U.S. Department of Commerce

CHIPS for America Announces over $50 million Funding Opportunity to Encourage Small Business Research and Development

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to seek applications from eligible small businesses to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology for developing a viable product or service for introduction in the commercial microelectronics marketplace. The Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to helping small businesses access the resources they need to thrive and promote competition to level the playing field.

The CHIPS for America program anticipates up to approximately $54 million in funding across multiple topics on research projects for critically needed measurement services, tools, and instrumentation; innovative manufacturing metrologies; novel assurance and provenance technologies and advanced metrology research and development (R&D) testbeds to help secure U.S. leadership in the global semiconductor industry.

President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law on August 9, 2022. The Department of Commerce is overseeing $50 billion to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry and strengthen the country’s economic and national security. CHIPS for America R&D within the U.S. Department of Commerce is responsible for administering $11 billion to advance U.S. leadership in semiconductor R&D. CHIPS R&D is a critical part of President Biden’s agenda to support American innovation for decades to come.

Metrology, the science of measurement and its application, plays a key role in semiconductor manufacturing. As devices become more complex, smaller, and multi-layered, the ability to measure, monitor, predict, and ensure quality in manufacturing becomes much more difficult and uncertain.

In September 2022, NIST published a report titled Strategic Opportunities for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing, which identifies seven grand challenges that need critical attention from a metrology perspective to achieve U.S. leadership in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. This report summarizes input from industry, academia, and government and provides strategies for addressing the grand challenges.

“CHIPS for America is committed to building opportunities for all businesses, including small businesses, to prosper as we grow the U.S. semiconductor industry. Because we recognize the high costs associated with innovation in the semiconductor industry, we’re offering awardees of this funding opportunity up to the maximum amount possible per award by the Small Business Innovation Research Program to ensure opportunity is within reach for all businesses seeking to be part of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

“Small businesses have an important role to play in the semiconductor ecosystem,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Laurie E. Locascio. “NIST has long supported the SBIR program, and this funding opportunity dedicated to CHIPS Metrology will help give small businesses the opportunity to take innovative ideas, scale them for the commercial marketplace, and boost the U.S. economy.”

Funded activities are expected to include, but not necessarily be limited to compact, fieldable cryogenic technologies, compact extreme ultraviolet (EUV) sources, and the seven grand challenges.

This funding opportunity is provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, the federal government’s largest platform to promote U.S. technology innovation research and private-sector commercialization. NIST is one of eleven federal government agencies that operate an SBIR program.

CHIPS for America will provide a briefing on details of the NOFO on April 18, 2024, at 3:30pm ET. Webinar participants must register in advance.

Learn more about the CHIPS Metrology Program and the seven grand challenges.

 

About CHIPS for America  

CHIPS for America is part of President Biden’s economic plan to invest in America, stimulate private sector investment, create good-paying jobs, make more in the United States, and revitalize communities left behind. CHIPS for America includes the CHIPS Program Office, responsible for manufacturing incentives, and the CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office, responsible for R&D programs. Both offices sit within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the Department of Commerce. NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. NIST is uniquely positioned to successfully administer the CHIPS for America program because of the bureau’s strong relationships with U.S. industries, its deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem, and its reputation as fair and trusted. Visit www.chips.gov to learn more.

 

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Department of Energy

The Bioenergy Technologies Office Seeks to Fill Job Vacancies

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that advances clean energy research, creates cutting-edge technologies, and contributes to a low-carbon U.S. bioeconomy?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)  Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is seeking individuals to join the Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR) and the Data, Modeling, and Analysis (DMA) subprograms. BETO’s RCR subprogram develops strategies and supports technology development to mobilize renewable carbon resources that enable the production of bioenergy and bioproducts. BETO’s DMA subprogram supports research, analysis, and tool development to address the economic and environmental dimensions of bioenergy and bioproducts. It also works with research and development programs to develop innovative technologies and conduct integrative analyses that facilitate insights across the bioenergy supply chain.

The following positions are available:

• Position 1: Renewable Carbon Resources Program Manager – General Engineer/GS-0801-15 or Physical Scientist/GS-1301-15
• Position 2: Data, Modeling, and Analysis Program Manager – General Engineer/GS-0801-15 or Physical Scientist/GS-1301-15
• Position 3: Data, Modeling and Analysis Technology Manager – General Engineer/GS-0801-13 or Physical Scientist/GS-1301-13 –The deadline to apply for this position is this Friday, April 19, 2024.

These positions can be located at DOE’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or the Golden Field Office in Golden, Colorado, and periodic multi-day travel is expected. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

The deadline to apply for the Technology Manager position is April 19, 2024. The deadline to apply for the Program Manager positions are May 7, 2024. Learn more about the roles and responsibilities, knowledge and skills required and how to apply.

 

 

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STEM Scholarships: Applications Now Open!

2024 Scholarship Application Open! Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2024 The Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM) is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization whose overall purpose is to improve the management of information, related systems, and resources, within the Federal government. AFFIRM’s scholarship program supports STEM educational opportunities for students attending District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia accredited institutions. AFFIRM annually determines the dollar amount of scholarships based on financial contributions received by the organization.   AFFIRM awards two different types of scholarships:   ·    The AFFIRM Annual Scholarship – Both high school seniors and current undergraduate students are eligible for this scholarship. The applicant must be pursuing a college/university degree with a major in computer sciences, information sciences, or any STEM-related field. *Previous AFFIRM Annual Scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply.   ·    The Art and Ronnie Chantker AFFIRM College Scholarship – Only high school seniors from Ward 7 or 8 in the District of Columbia are eligible for this scholarship. The DC Ward 7 or 8 high school applicant must be attending a four-year nonprofit college or university, majoring in computer sciences, information sciences, or any STEM-related field.   Scholarship applications, including an uploaded essay and unofficial transcript, are due 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

 

Click Here to Apply

 

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U.S. Department of Labor

Spring Opportunities at DOL! Entry-level, mid-level and senior level!

 

Opportunities are open at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and are waiting for you!  As we face the new challenges of the 21st-century, we need your talent, imagination, and dedication to public service to continue our tradition of excellence in serving the American people.

 

We’re seeking applicants to join our team from all backgrounds!  DOL is committed to hiring a highly talented and diverse workforce to include veterans, individuals with disabilities, students and recent graduates, retirees, and those from the corporate world.  Our positions offer valuable experience, training opportunities, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

 

To begin, visit usajobs.gov, the official website for searching for and applying to the federal government.

 

 View Open DOL Jobs Opportunities

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES… OPEN NOW, APPLY TODAY!

