FSSRSS1
DATED May 22, 2009. The order of magnitude for the procurement is between
$5,000,000 and $10,000,000 and the effort shall be completed within 330
calendar days after notice to proceed. This procurement is part of the Small
Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS Code and small
business size standard for this procurement are 238910 and $14.0M,
respectively. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about August
28, 2009 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about September 28,
2009. The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals will be stated in the
RFP. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32111 Appendix
A.2 of ROSES-2009, Land-Cover/Land-Use Change, is focused on improving
the detection and monitoring of land-cover and land-use changes around the
world, explaining and attributing these changes to their primary causes, and
examining the implications of the changes in terms of their impacts, for example,
on the vulnerability of the associated land use or social systems and their
adaptability to a changing climate. Amendment 12 announces that Appendix A.2,
Land-Cover/Land-Use Change will be solicited in ROSES 2009 and presents the
text for this program element, which replaces the prior version in its
entirety. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32101 NASA
Glenn Research Center (GRC) plans to issue a solicitation for multiple
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for a research and
development requirement entitled “Research and Technologies for Aerospace
Propulsion Systems"(RTAPS) to support Aeronautics, Communication,
Structures & Materials, Space Propulsion. The objective of this proposed
effort is to provide a contractual vehicle by which industry will develop,
demonstrate, and verify advanced propulsion system technologies as part of
NASA's aerospace research programs. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=7ea46802d8aebf1eec2b580a92f91f22&tab=core&_cview=0 NASA
has amended its ROSES-09 solicitation to include Earth Science for
Decision Making: Gulf of Mexico Region. This new program element solicits
proposals that develop and demonstrate innovative and practicable
applications of NASA Earth science observations, models, and research to
support resource management, planning, and decision making activities in the
broad Gulf of Mexico region. The overall objective of this solicitation is to
create a suite of projects that will enhance the Gulf of Mexico region's
ability to use NASA Earth science observations and research in decision
making activities. This solicitation has a special emphasis on climate
adaptation and climate change impacts in the Gulf region and southeast United
States. On or about August 26, 2009, this Amendment will be posted on the
NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/
(select "Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then
"NNH09ZDA001N"). National Research Council (NRC) The
NRC offers an opportunity to contribute to the 2009-2010 Decadal Survey on
Biological and Physical Sciences in Space. The objective is to set clear
priorities for microgravity research for the coming decade, incorporating
numerous biological, physical and engineering disciplines to address a wide
range of issues in basic and exploration-driven research. The decadal survey
will involve the entire U.S. microgravity and exploration community and is
being led by a steering committee and seven survey panels. Community input
serves as one of the cornerstones of an NRC decadal survey. Given the current
state of microgravity research and questions regarding future opportunities,
your input will help us provide the best advice possible to NASA for creating
a microgravity research portfolio for the 2010-2020 decade that will both
advance science and enable exploration. A complete description of the
survey’s scope is provided by the Statement of Task available at http://www7.nationalacademies.org/ssb/microgravdecadal_task.pdf NRC's
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships include predoctoral fellowships
to members of minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate
has been severe and long-standing. Eligible to apply are citizens or
nationals of the United States. The award provides an annual stipend of
$20,000 and an institutional award to be accepted in lieu of tuition and fees
of $2,000. Awards are made for three years. Visit http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047958 NRC's
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships include Postdoctoral Fellowships.
The sponsor provides support for outstanding researchers and scholars who are
members of minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate and
in formal programs of postdoctoral study and research in the United States
has been long-standing. Fellowships will be offered only to individuals
who are citizens or nationals of the United States. Fellowships may be
held for either nine or twelve months and may not be deferred or
delayed. A $40,000 stipend is provided. Visit http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047960 NRC's
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships include Dissertation Fellowships.
