May 2019 - i2d-list@ecn.purdue.edu

I2D-list Shah Lab: Call for Proposals: Science, Health, Engineering Policy and Diplomacy; Sustainable Development for the Americas
by Gupta, Pallavi 30 May '19

30 May '19

Dear Shah Lab colleagues and friends, The University of Arizona is hosting its Science, Health, Engineering Policy and Diplomacy; Sustainable Development for the Americas conference in October 2019. They are accepting abstract submissions through June 30, 2019. Please consider submitting and abstract or attending the conference this October!. You can find more information on the conference here - https://shepdiplomacy.arizona.edu/science-health-engineering-policy-and-dip… and information on how to submit an abstract here - https://shepdiplomacy.arizona.edu/2019-conference/call-for-papers Thanks Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_1338006725]

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I2D-list Shah Lab: NASEM Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
by Gupta, Pallavi 29 May '19

29 May '19

Dear Shah Lab colleagues and friends, Please feel free to share this with your students (also open to non US-citizens). The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<http://nationalacademies.org/> in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. This Mirzayan Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to obtain the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels. Key Dates: Application Open: Jun 17, 2019 Application Close: Sep 6, 2019 Session Start: Jan 21, 2020 Session End: Apr 10, 2020 Find more information on the eligibility criteria, application deadliner and program details here - https://mirzayanfellow.nas.edu/?utm_source=Mirzayan+Policy+Fellowship&utm_c… Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_819054913]

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I2D-list Shah Lab: MIT's Solve challenge $1.5 Million open for application
by Gupta, Pallavi 23 May '19

23 May '19

Dear Shah Lab colleagues and friends, MIT’s SOLVE challenge with over $1.5 million funding is now open. The open challenges include : 1. Community driven innovation – How can citizens and communities create and improve social inclusion 2. Early childhood development – how can all children under five develop critical learning and cognitive skills they need to reach their full potential. 3. Circular economy – how can people create and consume goods that are renewable, repairable, reusable and recyclable. 4. Healthy cities – How can urban residents design and live in environments that promote mental health. Here is a video to know more about the challenge - https://youtu.be/3fm4h21q7G8 Link to find out more information on application and deadline - https://solve.mit.edu/how-challenges-work Thanks Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_947326660]

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I2D-list Shah Lab: Call for papers-The Innovation Route to Development - Indo-US Perspective
by Gupta, Pallavi 17 May '19

17 May '19

Dear Shah Lab colleagues and friends, CUTS WDC<http://cuts-wdc.org/index.htm> is inviting papers/articles for a Policy Volume on The Innovation Route to Development - Indo-US Perspective, 2019. The submission date for 250 words abstract and a short cv is 30th May. Please find the additional information here<http://cuts-wdc.org/the_innovation_route_to_development-indo-us_perspective…>. The following issues have been identified to be covered. i. Transfer, absorption and incubation of innovation in the digital economy ii. Channelizing defence innovation and collaboration towards civilian sectors iii. Structuring a balanced regulatory framework for innovation across sectors to ensure higher productivity along with adequate absorption of the labour force iv. Enable India integrate into advanced defence and civil aircrafts manufacturing eco system v. Building smart and sustainable infrastructure vi. Leveraging innovation to further Indo-US Strategic Energy Partnership<http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178727> Hope this is of your interest. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Manager, Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Purdue University (P) 765-496-7311 gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu>

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