Federal and National Opportunities Week of April 15th

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:

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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Federal and National Opportunities Week of April 8th

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

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of April 1st

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:

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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!

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

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of March 11th

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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Federal and National Opportunities Week of February 26

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.

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of February 19th

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.

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of February 12

U.S. Department of the Interior

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Small Business Program is hosting an event “How to do Business at DOI,” on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET. at the Main Interior Auditorium, 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240.

The purpose of the event is:

to provide a platform for DOI Bureaus and Offices to connect with small and disadvantaged businesses whose capabilities align with our requirements. The information gathered is used to inform future market research and contracting strategies, and
to provide small and disadvantaged businesses with an opportunity to engage with DOI representatives who are directly involved in DOI procurement.

View the flyer Small Businesses Event for additional information. Please spread the word!

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A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training Program

Students can apply for the A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training program. Please review the application, which opened on Monday, January 22, 2024, and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Interested students can complete the Nomination form and the above application before the deadline.

For more information, view the flyer:

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Office of Personnel Management Webinars

Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates Find & Apply (Students & Recent Graduates)

Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

https://buytickets.at/officeofpersonnelmangement/1151891

Online, Microsoft Teams

This free virtual (online) presentation explains and introduces you to the Pathways Programs (Internships, Recent Graduates and Presidential Management Fellows (PMF). The Information presented covers what each program offers to the job seeker, the basic requirements and employment potential after each program is complete.

Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates Find & Apply (Students & Recent Graduates)

Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Online, Microsoft Teams

https://buytickets.at/officeofpersonnelmangement/1153239

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FEMA 2024 Summer Internship Program for HBCUs and MSIs

FEMA is recruiting students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Minority Serving Institutions for the 2024 summer internship program. The FEMA HBCU and MSI Internship Program is an effort to recruit and hire students with a diverse background and provide an opportunity for qualified under-represented students to work alongside highly skilled professionals at FEMA.

The summer internships are located in Atlanta, GA (FEMA Region 4), Lakewood, CO (FEMA Region 8) and Washington, DC (FEMA HQ). The application period is open from Feb. 13 – 29. FEMA will select participants between Mar. 5 – 18 and the internship will start mid-May.

Those interested in participating should send their resume, current unofficial transcript(s) that show name of university/college, degree program, current enrollment, GPA and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation to fema-hbcu-msiinternships@fema.dhs.gov by Feb. 29, 2024. Subject line MUST read: FEMA HBCU MSI Summer Program 2024 and all application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

View the fact sheet to share with potential candidates.

FACTSHEET 2024 HBCU & MSI Summer Internship Program

To learn more, please visit HBCU and Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program | FEMA.gov.

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U.S. Agency for Global Media

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is one of the largest international media agencies in the world. We broadcast to over 100 countries in 63 different languages on multiple media platforms. Our mission is to inform, engage and connect the people around the world in support of freedom and democracy.

We are an Independent Federal Agency.

If you are interested in becoming a part of an exciting, multi-media, multi-cultural organization, check out the below links and apply!

Federal Positions:

Director, Voice of America, ES-1001-00, Closes 02/28/2024
Supervisory International Broadcaster (Eurasia), GS-1001-15, Closes 02/26/2024
IT Specialist (APPSW), GS-2210-13, Closes 02/26/2024

Click here to view more federal USAGM positions.

We also have multiple grantee network and personal services contracting positions available:

Grantee Network Positions: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty , Middle East Broadcasting Networks , Open Technology Fund , and Radio Free Asia
Personal Services Contracting Positions

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Art and Healing

The White House Initiative on HBCUs invites you to participate in our virtual program, Art and Healing, on February 16th 2:00pm-3:30pm. This two-part program will first showcase two student filmmakers and their films focused on mental health. The second part of the program will switch gears to a panel from the Department of Health and Human Services to address mental health resources from a funding perspective for HBCUs and direct services for the students on these campuses. The audience this program are students, faculty, and staff from the HBCU Community.

