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Announcements from NSF:
RIEF Webinar: October 2, 2020
We will present a RIEF (Research Initiation in Engineering Formation, NSF 20-558) webinar for prospective proposers on October 2, 2020. The presenter will give an overview of the program, and then respond to questions from the attendees. The webinar will be recorded. Please register using the link below so that we know how many people will attend. The webinar will reinforce expectations about the mentoring plan, as described in the solicitation.
Register for this RIEF webinar:
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu2qrj8uHPM50HREMYgT8i8SRrmunYY
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Position opening: Program Director for Engineering Education in the ENG/Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Reminder: NSF is seeking applicants for the Program Director position for engineering education research in the EEC division. The PD is responsible for RFE, RIEF, RED, CAREER and many other associated research programs. See the recent Dear Colleague Letter for more information. To explore this opportunity in more detail, contact Ed Berger (eberger@nsf.gov).
NSF RIEF deadline is now November 10, 2020
NSF Building Capacity in STEM Research is another opportunity similar to RIEF, deadline is February 28th, 2020
EER Mentors Needed for Engineering Faculty: Would you be interested in mentoring another engineering faculty mentee on a project? Please contact Karin Jensen (kjens@illinois.edu) if you would be interested in being matched with a mentee in the future.
Help us reach other mentors and mentees in the RIEF program! Please help us connect with other mentors and mentees (past and present) in the RIEF program by encouraging them to join our listserv.