Title: NSF February Bulletin V-24; No.6 February 1997 NSF Bulletin Volume 24, No. 6, ISSN 0145-0670 P.T. 04,18,22,25,26,34,42,48;DD,FF,II K.W.0112000,0400000,0408000,0500000,0600 000,1000000,1001000,1002000,1004000,1005 000,1008003,1010000,1013000 NSF Announcements for February 1997 The NSF Bulletin provides monthly news about NSF programs and funding opportunities, deadline and target dates for submission of proposals, current publications, and meetings and conferences as well as sources for more information. Telephone numbers are the Arlington, VA, area code 703 unless otherwise indicated. Individuals who are hearing-impaired should call either NSF's Telephonic Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 306-0090 or the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1- 800-877-8339 for further information. * * * * * The material in the printed version of this publication can be accessed electronically on the NSF Home Page via World Wide Web at www.nsf.gov/, or via electronic mailing list. To be placed on the electronic mailing list, send an e- mail message to stislists@nsf.gov. In the body of the message, type subscribe bulletin and your first and last name. (For example, if your name is Jane Doe, type subscribe bulletin Jane Doe.) In an effort to save printing and mailing costs as well as paper, NSF encourages the use of electronic methods. For more widespread distribution, any or all portions of this publication may be reproduced, with the exception of the mailing permit. * * * * * NOTE: The CFDA numbers that appear under each directorate heading are taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, a publication issued annually by the Office of Management and Budget and available from the Government Printing Office at (202) 512-1800. * * * * * New Program Announcement A new program announcement titled þSocietal Dimensions of Engineering, Science, and Technologyþ (NSF 97-28), is now available in print and electronic form. To have a copy sent to you electronically, send an e-mail message to stisserve@nsf.gov and type get nsf9728.txt. The publication is also available on the SBE Home Page via World Wide Web at http://www.nsf.gov:80/sbe/start.htm. For a printed copy, contact the NSF Publications Office at (703) 306-1130. The annual target dates for this program are February 1 and August 1. For further information about either the announcement or the program, call Rachelle Hollander or John Perhonis at (703) 306-1743. NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. Grantees are wholly responsible for conducting their project activities and preparing the results for publication. Thus the Foundation does not assume responsibility for such findings or their interpretation. NSF welcomes proposals on behalf of all qualified scientists, engineers, and science educators and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to participate fully in its programs. In accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and NSF policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from NSF. Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities to work on NSF-supported projects. For more information, see the program announcement (NSF 91-54), or contact the program coordinator at 306- 1636. Privacy Act and Public Burden. The information requested on proposal forms is solicited under the authority of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended. It will be used in connection with the selection of qualified proposals and may be disclosed to qualified reviewers and staff assistants as part of the review process; to applicant institutions/grantees to provide or obtain data regarding the application review process, award decisions, or the administration of awards; to government contractors, experts, volunteers, and researchers as necessary to complete assigned work; and to other government agencies in order to coordinate programs. See Systems of Records, NSF- 50, þPrincipal Investigators/Proposal File and Associated Records,þ 60 Federal Register 4449 (Jan. 23, 1995), and NSF- 51, þReviewer/Proposal File and Associated Records,þ 59 Federal Register 8031 (Feb. 17, 1994). Submission of the information is voluntary. Failure to provide full and complete information, however, may reduce the possibility of your receiving an award. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 120 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Herman G. Fleming, Reports Clearance Officer, Contracts, Policy, and Oversight, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. The National Science Foundation has TDD and FIRS capabilities, which enable individuals with hearing impairment to communicate with the Foundation about NSF programs, employment, or general information. To access TDD, dial 306- 0090; for FIRS, dial 1-800-877-8339. Program Deadlines and Target Dates for Proposals The Bulletin gives key dates on which grant proposals are due at NSF for the next 4 months. These dates are subject to change. Further information on the programs in this publication is available from the staff members or offices listed for each entry; from the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress); or from the NSF Home Page on the Web. Unless otherwise indicated, brochures in parentheses are available from NSF's Publications Office and may be requested by filling out the Publications Order Form located in the back of this Bulletin. In addition, many of NSF's publications are available electronically on the Web. The number and letter codes after some announcements refer to listings in the publication Keyword Thesaurus. They are used by the research management offices of colleges and universities to target NSF Bulletin information to potential users. * * * * * Program Deadlines: Unless otherwise stated in announcements or solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates generally will be returned to the proposer. Target Dates: Unless otherwise stated in announcements or solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates will be reviewed, although they may miss a particular panel meeting. Most NSF programs that do not have a specific deadline or target date will accept proposals at any time of the year. These programs do not appear in the Bulletin. It takes approximately 6 months to process a proposal. * * * * * Biological Sciences CFDA #47.074 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the BIO Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://www.nsf.gov:80/bio/start.htm. