National Geographic Requests for Proposals

As part of their investment in a healthier and more sustainable planet, the National Geographic Society has created a series of requests for proposals (RFPs) intended to focus our funding in science, education, and storytelling around certain key issues. For detailed information about the grant application, see the How to Apply page. Please note: for Requests for […]

Chateaubriand Fellowship call for applications for 2018-2019

Complete applications must be submitted by January 16, 2018 This year, in support of the Make Our Planet Great Again Initiative launched by President Emmanuel Macron in June 2017, the Chateaubriand Program is offering additional fellowships for research projects related to Earth System Science, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Energy Transition. Chateaubriand Fellowship 2018-2019 EN […]

Spokane River Forum 2017 Conference

November 14: Coeur d’Alene Lake Our Gem Symposium November 15-16: Spokane River Forum Conference The SRF Conference Agenda is now on line. Click here to view. If you haven’t already, register now. Plenary and break-out sessions offer a variety of water resource, water quality, restoration and stewardship topics that highlight local, regional and national best […]

NSF Research Traineeship Program Limited Submission

The NRT is designed to encourage the development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative models for STEM graduate education training. Proposals should ensure that graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers. Priority research areas for the 2018 […]

Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate

November 16 & 17, 2017 Join in on a two-day conversation about Idaho’s changing climate designed to explore market-based solutions for safeguarding Idaho’s economy, health, landscape and lifestyle. The statewide summit will be held at Boise State University, Idaho State University (ISU), and the University of Idaho (UI), November 16 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) […]

Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate

November 16 & 17, 2017 Join in on a two-day conversation about Idaho’s changing climate designed to explore market-based solutions for safeguarding Idaho’s economy, health, landscape and lifestyle. The statewide summit will be held at Boise State University, Idaho State University (ISU), and the University of Idaho (UI), November 16 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) […]

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COUGS In Space Day with SpaceX and Blue Origin

Oct 25-27th, location to be announced Space — the Final Frontier! Join alumni and other company representatives from BLUE ORIGIN and SPACEX to learn what it’s like to work in the space industry. About the companies: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, […]

Research Profile, N. Potter: Impact of Climate on Agriculture

Today Nicholas discussed his research on the impact of climate on agriculture. Specifically he explained how he was using the ‘matching’ package to create future variables for economic values for land parcels. The future predictions for climate variables came from model predictions Nicholas already had access to. His economic variables were more difficult as they […]

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. […]