Michigan State University chemist Angela K. Wilson has been named president-elect of the American Chemical Society (ACS). She will serve a three-year term (2021-2023) in the presidential succession.

The MCA offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the Associate Professor rank (or equivalent) to substantively enhance and advance their research program through synergistic and mutually beneficial partnerships, typically at an institution other than their home institution.

With its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program and Major Multi-user Facilities (Major Facilities) projects, NSF supports infrastructure projects at the lower and higher ends of infrastructure scales across science and engineering research disciplines.

The new NSF biographical sketch and current and pending support format requirement was delayed until October 5, 2020 to allow for adequate implementation and training. Based on feedback from the research community, NSF has made several improvements to the NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support forms required for all senior personnel included in a proposal. In-depth Video Webinars covering the use of the NSF-approved formats are available on the NSF Policy Outreach website.

Professor Beronda Montgomery has joined the Office of Research & Innovation effective September 15, 2020.

Vaporized hydrogen peroxide treatment modified by a Michigan State University veterinary team to decontaminate N95 masks for health care workers has been approved on an emergency basis by the Food and Drug Administration.

Identifying the Next Phase of Leadership and Management for the RWJF Culture of Health Prize RFP. Full proposals due 7/31/2020

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) seeks to support the work of up to 15 Imaging Scientists who will work at the interface of biology, microscopy hardware, and imaging software at imaging core facilities across the world.

NINDS is providing an opportunity for grantees to participate in a valuable commercialization assistance program, Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i).

Gage selected as interim VP for the Office of Research & Innovation.