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 1, 1997-- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)--Supplements. (Brochure NSF 96- 102.) In the Division of Environmental Biology, contact the cognizant program director at 306-1480. REU supplements to all other BIO Divisions can be submitted at any time. [P.T.34; K.W.0400000,0600000,1000000,1010000.] February 7, 1997-- Collaborative Research at Undergraduate Institutions. Formal Proposals. (Brochure NSF 96-116.) Contact Dr. Marcia Steinberg in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences by phone, 306-1443, or by e-mail, c- rui@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1002000.] Learning and Intelligent Systems. Preproposals. (Brochure NSF 97-18.) For biologically related projects, contact Dr. Walter Wilczynski in the Division of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience by phone, 306-1416, or by e-mail, wwilczyn@nsf.gov. For general information, send an e-mail message to lis@nsf.gov. [P.T.34.] March 1, 1997-- Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy (PEET). Special Competition in Systematic Biology. (Brochure NSF 97- 21.) Contact Dr. James Rodman in the Division of Environmental Biology by phone, 306-1481, or by e-mail, sysrev@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,36,38; K.W. 0404021,1002000,1002146.] April 4, 1997-- Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories. (Brochure NSF 96-11, available in electronic format only.) Contact Dr. James Callahan in the Division of Environmental Biology by phone, 306-1483, or by e-mail, jcallaha@nsf.gov. [P.T.18,34; K.W.0405000,1002000,1008000,1008005.] Computer and Information Science and Engineering CFDA #47.070 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the CISE Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://www.cise.nsf.gov/. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 5, 1997-- NSF-CONACyT Collaborative Research Opportunities. (Brochure NSF 96-4.) In the CISE Directorate, contact Ms. Rita Rodriguez by phone, 306-1980, or by e- mail, rrodrigu@nsf.gov; and in the ENG Directorate, contact Dr. D. Senich by phone, 306-1330, or by e-mail, dsenich@nsf.gov, or Dr. M.C. Roco by phone, 306-1371, or by e-mail, mroco@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,1004000,1004003.] February 11, 1997-- CISE Institutional Infrastructure Program--Minority Institutions (II-MI). Continuing Grants. (Brochure NSF 96-15.) Contact Ms. Rita Rodriguez in the Office of Cross-Disciplinary Activities by phone, 306-1980, or by e-mail, rrodrigu@nsf.gov. [P.T.14,18;FF; K.W.1004000.] CISE Institutional Infrastructure Program--Minority Institutions (II-MI). Planning Grants. (Brochure NSF 96-15.) Contact Ms. Rita Rodriguez in the Office of Cross-Disciplinary Activities by phone, 306-1980, or by e-mail, rrodrigu@nsf.gov. [P.T.14,18;FF; K.W.1004000.] February 14, 1997-- Computer Systems Software. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of computer architecture and compiling techniques. Contact Dr. Anand Tripathi in the Division of Computer and Computation Research by phone, 306-1912, or by e-mail, atripath@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004000.] February 28, 1997-- Numeric, Symbolic, and Geometric Computation. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of symbolic and geometric computing and automated deduction. Contact Dr. Kamal Abdali in the Division of Computer and Computation Research by phone, 306-1912, or by e-mail, kabdali@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004190,1004250.] March 14, 1997-- New Technologies Program. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of programming environments and tools, graphics and visualization, and high performance computing. Contact Dr. John Van Rosendale in the Division of Advanced Scientific Computing by phone, 306-1962, or by e-mail, jvanrose@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004000.] March 17, 1997-- CISE Educational Innovation Program. (Brochure NSF 96-17.) Contact Dr. Tse- yun Feng in the Office of Cross- Disciplinary Activities by phone, 306- 1981, or by e-mail, tfeng@nsf.gov. [P.T.25;FF; K.W.0500000,1004000.] May 1, 1997-- Networking and Communications Research. (Brochure NSF 89-110.) Contact Dr. Aubrey Bush or Dr. Tatsuya Suda in the Division of Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure by phone, 306-1949, or by e-mail, abush@nsf.gov or suda@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0405000,1004055.] TARGET DATES: February 15, 1997-- Database and Expert Systems. (Contact program for brochure.) Proposals should be submitted as close to the target date as possible. Contact Dr. Barbara Blaustein in the Division of Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems by phone, 306-1926, or by e- mail, bblauste@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004000,1004027.] Information Technology and Organizations. (Contact program for brochure.) Proposals should be submitted as close to the target date as possible. Contact Dr. Les Gasser in the Division of Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems by phone, 306-1926, or by e-mail, lgasser@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004017.] Interactive Systems. (Contact program for more information.) Immediately following the deadline date, the panel will meet to