Spring 2018 NSF Grants Conference

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Sessions (42)

Welcoming Remarks (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Speaker(s): James Jackson
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Introduction and NSF Overview (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
8:10 AM - 8:45 AM
Speaker(s): Teresa Grancorvitz
This session will cover the National Science Foundation’s purpose, mandate, organizational structure, program and budget highlights (includin... More...

Types of Funding Opportunities (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jean Feldman
Learn about the various mechanisms NSF uses to fund proposals such as RAPID, EAGER, RAISE, Ideas Labs, and Conferences, to name a few. They’r... More...

Proposal Preparation (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
9:35 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Jean Feldman ; Lara Campbell ; Randy Phelps ; Sonia Esperança
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 (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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Merit Review Process (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speaker(s): Deanne Sobczak ; Louise Howe ; Steven Ellis ; Sushil Prasad
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 Michaelangelo)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Biological Sciences (BIO)

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

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) (Room Cadillac B)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE

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

Education and Human Resources (EHR) (Room Mackinac East)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Education & Human Resources (EHR)

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

Engineering (ENG) (Room Mackinac West)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Engineering (ENG)

Speaker(s): Louise Howe
The ENG Directorate promotes the progress of engineering in the U.S. to enable the nation’s capacity to perform. Investments in engineer... More...

Financial Reviews, Site Visits, and Audit Resolution* (Room LaSalle A)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Christopher Andall
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 Cadillac A)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Geosciences (GEO)

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

Social, Behavior and Economic Sciences (SBE) (Room Richard A)

04 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE)

Speaker(s): Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong
NSF’s SBE Directorate supports basic research on people and society. The SBE Sciences focus on human behavior and social organizations a... More...

Award Management (Ambassador Ballroom)

04 Jun 18
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Vieceli ; L. Rashawn Farrior
This session will address award requirements and conditions, and will outline the responsibilities of those involved in the award process–pri... More...

NSF Policy Update (Ambassador Ballroom)

05 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jean Feldman
This session will provide an update to NSF policies and procedures that affect proposal preparation, merit review, and award administration. More...

Education and Human Resources (EHR) (Room Mackinac East)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Education & Human Resources (EHR)

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

Emerging Research Institution (ERI) Roundtable (Room Cadillac B)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Special Sessions

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

Engineering (ENG) (Room Mackinac West)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Engineering (ENG)

Speaker(s): Louise Howe
The ENG Directorate promotes the progress of engineering in the U.S. to enable the nation’s capacity to perform. Investments in engineer... More...

Geosciences (GEO) (Room Cadillac A)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Geosciences (GEO)

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

Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) (Room LaSalle A)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)

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

NSF IT Modernization / Research.gov* (Room Richard B)

05 Jun 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. Rese... More...

Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) (Room Richard A)

05 Jun 18
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE)

Speaker(s): Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong
NSF’s SBE Directorate supports basic research on people and society. The SBE Sciences focus on human behavior and social organizations a... More...

Office of Inspector General (Ambassador Ballroom)

05 Jun 18
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Speaker(s): Maria Maguire ; Sonia Khanzode
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 (Ambassador Ballroom)

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

Luncheon (Ambassador Ballroom)

05 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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Biological Sciences (BIO) (Room Richard B)

05 Jun 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Biological Sciences (BIO)

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

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) (Room Cadillac B)

05 Jun 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE

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

International Research and Education Collaboration: Opportunities and Resources at NSF* (Room Mackinac East)

05 Jun 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Lara Campbell
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 Mackinac West)

05 Jun 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Special Sessions

Speaker(s): Randy Phelps
NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program catalyzes new knowledge and discoveries by empowering the nation’s scientists and en... More...

Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) (Room LaSalle A)

05 Jun 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)

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

NSF Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) and Financial Reporting Processes* (Room Cadillac A)

05 Jun 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. Topics... More...

Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program (Ambassador Ballroom)

05 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Sonia Esperança
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