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economic Assistant (Part-Time)
Closes: Various Dates
GS-5 (FPL GS-7); Series 0119; Various hourly rates per geographic location, review link
Location: Various
Open to the Public

 

Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations

Closes: 05/02/2024
ES 00; Series 0110 and 1530; $147,649 – $221,900 per year
Location: Atlanta, GA or Boston, MA

Open to Public and Senior Executives

 

Economic Assistant (Part-Time)

Closes: 04/26/2024
GS 5; Series 0119; $18.96 – $24.65 per hour
Location: Orlando, FL
Open to the Public

 

ITSPEC (APPSW)

Closes: 04/22/2024
GS 14; Series 2210; $139,395 – $181,216 per year
Location: District of Columbia, DC
Open to the Public

 

Employee Benefits Security Administration

Supervisory Employee Benefits Investigator

Closes: 04/18/2024
GS 15; Series 1801; $151,894 – $191,900 per year
Location: Atlanta, GA
Open to the Public

 

Regional Director

Closes: 5/13/2024

ES 00; Series: 1801; $147,649 – $221,900 per year

Location: Dallas, TX

Open to the Public and Senior Executives

 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management

Contract Specialist

Closes: 04/18/2024 or 100 applications
GS 14; Series 1102; $122,198 – $191,900 per year
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Open to the Public

 

IT Specialist (Data Scientist)
Closes: 04/24/2024
GS 13; Series 2210; $103,409 – $167,336 per year
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Open to the Public

 

Office of Labor-Management Standards

Compliance Assistance Specialist

Closes: 04/23/2024
GS 9; Series 0301; $68,405 – $88,926 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Open to the Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Administration

Physical Science Technician

Closes: 04/19/2024
GS 7; Series 1311; $54,505 – $70,859 per year
Location: Denver, CO
Open to Public

 

Physical Science Technician

Closes: 04/25/2024

GS: 7 Series 1311; $49,025 – $63,733 per year

Location: Madison, WV

Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Assistant (OA)

Closes: 04/26/2024

GS: 6; Series 1802; $44,117 – $57,354 per year

Location: Boise, ID

Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Assistant (OA)

Closes: 04/22/2024
GS 5/6; Series 1802; $40,918 – $59,298 per year
Location: Mount Pleasant, PA
Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Assistant (OA)

Closes: 04/25/2024

GS: 5-6; Series 1802: $39,576 – $57,354 per year

Location: Mount Carbon, WV

Open to Public 

 

Mine Safety and Health Specialist
Closes: 04/22/2024
GS 11/12; Series 1822; $86,962 – $122,811 per year
Location: Little Rock, AR, Albuquerque, NM, Norman, OK, Dallas, TX
Open to Public

 

Veterans’ Employment Training Service

Veterans Employment Specialist

Closes: 04/26/2024
GS 13; Series 0301; $103,409 – $147,934 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Open to the Public

 

Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs

Pharmacist

Closes: 04/22/2024
GS 15; Series 0660; $143,736 – $191,900 per year
Location: Long Beach, CA, San Francisco, CA, Lakewood, CO, Washington, DC
Open to the Public

 

Strategic Integrator
Closes: 04/19/2024
GS 13/14; Series 0301; $103,409 – $184,725 per year
Location: Various
Open to the Public

 

APPLICATION RESOURCES

Here are some tips for getting started with USAJOBS as well as tips for writing a federal resume! As we continue to grow our DOL team and promote job opportunities, please reach out to us at any time to guide you through your federal application journey.

 

Career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. View our comprehensive and competitive employment benefits on our website at DOL.GOV.

 

Visit our site to learn more about:

• DOL Agencies
• Major Occupations
• How to Apply
• Benefits
• Veterans’ and Military Spouse Employment
• Persons with Disabilities
• Students and Recent Graduates
• Executive Employment

 

Thank you again for your interest in a career with the Department of Labor.  We look forward to networking with you.

 

Best regards,

 

Diversity Recruitment and Outreach Branch

Office of Human Resources

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management

U.S. Department of Labor | www.dol.gov/Careers

 

Email questions to: DOL-Recruitment@dol.gov

 

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U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration

FHWA Career Fair at UC-Davis on April 23rd!

The Federal Highway Administration is Hiring!

Join us at FHWA’s Career Fair from 9 AM to 1 PM (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the University of California in Davis!

Start your career today with FHWA! Learn about the Federal Highway Administration and connect with recruiters, hiring managers, and human resources staff from FHWA and other organizations. Attend information sessions and resume reviews, with potential opportunities for on-the-spot interviews for select positions available in California and across the United States.

Visit this hyperlink to learn more—RSVP to this in-person event by April 22nd: bit.ly/NoCal2024.

Can’t attend this event in person? Join us live during our workshop sessions on Zoom! Click this link between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM PT on Tuesday, April 23rd: https://tinyurl.com/VirtualNoCal.

Here is a small sample of the many position titles available at the Federal Highway Administration: Attorneys, Civil Engineers, Community Planners, Construction Control Inspectors, Contract Specialists, Engineering Technicians, Environmental Protection Specialists, Finance Specialists, Grants Management Specialists, Human Resources Specialists, Management and Program Analysts, Pathways Internship and Recent Graduate Opportunities, Program Coordinators, Realty Specialists, Transportation Specialists, and more!

 

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

New NASA Opportunities for MSIs!

Events Happening Online

• Register for: NCAS Virtual Information Session: 3:30 p.m. CDT April 9/ 5 p.m. CDT April 24
• Register for: HBCU/MSI Hybrid Technology Infusion Road Tour: April 16-18
• MUREP INCLUDES Pre-Proposal Webinar: 3 p.m. EDT April 24
• MUREP INCLUDES Engineering Roundtable with the Proposers: 3 p.m. EDT May 15

Funding Opportunities

New MUREP INCLUDES Funding Opportunity for Two-and Four-year MSIs Pre-Proposal Webinar: April 24 Roundtable with Proposers: May 15 Final “Office Hour”: May 30 Deadline: June 6 In support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) initiative, NASA is committed to broadening participation in STEM by establishing coalitions of organizations led by Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the U.S. that can support broadening participation initiatives in engineering-related disciplines and fields.   The deadline to submit a proposal is 11:59 p.m. EDT June 6. A pre-proposal webinar will be offered at 3 p.m. EDT April 24. Information on how to join the call will be provided on the MUREP INCLUDES proposal page. Proposals are accepted from four-year and two-year colleges/universities designated by the U.S. Department of Education as MSIs. (See MSI Exchange) for the MUREP Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (MUREP INCLUDES) awards.   Through novel and unique engineering-centric experiential experiences, MUREP INCLUDES seeks to significantly contribute to the broadening of underrepresented/underserved and underrepresented minorities (URM) students entering into and successfully matriculating through engineering disciplines and fields. MUREP INCLUDES requires MSI’s academic and research strengths to assemble and lead a coalition of partners to mitigate existing barriers that URMs and underrepresented/underserved students encounter when considering and pursuing engineering degrees. For more information, visit the MUREP INCLUDES announcement on the NSPIRES website or email NASAMUREP-INCLUDES@nasaprs.com.   Research Opportunities: SMD ROSES-2024   ROSES-2024 Opportunities: NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus solicitation for basic and applied research, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) 2024. Visit the SARA ROSES blog for updates, clarifications and amendments.   Solicitations can be viewed at the following tables: ·    Table 2: Solicited Research Programs by Due Date ·    Table 3: Solicited Research Programs by Research For more information, email the Science Mission Directorate at sara@nasa.gov.   International Space Station Education and Workforce Funding Opportunity   Concept Summary Deadline: April 24 Full Proposal Deadline: July 1 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is soliciting research to leverage the orbiting outpost for education programs and training for space-focused careers. This ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, commercial, government, or not-for-profit) with a vested interest in workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The solicitation has up to $600,000 total allocated funding, with the expectation to award four to five projects.   Proposals must seek to create or expand education programs, projects, or public-private partnerships that leverage the space station or space-based research to engage post-secondary students (including colleges, universities, community or junior colleges, and vocational institutions), enhance K-12 learning, or provide professional development experiences for formal and informal educators. Concepts submitted in response to this announcement must specifically state how proposed initiatives will target and reach underrepresented demographics. Proposals for flight projects must include a statement defining how the scientific aims will benefit from being evaluated in space. For more information, visit the research announcement page or the International Space Station website.