Learn more about the program here: Art and Healing Flyer

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Career Opportunities Across the National Park Service

Please review the career opportunities below with the National Park Service. These opportunities are Open to the Public and Career Transition representing an excellent pivot into the gateway of Federal Government and NPS Service. Share and distribute to your network and program participants. For our college and university partners, all are posted to Handshake Network.

Construction Control Representative, Handshake #8678702

Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Application Dates: 2/9/24 – 2/16/24, or the first 50 applicants, apply as soon as possible.

Salary: $86,962 – $113,047 per year

Role: Lead construction and preservation projects, ensuring they meet our high standards for quality and heritage conservation. Engage with a multi-disciplinary team to bring our visions to life.

Full Requirements: View Job

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Handshake #8674963

Location: Lowell, MA

Application Dates: 2/8/24 – 2/15/24

Salary: $81,963 – $106,549 per year

Duties: Implement and oversee comprehensive safety programs, conduct inspections and training, and play a critical role in ensuring a safe working environment.
Full Requirements: View Job

Cultural Anthropologist (Remote), Handshake #8671973

Open to applicants anywhere in the US, with up to 25% travel
Application Dates: 2/9/24 -2/16/24 or the first 75 applicants, apply as soon as possible.
Salary $59,966 – $77,955 per year, depends on duty location

Engage with tribal communities, manage cultural databases, and contribute to ethnographic research. A unique chance to work remotely while making a tangible impact on preserving cultural heritage.
Full Requirements: View Job

Visual Information Specialist, Handshake #8678821

Locations: Hawaii, at Volcanoes National Park and Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

Application Dates: 2/12/24 – 2/19/24

Salary: $62,517 – $81,272 per year

Key Responsibilities: Enhance our digital presence through website and app development, collaborate with diverse professionals to create engaging media products, and leverage Adobe Creative Suite for dynamic print and digital designs.

Full Requirements: View Job

Be sure to use a qualifying federal resume or use the resume builder, we suggest the following:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management – YouTube – Navigating USA Jobs
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/resume-handout-508-compliant.pdf

Your Benefits (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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Department of Transportation Notice of Funding Opportunity

DOT has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Mobility Equity Research Initiative that seeks to advance research and technologies that support the Department’s goal of expanding accessibility and mobility to underserved communities, including people with disabilities, older Americans, and rural and disadvantaged communities. Bringing together progress in enabling technologies like telecommunications, data analysis, and clean energy with innovations in connectivity, business models, and service design creates new opportunities for people to get where they need to go.

DOT is seeking proposals that will produce research results and tools that build on or complement existing data and systems such as those found here. DOT has allotted $2.9 million to be awarded to institutions of higher education.

Applications are due by March 5.

For additional information or questions, please contact EquityResearch@dot.gov by no later than February 27, 2024.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Commissioner Shana M. Broussard of the Federal Election Commission will host a panel discussion, “Bringing Our Seat to the Table: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Black Women Leaders,” on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the agency hearing room at 1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20463. This is the third year Commissioner Broussard will host an event to mark Black History Month, but the first time panelists will gather entirely in person! Please join Commissioner Broussard and her guests — Keren Charles Dongo, former State Director, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine; Roxanne Brown, International Vice President at Large, United Steelworkers; and Leah Hill, Legislative Director, U.S. Senator Cory Booker — as they discuss their experiences in the halls of Congress, on the campaign trail, and in organized labor. The event will also be livestreamed.

Please visit the event page for information about how to register, and feel free to share with your networks.

Thank you.

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Federal Election Commission: “Bringing Our Seat to the Table”

Please visit the event page for information about how to register, and feel free to share with your networks.

