WEEKLY MEMO, July 14, 2008 ****************** 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************** 1.1: MARK YOU CALENDARS NOW: Thursday, 08.28.08, 11:30-1:00PM, Birck Atrium. Fall Carry-in to celebrate the Fall Semester and Accomplishments from last year. Details to follow. 1.2: No meeting rooms? Research Groups housed in different offices? Use ADOBE CONNECT! Adobe Connect is a VIRTUAL meeting room to use for GROUP study and COLLABORATIVE class work. All Purdue faculty and staff have Adobe Acrobat Connect accounts. Each Purdue student on campus owns a private Connect virtual meeting room. Custom Connect training is available. Activate your account and create your virtual meeting room in minutes at Purdue¹s Adobe Connect faculty and staff page: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/gomeet. Questions? Contact Donalee Attardo, dattardo@purdue.edu. 1.3: OriginPro8 graphing and data analysis software: Purdue has a site license for OriginPro8 graphing and data analysis software. Visit http://www.originlab.com/ <http://www.originlab.com/> for software specifications. Contact Cathy Kozlowski (Support Software Specialist) at kozl@purdue.edu for more detailed information on downloading OriginPro8 to ECN supported machines, other Purdue-owned computers, and personal computers. ******************** 2. TOURS/VISITORS ******************** 2.1: Monday, 07.14.08, 2:30: STEP and MITE students 2.2: Saturday, 07.19.08, 3:00-4:00: Herrick Lab¹s 50th Birthday Party tour group *********************** 3. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS *********************** 3.1: ³Electronics from the Bottom Up,² RAWLS 2070; http://www.ncn.purdue.edu/workshops/2008summerschool/agenda ****************************************** 4. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for DISCOVERY PARK ****************************************** 4.1: NSF Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships (STCs) Deadlines: Internal: LoI 7/21/08; preproposal 8/11/08; Agency: 9/30/08 Funding: 5-7 awards at $1.5M-$5M per year for five years; renewal possible Eligibility: Academic institutions may participate in 3 proposals as lead, and another 2 as funded subcontractor URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08580/nsf08580.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08580/nsf08580.htm> 4.2: DoD Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) Deadline: 8/26/08 Funding: $40M for awards ranging from $50K-$1M* Eligibility: DoD researchers https://www.fbo.gov/files/fc1/fc11a0d9b6d76960786ced1d1446a0d2.pdf?i=c505724 b77fe4ca81eef358302c74b17 <https://www.fbo.gov/files/fc1/fc11a0d9b6d76960786ced1d1446a0d2.pdf?i=c50572 4b77fe4ca81eef358302c74b17> 4.3: NSF Expeditions in Computing Deadline: Preliminary: 9/10/08; full: 2/10/09 Funding: 3 awards up to $2M each per year for 5 years URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08568/nsf08568.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08568/nsf08568.htm> 4.4: NSF CISE Cross-Cutting Programs: FY 2009 and FY 2010 URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08578/nsf08578.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08578/nsf08578.htm> NSF Computer and Network Systems (CNS): Core Programs URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08576/nsf08576.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08576/nsf08576.htm> NSF Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF): Core Programs URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08577/nsf08577.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08577/nsf08577.htm> Multiple, same deadlines for all 3 programs, depending on project type Multiple, same funding amounts for all 3 programs, depending on project type 4.5: DoE Office of Science Annual Notice Deadline: 9/30/08 Funding: $400M total available URL: http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN08-01.html <http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN08-01.html> 4.6: NIH Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic and Translational Mental Health Research (P50) Deadlines: 9/23/08, 9/23/09, 9/23/10 Funding: $2,150,000 per year (if training component proposed) URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-194.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-194.html> 4.7: NIH NIGMS National Centers for Systems Biology (P50) Deadlines: 10/24/08 Funding: $2 million per year for five years URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-09-009.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-09-009.html> 4.8: NIH Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) Deadlines: Standard NIH dates apply Funding: $300,000 per year for up to 5 years URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-120.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-120.html> 4.9: NIH Centers of Excellence in Genomics Science (CEGS) (P50) Deadlines: 5/25/08; 5/25/09; 5/25/10 Funding: $2 million per year plus specialized equipment if required, not to exceed $500,000 over five years; an additional $300,000 direct costs per year for the Minority Action Plan component URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-094.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-094.html> 4.10: NIH Developing Centers for Intervention and/or Services Research (DCISR) (P20) Deadlines: 6/24 annually Funding: $1,000,000 per year for 5 years URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-087.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-087.html> 4.11: NIH Shared Instrumentation Grant Program (S10) Deadlines: Usually March annually Funding: $500,000 for one year URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-036.