Southeastern Louisiana University

"Going For the Gold and Getting the Green"
OSRP Departmental Lunch and Learn Workshop Series - ongoing

 
The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) will host Proposal Processing from A-Z, mini-workshops for departmental faculty and support staff to assist all interested departmental personnel in understanding proposal processing and award management.  The mini-workshops will cover topics ranging from the PeopleSoft Grants Module, proposal guidelines, budget construction/ revision, to project monitoring and closeout.  Other topics will be discussed as dictated by the department's needs and the attendees.  
 
The mini-workshops can be scheduled between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be held in the respective departments.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch and sweet treats will be provided.  Other times convenient for a department also can be accommodated. Contact the OSRP on 549-5312 or via email atorsc@selu.edu to reserve a date for your department. 

Nano-4-Rem ANssERs - Nanotechnology for Safe and Sustainable Environmental Remediations

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana - June 5-7, 2013

Inaugural workshop on understanding and meeting information and technology needs, including prevention of occupational and environmental exposures to engineered nanoparticles.

Organized by Southeastern Louisiana University in cooperation with government, industry, academic, and occupational partners, with partial financial support from the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education.

For more information: Contact Dr. Ephraim Massawe (nano-4-rem-anssers@selu.edu) or visit the website http://selu.edu/nano-4-rem-anssers. 

NIH Regional Seminar

Baltimore, MD -June 26-28, 2013

Updates are available on this Regional Seminar home page & ListServ (info below), as well as the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.

The NIH Regional Seminars are limited in size. Please secure confirmation of registration before purchasing airline tickets, etc.

For general or program related information on the NIH Regional Seminars, please email NIHRegionalSeminars@mail.nih.gov.

NSF Grants Conference -

Denver, CO - October 21-22, 2013

Key representatives from the National Science Foundation as well as your colleagues - faculty, researchers and grant administrators - representing colleges and universities from around the US will participate.

This two-day conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators who want to gain key insight into a wide range of current issues at NSF including the state of current funding; new and current policies and procedures; and pertinent administrative issues. NSF program officers representing each NSF directorate will be on hand to provide up-to-date information about specific funding opportunities and answer your questions.

Highlights include:  New programs and initiatives; Future directions and strategies for national science policy; Proposal preparation;NSF's merit review process; Cross-disciplinary and special interest programs; Conflict of interest policies; and Breakout sessions by discipline.

For additional information regarding program content, contact the Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support at (703) 292-8243, or via e-mail at policy@nsf.gov.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Baccalaureate Education Conference

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA - November 21-23, 2013

Join AACN in New Orleans to consider issues of vital importance to baccalaureate and pre-licensure nursing education. Sessions will inform, engage, and challenge participants with timely and relevant information and discussions. Attendees have the opportunity to network with colleagues and share successful strategies. The Executive Development Series is once again offered in conjunction with the Baccalaureate Education Conference.

Do you plan on attending the ILN session at the Baccalaureate Education Conference? If so, visit http://www.aacn.nche.edu/events/2013/11/21/iln.