Concurrent Session: International Research & Education Collaboration: Opportunities & Resources at NSF
(Room Salon 2)
14 Nov 17
1:15 PM
-
2:15 PM
NSF representatives from the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) will discuss OISE’s role in funding international projects and will highlight international research opportunities and students’ research abroad programs supported across NSF. OISE works across disciplinary and geographic boundaries to lead and coordinate strategic programs and opportunities that advance research excellence and innovation; develop human and infrastructure capacity critical to the U.S. science and engineering enterprise; and promote global engagement of scientists and engineers at all career stages. OISE carries out its functions through close partnership with the NSF Directorates and through its own program activities including administering prestigious honorary award programs and professional internships for aspiring scientists and engineers.