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-036.html> 4.12: NSF Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) Deadlines: 9/5/08; 8/28/09 Funding: 2 year award; estimated $300k to $500k per award URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08566/nsf08566.htm <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08566/nsf08566.htm> 4.13: NIH/NSF Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) Deadlines: 2/26/08, 10/30/08, and 10/30/09 Funding: $250,000 per year for five years URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-NS-08-008.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-NS-08-008.html> 4.14: TIP Releases First RFP - Federal funds for University Research. Deadlines: Proposals for the current TIP competition must be received by NIST by 3 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Proposers may submit proposals by paper or electronically through the Grants.gov Web site. Review, selection, and award processing is expected to be completed by the end of November 2008. Funding: NIST announced that, based on FY2008 funds, it expects to award approximately $9 million in first-year funding for R&D projects focused on new, efficient, accurate, low-cost and reliable sensors and related technologies that provide quantitative assessments of the structural integrity or degree of deterioration of bridges, roads, water mains and wastewater collection systems. URLs: http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html <http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html> Additional information on the TIP competition includes: *The Federal Register notice of the competition, which is available from the TIP Web site at http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html <http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html> ; *The TIP White Paper "Advanced Sensing Technologies for the Infrastructure: Roads, Highways, Bridges and Water Systems," which outlines the civil infrastructure inspection and monitoring elements of this competition, available from the TIP Web site at http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html <http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html> ; *The June 2008 Technology Innovation Program Proposal Preparation Kit, which must be used to prepare a TIP proposal, available from the TIP Web site at http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html <http://www.nist.gov/tip/helpful.html> *************************** 5. DISCOVERY PARK [DP] NEWS *************************** 5.1: This is just a mark-your-calendar request for those interested in Information Technology and Global Relations. Kris Gopalakrishnan, the current CEO of Infosys Technologies Ltd (www.infosys.com <http://www.infosys.com <http://www.infosys.com> >), one of the global IT Corporations headquartered in Bangalore (India), will most likely visit us on February 3rd 2009. Kris offered to visit Purdue during Jay's recent visit to Bangalore. Kris' visit will be a part of his tour of selected mid-western universities. Infosys has had multiple interactions with Purdue Colleges of Technology, Science and Engineering in the last few years. They have similar interactions with several other mid-western and national universities. During Kris' visit, Purdue and Infosys could review the existing relationships and arrive at a mutually beneficial decision/agreement of a mode of growing these to the next level. Kris' visit will be important from this point of view. This message is meant to serve as a save-the-date request to you depending on your interest. A short bio of Kris is available on the web site: (http://www.infosys.com/about/management-profiles/s-gopalakrishnan.asp) <http://www.infosys.com/about/management-profiles/s-gopalakrishnan.asp)> . 5.2: STATE FAIR NEW, per Valerie Lawless, DP Engagement Operations Manager: Purdue Day at the State Fair will be held on Friday, August 15th, from 10:00AM-10PM. Volunteers are needed. DP will have two tents this year, filled with two games: a corn-hole type game, where visitors will toss their beanbags into one of the holes, dedicated to each of the five buildings; and a ³spin the wheel² game with trivia questions. The usual informational material and small prizes for winners will be available. Another activity DP will be doing is an ³Ask the Expert² game. The Œexpert¹ will solely be there for kids/adults to ask the questions they¹ve always wanted to know and understand. DP seeks Œexperts¹ from among its managing directors, researchers, or graduate students. This year, DP will also be featured on the center stage at 5:30PM for a ³Purdue Discovery Park Grand Challenge² Game Show. The spot comes just before the band and cheerleaders perform ‹ a great opportunity for DP to showcase its research centers and facilities. Richard Couch, with CAM, will ³host² the show and will be advertising for contestants during the day within our tents. DP will provide volunteers/workers (non-exempt staff will be paid overtime) with a complimentary ticket into the State Fair, as well as, a meal ticket(s) for you for the duration of your ³shift.² Near the beginning of August, a meeting with all the volunteers/workers will be held to discuss the setup, games, and prizes; tickets and brochures will also be distributed. To volunteer, please contact VALERIE LAWLESS, 43662; dpengage@purdue.edu. Bus transportation to/from Purdue/State Fair is available; sign up at the following link: http://www.purdue.edu/events/state_fair/bus.shtml <http://www.purdue.edu/events/state_fair/bus.shtml> . Volunteer times are coordinated with bus times, so that you can arrive on time for your shift and leave a half hour before the bus leaves. If you choose to drive to the fairgrounds yourself, the 38th Street lot is located on the south side of 38th Street across from the Main Gate and is $5/vehicle. For a brief schedule of Purdue Day at the State Fair, http://www.purdue.edu/events/state_fair/index.shtml <http://www.purdue.edu/events/state_fair/index.shtml> . Dress code for this year will be Purdue polo with khaki pants, Capri¹s, or shorts. If you do not have a polo shirt, a Purdue t-shirt will be fine. Please also remember to bring your nametag.