The sponsor provides support for dissertation completion fellowships to
members of six minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate
has been severe and long-standing. Eligibility to apply in the
dissertation fellowship competition is limited to citizens or nationals of
the United States. Awards provide a stipend of $21,000, and expenses paid to
attend conferences. The tenure will be no less than nine months and no more
than twelve months. Visit http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047959 NRC
supports the Environmental Protection Agency Associate Faculty Fellowship
Program. The sponsor provides support to complement research efforts and
build critical links between Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists
and their counterparts in the academic community. Awardees must hold the
Ph.D., Sc.D., or other earned research doctoral degree recognized by U.S.
academic institutions as equivalent to the Ph.D. Visit http://nrc58.nas.edu/pgasurvey/data/aobooks/rapbooks.asp?mode=frntmtr&progctr=AC&seq=20 U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) The
Air Force has released a pre-solicitation notice for Chemical Analytical
services to be performed and results provided to the Environmental Flight
at Ellsworth AFB, SD. This service must be performed between the period of 01
Oct 2009- 30 September 2010. This is a Pre-solicitation notice only. Offers
are not expected and will not be weighed when evaluating for award. The
solicitation for this requirement will be posted on or about 25 Aug 2009
under the solicitation number FA4690-10-T-S003. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3351345f8090ec2f1c61af98e1069d5e&tab=core&_cview=0 DARPA
invites research proposals in the area of wireless communication and
electronic warfare. The goal of the Precision Electronic Warfare program
is to demonstrate technologies and a prototype system that will enable the
fielding of an ad hoc sparse array consisting of multiple airborne and/or
ground nodes that can perform surgical jamming. Key technology challenges
include oscillator synchronization, accurate pointing, and energy control.
Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is open domestically, with some
restrictions on FFRDCs, however. Proposals are due Oct 13. More information
regarding DARPA-BAA-09-65 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-09-65/listing.html On
or about Aug 25, the U. S. Army Materiel Command will invite proposals for a physiological
status monitoring device that can measure thermal-work strain in operational
environments. The device is needed to conduct research to understand the
thermal strain and health of warfighters over extended periods of time while
they are engaged in operational missions. A single, best-value award is
anticipated. Eligibility will be open. Responses will be due Sep 21. More
information regarding W911QY06R0063 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD16/W911QY06R0063/listing.html National Science Foundation (NSF) As
part of its plan to distribute Recovery Act funding, NSF invites applications
for the Science Masters Program. The program prepares graduate
students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and
government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also
with research experiences, internship experiences, and the skills to succeed
in those careers. Up to 21 grants may be awarded, each offering up to
$700,000. A total of $14.7 million is anticipated to be available for the
program in FY10. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. academic institutions that
grant the master's degree in one or more STEM disciplines. Required letters
of intent are due Oct 5; full proposals are due Nov 20. More information
regarding NSF09-607 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09607/nsf09607.htm NSF's
Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) program
seeks to catalyze a higher level of international engagement in the U.S.
science and engineering community by supporting innovative, international
research and education collaborations. The program will enable U.S.
scientists and engineers to establish collaborative relationships with
international colleagues in order to advance new knowledge and discoveries at
the frontiers of science and engineering. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12819&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39 NSF's
International Research and Education program provides "Planning
Visits and Workshops" awards to support the early phases of developing
and coordinating a research and education activity with a foreign partner(s).
Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12815&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39
NSF's
Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences supports International
Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts
Abroad. The sponsor seeks to enhance opportunities for collaborative
activities between US and foreign investigators. To realize this goal, the
Division of Chemistry has partnered with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
(DFG; German Research Foundation), the Förderung der wissenschaftlichen
Forschung (FWF; Austrian Science Fund) of Austria, the Engineering and
Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of the United Kingdom, the
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Agence Nationale de
la Recherche (ANR; National Research Agency) of France, Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science (JSPS), Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR),
Poland Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE), the Fonds National de
la Recherche of Luxembourg (FNR) and Spain Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion
(MICINN, Ministry of Science and Innovation) to establish new bilateral
collaborations between US investigators and their counterparts abroad. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09608/nsf09608.htm NSF's
Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (FRG) program is
designed to allow groups of researchers to respond to recognized scientific
needs of pressing importance, to take advantage of current scientific
opportunities, or to prepare the ground for anticipated significant
scientific developments in the mathematical sciences. Groups may include, in
addition to mathematical scientists, researchers from other science and
engineering disciplines appropriate to the proposed research. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5671&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39 NSF's
Social-Computational Systems (SoCS) program seeks to reveal new
understanding about the properties that systems of people and computers
together possess, and to develop a practical understanding of the purposeful
design of systems to facilitate socially intelligent computing. By better
characterizing, understanding, and eventually designing for desired behaviors
arising from computationally mediated groups of people at all scales, new
forms of knowledge creation, etc. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503406&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39
NSF's
Climate Process and Modeling Teams (CPT) concept is designed to speed
development of global coupled climate models and reduce uncertainties in
climate models by bringing together theoreticians, field observationalists,
process modelers and the large modeling centers to concentrate on the
scientific problems facing climate models today. Visit More at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5753&WT.mc_id=USNSF_46
U.S. Department of Education (ED) ED's
Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services invites
applications for the Research and Development Center on Digital Images and
Graphic Content in Accessible instructional Materials. Visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2wHNKNBHSfn1HzL4J5QdtbMC4TZrxRKFlnmPX4vJSZYpz14nTmwc!-77834959?oppId=49173&mode=VIEW Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) The
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of
Nursing Research invite R01 and R21 grant proposals for research on the roles
of nutrition and physical activity in the development, prevention, and
management of cardiovascular diseases or pulmonary diseases.
Specifically sought are proposals aiming to: 1) improve knowledge of the
contribution of diet and physical activity to these conditions and how sleep
influences these relationships; 2) increase the evidence base for refining
public health recommendations and clinical guidelines regarding these
lifestyle behaviors; and 3) develop and test strategies to improve the
adoption of these recommendations. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard R01
and R21 submission dates apply. More information regarding R01 grants in
available in PA-09-243 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-243.html
For 21 grants, see PA-09-244 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-244.html The
National Institute on Aging invites R01 research proposals for Healthy
Aging through Behavioral Economic Analyses of Situations to target health
behaviors associated with chronic health conditions of mid-life and older
age. Up to 5 awards are anticipated from $3.75 million in total funding over
a three-year period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due
Oct 2 with an application due date of Nov 2. More information regarding
RFA-AG-10-008 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-10-008.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites U19 research
proposals for Centers for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiation to
support development of new medical products that will assess, diagnose,
mitigate and/or treat the short- and long-term consequences of radiation
exposure after a radiological/nuclear terrorist event. Up to 10 awards will
be provided from $24 million in total funding for FY10. Eligibility is
unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Nov 16 with an
application due date of Dec 15. More information regarding RFA-AI-09-036 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-036.html The
National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites R01 research proposals
for Dynamics of Host-Associated Microbial Communities to reveal the
basic principles and mechanisms that govern the symbiotic systems dynamics of
microbial communities. Up to 6 awards are anticipated from $2.5 million in
total funding for FY10. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are
due Dec 15 with an application due date of Jan 15. More information regarding
RFA-GM-11-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-11-001.html The
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD) invites R21 research proposals for Epigenetic
Processes in Development to investigate the role of epigenetic processes
at key points during normal and/or pathological embryonic, fetal, childhood,
adolescent and reproductive development that are relevant to the NICHD's
mission areas. Up to 6 applications will be funded from $1.2 million in total
FY10 funding. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Oct 18
with an application due date of Nov 18. More information regarding
RFA-HD-09-033 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-033.html The
NIH Roadmap Initiatives invites DP1 applications for the 2010 NIH
Directors Pioneer Award Program to support scientists who are
transforming approaches to addressing major biomedical or behavioral
challenges. Up to 7 awards will be provided from $6 million in total funding
for FY10. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Applications are due Oct
20. More information regarding RFA-RM-09-010 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-09-010.html The
National Institutes of Health announces that the Small Business Innovation
Research Program Contract Solicitation (PHS 2010-1) is now available. The
