Research!America has launched a new request for microgrant proposals to support early-career scientists in their efforts to work with local elected officials, community leaders and the public on issues of common concern. The Civic Engagement Microgrant program is now in its third year providing opportunities for STEM graduate and postdoc trainees to develop skills in communication and program planning, along
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The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) along with Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), Reps. Don Beyer (D-Va.), Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.), and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) introduced the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act. This legislation would create a new postdoctoral fellowship program at the National
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A new award designed to recognize those making a difference to communities, global challenges or society anywhere in the world via science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been launched by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The IET is calling on the general public to send in their nominations for its new IET STEM Personality of the Year
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A free underwater engineering educational resource for primary school pupils is being extended for learning at home while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched by Subsea UK in 2015, Subsea Channel was developed in collaboration with education bodies, teachers, science advisory staff and industry representatives to capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects. Aligned
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U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) student interns displayed and discussed their engineering and scientific projects with NAVFAC EXWC scientists, engineers and staff members on August 6, 2019. As part of the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) and Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP), 21 students received an opportunity to participate in a
Read moreIf you’re interested in a career in ocean industries and will be in San Diego February 14 to 16, come check out Oceanology International North America (OINA 2017). The conference will address education and career development within the ocean tech industry with a dedicated Education & Career Development Day February 14 to provide advice and inspiration for K12 educators and
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