The 74 Interview with IES Director Mark Schneider

The 74’s Kevin Mahnken recently interviewed the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Director, Mark Schneider, regarding Schneider’s vision for a new role for federal research endeavors. Schneider aims for IES to lead advancements in technologies and treatments that can positively impact student performance. Further discussion topics include education-related legislation, the importance of access and the need to improve national databases, and building a research foundation that can yield revolutionary educational tools on the level of COVID vaccines and ChatGPT. The interview can be read in full here.

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2023 NCES STATS-DC Data Conference

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) will be hosting the 2023 NCES STATS-DC Data Conference, in person, from Wednesday, August 9, 2023, through Friday, August 11, 2023, in Bethesda, MD. The theme of the 2023 conference is “Managing the Data Highway.” The conference is free and open to the public. Online pre-registration closes on Friday, July 21, 2023, after which date registration will be held onsite at the meeting. More information and online registration can be found here.

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Writing/Designing Winning NSF Proposals Workshop

The University of North Florida is hosting a live online workshop sponsored by the Grant Training Center. This workshop will provide information to support a successful grant proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The content will cover what to look for in a funding opportunity, how to compose each proposal component, mistakes to avoid, and more. The workshop registration is now available. The fee of $395 is not due at the time of registration.

– Tuesday, June 13, 2023

10:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

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NSF Regional Workshop

Dr. Margaret Martonosi, National Science Foundation (NSF) Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), will lead a proposal-writing workshop focused on faculty, post-docs, and administrators in all disciplines conducting research in computer science, information science, engineering, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, statistics, mathematics, and technology policy. Dr. Martonosi and representatives from the CISE team will provide a limited number of 1:1 consultations reviewing specific proposal ideas. If interested in attending, RSVP by Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Parking for the workshop is free, and lunch will be provided.

– Monday, June 12, 2023

11:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

Straughn Center

2142 Shealy Drive

Gainesville, FL 32608

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UF’s Research Promotion Initiative

UF’s Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing (SCM) encourages submissions from all areas on campus to their Research Promotion Initiative. The competitive award is designed to help researchers connect with a broad audience. SCM awards selected authors $1,000 for use on research-related activities including travel, books, and supplies. Additional resources provided by SCM can be found here. Questions can be directed to Blake Trauschke, UF public relations specialist, at btrauschke@ufl.edu.

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New Spencer Foundation Funding Program for Transformative Research in Equity

The Spencer Foundation recently announced a new grant program to support transformative research projects that reconceptualize education systems to achieve equity. In order to foster this kind of transformative research, it is necessary to set up spaces where scholars may work in a variety of innovative ways for the purposes of imagining new educational models at systemic level; interact with researchers, practitioners, community members, policymakers, and others. To do so, the Spencer Foundation will support this work through their new Vision Grants and Transformative Research Grants programs. More information about the programs can be found here.

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New Federal Export Control Laws

In 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce implemented new export control rules on Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items to the People’s Republic of China (RPC). The resulting restrictions extend to the transfer of technology, software, or other “support” for the fabrication of items in the PRC, also applicable to Hong Kong and Macau. Research, collaborations, tape-out, or fabrication services involving advanced computing, semiconductor, supercomputing, or integrated circuits where there is potential involvement at a facility in the PRC are likely to be affected by the regulations. UF Research Integrity, Security & Compliance (RISC) is reviewing active collaborations and may contact you for additional information. If your research project involves tape-out or fabrication services in the PRC, please contact UF RISC before proceeding further.

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Resources and Programs for NIH Grant Applicants

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review (CSR) recently shared various tips to assist scientists seeking NIH grants. Tips include utilizing tools like the Assisted Referral Tool (ART) and Assignment Request Form; reviewing the targeted NIH institute or center (IC) sample applications; consulting with experienced colleagues; and submitting early to allow time to address unforeseen issues. Read all suggestions under the “Tips for Scientists” section of the Resources and Programs for NIH Grant Applicants infographic. For Early Stage Investigators (ESI), additional resources were shared, including enrolling in the Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program, which helps scientists become more competitive for tenure, and extending your ESI status for certain life events.

 

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Upcoming NSF Virtual Grants Conference

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting the Spring 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, a 4-day virtual conference that aims to provide important insights into a wide range of current issues to all attendees, especially new faculty, researchers, and administrators. The conference will cover the most recent information on policies, procedures, and specific funding opportunities. Additionally, attendees will have opportunities to ask questions to NSF staff. Registration is free and will open on Wednesday, May 10, at 12:00 PM EST.

  • Monday, June 5, 2023, to Thursday, June 8, 2023Online
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What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Version 5.0 Training and Certification

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) recently launched online training and certification for the WWC Procedures and Standards Handbook, Version 5.0. The training informs about key elements of the WWC group design standards, increase transparency of our review process, and trains reviewers wishing to become certified in the WWC’s group design standards. Three levels of certification are available for trainings – Group Design, Advanced Group Design, and Single-Case Design. The trainings are free and available through a series of video modules online. For more information about online training, contact the WWC Help Desk.

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New Dimensions and Almetric Research Tools

UF Research recently announced new subscriptions to Digital Science’s Dimensions database and Almetric tool, which will provide greater insights into the University of Florida’s research enterprise. The tools allow individuals to track their work’s impact, seek collaborative opportunities, and understand funding trends. Dimensions is a research information platform providing access to millions of publications, datasets, patents, and policy documents. Almetric is embedded in the Dimensions search results – tracking research mentioned in online articles, documents, and social media. Visit the UF Research Databases page to learn more and access the schedule of training sessions.

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