National Science Foundation Technical Workshop
Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana
When: October 25, 2018 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Where: Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard, Professional Schools Building
New Orleans, LA 70122
Who Should Attend:
Faculty/staff interested in support for their projects/research
Current and potential investigators in STEM and other fields
Research/Sponsored Programs Administrators and SPO staff
Academic chairs, deans, administrators
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in support for graduate studies and/or research opportunities
Other interested university personnel
Confirmed Presenters:
Confirmed presenters from the NSF include the following program officers representing the NSF directorates and programs below:
Participating NSF Divisions/Directorates
Division of Education and Human Resources (EHR)
Division of Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering (CISE)
Division of Computer Networking Systems
Division of Geosciences
Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
NSF Programs to be discussed:
HBCU UP
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education – GEOPATH
Graduate Student Research Program
LSAMP
Others
The workshop will provide insight on the above NSF programs and divisions, as well as other NSF opportunities. This day-long workshop will provide valuable information on NSF priorities, and budget. During the event, NSF Program Directors will provide program information as well as an overview of NSF's merit review process. Program Directors will be available throughout to discuss throughout the day to interact with attendees.
For hotel information or additional questions contact Dr. Ebony Turner at ecturner@dillard.edu or 504-816-4022.