Abstract Detail

Poston, Muriel E. [1].

NSF funding opportunities that support undergraduate research and education.

This informational session will feature a presentation about National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunities that support undergraduate research and education and an overview of the newly developed BIO Education Strategy. Programs such as Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB), Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) ,and Cross-disciplinary Research at Undergraduate Institution (CRUI) will be presented and discussed. A number of other programs that provide supplements to currently funded NSF awards will also be discussed. A brief overview of programs supported by the Education and Human Resource Directorate, including Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) and Distinguished Teaching Scholar (DTS) will also be provided. The BIO Directorate has recently developed an Education Strategy and these goals will also be presented. This informational session should be useful to investigators seeking ways of obtaining support for their research and educational activities. A short presentation on preparing a winning proposal will also be included, time permitting.

1 - National Science Foundation, Division of Biological Infrastructure, Room 615, Acting Deputy Division Director, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22230, USA

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Presentation Type: Education
Session: F3a-1
Location: Wasatch A (Cliff Lodge)
Date: Saturday, July 31st, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM
Abstract ID:1055