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Funding Opportunity Title:

MOBILITY EQUITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE

Funding Opportunity Number:

Amount:

Type:

Eligibility:

MOBIL-EQU-RES

$2.97 million

Cooperative Agreement

Institutes of higher education and 501(c)3 nonprofits

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351698

Millions of Americans have few or no transportation choices. The design of our cities, towns, suburbs, and neighborhoods, and investments in transportation infrastructure heavily influence peoples’ access to mobility choices. Decisions that federal, regional, state, local, and Tribal governments have made— including ones made decades ago—have shaped our current transportation landscape and as a result, in many parts of the United States driving a personal vehicle is the only mobility option. These decisions have also often caused disproportionate environmental and health impacts on low-income, minority, and underserved communities and deprived them of investments in accessible, affordable, low-carbon transportation options.

Research and technology advancements are needed to address these longstanding mobility inequities. Bringing together progress in enabling technologies like telecommunications, data analysis, and clean energy with innovations in connectivity, business models, and service design creates new opportunities for people to get where they need to go, when they want to get there, safely and at a price they can afford. Research and development of such technologies can expand access and improve mobility for all Americans.

Through this NOFO, U.S. DOT seeks to advance research and technologies that support the Department’s goal of expanding accessibility and mobility to underserved communities, including people with disabilities, older Americans, and rural and disadvantaged communities. Further, U.S. DOT is seeking proposals that will produce research results and tools that build on or complement existing data and systems such as those found on https://equity-data.dot.gov/.

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of February 5th

U.S. Department of the Interior

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is excited to announce its inaugural training event. The objective of this webinar is to enhance the knowledge and understanding of our HBCU colleagues regarding the available funding opportunities, which can support them in their mission of providing high-quality education to their students.
Let’s create a better tomorrow through education!

Learn more about the program here: DOI HBCU Webinar

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Art and Healing

Learn more about the program here: Art and Healing Flyer

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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

This HBCU Fourth Friday, we will be highlighting Tuskegee University, FAA Tuskegee University Alumni and general university information. Please join the FAA on February 23 from 4-5 p.m. EST to celebrate TU! 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 TU!

Click here to register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceurqzsuGNxNk-J_v3GnfTSUKLdTvzo

Our FAA social media handles are below:
Instagram: @faa [instagram.com]
Twitter: @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!

FAA Tuskegee_University_Event

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U.S. Department of Energy

How to Do Business with the Government: Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements for MSIs, TCUs, and HBCUs

When: Thursday, February 29, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00pm EST

Come learn how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can do business with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Government at large. All levels of experience with financial awards and contracts are welcome.

This is part of the FY24 Educational Engagement and Training Series.

REGISTER

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Transatlantic Program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs & Climate Action

The STEM and Enterprise Learning and Understanding New Career Horizons (STEM & Enterprise LAUNCH) program offers students and faculty from all HBCUs the opportunity to spend up to 14 days in Germany on an immersive study tour experience that includes meetings with leaders in industry, research, academia, business, and government. Cultural and historical visits complement the program. Students from HBCUs who are majoring or minoring in fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business are eligible to apply. This program enables participants to launch their international careers through cultural immersion and professional networking. Knowledge of German is not required.

The program is funded by the Transatlantic Program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs & Climate Action, offsetting costs for participants significantly.

Please note that the application deadline for this year’s program, taking place May 12 – 25, 2024, is February 11, 2024.

Please direct program-specific questions to Patricia Pahlke (she/her) at Cultural Vistas’ Europe office: ppahlke@culturalvistas.eu

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Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

The White House Initiative on HBCUs invites you to join the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid for two webinars about the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®️) Form.

HBCUs are consistent produces of academic and professional excellence, that provide students from a range of backgrounds, especially low-income and first-generation students, the opportunity to obtain higher education. That’s why we’re hosting these workshops to help people better understand the new form.

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Title: HBCU Info Session: New 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Audience: Parents
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Eastern Time

On Monday, February 12, our first webinar is a great opportunity for parents and guardians of current and prospective HBCU students to learn best strategies to complete the new form, and changes to the financial aid process. You can register for this event using the link below.