goal is to support research and development of new or improved technologies
and methodologies that have the potential to succeed as commercial
products. The offeror must be a U.S. small business concern. The
contract proposal receipt date is Nov 9. More information regarding
NOT-OD-09-137 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-137.html On
or about Sep 4, the Food and Drug Administration will invite proposals for research
on the influence of the physics of tablet compression. No other
descriptions of the research are provided. One fixed-price contract award is
anticipated. Eligibility will open under NAICS code 541712. The anticipated
award date for this effort is on or before Sep 18. More information regarding
P1058606 is available at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/P1058606/listing.html On
or about Sep 9, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
will invite research proposals for improved forms of Diethylenetriaminepentaacetate
(DTPA), in particular orally available formulations, and supporting research
and development efforts to make them available for acquisition through the
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. It is
anticipated that supported studies will advance therapeutic products toward
eventual FDA approval for treatment of internal radionuclide contamination
and that some may progress sufficiently to allow BARDA the opportunity to
acquire such products as medical countermeasures. Two three-year
contract awards are anticipated. Eligibility will be open. More information
regarding BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009060 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009060/listing.html On
or about Sep 9, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
will invite research proposals for novel decorporation agents to remove a
range of radionuclides from the body, and for the development of
formulations that are stable and easier to dispense and use in a mass
casualty, radiological emergency and supporting research and development
efforts to make them available for acquisition through the Biomedical
Advanced Research and Development Authority. It is anticipated that
these studies will advance therapeutic products toward eventual FDA approval
for treatment of internal radionuclide contamination. Eligibility will be open.
More information regarding BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009051 is available at:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009051/listing.html Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The
EPA invites applications for its 2009 Science to Achieve Results (STAR)
Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study for master's and doctoral
level students in environmental fields of study. Sixteen topic areas are
described in the announcement. Approximately 120 awards will be made from a
total pool of $4.7 million. Maximum award size is $37,000 per year (term of
award depends on degree level). Eligibility is limited to students at fully
accredited U.S colleges or universities. Students also must be U.S. citizens
or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
Applications are due Oct 22. More information regarding the STAR Fellowships
is available at: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_gradfellow.html The
EPA has released three economic development opportunities related to the Brownfields
Program. The program provides funds to empower states, communities,
tribes, and nonprofits to prevent, inventory, assess, clean up, and reuse
brownfield sites. A brownfield site is defined as real property, the
expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the
presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants,
contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is
mine-scarred land. The EPA anticipates making 341 grants from a total pool of
$79.4 million for all three components of the program. Proposals for all
three are due Oct 16. ·
Brownfields Assessment Grants - provide funds to
inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning (including cleanup
planning) and community involvement related to brownfield sites. Proposal
Guidelines for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants are available at: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-orcr-09-06.pdf. ·
Brownfields Cleanup Grants - provide funds to
carry out cleanup activities at a specific brownfield site owned by the
applicant. Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Cleanup Grants are available
at: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-orcr-09-05.pdf. ·
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants - provide funding
for new grant recipients to capitalize a revolving fund and to make loans and
provide subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.
Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment Grants are available at: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-orcr-09-04.pdf. U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS
invites research proposals for a Broad Agency Announcement entitled "High
Throughput Instrumental Techniques, Protocols, and Methods for the Analysis
and Characterization of Environmental Samples Contaminated by Low Volatility
Chemical Agents." A single award is anticipated. Registration is
required by Aug 31; full proposals are due Sep 10. More information regarding
DHS_BAA_09_14 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/DHS_BAA_09_14/listing.html As
part of its University Centers of Excellence program, DHS invites proposals
for "Researching, Creating, Developing, Deploying and Evaluation Innovative
Educational Tools, Approaches and Resources to Advance the Intellectual Basis
for a National Homeland Security S&T Workforce." Multiple awards
are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. White paper proposals may be
submitted at any time before Feb 28, 2010. More information regarding
BAA09-07 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/BAA09-07/listing.html U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) USDA's Rural Business - Cooperative Service
supports Research on the Economic Impact of Cooperatives. The sponsor
announces the availability of approximately $300,000 in competitive
cooperative agreement funds for fiscal year (FY) 2009 to conduct research on
the national economic impact of all types of cooperatives. USDA Rural
Development hereby requests proposals from institutions of higher education
interested in applying for a competitively awarded cooperative research
agreement. The intent of the funding is to encourage research on the
critical issue of the economic value of cooperatives. Visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-20348.htm American Geological Society (AGS) Earth
Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages -- The American
Geological Society is sponsoring a photography contest to celebrate Earth
Science Week 2009. Photographs should focus on the topic "How Climate
Shapes My World." The contest is open to any resident of the United
States. Participants should submit a picture that best represents the climate
in their area. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. Only one
entry will be accepted per person. The deadline for submitting photos is Oct.