NASA SMD Seeks Volunteer Reviewers for Research Proposals

 

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is seeking subject matter experts to serve as external (email) and/or virtual panel reviewers of proposals to the “ROSES” research solicitation. Reviewers are eligible to receive an honorarium of $350 per day.   All of the reviewer volunteer forms may be accessed on the main landing page or from the links below. Once in a form, click the boxes to indicate the topics in which you consider yourself to be a subject matter expert. If your skills match our needs for that review and there are not too many organizational conflicts of interest, we will contact you to discuss scheduling.   Here is a list of some volunteer reviewer web forms have varying deadlines: ·    Earth Action: Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery, and Resilience (ROSES A.42) ·    Community Action for Equity and Environmental Justice (ROSES A.47) ·    Heliophysics Supporting Research (ROSES B.2) ·    Heliophysics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-Ready Data (ROSES B.16) ·    Emerging Worlds (ROSES C.2) ·    Solar System Workings (ROSES C.3) ·    Planetary Data Archiving, Restoration, and Tools (ROSES C.4) ·    Exobiology (ROSES C.5) ·    Solar System Observations (ROSES C.6) ·    Lunar Data Analysis (ROSES C.8) ·    Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO) (ROSES C.12) ·    MatISSE and C.22 DALI (high-TRL planetary instrument programs) ·    Astrophysics Data Analysis Program (ROSES D.2) ·    Exoplanets Research Program (ROSES F.3) ·    SMD Bridge Programs Seed Funding Opportunity (ROSES F.23) ·    Advanced Information Systems Technology ·    Citizen Science for Earth Systems Programs ·    Earth Surface and Interior and Space Geodesy Programs ·    Ecological Conservation Impact Assessment ·    The Physical Oceanography Program (PO) ·    Yearly Opportunities for Research in Planetary Defense   For more information about the related programs, reach out to the respective Program Officer. For issues with the web forms, send an email to sara@nasa.gov.

Proposals Accepted for International Space Station Research Projects

 

Deadline: May 7 Webinar: Leveraging the ISS National Lab Proposals are being accepted for the International Space Station National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) for flight investigations within applied research and development, translational medicine, technology readiness level maturation, and technology demonstration to be performed on the space station. Selected flight projects may be awarded funding to enable mission integration and operations support for projects that will be implemented on the International Space Station.   CASIS, in coordination with NASA, has identified multiple ISS National Lab lines of business that support strategic priorities and programmatic focus areas aimed at bringing value to our nation and enabling a robust and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Technology development and demonstration enabled by access to space brings significant growth potential from the ability to accelerate technology maturation. Through this research announcement, offerors may propose to use the unique ISS environment to develop, test, or mature products and processes that have a demonstrated potential to produce near-term and positive direct or indirect economic impact. Learn more about this announcement by visiting the ISS National Laboratory or watching this pre-recorded webinar. For more information, send an email to info@ISSNationalLab.org with NLRA2024-4 in the subject line.

 

 

Proposals Accepted for Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation 2025 Academic Innovation Challenge

 

Proposal Deadline: April 26 Technical Question Submission Deadline: April 3 Proposals are being accepted for the Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2025 Academic Innovation Challenge, which is a university-level challenge designed to develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities. The proposal deadline is April 26.   NASA’s Exploration Capabilities (EC) Program will offer multiple awards of $13k – $50k each to design and produce studies or functional products of interest to NASA. (See Section 3.2, M2M X-Hab Proposal Topic List.)   This challenge has been organized to help bridge strategic knowledge gaps and increase knowledge in capabilities and technology risk reduction related to NASA’s vision and missions. The competition links with senior- and graduate-level design curricula that emphasize hands-on design, research, development, and manufacturing of functional prototypical subsystems that enable functionality for space habitats and deep space exploration missions. For more information, visit the Exploration Systems Habitation website.

 

 

In-Space Production Applications: Advanced Materials Manufacturing

 

Concept Summary Deadline: May 2 YouTube Video: In-space Production Information Webinar The purpose of this International Space Station National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is to solicit proposals for applied research and development seeking to demonstrate space-based manufacturing and production activities of advanced materials or technologies only attainable in microgravity. Flight projects selected via this research announcement may be awarded funding to support the development, and mission integration and operations for projects that will be implemented on the International Space Station.   The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS™), in coordination with NASA, has identified multiple International Space Station National Lab lines of business that support strategic priorities and programmatic focus areas aimed at bringing value to our nation and enabling a robust and scalable market in low Earth orbit (LEO). The objective is to use the unique International Space Station environment to develop, test, or mature products and processes that have a demonstrated potential to produce near-term, positive direct or indirect economic impact. This research announcement will follow a two-step proposal submission process. Before being invited to submit a full proposal, all interested investigators must first complete and submit for review a Step 1: Concept Summary. For more information, visit the International Space Station National Laboratory website.

 

 

University Leadership Institute

 

