Webcast: DARPA DSO Driven and Nonequilibrium Quantum Systems (DRINQS) Proposers Day
Speaker(s):
Valerie Browning, Susan Shean, Ale Lukaszew
Dates:
Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Funding Opportunity Overview
Finding Funding: Resources & Opportunities for New Researchers
Speaker(s):
Ryan Champagne
Dates:
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
An introductory session to Pivot led by Ryan Champagne from the Office of Research and Robin Kear from the University Library System. The hands-on session will provide an overview of this resource and how it may be used to find funding and collaboration opportunities to support your research. Additional resources related to funding competitions coordinated within the University, as well as funding programs for early career faculty, will also be presented.
Finding Funding: Resources & Opportunities for New Researchers
An introductory session to Pivot led by Ryan Champagne from the Office of Research and Robin Kear from the University Library System. The hands-on session will provide an overview of this resource and how it may be used to find funding and collaboration opportunities to support your research. Additional resources related to funding competitions coordinated within the University, as well as funding programs for early career faculty, will also be presented.
Please bring a laptop or another device with Web access.
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Location: Hillman Library, Digital Scholarship Commons, G-49
Register Here https://pitt.libcal.com/event/3808929
DARPA DSO Driven and Nonequilibrium Quantum Systems (DRINQS) Proposers Day
The DRINQS Proposers Day will be webcast on February 1, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Note, all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Time. There is no registration fee for the Proposers Day webcast. Registration opens: As of publication of this announcement. Registration website: http://www.cvent.com/d/3tq4sp Registration closes: January 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Advance registration via the above website is required in order to receive access to the webcast and is mandatory for every individual intending to view the webcast either alone or as part of a group
Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF) 2030 Science and Technology (S&T) Study
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced in September 2017 inception of the "S&T Strategy 2030" study. The study's objective is to update the Air Force methods for conducting research and development to meet the projected national security challenges of 2030.
Secretary Wilson appointed the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to lead this strategy development. The Air Force's goals for the study are:1. Evaluate technical approaches and focus areas to advance the Air Force's mission through R&D; and 2. Improve Air Force processes and organizational structures to manage early stage research.
Overview of NETL Cross Cutting Research Program and Funding Opportunities
Overview of NETL Cross Cutting Research Program and Funding Opportunities with Dr. Briggs White, Technology Manager, Cross Cutting Research NET will be held on Thursday, January 04, 2018 between 12:00 PM and 01:00 PM at 102 Benedum Hall. Dr. Briggs White is an experienced engineering management professional with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Currently, Dr. White is serving as Crosscutting Technology Manager at NETL.
The program serves to accelerate R&D progress and develop concepts and technologies that enable improvements in fossil-based power generation. Energy technology platforms include advanced coal combustion, gas turbines, advanced power cycles, solid oxide fuel cells, and modular gas conversion reactors. The program's scope includes fostering R&D in sensors and controls, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, high-performance materials, innovative combustion concepts, and water management. The program leverages technology trends in smart and advanced manufacturing, process intensification, high-performance computing, IoT, data analytics, and machine learning.