Fall 2018 NSF Grants Conference

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Sessions (43)

Welcoming Remarks (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Speaker(s): Dr. F. Fleming Crim
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Introduction & NSF Overview (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
8:15 AM - 8:40 AM
Speaker(s): Teresa Grancorvitz
This session will cover the National Science Foundation’s purpose, mandate, organizational structure, program and budget highlights (including curr... More...

Types of NSF Funding Opportunities (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Speaker(s): Jeremy Leffler
Learn about the various mechanisms NSF uses to fund proposals such as RAPID, EAGER, RAISE, Ideas Labs, and Conferences, to name a few. They’re not ... More...

Proposal Preparation (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
9:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Speaker(s): Andrea Weeks ; Elizabeth Rom ; Fahmida Chowdhury ; Randy Phelps
NSF Program Officers will review how and when to prepare a proposal, including discussion of what constitutes a project and a proposal of high qual... More...

Luncheon (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
11:40 AM - 12:50 PM
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Merit Review Process (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Benjamin Klein ; Jesus Soriano Molla ; Karen King ; Tracy Kimbrel
NSF Program Officers will discuss the philosophy of merit review and how it works, as well as ad hoc and multi-tiered reviews. Presenters will also... More...

Biological Sciences (BIO) (Room Pelican II)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Biological Sciences (BIO)

Speaker(s): Andrea Weeks
The BIO Directorate supports research to advance understanding of the principles and mechanisms governing life. Research studies extend across syst... More...

Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) (Room Frenchman I)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Computer & Information Science & Engineering

Speaker(s): Tracy Kimbrel
The CISE Directorate has four goals: (1) To enable the U.S. to uphold a position of world leadership in computing, communications, and information ... More...

Education & Human Resources (EHR) (Room Algiers)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Education & Human Resources (EHR)

Speaker(s): Karen King
The mission of EHR is to achieve excellence in U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels and in all set... More...

Engineering (ENG) (Room Poydras)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Engineering (ENG)

Speaker(s): Jesus Soriano Molla ; Siddiq Qidwai
The ENG Directorate promotes the progress of engineering in the U.S. to enable the nation’s capacity to perform. Investments in engineering r... More...

Financial Reviews, Site Visits, and Audit Resolution (Room Pelican I)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Sohel Ahmed
Representatives from the Cost Analysis & Audit Resolution (CAAR) Branch of DIAS will cover the oversight and monitoring of Federal awards. Topi... More...

Geosciences (GEO) (Room Gentilly)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Geosciences (GEO)

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Rom
GEO supports basic research that advances the frontiers of knowledge and drives technological innovation while improving our understanding of the m... More...

Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE) (Room Frenchman II)

08 Nov 18
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE)

Speaker(s): Josie Welkom
NSF’s SBE Directorate supports basic research on people and society. The SBE Sciences focus on human behavior and social organizations and ho... More...

Award Management (LaSalle Ballroom)

08 Nov 18
4:05 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jamie French ; Jeffrey Vieceli
This session will address award requirements and conditions, and will outline the responsibilities of those involved in the award process–principal... More...

NSF Policy Update (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jeremy Leffler ; Robert Cosgrove ; Samantha Hunter
This session will provide an update to NSF policies and procedures that affect proposal preparation, merit review, and award administration. More...

Education & Human Resources (EHR) (Room Algiers)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Education & Human Resources (EHR)

Speaker(s): Karen King
The mission of EHR is to achieve excellence in U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels and in all set... More...

Emerging Research Institution (ERI) Roundtable (Room Frenchman I)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Dale Bell
This session is specifically for organizations relatively new to managing Federal funds and will focus on policies and best practices for internal ... More...

Engineering (ENG) (Room Poydras)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Engineering (ENG)

Speaker(s): Jesus Soriano Molla ; Siddiq Qidwai
The ENG Directorate promotes the progress of engineering in the U.S. to enable the nation’s capacity to perform. Investments in engineering r... More...

Geosciences (GEO) (Room Pelican I)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Geosciences (GEO)

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Rom
GEO supports basic research that advances the frontiers of knowledge and drives technological innovation while improving our understanding of the m... More...

Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) (Room Treme)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)

Speaker(s): Leonard Spinu
The MPS Directorate consists of the Divisions of Astronomical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics, as well ... More...

NSF IT Modernization / Research.gov (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Stephanie Yee ; William Daus
Research.gov is the modernization of FastLane, providing the next generation of grants management capabilities for the research community. Research... More...

Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE) (Room Frenchman II)

09 Nov 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE)

Speaker(s): Josie Welkom
NSF’s SBE Directorate supports basic research on people and society. The SBE Sciences focus on human behavior and social organizations and ho... More...

Office of Inspector General (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Speaker(s): Laura Rainey ; Valerie Hillgren
Staff from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the OIG, as well as how it serves the NSF customer ... More...

Office of International Science and Engineering (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Fahmida Chowdhury
The Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) supports programs to expand and enhance leading-edge international research and educatio... More...

Luncheon (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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Biological Sciences (BIO) (Room Pelican II)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Biological Sciences (BIO)

Speaker(s): Andrea Weeks
The BIO Directorate supports research to advance understanding of the principles and mechanisms governing life. Research studies extend across syst... More...

Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) (Room Frenchman I)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Computer & Information Science & Engineering

Speaker(s): Tracy Kimbrel
The CISE Directorate has four goals: (1) To enable the U.S. to uphold a position of world leadership in computing, communications, and information ... More...

International Research & Education Collaboration: Opportunities & Resources at NSF (Room Frenchman II)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Fahmida Chowdhury
NSF representatives from the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) will discuss OISE’s role in funding international project... More...

Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (Room Poydras)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Randy Phelps
The MPS Directorate consists of the Divisions of Astronomical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics, as well ... More...

Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) (Room Treme)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)

Speaker(s): Leonard Spinu
The MPS Directorate consists of the Divisions of Astronomical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics, as well ... More...

NSF Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) & Financial Reporting Processes (Room Pelican I)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Christopher Berner
Representatives from the Division of Financial Management (DFM) will provide an overview of NSF’s grant payment and reporting processes. Topi... More...

NSF IT Modernization / Research.gov (Room Algiers)

09 Nov 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Stephanie Yee ; William Daus
Research.gov is the modernization of FastLane, providing the next generation of grants management capabilities for the research community. Research... More...

NSF-Wide Programs: Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) (LaSalle Ballroom)

09 Nov 18
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Rom ; Josie Welkom ; Tracy Kimbrel
Each directorate participates in these three popular NSF-Wide programs. Learn more about the program requirements and eligibility information for C... More...