Proposals Deadline: May 29 Applicant Workshop: April 3   Amendment 2 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2024 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES soliciting proposals from accredited U.S. institutions for university-led proposals. The application deadline is 5 p.m. EDT May 29.   The University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact.   Research proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas in Appendix D.4.:   ·    Topic 1: Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations (Strategic Thrust 1) ·    Topic 2: Innovation in Commercial High-Speed Aircraft (Strategic Thrust 2) ·    Topic 3: Ultra-Efficient Subsonic Transports (Strategic Thrust 3) ·    Topic 4: Safe, Quiet, and Affordable Vertical Lift Air Vehicles (Strategic Thrust 4) ·    Topic 5: In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance (Strategic Thrust 5) ·    Topic 6: Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation (Strategic Thrust 6)   This NRA will utilize a two-step proposal submission and evaluation process. The initial step is a short mandatory Step-A proposal due May 29, 2024. Those offerors submitting the most highly rated Step-A proposals will be invited to submit a Step-B proposal. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES at https://nspires.nasaprs.com.   An interested partners list for this ULI is at https://uli.arc.nasa.gov/partners. To be listed as an interested lead or partner, email hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov with “ULI Partnerships” in the subject line and include the information required for the table in that web page.   For more information, visit the announcement on the NSPIRES website.   Student Opportunities   NCAS Mission 1: Discover Registration is Open   Deadline: June 10 Registration is open through June 10 for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Mission 1: Discover. Mission 1: Discover takes students through a five-week, self-paced online course where they gain broad knowledge of NASA’s mission directorates and discover NASA career paths. Students can expect to hear from subject matter experts and learn about NASA’s missions dedicated to space exploration, technology, and aeronautics research. Mission 1: Discover is the first of three missions designed to challenge and build student knowledge and skills by focusing on NASA’s mission goals, team collaboration, and career pathways. Mission 1: Discover sets a baseline for all participants wishing to pursue subsequent NCAS missions. For example, Mission 2: Explore is an online mission planning simulation where community college students are prepared for eligibility to Mission 3: Innovate, an engineering design challenge. Engineering design challenges are hosted at a partner institution or a NASA field center. NCAS alumni are also eligible for NASA internship opportunities.   Students are encouraged to attend a Virtual Information Session at one of the following times:   ·    3:30 – 4:15 p.m. CDT April 9 ·    5 – 5:45 p.m. CDT April 24 ·    3:30 – 4:15 p.m. CDT May 7 ·    4 – 4:45 p.m. CDT June 5   For more information, visit the NCAS website.     Kibo Robotic Programming Challenge   Deadline: May 13 Applications are being accepted for the Kibo Robotic Programming Challenge, which is an educational program where students solve various problems using their coding skills to autonomously control free-flying robots aboard the International Space Station. The application deadline is May 13.   The competition design includes a time requirement, gameplay environment parameters, and a scoring system to determine the top teams. Student teams compete in the preliminary round in their country of origin, and the top team from each individual competition proceeds to the International Final Round. Every eligible student to apply will be registered to participate, if part of a student team with at least three students. All participants must meet the requirement for U.S. citizenship. Students can apply for the challenge by submitting an application in the NASA STEM Gateway. For more information, visit the Kibo Robotic website or email jsc-kiborpc@mail.nasa.gov.     Artemis Student Challenges   The Artemis Student Challenges are authentic, hands-on learning experiences that give students in middle school all the way through graduate school a chance to flex their design and engineering skills. Artemis Student Challenges, led by the Office of STEM Engagement, is a bold initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation — the Artemis Generation! What are the Artemis Student Challenges? ·    NASA App Development Challenge ·    Human Exploration Rover Challenge ·    Micro-g NExT ·    BIG Idea Challenge ·    First Nations Launch ·    NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) ·    Student Launch ·    Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone Each of these opportunities will build foundational knowledge and introduce students to topics and technologies critical to the success of the agency’s Artemis program, which will land the first woman and next man on the Moon using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Through the Artemis Student Challenges students will test and strengthen their skills for future mission planning and crewed space missions to other worlds.   Engaging MSIs with NASA   New NASA Course Builds Open, Inclusive Science Community   NASA’s groundbreaking Open Science 101 (OS101) curriculum is now open for enrollment. Developed through NASA’s Transform to Open Science (TOPS) initiative, OS101 is a comprehensive training program designed to empower students and researchers, particularly those from underrepresented communities, with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in today’s scientific landscape. The curriculum’s initial goal is to train 20,000 scientists and researchers over the next five years, enabling them to embrace open science practices and maximize the impact of their work. By enrolling in OS101, students have a unique opportunity to access essential resources and gain proficiency in open science practices. Moreover, this curriculum prepares participants to apply for NASA grant funding by teaching them to create an Open Science and Data Management plan, aligning with Space Policy Directive 41.a. For more information or to enroll in a course, visit the Open Science 101 page and be a part of shaping the future of research.

 

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National Institutes of Health

Register Today! Enhancing Diversity and Inclusivity in Acquisitions Conference

Please see the attached flyer and register to join the NIH in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities and The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) at the NIH Natcher Center in Bethesda, Md for the Enhancing Diversity and Inclusivity Conference in person on April 24, 2024!

EDIA Conference Flyer version March-26

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AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps DEIA Virtual Summit

“Let’s Take a Journey” on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST.

 

The Summit will begin with an introduction from our Chief Executive Officer, Michael D. Smith. Afterwards, I will lead a signature executive panel with the following industry leaders:

 

 

• Alvin Warren, Board Member, AmeriCorps Board of Directors
• Veda Ajamu – Chief, DEI Programs and Community Engagement, The National Civil Rights Museum
• Elaine P. Ho – Chief Diversity Officer, National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA)
• Veronica Villalobos, Vice President Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Allegheny Health Network

 

 

Next, there will be back-to-back sessions where participants can choose from two of the three tracks: Exploring Data to Increase Equitable Outcomes; Granting Access: Embracing Neurodiversity; and Strategic Alignment for Organizational Success and Community Impact

 

We ask for your support in communicating this event to your staff, as well as agency contacts and peer networks.   We encourage you to register using this link.

 

 

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U.S. Department of State

MSI Conference

 

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White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans

Power Up Denver April 2024

Power Up is a series of summits hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Excellence, Equity, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and Discovery Education. These events aim to directly engage the Black community, local organizations, national stakeholders, and federal agencies on important issues.  

During this series, attendees will hear from students, educators, parents, school, district, community, and business leaders, different federal agencies, and subject matter experts. Best practices and resources to advance educational equity and economic opportunity in the Black community will be highlighted.

The next installation of the Power Up series will be hosted in Denver, CO from Monday, April 29 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Please join us for a stimulating array of panels, a career fair, youth townhall, roundtables, breakout sessions, and more!

Please register here and feel free to share with others. See you there.

Additional information and locations for the Power Up Series can be found at https://sites.ed.gov/whblackinitiative/powerup/. 

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2024 Career Expo on May 9, 2024

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will host a Career Expo on May 9th at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Please view the flyer for more information:

NRC’s 2024 Career Expo Flyer

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U.S. Department of Justice

Regional Forum for HBCUs in Atlanta

The U.S. Department of Justice is hosting a Regional Forum for HBCUs in Atlanta at Clark Atlanta University and the Atlanta University Center’s Robert W. Woodruff Library, on April 18-19, 2024.

Attendees can look forward to engaging plenary and breakout sessions, including technical assistance programs for institutions interested in DOJ grants or contracts, a career fair with exhibits and workshops for students interested in Department internships and jobs, and other presentations that will introduce HBCU students, faculty, and staff to DOJ’s wide range of programs and opportunities.

The free Forum is designed to cultivate partnerships between DOJ and HBCUs, and attendees will have a chance to engage with DOJ staff in programs organized around themed tracks such as:

• Race and Equity in the Law;
• Local and Campus-Level Collaborations;
• Grants and Funding Opportunities;
• Career Pathways in Federal Law Enforcement;
• Science and the Law; and
• Partnering with Professors.

Presenters and panelists at the forum include senior DOJ officials who are eager to connect with the HBCU community, such as Assistant Attorney General  of the  Civil Rights Division, Kristen Clarke; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Ryan K. Buchanan; ATF Special Agent in Charge – Atlanta Field Division, Benjamin P. Gibbons; FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge – Atlanta Field Office, Marlo M. Graham; and U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia, Thomas E. Brown, as well as other DOJ representatives from D.C. and in and around Atlanta.

The Forum, and the Career Fair & Exhibits in particular, will give attendees an opportunity to meet face-to-face with DOJ employees from various components, including the ATF, Civil Rights Division, Community Relations Service, DEA, Environment and Natural Resources Division, FBI, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Justice Management Division, Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, Office of Community Oriented Policing, Office of Inspector General, Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services.

Registration for the forum is open! Interested attendees can use this link to learn more about the forum and register HERE.

We encourage you to share this with anyone who may be interested in attending.

Please reach out to DOJ.HBCU@usdoj.gov with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

DOJ HBCU 2024 Forum & Career Fair

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

MUREP Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science

 

This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) entitled Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) – 2024, solicits proposals for competitive funding opportunities in support of the programs administered by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). EONS-2024 is an omnibus announcement that includes a wide range of NASA STEM Engagement opportunities for basic and applied science and technology research and education. Specific opportunities will be issued periodically throughout the year as Appendices to this solicitation with individual requirements and milestones.