You must pre-register at https://intellor.webex.com/weblink/register/r3eaa7903b336c3579c87ace744fd84ae

Title: HBCU Info Session: New 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Audience: Students & Faculty
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time

On Wednesday, February 14 the White House Initiative on HBCUs is inviting students to join the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid for a free webinar about the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®️) Form. Learn best strategies to complete the new form, and changes to the financial aid process.

Pre-Registration is required: https://intellor.webex.com/weblink/register/rc28c34a837594702b568efef0eb2b8c0

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Fiscal Year 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program

To apply click here https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352057

Description: Acts of targeted violence and terrorism are often preventable occurrences. American communities continue to be vulnerable to these threats- forms of violence that impact our collective sense of security and freedom as Americans. The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) strengthens our country’s ability to prevent targeted violence and terrorism nationwide, through funding, training, increased public awareness, and partnerships across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities. The TVTP Grant program provides financial assistance, training, and resources to eligible applicants. These grants enable recipients to develop sustainable, multidisciplinary TVTP capabilities in local communities, pilot innovating prevention approaches, and identify prevention best practices that can be replicated in countries across the country.

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HBCU National Center Summer Housing

Calling all HBCU students with secured summer internships! Scan the QR code or click on the link below to complete the HBCU National Center Summer Housing Interest form.

Applications open on March 1st, 2024. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – complete the form now to receive application information on March 1st.

Link: https://lnkd.in/gikBkmTf

Make sure you secure your summer plans!

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2024 African Americans & the Arts: HBCU Edition

Join the Initiative and its esteemed federal and private partners this African American History Month in a jubilant celebration of African Americans and their profound contributions to the arts. Delight in the HBCU Edition, where throughout February, a rich tapestry of virtual and in-person events awaits, thoughtfully crafted to resonate with the vibrant HBCU community. Explore the calendar below for registration links and detailed event information.

Calendar for BHM

HBCU History in Photos- Video Series

: Links are available in the PDF above.

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Federal and National Opportunities Week of January 29th

The U.S. Forest Service

Are you a university faculty member passionate about environmental issues and fostering diversity in the field? The U.S. Forest Service Overseas Environmental Experience Faculty Fellowship (FORSEE), a unique fellowship program from the U.S. Forest Service and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is your gateway to a transformative year of learning and impact.

Gain hands-on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges through site visits to community-based conservation projects in Latin America, Africa/Middle East, Asia, and the United States. Expand your network by building connections with international academics, practitioners, and USAID personnel. Develop your expertise with virtual workshops on professional development, grant writing, and DEIA practices.

FORSEE empowers you to:

Make a global difference: Contribute your knowledge and insights to international development projects, shaping a more sustainable future.
Boost your knowledge and teaching: Infuse your curriculum with fresh perspectives and field experiences, inspiring your students.
Become a leader in diversity: Champion inclusive practices in your institution and advance underrepresented voices in the environment and international development field.

Join a competitive 12-month program with up to 30% time commitment and receive comprehensive support, including travel, professional development, and mentorship.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply today!

Learn more here: Forsee Flyer

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Department of Transportation

DOT is offering $2.97 million through its new Mobility Equity Research Initiative, which seeks to advance research and technologies that support the Department’s goal of expanding accessibility and mobility to underserved communities, including people with disabilities, older Americans, and rural and disadvantaged communities. DOT is seeking proposals that will produce research results and tools that build on or complement existing data and systems such as those found on https://equity-data.dot.gov/. This competition is open to institutions of higher education, public research entities, 501(c)3 nonprofit research entities, and consortia thereof. Applicants must be established and located in the United States or its territories or on Tribal lands. Applications are due by March 5, 2024.

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National Job Shadowing Day

Job shadowing allows recent/current undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn about the plethora of careers in the arts within the federal government.

What is the event?

