[STEM-funding] NASA ROSES EPOESS; NSF REU

[Christopher Andersen]

*1) NASA Opportunities in Education and Public Outreach for Earth and Space
Science (EPOESS):* NASA has added an EPOESS program element to its omnibus
ROSES-13 solicitation (
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={973EB03F-65A8-00E3-8AB7-9493D6A5BB44}&path=open).
>From the solicitation:

This particular solicitation is focused on education and outreach
activities in support of the SMD Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary
Science, and Astrophysics Divisions. Proposals that address science
learning needs across the Divisions are encouraged; however, proposals may
target the content of a single Division (see Section 2.1 for an opportunity
for Heliophysics specific proposals).

Projects may address any of the Project Activity Categories. In 2013, SMD
encourages proposals in the following areas:

• In the Higher Education Outcome, efforts that would strengthen the
teaching and learning of science and engineering at the undergraduate level
(including minority-serving institutions and community colleges) using SMD
science content and mission data and efforts that would increase the number
of underrepresented minorities with graduate degrees certified to teach in
the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at
the secondary level. Of particular interest are efforts that provide
preservice K-12 and community college educators with research-intensive
experiences on NASA Earth or space science projects.


• In the Elementary and Secondary Education Outcome, SMD is particularly
interested in efforts that provide systemic STEM professional development
opportunities for middle school educators utilizing SMD education resources
and science and mission data.


• In the Informal Education Outcome, SMD encourages proposals that increase
utilization of SMD resources in out-of-school time or after school
programs. Participatory exploration efforts (e.g. citizen science projects)
that utilize SMD science data are of particular interest.


• In the Outreach Outcome, SMD encourages efforts that introduce and engage
students to STEM topics. Collaborations or partnerships with
community-based organizations such as Parent Teacher Associations, amateur
astronomy clubs, citizen science groups, business associations, etc. are
particularly encouraged.


Awards may be up to $100,000/year for up to 3 years. Notice of intent is
due 4/8/13, and full proposals are due 5/23/13.

*2) NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU):* NSF has released a
revised solicitation for its REU program (
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517). From the program
synopsis:

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active
research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of
research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve
students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research
projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation
features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are
based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage
a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single
discipline or academic department or may offer interdisciplinary or
multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme.
Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. (2) REU Supplements
may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants
or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded
research projects.


Proposals for REU sites are due 8/28/13 (5/24/13 for Antarctic programs).

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Christopher Andersen
Director, STEM Initiatives
College of Arts and Sciences
The Ohio State University
186 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210-1335 USA
andersen.18 at osu.edu
http://stemoutreach.osu.edu/

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