 

The following Appendix to EONS-2024 has been released:

Appendix 11: MUREP Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverer

in Engineering and Science (MUREP INCLUDES)

 

Full Proposals due at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 6, 2024

 

The NASA OSTEM MUREP Program solicits proposals from 4-year and two-year colleges/universities designated by the U.S. Department of Education as MSIs (see NASA MSI List) for the MUREP Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (MUREP INCLUDES) awards. Through novel and unique engineering-centric experiential experiences, MUREP INCLUDES seeks to significantly contribute to the broadening of underrepresented/underserved and underrepresented minorities (URM) students entering into and successfully matriculating through engineering disciplines and fields. MUREP INCLUDES requires MSI’s academic and research strengths to assemble and lead a coalition of partners to mitigate existing barriers that URMs and underrepresented/underserved students encounter when considering and pursuing engineering degrees.

 

Note: This NOFO is open only to U.S. 4-year colleges/universities and two-year colleges, designated by the U.S. Department of Education as Minority Serving Institutions (AANH, AANAPISI, HBCU, HSI, NASNTI, PBI, TCU). Institutions not meeting this requirement are encouraged to collaborate with a lead MSI.

 

Successful MUREP INCLUDES proposals will be funded as multi-year cooperative agreements with a three-year period of performance. Please see the full Appendix 11: MUREP INCLUDES for more details.

 

Optional pre-proposal webinars for the MUREP INCLUDES opportunity will be held on:

 

• Pre-Proposal Webinar 1: April 24,2024, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time
• Engineering Roundtable with Proposers: May 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time
• Final “Office Hour”:May 30, 2024, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time

 

Letters of intent are strongly encouraged and are due May 6, 2024,12:59 pm. Eastern Time

 

During these sessions, the MUREP INCLUDES team will give an in-depth overview of the opportunity and highlight information contained in the EONS-2024 document regarding proposal preparation and requirements. The Engineering Roundtable will be an opportunity to learn about training and development, and engineering roles at NASA. Please visit the MUREP INCLUDES landing page in NSPIRES for information on how to join the call. Any changes to this session will be posted on NSPIRES. Proposers are strongly advised to check for updates prior to the call.

 

For general inquiries, please contact: NASAMUREP-INCLUDES@nasaprs.com

 

 

 

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Library of Congress

Join the Library of Congress for Fall 2024! The 2024 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program is welcoming applications now through Monday, April 22, 2024. Learn more about AHHA and discover your path by applying today: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program-2024

 

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Office of Justice Programs

Seeking Applications – FY 2024 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations & Prosecution Program

Deadline: May 28, 2024

The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the FY 2024 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations & Prosecution Program.

This program is part of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which seeks to address murder cases suspected to be racially motivated, that were committed before January 1, 1980. The program’s ultimate purpose is to bring closure to the victims’ families and the impacted communities, and to bring those responsible to justice.

With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to support activities and expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of cold case murders involving civil rights violations, as authorized by the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016.

You can download the solicitation here: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/O-BJA-2024-172013.pdf

Eligible Applicants: State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices.

Note that there are two deadlines for this solicitation. May 28, 2024, at 8:59 PM EDT for submission to Grants.Gov and June 4, 2024, at 8:59 PM EDT for submission to JustGrants.

 

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA MUREP will be hosting a hybrid iteration of the Spring Road Tour.  We invite you to share within your networks, and via your communication channels as appropriate. This is a wonderful opportunity for those in the HBCU and MSI community to learn about funding and partnership opportunities within NASA. There will be presentations from NASA SMEs, prime business partners, and a variety of colleges and universities. Networking will also occur two of the three days, with the third day focusing on workshops to help the schools put it all together.

 

Click on the flier below for more information on the convening.

 

 

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Department of Energy Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit Session One: Societal Considerations & Impacts Dive deeper into the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ at next week’s virtual two-day Summit on April 8 – 9, 2024. Industry and laboratory experts, congressional members, as well as government agencies will provide insight on several topics to update the objectives, progress, priorities, and future plans of the Shot focused on decarbonizing the fuel and chemical industry through alternative sources of carbon. At the summit, Session One will focus on Societal Considerations and Impacts to highlight opportunities to develop clean fuel and product solutions that benefit local communities and address past and current environmental justice disparities. This session will also address energy equity impacts and differentiated regional strategies to prioritize the most impactful research and development. Speakers for the Societal Considerations and Impacts session include: Keynote: Ugbaad Kosar, Director of Environmental Justice, Carbon180 Panelists: Dr. Brianna Farber, Management and Program Analyst, DOE State and Community Energy Programs (Moderator) Dr. Taylor Uekert, Circular Economy Research Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Dr. Shruti Khadka, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Economics of Energy and Environment, Sandia National Laboratory Dr. Rebecca Efroymson, Distinguished Scientist, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Dr. Lis Blanco, Social Science Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory View the full Summit agenda and register now to attend this two-day virtual summit. For more information or questions, visit the Clean Fuels & Products Shot webpage or contact CleanFuelsandProductsEnergyShot@ee.doe.gov. The Clean Fuels & Products Shot collaborative DOE intra-agency partners include: Office of the Undersecretary for Science and Innovation Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Office of Science Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Advanced Projects Research Agency

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U.S. Department of Treasury

Career Opportunities

 

The United States Mint is looking for a Project Engineer and a Policy Branch Chief.  Please share the information with your students and alumni.

View the positions here: Chief Policy Branch and Project Engineer

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U.S. Department of Justice

Seeking Applications – FY 2024 Collaborative Crisis Response & Intervention Training Program

Deadline: May 15, 2024

The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the FY 2024 Collaborative Crisis Response & Intervention Training Program.

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support law enforcement, correctional officers, probation and parole, and sheriff’s departments in effectively partnering with mental health, substance use, community service professionals and agencies to promote public safety and make sure that appropriate responses are provided to individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries.

You can download the solicitation here: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/O-BJA-2024-172044.pdf

Eligible Applicants: State governments; City or township governments; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments; and Units of local government, such as towns, boroughs, parishes, villages or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.

Note that there are two deadlines for this solicitation. May 15, 2024, at 8:59 PM EDT for submission to Grants.Gov and May 22, 2024, at 8:59 PM EDT for submission to JustGrants.

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Volpe Internship Posting Sign-up

 

Students may provide their information/e-mail to get on the Volpe Pathways distribution list to receive a direct link to its internship posting that goes live in the Fall. Job posting for spring/summer 2024 internships is already closed, so this would be an opportunity for students still enrolled or expected to be enrolled after the summer of 2025.

Registration QR code is linked here:

Volpe Career Fair Registry Form 2024

 

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Become An Astronaut

For the first time since 2020, NASA is accepting applications to become an astronaut and you are encouraged to apply. The application window has been extended through Tuesday, April 16.

Ready to make history? The universe is calling. 

NASA astronauts have been traveling to space for more than six decades and living there continuously since 2000. Now, NASA’s Artemis program is preparing to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon. The Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will carry humans farther into space than they have gone before—for missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars.

 

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern

 

The Massachusetts Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern (GS-2199-05 – $21.42 to $27.85 hourly) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/781950300 (open to U.S. Citizens). This internship announcement closes on 04/01/2024.

FHWA provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.

