Sorry...ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR NSF DAY IS NOW CLOSED! However, late registrations will be accepted the day of the event ($30.00) and can be paid by check or credit card. (Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we will have enough printed materials for all late registrants).
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Kent State University in partnership with the NEOUCOM, Cleveland State University, University of Akron, Summa Health System, and Youngstown State University are sponsoring a one-day workshop on February 10, 2009. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Kent Campus, Student Center
These directorates and program directors are currently scheduled:
- Biological Sciences - JoAnn Wise
- Computer & Information Science & Engineering - Almadene Chtchelkanova
- Education and Human Resource - James Hamos
- Engineering - Ted Conway
- Geosciences - Richard Lane
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences - Debra Lockhart
- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences - Frederick Kronz
- Office of International Science Engineering - Cynthia Singleton
This workshop will provide an introduction to and overview of the National Science Foundation, its proposal and merit review process, its crosscutting programs, and its international programs. There will also be presentations on the programs of selected NSF directorates. More information about the selected NSF programs will be listed on this site as the event approaches. Participants will also be able to chat informally with NSF program managers.
The National Science Foundation is charged with keeping our nation's science and engineering enterprise healthy, dynamic and relevant, and is in step with advancing science, mathematics, engineering and technology education at all levels from pre-AK through postdoctoral.
There is a $25.00 registration fee payable to Kent State University. The registration fee includes:
- Admittance into the NSF Program
- Continental Breakfast
- Box Lunch
- Parking
Online registration is required. Registration will be limited, so please register early!
Related Links
For a list of NSF programs, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/staff/orglist.jsp
For directions to Kent State University and a campus map, visit http://kentstate.kent.edu/directions/kent/travel.asp
For more information/questions regarding this event or to request a program director for this event, contact Paulette Washko at 330.672.0731 or Pwashko@kent.edu
