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From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-update@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:27:04 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: ENG Director's Review
The ENG Director's Review was held on March 19, 2008 at the NSF Headquarters in Room 375. You may view a recording of the webcast at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/080319/.
This is an NSF News - Engineering item.
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From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-update@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:38:38 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Global Warming Causes Outbreak of Rare Algae in Caribbean Corals
Global Warming Causes Outbreak of Rare Algae in Caribbean Corals
A rare opportunity has allowed a team of scientists to evaluate corals--and the essential, photosynthetic algae that live inside their cells--before, during, and after a period in 2005 when global warming caused sea-surface temperatures in the Caribbean to rise.
The team, led by Penn State biologist Todd LaJeunesse, found that a rare species of algae that's tolerant of stressful environmental conditions proliferated in corals at a time when more sensitive algae that usually dwell ...
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From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-update@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:28:37 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) Proposals
Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) Proposals
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HTML: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503439&WT.mc_id=USNSF_25
Document Number: PD 09-7951
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From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-update@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:42:45 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: 2010 National Science Board Public Service Award Call for Nominations
2010 National Science Board Public Service Award
~ Honoring Service in Public Understanding of Science and Engineering ~
Call for Nominations (Deadline: November 4, 2009)
The National Science Board (NSB) Public Service Award honors individuals who and groups that have made substantial contributions to increasing public understanding of science and engineering in the
The NSB Public Service Award is given to one individual and one group recipient in May of each year. Past recipients include: NUMB3RS, the CBS television drama series; Ira Flatow, Host and Executive Producer of NPR’s "Science Friday"; Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; Bill Nye The Science Guy; and NOVA, the PBS television series.
For nomination instructions, please visit http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/public.jsp. All inquiries about the award or nomination procedures should be
directed to Jennifer Richards, National Science Foundation (jlrichar@xxxxxxx).
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The NSB is the 25-member policymaking body for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and advisory body to the President and Congress on science and engineering issues. Drawn from universities and industry, and representing a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas, NSB members are selected for their eminence in
research, education, or public service, and records of distinguished service. For more background on the NSB and its current composition, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/about/index.jsp.
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From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-update@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:28:18 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Interdisciplinary Research (IDR)
Interdisciplinary Research (IDR)
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Document Number: PD 09-7951
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