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Of course Massachusetts is home to Martha’s Vineyard and the Boston Red Sox. However, do you know about its civil rights history? Martin Luther King, Jr. met his wife (Coretta) in Boston. Dr. King obtained his Ph.D. at Boston University, and Coretta attended the New England Conservatory on an academic scholarship. Are you aware that the Massachusetts State House served as the stage for dozens of speeches during the Women’s Suffrage Movement? Boston is also home to the Freedom Trail.

FHWA’s Massachusetts Division is pleased to announce it is furthering our legacy in history by offering an opportunity for a student to experience civil rights as a practitioner through the Pathways Program.

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The Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern will report to the Massachusetts Division’s Civil Rights Specialist and acquire a multi-faceted experience within the FHWA’s Massachusetts Division. You will:

• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of external civil rights programs such as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the Strategic Workforce Development Program, the Americans with Disabilities Act as implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
• Attend a variety of meetings with MassDOT Officials and/or representatives of local planning organizations.

The ideal candidate is a student dedicated to public service and working as a part of the Executive Branch.

The ideal candidate has an interest in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pre-Law), Public Administration, Community Planning and Statistical Analysis.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications to fill 15-20 vacancies on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC). Applicants may come from a variety of sectors including, but not limited to, representatives from business and industry, academia, non-governmental organizations, and local, county, and Tribal governments that have experience working at or in partnership with HBCUs and/or MSIs. Selected applicants will be appointed by the Administrator to serve a 2-year term and contribute to a balance of perspectives, backgrounds, and experience of the council.

 

Applications to the HBCU-MSI AC are due by Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To apply for appointment, the below information is required:

• Contact information
• Resume OR CV
• Statement of interest

 

Visit the EPA HBCU-MSI Advisory Council webpage for more information on the council and how to apply. EPA will host two virtual webinars to provide more information about this call for applications. These webinars will be a space for the public to ask their questions live to EPA staff.

 

These webinars will be on Zoom and will be hosted at the following time:

• Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET // Register here
• Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET // Register here

 

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U.S. Department of Labor

Learn About Our New Opportunities! U.S. DOL is Hiring!

Opportunities are open at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and are waiting for you!  As we face the new challenges of the 21st-century, we need your talent, imagination, and dedication to public service to continue our tradition of excellence in serving the American people.

 

We’re seeking applicants to join our team from all backgrounds!  DOL is committed to hiring a highly talented and diverse workforce to include veterans, individuals with disabilities, students and recent graduates, retirees, and those from the corporate world.  Our positions offer valuable experience, training opportunities, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

 

To begin, visit usajobs.gov, the official website for searching for and applying to the federal government.

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economic Assistant (Part-Time)
Closes: Various Dates
GS-5 (FPL GS-7); Series 0119; Various hourly rates per geographic location, review link
Location: Various
Open to the Public

 

Employee Benefits Security Administration

Regional Director

Closes: 04/09/2024

ES 00; Series 1801; $147,649 – $221,900 per year

Location: New York, NY

Open to Public and Senior Executives

 

Southeast Regional Director

Closes: 04/05/2024

ES 00; Series 0301; $147,649 – $221,900 per year

Location: Atlanta, GA

Open to Public and Senior Executives

 

Investigative Assistant

Closes: 04/09/2024
GS 5/6; Series 1802; $40,403 – $58,552 per year
Location: Charlotte, NC
Recent Graduates

 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management

Recent Graduate – Support Services Specialist

Closes: 04/08/2024
GS 9; Series 0342; $65,145 – $85,783 per year
Location: Philadelphia, PA and Dallas, TX
Recent Graduates

Mine Safety and Health Administration

 

Mine Safety and Health Inspector
Closes: 04/03/2024
GS 7/9/11; Series 1822; $49,025 – $94,317 per year
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Closes: 04/08/2024
GS 7/9/11; Series 1822; $55,378 – $117,400 per year
Location: Anchorage, AK and Vacaville, CA
Open to Public

 

Government Information Specialist

Closes: 04/08/2024
GS 13; Series 1822; $117,962 – $153,354 per year
Location: Arlington, VA
Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Inspector
Closes: 04/08/2024
GS 7/9/11; Series 1822; $51,157 – $98,418 per year
Location: Sanford, North Carolina
Open to Public

 

Mine Safety and Health Assistant (OA)

Closes: 04/08/2024
GS 6; Series 1802; $44,117 – $57,354 per year
Location: Duluth, MN
Open to Public

 

Office of the Solicitor

Attorney-Advisor (Labor)
Closes: 04/11/2024
GS 15; Series 0905; $163,964 – $191,900 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Open to the Public

 

Deputy Solicitor National Operations

Closes: 04/15/2024
ES 00; Series 0905; $147,649 – $221,900 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Open to Public and Senior Executives

 

 

National Institutes of Health

NIH Conference on Enhancing Diversity and Inclusivity in Acquisitions

 

NIH Conference Flyer

 

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program

Student Fellowship Summer Opportunity

 

Greetings,

 

Are your students looking for a summer job? Do you know students who are interested in working with the Federal Government? DHS has the perfect solution for you and your students!

 

We ask for your assistance in sharing this information with students majoring in STEM fields related to Intelligence and/or Cybersecurity who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutes (MSIs).

 

There will be a virtual Student Roundtable that serves as an information session about this amazing opportunity.

 

In this program, students may receive:

• A paid fellowship with potential eligibility for tuition assistance
• First-hand, practical experience in Intelligence and Cybersecurity disciplines
• Participation in high-priority challenge projects
• Training in core and technical competencies
• Advice and support from mentors
• Networking opportunities

 

 

Please join us on March 14, 2024, at 1:30 PM EDT

Click here to register: ICDF Student Roundtable

 

For more information about the ICDF program, please visit ICDF Program.

Contact ICDF@hq.dhs.gov for any questions.

 

Warm Regards,

 

ICDF Leadership Team

DHS Roundtable Flyer

 

 

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

The 2024 AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase applications are now open

 

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is thrilled to share that this we are now accepting applications for the 2024 AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase.  Led by the AAAS with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase was developed to allow HBCU student entrepreneurs, inventors, and innovators to team together to design a prototype that addresses one of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). With the SDGs as a guiding foundation, teams will be encouraged to develop and design a prototype that will address a solution to a problem in their hometown communities or the community surrounding their institution.

 

Participation in the AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase offers:

 

• Student teams receive expert E-mentoring and professional development support from of their prototype design throughout the duration of their term in the cohort.

 

• Faculty advisors receive professional development in areas of making, invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship on HBCU campuses from leaders in those fields.

 

• Students and faculty advisors receive a travel award to cover lodging and flight to Washington, DC, September 12-14, 2024.

 

• Student teams can “pitch” their prototype to compete for cash prizes, $1500 (1st place), $1000 (2nd place), $500 (3rd place).

 

• Following participation in the Showcase, student teams will receive an additional year of support to learn how to commercialize and bring their prototype to market.

 

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29^th at 11:59pm ET.

 

Learn more and apply here: 2024 Showcase — Inclusive Innovation Ecosystems (aaas.org).