review proposals. The program supports research that is fundamental to the design of technology and systems for human/computer communication, with a particular emphasis placed on interactive dialogue in several modalities. Proposals should be submitted as close to the target date as possible. Contact Dr. Gary Strong in the Division of Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems by phone, 306- 1929, or by e-mail, gstrong@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0607070,1004144.] Knowledge Models and Cognitive Systems. (Contact program for brochure.) Proposals should be submitted as close to the target date as possible. Contact Dr. Larry Reeker in the Division of Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems by phone, 306-1926, or by e- mail, lreeker@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004170,1004215.] Robotics and Machine Intelligence. (Contact program for more information.) This program supports research in robotics and robotic perception, including computer vision and image understanding. Emphasis is on autonomous intelligent behavior of machines. Annual target dates are February 15 and September 15. Panel review is in late spring and late fall. When submitting a proposal, please send a total of 15 copies. Proposals should be submitted as close to the target date as possible. Contact Dr. Howard Moraff in the Division of Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems by phone, 306-1928, or by e-mail, hmoraff@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0607019.] Education and Human Resources CFDA #47.076 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the EHR Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://red.www.nsf.gov/. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 1, 1997-- Implementation and Development Projects (IDP). Formal Proposals--Under $100,000. (Brochure NSF 96-131.) This program funds projects that build on existing research about gender and science, engineering, and mathematics infrastructure to create positive, permanent change in academic, social, and scientific climates. Awards will be granted for up to 3 years, with budgets of up to $100,000. Prospective proposers who did not submit a preliminary proposal by December 31, 1996, are not eligible to submit a formal proposal. Contact the Programs for Women and Girls in the Division of Human Resource Development by phone, 306-1637, or by e- mail, hrdwomen@nsf.gov. [P.T.06,12,34,42,II; K.W.0502023,0502031,0502042.] March 15, 1997-- Rural Systemic Initiatives in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. Developmental Proposals. (Brochure in revision.) The Rural Systemic Initiatives (RSI) Program addresses the barriers that prevent the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology education in rural, economically disadvantaged regions of the Nation. By stimulating systemic reform efforts among the communities, school districts, and classrooms of those regions, RSI encourages the development of strategies that will (a) result in sustainable, adaptable, and systemic improvements in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools and colleges; and (b) stimulate dialogue focused on the socioeconomic factors that hamper the success of students in these subjects. RSI will accept proposals from consortia that represent education, economic, and community leaders as partners and that have developed comprehensive plans for community development through the impetus of systemic science, mathematics, and technology education reform. For more information, contact the program at 306-1684. [P.T.25;BB; K.W.0500000.] March 15, 1998-- Rural Systemic Initiatives in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. Implementation Proposals. (Brochure in revision.) The Rural Systemic Initiatives (RSI) Program addresses the barriers that prevent the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology education in rural, economically disadvantaged regions of the Nation. By stimulating systemic reform efforts among the communities, school districts, and classrooms of those regions, RSI encourages the development of strategies that will (a) result in sustainable, adaptable, and systemic improvements in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools and colleges; and (b) stimulate dialogue focused on the socioeconomic factors that hamper the success of students in these subjects. RSI will accept proposals from consortia that represent education, economic, and community leaders as partners and that have developed comprehensive plans for community development through the impetus of systemic science, mathematics, and technology education reform. For more information, contact the program at 306-1684. [P.T.25;BB; K.W.0500000.] March 21, 1997-- Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Education. (Brochure in revision.) Contact Dr. Sonia Ortega in the Division of Graduate Education at 306-1697. [P.T.22; K.W.0500000.] April 1, 1997-- Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Preparation. Preliminary Proposals. (Brochure NSF 97-29.) This program seeks to promote comprehensive change in the undergraduate education of future teachers by encouraging collaborative efforts among institutions and among the faculties in the departments of mathematics, the sciences, and education. Formal proposals are due September 15, 1997. It is strongly advised that all institutions planning to submit a formal proposal first submit a preliminary proposal. Contact the Division of Undergraduate Education at 306-1666. [P.T.44; K.W.0501051,0502036,0505015.] April 29, 1997-- Advanced Technological Education. Preliminary Proposals for Centers and Projects. (Brochure NSF 97-29.) This program promotes exemplary improvement in advanced technological education within associate degree-granting institutions in collaboration with 4- year institutions, secondary schools, and industry. Support is given for curriculum