16, 2009. Visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html Earth
Science Week 2009 Visual Arts Contest -- Open to Students in Grades K-5 -- The
American Geological Society is sponsoring a visual arts contest to celebrate
Earth Science Week 2009. Artwork should focus on the topic "The Climate
Where I Live." The contest is open to students in grades K-5 who are
residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original
two-dimensional visual arts project that best represents the climate in their
area. Entries must be submitted by mail. The deadline for submitting entries
is Oct. 16, 2009. Visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html Earth
Science Week 2009 Essay Contest -- Open to Students in Grades 6-9 -- The
American Geological Society is sponsoring an essay contest to celebrate Earth
Science Week 2009. Essays should focus on the theme "Climate
Connects." The contest is open to students in grades 6-9 who are
residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original essay
no more than 300 words in length, typed, and formatted to fit on one page.
Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. The deadline for
submitting entries is Oct. 16, 2009. Visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html International
Year of Planet Earth & Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages
-- To celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth and Earth Science Week
2009, the American Geological Institute is sponsoring a major international
photography contest. Photographs should focus on the topic “Exploring Earth
Science Around the World.” The contest is open to anyone of any age from
anywhere around the world. Entries must be submitted electronically. The
deadline for submitting photos is Oct. 16, 2009. Visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html Zonta International The
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Award is provided to women students for
graduate study in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related
engineering. Eligible applicants are women of any nationality pursuing a
Ph.D./doctoral degree. The award is $10,000. Visit http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_amelia_earhart_application Microsoft Microsoft's
Graduate Women's Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding female
graduate students in U.S. or Canadian Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or Mathematics departments. Visit http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/fellows-women.aspx Microsoft's
Fellowship Program invites applications for two-year fellowships from
outstanding Ph.D. students. Students in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or Mathematics departments are eligible to apply. Visit http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/apply-us.aspx Sun Microsystems The
Academic Excellence Grant Program provides equipment to eligible
organizations who have developed creative projects that address the sponsor's
investment priorities and create partnerships for success. The primary investment
priorities are higher education and kindergarten through twelve education.
Visit http://www.sun.com/solutions/landing/industry/education/aeg.xml Dow Jones Newspaper Fund The
Summer Business Reporting Internship Program seeks to encourage college
sophomores, juniors, and seniors to seek newspaper reporting internships
early in their academic careers. Participants receive a $1,000
scholarship. Visit https://www.newspaperfund.org/PageText/Prg_HomePages.aspx?Page_ID=Prg_CollegeIntern Cocoa Beach Air Show Volunteers
are vital to an air show's success! By becoming a volunteer you can play a
significant role in making the 2009 Cocoa Beach Air Show (Oct. 2-4) happen
and see it all from behind the scenes. You'll also get to participate in some
of the private functions and events that will take place during Air Show Week
in Cocoa Beach. Please note that all of the volunteer positions are unpaid.
Every volunteer will receive: 2 tickets to Show Center Beach; a parking pass;
complimentary lunch and soft drinks on the day(s) worked; a special edition
event t-shirt being provided only to performers, staff & volunteers.
Visit http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEhvQ0FzYnpYTjBkWGxDQ2x2QWw5N3c6MA.. |
Edward Ellegood
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
321-698-9101 (mobile)