 

 

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Find Your Place in Space Week Informational Webinar

On Monday March 18^th, The National Science Foundation and National Space Council are hosting an information webinar for Find Your Place in Space Week.  We’ll be online to discuss the importance of the week, describe how organizations are participating, and will have time to answer questions.  Below are the details and registration link.  The session will be recorded and available for playback afterwards as well.  We appreciate you sharing the information about the webinar and Find Your Place in Space Week with your networks.

 

Find Your Place in Space Week Informational Webinar

Date: March 18, 2024

Time: 3 pm – 4 pm ET

Registration Link: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Oix4td5zTWKjz0PjvOL_MA

Description: You are invited to an informational webinar on March 18, 2024 at 3 pm Eastern, hosted by NSF and NSPC, to learn about “Find Your Place in Space Week”, occurring from April 6-13, 2024.  The week also includes the upcoming total solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

 

Find Your Place in Space Week Details

The National Space Council invites you to join us for Find Your Place in Space Week.  From April 6-13, 2024 museums, science centers, companies, schools, and organizations will engage with communities across the nation to highlight all that space is, has to offer, and the benefits of space for Earth. We know that too many people are unaware of the importance of space to their everyday lives, to Earth, or know that their expertise and talents are needed in the industry.  Through this effort, we want people from all communities and backgrounds to experience space and find their place in space!

 

Visit the Find Your Place in Space Week website, https://www.nasa.gov/spaceweek/, which includes:

 

• A map and list of planned events.  Our goal is for there to be events in every state and Puerto Rico. Please consider hosting an event in your community. If you do, share the information with us to be added to the list of events. You can also use the list to join an event near you.
• A social media toolkit and graphics that are helpful for amplifying the importance of space online throughout the week (and beyond).
• A  page with an activity toolkit and online resources from across the federal departments and agencies.

 

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Exploring Careers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

The HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration’s Office of Human Resources is hosting a free, informational webinar on exploring careers at HHS. The event is geared toward everyone interested in starting a new position with HHS, including current federal employees, both within and outside of HHS.

• Date and Time: March 20, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
• Please Register at Exploring Careers at HHS

Join us for the informational session to learn more about all the career opportunities that HHS has to offer, hear directly from the HHS Corporate Recruitment Program Team, ask your questions, and discover opportunities to help you find your next career with HHS.

 

Exploring Careers at HHS is brought to you by the HHS Office of Human Resources. If you have questions about this event, please email Nerly Kiryowa (Nerly.Kiryowa@hhs.gov).

 

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Environmental Protection Agency

OAR Pathways Student Trainee Announcements Now Live!

 

The EPA’s Pathways Student Trainee announcements are now live! The announcements opened March 5^th and will close on March 11^th, 2024 –OR- at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the same day that the 75-applicant limit has been reached (whichever comes first).

 

This year, we are hiring at our Ann Arbor, MI and Washington DC locations at the GS-4 and GS-7 levels. Please see the links below for each announcement based on the student’s field of study:

• Student Trainee (Administration)- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779712800
• Student Trainee (Environmental Protection)- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779708900
• Student Trainee (Information Technology)- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779717000
• Student Trainee (Science/Engineering)- https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779741600

 

Attached is a sharable 2024 OAR Intern Info Sheet with specific information related to the announcements mentioned above and a USAJOBS flyer that provides helpful instructions on navigating the USAJOBS website. There is also a helpful overview called the BeEPA Webinar, which is accessible on YouTube, and provides great information about the Pathways Student Trainee and Recent Graduate programs.

 

Applying on USAJOBS Flyer

 

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Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration is holding two upcoming events in honor of Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating female leaders, pilots, mechanics, scientists and astronauts who flew faster, higher & farther to break gender barriers in aviation and ensure equality in the skies. View the flyer here.

Safe Space — Empowering the Next Generation, a Conversation with Kellie Gerardi

Thursday, March 21st, 11:00 AM ET

Join FAA’s Kasandra Styles as she sits with Kellie Gerardi, a Mom on a Mission. This conversation is about creating a safe space and the importance of the representation of women in aerospace. Kellie is a mom, a scientist, an astronaut, a speaker, a fashion designer, a best-selling children’s book author, a model, and a social media influencer.

• View this event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbiTRCk2ByI

 

Meet the Women of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, the Fighting Blacklions

Tuesday, March 26th, 6:00 PM ET

Bring your kids, students, parents, and everyone you know to join Bridget Turner, National President of the Technical Women Organization (TWO) and Program Support Specialist, as she moderates guest speaker Jennifer Dempster, President of Professional Women Controllers Inc. (PWC) and General Manager (A) of FAA’s Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC), and the women of strike fighter squadron 213, the Fighting Blacklions, as they discuss how women can be empowered to shape and mold this industry.

• View this event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0iwZZe2l84

 

 

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Federal Aviation Administration

 

End Your HBCU Fourth Friday with Delaware State University

This HBCU Fourth Friday, we will be highlighting Delaware State University, FAA Delaware State University Alumni and general university information. Please join the FAA on March 22 from 4-5 p.m. EST to celebrate DSU! During this forum, students, faculty, industry professionals and more will have the opportunity to network, chat and share information on all things HBCU and shine a special light on DSU!

Click here to register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-2gqT0pH9KT6VkRb9hmuBBZAG3q3do#/registration

Our FAA social media handles are below:
Instagram: @faa [instagram.com]
X: @FAANews [twitter.com]
Facebook: @FAA [facebook.com]
LinkedIn: Federal Aviation Administration [linkedin.com]

Please put on your HBCU/FAA or collegiate gear, check out our social media platforms and we will see you at the end of the day!

• Flyer for Delaware State University Event.pdf

 

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Environmental Protection Agency

EPA’s Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Internship Program

EPA’s Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA) is advertising for their summer internship program.  Check out the flyer here: EPA 2024 Intern Flyer

 

 

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U.S. Department of Education

New FY 2024 DDRA Application Announcement

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program Application

ATTENTION DOCTORAL STUDENTS. Current Doctoral Candidates from HBCUs and MSIs, do you need funding for your dissertation research abroad? DDRA Competition Now Open! Deadline to Apply is March 29, 2024.

ED’s Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowship program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research overseas, in modern foreign languages and area studies. Fellows can receive funding for 6 to 12 consecutive months. The fellowship supports topics focused primarily on non-Western European languages and area studies.

The 2024 application cycle features a competitive priority to grant two additional points to applicants applying from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges. You can read the full description, along with other competitive priorities, in the Notice Inviting Applications.

Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; living expenses based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects must focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories).

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States are eligible to apply for grants under this program. As part of the application process, eligible doctoral students submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE. The IHE compiles all eligible individual student applications for inclusion in the institutional application that is submitted to ED.

How to Apply: The 2024 application is available online through the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 system until March 29. Please refer to the official Federal Register notice for detailed information about the 2024 competition. For detailed instructions on how to complete the DDRA Application go to our DDRA Applicant Page

Interested? Start Here!

 

 

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Program Grant Forecast – Available now

The Grant Forecast is out for the FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Program Grant, below are links to the Webinar and the Grant Application Resources.  We anticipate the Notice of Funding Opportunity and application period to open in March 2024.