development and program improvement for science and engineering technicians who are being educated for the high-performance workplace. Support may be provided for a variety of projects and up to five Centers. Formal proposals are due October 21, 1997. Contact the Division of Undergraduate Education at 306-1668. [P.T.25; K.W.0502006,0502056,0503016.] May 1, 1997-- Implementation and Development Projects (IDP). Formal Proposals--Over $100,000. (Brochure NSF 96-131.) This program funds projects that build on existing research about gender and science, engineering, and mathematics infrastructure to create positive, permanent change in academic, social, and scientific climates. Awards will be granted for up to 3 years, with budgets of up to $300,000 a year. Prospective proposers who did not submit a preliminary proposal by January 2, 1997, are not eligible to submit a formal proposal. Contact the Programs for Women and Girls in the Division of Human Resource Development by phone, 306-1637, or by e-mail, hrdwomen@nsf.gov. [P.T.06,12,34,42,II; K.W.0502023,0502031,0502042.] TARGET DATES: March 3, 1997-- Informal Science Education. Preliminary Proposals. (Brochure NSF 95-150.) This program promotes a better understanding of the process of science and scientific thinking through learning that is voluntary, self-directed, and long term. Informal science programs are often visual or object-oriented and operate through a variety of media and organizations, including television, film, museums, nature centers, parks, and libraries. The projects are designed to reach a large national or regional audience for maximum impact and seek to promote new relationships between informal and formal education. Formal proposals are due June 2, 1997. Contact the Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education at 306-1616. [P.T.25; K.W.0502031,0502058,0503003.] March 15, 1997-- Research on Education, Policy, and Practice (REPP). Preliminary Proposals Required. (Brochure NSF 96-138.) Supports research in the following areas: in the Data, Methodology, and Theory Program and in the Policy Program, contact Dr. Larry Suter at 306- 1656; in the Practice Program, contact Dr. Barbara Lovitts at 306-1652; and in the Technology Program, contact Dr. Nora Sabelli at 306-1651; Division of Research, Evaluation, and Communication. The deadline date for formal proposals is June 1, 1997. [P.T.34; K.W.0502023,0502031.] April 1, 1997-- Teacher Enhancement. Preliminary Proposals. (Brochure NSF 95-150.) This program improves the disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge of teachers, administrators, and others who play a significant role in providing quality science, mathematics, and technology education for students in grades pre-K through 12. The program also supports projects to implement local systemic change in science, mathematics, and technology education in grades K through 8 and mathematics education in grades 7 through 12. Formal proposals are due September 2, 1997. Contact the Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education at 306-1613. [P.T.25; K.W.0501051,0502036.] May 1, 1997-- Instructional Materials Development. Preliminary Proposals. (Brochure NSF 95- 150.) This program supports the development of instructional materials that will promote the systemic improvement of science, mathematics, and technology instruction in grades pre-K through 12. The projects emphasize the connections within and among science, mathematics, technology, and other areas of study. The materials should have a broad impact on education and should make positive, long-term changes in student learning. Formal proposals are due August 15, 1997. Contact the Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education at 306-1614. [P.T.25; K.W.0503016.] DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED-- Graduate Research Traineeships. (Brochure in revision.) Contact Dr. Paul Jennings in the Division of Graduate Education at 306-1696. [P.T.34,44; K.W.0500000.] Engineering CFDA #47.041 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the ENG Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://www.nsf.gov:80/eng/start.htm. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 3, 1997-- Small Business Technology Transfer Research. (Brochure NSF 97-15.) Competition is for þNovel Materials for Flat Panel Displaysþ in the Industrial Innovations Program. Contact Mr. Darryl Gorman in the Division of Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation at 306-1390. [P.T.34; K.W.0605000,0901043,1003008,1009000,1013 018,1014001.] February 5, 1997-- NSF-CONACyT Collaborative Research Opportunities. (Brochure NSF 96-4.) In the ENG Directorate, contact Dr. D. Senich by phone, 306-1330, or by e-mail, dsenich@nsf.gov, or Dr. M.C. Roco by phone, 306-1371, or by e-mail, mroco@nsf.gov; and in the CISE Directorate, contact Ms. Rita Rodriguez by phone, 306-1980, or by e-mail, rrodrigu@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,1004000,1004003.] April 1, 1997-- Civil and Mechanical Systems (CMS). Submission of unsolicited proposals to CMS/ENG for panel review in the following programs: Geomechanical, Geotechnical, and Geo-environmental Systems; Mechanics and Materials; Surface Engineering and Tribology; Dynamic Systems and Control; Structural Systems and Construction Processes; and Large Structural and Building Systems. Contact the Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems at 306-1361. [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0606000,0609024.] Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation (DMII). Submission of unsolicited proposals for DMII/ENG panel review. Contact the Division of Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation at 306-1328. [P.T.34; K.W.0608000,0608002,0608011,0609010.] Management of Technological Innovation. (Brochure NSF 96-27.) Contact Dr. Joseph Hennessey in the Division of Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation by phone, 306-1391, or by e-mail, jhenness@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.0608002.] TARGET DATES: February 1, 1997-- Electrical and Communications Systems (ECS). This deadline is for submission of unsolicited proposals to all programs in the ECS Division. These are Quantum Electronics, Waves, and Beams; Solid State and Microstructures; Engineering Systems; and Communications and Computational Systems. Contact the Division of Electrical and Communications Systems at 306-1339. [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0607002.] Geosciences CFDA #47.050 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the GEO Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://www.geo.nsf.gov/. TARGET DATES: February 15, 1997-- Division of Ocean Sciences. In the Biological Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Marine Geology and Geophysics, and Physical Oceanography Programs, contact Dr. Michael Reeve at 306-1582. [P.T.34; K.W.1005008,1008005,1008006,1008145,1013 009.] Ocean Drilling Program. Contact Dr. Bruce Malfait in the Division of Ocean Sciences at 306-1581. [P.T.34; K.W.1005078.] Ocean Sciences Instrumentation Development. Contact Mr. Lawrence Clark in the Division of Ocean Sciences at 306-1584. [P.T.34; K.W.1008000,1014001.] May 1, 1997-- Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR). Contact Dr. Sunanda Basu in the Division of Atmospheric Sciences at 306-1529. [P.T.34; K.W.1001000,1008050.] Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure CFDA #47.077 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the OSTI Home Page, URLaddress http://www.nsf.gov/od/osti. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 20, 1997-- Major Research Instrumentation Program (formerly Academic Research Infrastructure Program-- Instrumentation). Supports the acquisition or development of major research instrumentation. Contact the Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure by phone, 306-1040, or by e-mail, mri@nsf.gov, or visit the OSTI Home Page (see the URL address at the beginning of this section). [P.T.18,34.] Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences CFDA #47.075 For further information on the programs in this section, see the NSF Guide to Programs (NSF 97-30, in progress), or the SBE Directorate Home Page, URLaddress http://www.nsf.gov:80/sbe/start.htm. PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 1, 1997-- Cooperative Activities with Africa, the Near East, and South Asia. Semi-Annual Deadline. (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Cooperative research, dissertation enhancement, and joint workshops involving partners in countries in these regions. Planning visit proposals may be submitted at any time but should be discussed with the program manager first. U.S. faculty advisors may apply for dissertation enhancement awards to support graduate students who are enrolled at U.S. universities and wish to conduct research in most of these countries. Contact the Division of International Programs by phone, 306- 1707, or by e-mail, rmondesi@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,40,42; K.W.0101000,0103000,0103003,0103007.] February 15, 1997-- Geography and Regional Science. (Brochure NSF 92-114.) Contact Dr. J.W. Harrington or Dr. Thomas Leinbach in the Division of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research at 306-1754. [P.T.34,40; K.W.0112000,0409000.] Sociology--Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Awards. (Brochure NSF 91- 114.) Contact Dr. William Bainbridge or Dr. Patricia White in the Division of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research at 306-1756. [P.T.34,40; K.W.0417000.] April 15, 1997-- Cooperative Science Programs with New Zealand and Australia. Semi-Annual Deadline. (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Supports cooperative research and joint workshops. Contact the Division of International Programs at 306-1704. [P.T.34,42; K.W.0112006,0112097.] May 1, 1997-- Cooperative Science Programs with Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela. Semi-Annual Deadline. (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Supports cooperative research, joint workshops, dissertation improvement grants, and program planning visits. For collaborative research projects and workshops, the foreign counterpart(s) must submit a parallel proposal to a counterpart agency in the host country. Contact the Division of International Programs by phone, 306-1706, or by e- mail, krbrown@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,40,42; K.W.0112005,0112017,0112026,0112089,0112 147.] U.S.-France Cooperative Science Program. Annual Deadline for French Proposals to the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Supports cooperative research and joint workshops. The annual deadline for U.S. proposals submitted to the NSF is June 15. Contact Ms. Rose Bader Gombay in the Division of International Programs by phone, 306- 1702, or by e-mail, rgombay@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,42; K.W.0112045.] TARGET DATES: February 1, 1997-- Science and Technology Studies. (Brochure NSF 95-92.) Contact Dr. Edward Hackett in the Division of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research at 306-1743. [P.T.34; K.W.0309008.] April 1, 1997-- Western European Cooperative Programs. (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Supports cooperative research, joint workshops, and dissertation research enhancement awards involving partners in any country of Western Europe except France and Germany. Those cooperative programs have an annual deadline of June 15 (May 1 for counterpart proposals to the CNRS). For further information, contact a program manager for the Western Europe Program in the Division of International Programs at 306-1702. Note: U.S.