This is a career readiness education and exploration initiative to expose students to the world of federal service. Job shadowing is a strategic effort to connect students’ college curriculum with the real world through hands-on experiences to ignite students’ curiosity for a career they might not have even known existed.

Learn more about the event here: National Job Shadowing Event

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U.S. Department of Energy Opportunities

Student Program (arpae-summit.com). Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is seeking to diverse its internship pool of technical, scientific, business, and policy students. The ARPA-E Summit will be held May 22-24, 2024, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas. The ARPA-E Summit convenes leaders from academia, business, and government to discuss cutting-edge energy technologies, facilitate relationships to move technologies to market, and showcase innovations that solve current and future energy challenges. The application deadline of February 4, 2024.

Graduate-level students interested in energy and innovation are invited to apply to the Summit’s Student Program. The Student Program includes student-focused panels sessions, networking events, and the opportunity for students to have their resumes included in a digital book that will be made available to companies attending the Summit. All accepted students will receive complimentary conference registration. More information about the Student Program can be found here and the Student Program fact sheet can be found here.

Students accepted to the Student Program will be invited to participate in the third annual Proposing Ideas for Technologies that Can Harness Energy Sustainably (PITCHES) session. Selected students will present a five-minute pitch to their peers and a panel of industry representatives, who will provide feedback and ask questions. PITCHES is a unique opportunity for students to showcase innovative and novel energy ideas in a semi-formal setting in front of like-minded peers and industry representatives. The deadline to apply to PITCHES is March 22, 2024. More information about PITCHES can be found here.

Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has published the Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003285 on grants.gov and fedconnect.net. This NOFO invites new or renewal grant applications from consortia partnerships consisting of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) with a focus on building and supporting the workforce capacity of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Successful applications will address: Expanding scientific and technical knowledge in Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Nuclear Security

Providing experiential learning opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines.

Building and strengthening research and education capacities of participating institutions.

Promoting collaborations with the Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).

The due date for applications is June 15, 2024, by 11:59 PM EST. See the NOFO for guidance on additional application due dates and review cycles. For more information on the NOFO process, NNSA will host three webinars. Webinar details can be found on the Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov and fedconnect.net.

Risk Management Tools & Technologies (RMT) Funding Opportunity Announcement: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $70 million in funding to support research into technologies designed to increase resilience and reduce risks to energy delivery infrastructure from a variety of hazards, including cyber and physical threats, natural disasters, and climate-change fueled extreme weather events. This new competitive funding opportunity will be available to public and private sector stakeholders, universities, and DOE’s National Laboratories and will help advance next-generation innovations that strengthen the resilience of America’s energy systems, which include the power grid, electric utilities, pipelines, and renewable energy generation sources like wind or solar. Key items to note:

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA): DE-FOA-0003217, “All Hazards Energy Resilience”, released on behalf of Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) Risk Management Tools & Technologies (RMT)FOA includes Topic Area 6, “University-Based RD&D: Scalable Cyber-Physical Platform” with applicant eligibility restricted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Estimated Federal Funding for HBCUs: A total of $4M, is allocated for HBCUs. It is anticipated that 2 awards will be made at $2M/award with funding allocated over a period of 3 years. The anticipated period of performance is October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027. The submission deadline for full applications is March 4, 2024, 3pm ET.

Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) Program: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the Office of Energy Justice and Equity and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is now accepting applications for the Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) program. FACES is a 10-week summer program that provides faculty with the opportunity to collaborate with NREL researchers and develop scalable education modules on topics like community engagement, human behavior, energy and environmental science, and artificial intelligence. The first eight weeks will be spent at NREL in an immersive environment with an NREL staff researcher/mentor. The final two weeks will be conducted virtually to prepare a final deliverable. A Customized Learning Solution (CLS) will be the culminating milestone of the research experience with the intent for your hosting NREL mentor to travel to your MSI and deliver the CLS to your class. The application deadline is February 15, 2024.