TVTP FY 24 Grant Forecast Recording | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

We invite you also to take an opportunity to review our other application resources as discussed in the webinar on our Applicant Resources page:

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Applicant Grant Program Applicant Resources | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

 

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White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans

College Planning Made Easy Webinar on Feb. 29th

Join the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence, Equity, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 6 – 8 pm EST for an evening virtual session tailored to students, parents, and families. The event will provide an overview of the college preparation process, tips on how to search for scholarships and other financial aid resources, navigating college life to ensure student success, and more. It is held in collaboration with Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs. Register at bit.ly/WHBIcollegeplanning to view for free.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Health Equity Student Opportunities

OHR has posted the following two HRSA intern job announcements on USAJobs.gov. Both are open starting today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, through Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

 

Student Trainee (Management Clerk), GS-0399-1/2/3/4, full promotion potential to the GS-8.

• Duty Location: Rockville, MD
• Announcement # and Link:  HRSA-24-PW-12333012

 

Student Trainee (Management Analyst), GS-0399-5/7, full promotion potential to the GS-11.

• Duty Location: Rockville, MD
• Announcement # and Link:  HRSA-24-PW-12331082

 

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Department of the Treasury

United States Mint Career Opportunity

Electrical Engineer

This position is located at US Mint, Headquarters – Manufacturing Dept/ENGINEERING AND NEW TECHNOLOGY DIVISION. As a Electrical Engineer (Automation), you will be responsible for the development and implementation of advanced engineering concepts, programs and projects for the four manufacturing facilities of the United States Mint.

 

For more information, please visit www.usajobs.gov/job/777717800

 

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U.S. Agency For Global Media

Join us for a virtual, interactive introduction to U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)’s internship program for undergraduate and graduate students. USAGM and its six media organizations provide unbiased news and information in over 100 countries and 63 languages around the world. We offer internships that build skills in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, videography, producing, research, public affairs, engineering, and technology. This program includes sessions for career development staff, professors, and students.

 

For more information, view the flyer here: USAGM HBUC Experience

 

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United States Agency for International Development

Partnerships Incubator Webinars

 

Upcoming webinars focused on “How to Work with USAID for Minority Serving Institutions”.

 

For more information, view the flyer here: USAID Spring 2024 Webinars – Save the Dates

 

 

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U.S. Department of Energy

Office of Technology Transitions   EnergyTech University Prize Offers Weekly Commercialization Training The DOE Office of Technology Transitions’ (OTT) EnergyTech University Prize (ETUP) Faculty Track is offering free commercialization training sessions beginning Monday, February 26. The ETUP Faculty Track is an opportunity for faculty from across the nation to develop and receive funding to implement energy technology commercialization curriculum at their institution. Faculty (or faculty teams) compete for part of the $100,000 prize pool through three phases of competition. Over the next month, the Faculty Track will offer public, virtual training sessions on topics that OTT considers essential for successful technology commercialization. Any Faculty Track potential applicant is encouraged to attend the sessions to learn about OTT tools and resources that they could integrate into their submissions by the April 5 deadline. Subject matter experts from DOE will lead the sessions, which will offer key insights and the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions will provide overviews and details on the following topics: OTT and DOE, Lab Partnering Service, Adoption Readiness Levels, Business Model Canvas (via the Energy I-Corps program), and National Lab Technology Transfer, and more. Interested ETUP Faculty Track applicants are invited to join the kickoff session on Monday, February 26 at 3pm ET. Register now.  Interested in participating in the ETUP Faculty Track? Submit your proposal by April 5.   Virtual Power Plants Liftoff Report Deep Dive Webinar Join distinguished leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a webinar on March 14th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. During this session we will do a deep dive into the Virtual Power Plants Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report. [Register Here]

 

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U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES $2.7 MILLION TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ENERGY COMMUNITIES WITH EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced up to $2.7 million in federal funding available to help local communities across the country create a roadmap toward repurposing existing energy assets, with expanded eligibility for participants. This announcement builds on the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets initiative that was first launched in August 2023 to assist communities where a significant portion of their local economy has historically been supported by energy assets, such as coal, oil, and/or natural gas power facilities and accompanying equipment and infrastructure. The initiative will help communities build technical capacity and develop a workforce necessary to help revitalize energy systems, address environmental impacts, and tackle challenges associated with energy assets that have been retired, or are slated for retirement. This effort advances FECM’s mission of minimizing environmental and climate impacts of energy systems and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions across our economy. It also supports the broader DOE mission of ensuring efficient transformation of the energy system while prioritizing labor and community engagement. The re-issuance of this initiative expands the eligibility for communities to partner with eligible entities that include: Community Colleges, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and other educational entities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights; Local economic development entities; Community based organizations and non-governmental organizations; Local elected officials from municipalities (e.g. mayors’ offices); Labor unions and labor-management organizations; Organizations that represent workers in energy communities; and Workforce development entities involved in administering the public workforce system. “We are excited to reopen this initiative while offering greater accessibility and opportunities for our local communities,” said Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. “By expanding the eligibility for this funding, we are seeking to enhance coordination between these local institutions and communities, provide an improved template for workforce development, and highlight a renewed path forward for communities that are impacted by energy asset closures.” The retirement of energy assets means that energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, electrical interconnection equipment, site and permitting licenses, and other related infrastructure may be available for alternative uses. At the same time, these communities must find opportunities to replace lost revenues and provide jobs for highly specialized workers. The Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets with Expanded Eligibility initiative will provide these communities with access to planning and other resources they need to develop a clean energy roadmap—giving them the chance to be active participants in crafting their own economic future. The Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets with Expanded Eligibility is managed by ENERGYWERX in partnership with DOE, a collaboration made possible through an innovative Partnership Intermediary Agreement set up by DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions. This agreement enables ENERGYWERX to broaden DOE’s engagement with innovative organizations and non-traditional partners, facilitating the rapid development, scaling, and deployment of clean energy solutions. Visit the ENERGYWERX website to sign up and view a pre-recorded informational webinar. Subsequent updates and announcements for the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets with Expanded Eligibility initiative will be posted on the website. Questions about the initiative can be submitted to info@energywerx.org.

FECM minimizes environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions across the U.S. economy. Priority areas of technology work include carbon capture, carbon conversion, carbon dioxide removal, carbon dioxide transport and storage, hydrogen production with carbon management, methane emissions reduction, and critical minerals production. To learn more, visit the FECM website, sign up for FECM news announcements, and visit the National Energy Technology Laboratory website.

Making Equity Real: Creating Career Pathways and Good Jobs in the Arts

We are excited to invite you to “Making Equity Real: Creating Career Pathways and Good Jobs in the Arts” an event on Wednesday, February 28^th at the Frances Perkins Building in Washington, DC in honor of Black History Month.

 

The Department of Labor will host a discussion celebrating this year’s national theme of Black History Month, “African Americans and the Arts” focused on the importance of good jobs, equity and job quality in the arts, particularly for Black workers. In this conversation, we’ll address the critical role that unions play in achieving equity for workers of color in this industry.

 

The event will include remarks from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, Ph.D., a panel of working artists, performers, and leaders, and more! In addition to a speaking program and panel, this event will feature artistic presentations and an opportunity to network and mingle with individuals playing a role in moving this work forward.

 

What: “Making Equity Real: Creating Career Pathways and Good Jobs in the Arts” in honor of Black History Month

When: Speaking program 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET, art gallery and mingling 2:30-3:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 28th

RSVP: Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP here by February 26^th to reserve a seat.

 

See flyer invite for more information: OPE_BHM-Eventbrite.

You are welcome to share this invite with other interested parties.