-Germany cooperative research with German institutions other than universities may be considered under the Western Europe Cooperative Programs. For further information on the U.S.-Germany Program, contact Dr. Mark Suskin by phone, 306- 1702, or by e-mail, msuskin@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,40,42; K.W.0104006,0112050.] May 1, 1997-- Cooperative Research Programs with the Americas. (Brochure NSF 96-14.) Supports cooperative research, workshops, program planning visits, and dissertation improvement awards to conduct research in most of the countries in the Americas. Contact the Division of International Programs by phone, 306- 1706, or by e-mail, krbrown@nsf.gov. [P.T.34,40,42; K.W.0113005.] Ethics and Values Studies. (Brochure NSF 95-86.) Contact Dr. Rachelle Hollander in the Division of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research at 306-1743. [P.T.34; K.W.1014004.] POSITIONS OPEN FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR The positions listed in this section do not necessarily represent all current vacancies at NSF. To hear a listing of posted NSF vacancies, call the Vacancy Hotline (see below). Many divisions/offices accept applications for rotational positions year-round without formal advertisement. To apply, send a resume to the appropriate division with a cover letter explaining your interest. Positions are excepted from the competitive Civil Service; the type of appointment is indicated in the job announcement. The per annum salary levels, which include a locality pay adjustment, are as follows: Program Director Level IV--$64,555 to $100,611; Associate Program Director Level III-- $54,629 to $86,059; Assistant Program Director Level II-- $38,330 to $71,017. To apply for one of the following positions, you should submit a resume or other application form of your choice and a letter or letters of recommendation. Your application must specify the job title and grade of the position you are applying for and should include the following information: your country of citizenship; your education, including your major and the type(s) and year(s) of your degree(s); and your experience related to this job, including job titles, duties, accomplishments, employers' names and phone numbers, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates, and salaries. If you have held various positions with the same employer, describe each separately. Send your application to the Division of Human Resource Management, Room 315, NSF, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. For additional information and/or to obtain the closing date for an announcement, call 306-1182, ext. 3048. Hearing-impaired individuals should call TDD, 306-0189. NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * * * * * Hotline Service NSF has a Vacancy Hotline listing all current vacancies. The Hotline number locally is 306-0080; outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, call 1-800-628-1487. Hearing-impaired individuals should call TDD, 306-0189. * * * * * DIRECTORATE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIO) Position and Location: Program Director positions in the Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI). Openings are in the following programs: Instrumentation, Databases, and Computational Biology. Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis during summer/fall 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, budget development, and scientific planning. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological sciences and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. A broad knowledge of the desired field and specific research accomplishments are key qualifications. For More Information: Contact Dr. James Brown, Division Director for DBI, 306- 1470. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306-1185, ext. 3027. * * * * * Position and Location: Program Director positions in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB). Openings are in the following programs: Population Biology, Systematics, Ecology, Ecosystems Studies, Research Collections, and Biotic Surveys and Inventories. Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological sciences and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. For More Information: Contact Dr. Thomas Brady, Acting Division Director for DEB, 306-1480. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306-1185, ext. 3027. * * * * * Position and Location: Program Director positions in the Division of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBN). Openings are in the following programs: Developmental Mechanisms, Physiology and Ethology, and Neuroscience. Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis during summer/fall 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, budget development, and scientific planning. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological sciences and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. A broad knowledge of the desired field and specific research accomplishments are key qualifications. For More Information: Contact Dr. Bruce Umminger, Division Director for IBN, 306-1420. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306-1185, ext. 3027. * * * * * Position and Location: Program Director positions in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB). Openings are in the following programs: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, and Cell Biology. Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis during summer/fall 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, budget development, and scientific planning. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological sciences and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. A broad knowledge of the desired field and specific research accomplishments are key qualifications. For More Information: Contact Dr. Julius Jackson, Division Director for MCB, 306- 1440. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306-1185, ext. 3027. DIRECTORATE FOR GEOSCIENCES (GEO) Position and Location: Program Director (Geologist) for Hydrologic Sciences in the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR). Type of Employment: Permanent or rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis. Alternatively, the position may be filled under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). IPA applicants must be permanent career employees of their current employer for at least 90 days before entering into a mobility assignment agreement with a federal agency. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in geology or a related disciplinary field and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. In addition, a broad understanding of the current status of the relevant U.S. academic scientific community and its interrelationships with NSF, other federal agencies, and international planning efforts is desirable. For More Information: For permanent position, request þVacancy Announcement EX97-3þ; for Visiting Scientist/Temporary position, request þVacancy Announcement EX97-4þ. Applicants should indicate which position they are interested in when submitting an application. The closing date for this position is April 15, 1997. Contact Dr. Alan Gaines, Section Head for Research Projects in EAR, 306-1553. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306- 1185, ext. 3027. * * * * * Position and Location: Associate/Assistant Program Director (Oceanographer) for Biological Oceanography in the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE). Type of Employment: Permanent or rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis. Alternatively, the position may be filled under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). IPA applicants must be permanent career employees of their current employer for at least 90 days before entering into a mobility assignment agreement with a federal agency. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: Applicants for the Associate position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological oceanography or a related disciplinary field and 4 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. Applicants for the Assistant position must have a Ph.D. or a masterþs degree plus 2 or more years of research or equivalent experience. In addition, a broad understanding of the current status of the relevant U.S. academic scientific community and its interrelationships with NSF, other federal agencies, and international planning efforts is desirable. For More Information: Contact Dr. Michael Reeve, Section Head for OCE, 306-1582. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306-1185, ext. 3027. DIRECTORATE FOR MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (MPS) Position and Location: Program Director (Astronomer) for Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology in the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST). Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis during fall 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in astronomy or a related field of science and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. For More Information: Contact Dr. Morris Aizenman, Executive Officer for AST, 306-1821. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Nina Beard. For additional information, call Ms. Beard at 306-1185, ext. 3026. * * * * * Position and Location: Program Director positions in the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS). Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1 or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis, beginning September 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, budget development, and scientific planning. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a related field and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. A broad knowledge of the desired field and specific research accomplishments are desirable. For More Information: Contact the Division of Mathematical Sciences at 306-1873. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Nina Beard. For additional information, call Ms. Beard at 306-1185, ext. 3026. * * * * * Position and Location: Program Officer positions in the Division of Chemistry (CHE). Openings are in the following programs: Analytical and Surface Chemistry; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Organic Chemical Dynamics; Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Experimental Physical Chemistry; Inorganic, Bioinorganic, and Organometallic Chemistry; and the Office of Special Projects. Type of Employment: Rotational assignment for 1- or 2 years under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program or on a temporary basis during summer 1997. Duties and Responsibilities: Proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a related field and 6 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. are required. A broad knowledge of the desired field and specific research accomplishments are desirable. For More Information: Contact the appropriate person listed below. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Nina Beard. For additional information, call Ms. Beard at 306-1185, ext. 3026. o Analytical and Surface Chemistry--Dr. Henry Blount, 306-1841. o Theoretical and Computational Chemistry--Dr. Richard Hilderbrandt, 306-1844. o Organic Chemical Dynamics or Synthetic Organic Chemistry--Dr. George Rubottom, 306-1851. o Experimental Physical Chemistry--Dr. Frank Wodarczyk, 306-1856. o Inorganic, Bioinorganic, and Organometallic Chemistry--Dr. Margaret Cavanaugh, 306-1842. o Office of Special Projects--Dr. Karolyn Eisenstein, 306-1850. OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS (OPP) Position and Location: Associate/Assistant Program Manager (Biological Science Administrator/Ecologist) for Polar Biology and Medicine. Type of Employment: The position will be filled under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) beginning mid-1997. IPA applicants must be permanent career employees of their current employer for at least 90 days before entering into a mobility assignment agreement with a federal agency. Duties and Responsibilities: Research proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related administrative duties. Qualifications: Applicants for the Associate position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a field of biological or ecological science and 4 or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. Applicants for the Assistant position must have a Ph.D. or a masterþs degree plus 2 or more years of research or equivalent experience. In addition, a broad understanding of the current status of the relevant U.S. academic scientific community and its interrelationships with NSF, other federal agencies, and international planning efforts is desirable. The selectee must be approved by a doctor as physically qualified for travel to the Antarctic. For More Information: Contact Dr. Polly Penhale, Program Manager for Polar Biology and Medicine in OPP, 306-1033. Submit applications to the attention of Ms. Catherine Handle. For additional information, call Ms. Handle at 306- 1185, ext. 3027. STAFF CHANGES Daniel Berg to Senior Science Advisor in the Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 306-1800. Norman Fortenberry to Director for the Division of Undergraduate Education, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, 306-1670. Thomas E. Fuja to Program Director for Communications Research in the Networking and Communications Research Program, Division of Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure, 306-1950. Joe Jenkins to Program Director for the Analysis Program, Division of Mathematical Sciences, 306-1879. Rowena Peacock to Director of Systems Management in the Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 306- 1800. Hsien-Wang Ou to Associate Program Director for the Physical Oceanography Program, Division of Ocean Sciences, 306-1580. Wanda E. Ward to Senior Staff Associate for Planning and Policy in the Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, 306-1660. February 1997 Publications Order Form Before ordering printed copies of publications, please try accessing them electronically on the NSF Home Page via the World Wide Web, www.nsf.gov/. Much of NSF's printed material is available electronically, including program announcements, the Guide to Programs, the Grant Proposal Guide and Proposal Forms Kit, the Bulletin, the NSF phone book, and press releases and tipsheets. Abstracts of awards for the years 1989 through the present are also available. Information on electronic access can be found in the flyer Getting NSF Information and Publications (NSF 95- 64). To get an electronic copy of the flyer through the Internet, send an e- mail message to stisfly@nsf.gov. If you don't have electronic access, use the form below to order a printed copy. Single copies (printed) of publications listed in this Bulletin are available by returning the order form below to the NSF Forms and Publications Unit, Room P15, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Requests for publications can also be made by fax, (703) 644-4278; by e-mail, pubs@nsf.gov; or by voice-mail, (703) 306-1130. Requests must include the NSF publication number, the title, the number of copies needed, your name, and a complete mailing address. Publications should be received within 3 weeks after placement of your order. Check: NSF 93-130. Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards for Women Scientists and Engineers. NSF 94-62. Antarctic Research Proposal Guide (Annex). NSF 94-79. Research in Undergraduate Institutions. NSF 94-147. Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards for Minority Scientists and Engineers. NSF 95-27. Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) (contains the Proposal Forms Kit, NSF 95-28). NSF 95-28. Proposal Forms Kit (companion publication to NSF 95-27, Grant Proposal Guide). NSF 95-64. Getting NSF Information and Publications (revised STIS flyer). NSF 95-79. About the National Science Foundation (brochure). NSF 95-145. Local Systemic Change through Teacher Enhancement in Mathematics, Grades 7 through 12 (Program Solicitation and Guidelines). NSF 95-150. Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education (Program Announcement and Guidelines). NSF 96-1. NSF Annual Report, FY 1994-95 (printed as an insert in the July/August 1996 issue of Frontiers). NSF 96-14. Division of International Programs (Program Announcement). NSF 96-50. Earth Sciences Research at the NSF (Program Descriptions). NSF 96-74. Institution-Wide Reform of Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (Program Announcement and Guidelines). NSF 96-93. Antarctic Research Program Announcement and Proposal Guide. NSF 96-102. Research Experiences for Undergraduates. NSF 96-107. Parent Involvement in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. NSF 96-115. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. NSF 96-116. Collaborative Research at Undergraduate Institutions Program. NSF 96-126. Synergy: Reforming Undergraduate Education. NSF 96-139. Shaping the Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology. (For Executive Summary, see NSF 96-141.) NSF 96-303. Selected Data on S&E Doctorate Awards: 1995. NSF 96-305. Academic S&E Support from Federal Agencies Rose by 8 Percent in FY 1994 (Data Brief). (Only available from the SRS Division, Room 965; call 306- 1780.) NSF 96-330. Western Europe Leads the United States and Asia in S&E Ph.D. Production (Data Brief). (Only available from the SRS Division, Room 965; call 306-1780.) NSF 97-29. Division of Undergraduate Education (Program Announcement and Guidelines). NSF 97-30. NSF Guide to Programs, FY 1997 (In Progress). 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