MSI Undergraduate Summer Internship – Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E): ARPA-E’s Inspiring New Transformations in Energy Research by Emerging Scientists and Technologists (INTEREST) Program is seeking Juniors and Seniors at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) for participation in a summer internship. This paid internship program seeks to connect talented STEM majors at MSIs with active ARPA-E Performers to assist ARPA-E-funded technology developments and provide students an opportunity to collaborate and contribute to high-profile, high-impact next generation energy technology development and R&D. Internships will be hosted at the sites of active ARPA-E Performers or their Partners during Summer 2024. The application deadline is February 5, 2024.

MSI Connect: The Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Connect Platform, spearheaded by Brookhaven National Laboratory, is an immersive summer fellowship for MSI undergraduate, graduate students and alumni to work in collaborative teams paired with Department of Energy (DOE) lab technology. The fellowship is a training program, intended to build entrepreneurial skills and knowledge around technology transfer and commercialization. Successful fellowship teams will have an opportunity to secure up to $75,000 in follow on funding in Phase II at the Final Pitch Event at Brookhaven National Lab in New York. The application deadline is February 5, 2024.

Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internships: The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) offers 12-week summer internships with offices and laboratories throughout the Department of Energy. Imagine yourself at DOE headquarters in Washington D.C., at one of 17 National Laboratories, or at one of many site offices. Sponsored by the Office of Energy Justice and Equity, the program partners with eligible minority-serving institutions to help their students (undergraduate and graduate) and recent graduates “jump-start” their careers and develop their potential for future opportunities within the federal government. The application deadline is February 15, 2024.

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United States Department of Agriculture

USDA’s 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the fields of food, agriculture, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. The new e-application will be available on December 15, 2023. Please check our website for updates: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars

Learn more about the program here: FY24 1890 HBCU Scholar Flyer

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United States Agency for International Development

MSI Speaker Series – Pros and Cons of a Cashless Society

USAID is hosting a FREE monthly webinar for students of Minority Serving Institutions focusing on humanitarian assistance and international development challenges. The first webinar is February 7 12pm – 1pm ET and will focus on the pros and cons of a Cashless Society. Register Here.

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Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

The student engagement series is specifically focused on engaging HBCU students in cancer research and are open to all HBCU students:

Jackson State University Black in Cancer Student Engagement Series: Black in Cancer Series – Institute for Social Justice and Race Relations | Jackson State University (jsums.edu)

- February 7 – Morehouse School of Medicine
- February 14 – Black in Cancer
- February 21 – Cincinnati Cancer Advisors & University of Mississippi Medical Center

JSU POC: Kenya Hudson, j00088653@jsums.edu

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U.S. Department of Energy

Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Connect Platform: The Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions MSI fellowship program, MSI Connect, is accepting applications! The MSI Connect Platform, spearheaded by Brookhaven National Laboratory, is an immersive summer fellowship for MSI undergraduate, graduate students and alumni to work in collaborative teams paired with Department of Energy (DOE) lab technology. The fellowship is a training program, intended to build entrepreneurial skills and knowledge around technology transfer and commercialization. Successful fellowship teams will have an opportunity to secure up to $75,000 in follow on funding in Phase II at the Final Pitch Event at Brookhaven National Lab in New York. Please click here to apply: MSI Connect Application – deadline is February 5th, 2024

PROGRAM FEATURES:

$12,900 Phase I Summer Fellowships: Phase I Fellows receive a stipend for 9-weeks. Fellows will build entrepreneurial skills and knowledge around technology transfer and commercialization. Travel will be included for the bootcamp and final pitch event. (Lodging not included)
$75,000 in Phase II Seed Grant: Phase II teams will spend 12 months in immersive programming aimed at venture creation.

FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be enrolled full-time in a Minority Serving Institution.
At least 18 years of age.
Majoring in: STEM, Business, Innovation/Entrepreneurship
Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
The deadline to apply is February 5^th.

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