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Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Science Research (IBSS) Competition Seeks Submissions
Since 2010, the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (NSF/SBE) has provided matching funds for core SBE programs to facilitate their support of interdisciplinary research projects reviewed independently or coreviewed by multiple programs.
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Stimulating Research Related to the Science of Broadening Participation
Building on previous investments, the Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE) and the Directorate for Education & Human Resources (EHR) announce their interest in stimulating research related to the Science of Broadening Participation (SBP). The Science of Broadening Participation will employ the theories, methods, and analytic techniques of the social, behavioral, economic, and learning sciences to better understand the barriers that hinder and factors that enhance our ability to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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NSF Proposals for I/UCRCs in Areas Relevant to the Forensic Sciences
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) have partnered as co-sponsors to welcome proposals for establishment of Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers in areas relevant to the forensic sciences. With permission from the Principal Investigator (PI), NIJ will share in evaluation of forensics-related I/UCRC proposals, and may co-sponsor successful proposals. The I/UCRC program develops long-term partnerships among industry, academia, and government. The centers are catalyzed by a small investment from NSF; their research is primarily funded by center members, with NSF playing a supporting role in the development and evolution of the center.
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MRN fMRI Image Acquisition and Analyses Course 2014
The mind research network will hold a course on "fMRI Image Acquisition and Analysis" October 16–18, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The class will be held at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information visit the following URL: www.mindsetconsultinggroup.com/what-we-do/education/mrn-fmri-image-acquisition-and-analyses-course-2014
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Innovative Assessment of Collaboration 2014
Double tree Hilton Hotel Crystal City, Arlington VA Monday, Nov. 3 – Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 I) Evaluation of Team Performance in Organizations - This panel will discuss methods and findings for evaluating collective performance in organizational settings.
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National Science Board (NSB) Announces Launch of SEI App
The National Science Board (NSB) has launched the Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) app for Android. The app offers users access to the 2014 Science and Engineering Indicators report which provides information on the nation's position in science and engineering education and research. The app is free and also available for download on the iPad. For more information, visit nsf.gov.
