Division of Science and Research Co-sponsoring National Science Foundation Visit

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 20, 2007

Contact
Ginny Painter
Communications Manager
Division of Science and Research
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
304.558.4128 ext. 6
ginny.painter@wvepscor.org



The National Science Foundation (NSF), the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) Division of Science and Research, and the West Virginia University Research Corporation will sponsor a workshop next month to provide state researchers and research administrators with an introduction to the NSF’s mission, priorities, budget, and proposal and merit review processes. The “NSF Day in West Virginia” workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown.

Representatives from the seven NSF directorates (Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Biological Sciences; Engineering; Geosciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Education and Human Resources; and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences) and the Office of International Science and Engineering will make presentations about their programs and will be available individually for specific discussions about potential research proposals.

“This program is designed to allow our college and university faculty members to meet directly with NSF program officers to discuss their research and explore federal funding opportunities,” said Paul L. Hill, Ph.D., HEPC vice chancellor for science and research. “One of our goals is to help researchers become more competitive for federal grants, so we are pleased to be able to bring such a large contingent of NSF officials to West Virginia and to offer this service to the research community in our state.”

The cost of the workshop is $40, payable at the door; however, advance registration is required. For a copy of the agenda and a registration form, contact Ginny Painter at ginny.painter@wvepscor.org or (304) 558-4128, ext. 6.