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The NASA EPSCoR Program at NASA Headquarters indicated this past week that that an announcement of a new FY 2015 National NASA EPSCoR Research Group Competition is anticipated by the end of 2014. Under this time frame, the expected proposal due date would be in period of January - March 2015; past history has indicated a more likely due date more towards March. A minimum of 60 days is guaranteed between the time of the announcement and the proposal due date. It is once again unclear whether Vermont's NASA EPSCoR Project will be allowed to submit one or two proposals to the FY15 competition (only one submission was permitted for FY14). Investigators with NASA-relevant projects not previously involved with external NASA EPSCoR funding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Thornton Ritz graduate of the Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources explains why he chose basic research. Thornton, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Biology within the Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources on May 18, 2014 at the University of Vermont.

Rhode Island’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) conducts groundbreaking research and develops academic talent in the science and technology fields to increase competitiveness in research and development, build a more capable workforce and fuel economic growth in the Ocean State.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR brings together nine of the state’s public and private institutions of higher education in pursuit of a strong and sustainable marine ecosystem that serves as a foundation for Rhode Island’s economy and quality of life.

This collaborative approach creates more productive partnerships across multiple disciplines, from science to art, and draws on the strength of the state’s collective diversity.

Vermont EPSCoR RACC graduate students Peter Isles and Trevor Gearhart took a field trip to Shelburn Pond with science students from Winooski High School. The 9 students learned about UVM research with algae blooms at Shelburne Pond.

Prof Tara Kulkarni discusses research on rainwater collection that could diminish runoff and be used for drinking water

The Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering (VASE) at the University of Vermont recognizes the critical importance to Vermont and the nation of educating the next generation of scientists and engineers. This responsibility is carried out by the dedicated educators in the Vermont K-12 school systems. Each year VASE honors an outstanding educator at the primary school level and one from secondary school community with the "Teacher of the Year" award.
CWDD high school teacher, Dana Maria Dezotell from Missisquoi Valley Union High School was presented with the Vermont’s Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year award for 2014!

Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Graduates, Faculty, Foundation ...
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The University of Vermont Alumni Association and UVM Foundation honored outstanding graduates, faculty, and Vermont philanthropist Lois McClure at its annual Reunion & Homecoming weekend celebration on Oct. 10. The “Celebration of Excellence” event ...

Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Graduates, Faculty, Foundation ...
UVM News
The University of Vermont Alumni Association and UVM Foundation honored outstanding graduates, faculty, and Vermont philanthropist Lois McClure at its annual Reunion & Homecoming weekend celebration on Oct. 10. The “Celebration of Excellence” ...

Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Graduates, Faculty, Foundation ...
UVM News
The University of Vermont Alumni Association and UVM Foundation honored outstanding graduates, faculty, and Vermont philanthropist Lois McClure at its annual Reunion & Homecoming weekend celebration on Oct. 10. The “Celebration of Excellence” event ...

Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Graduates, Faculty, Foundation ...
UVM News
The University of Vermont Alumni Association and UVM Foundation honored outstanding graduates, faculty, and Vermont philanthropist Lois McClure at its annual Reunion & Homecoming weekend celebration on Oct. 10. The “Celebration of Excellence” ...

WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Burlington lands (another) technology hub
WPTZ The Champlain Valley
VCET director Dave Bradbury said 50 entrepreneurs have already joined as members and he hopes each will "dream big." Jordan Leach, 21, a University of Vermont senior from Stowe, calls it "a really fun environment. You get all sorts of different kinds ...

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New technology hub opens in Burlington
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Now Game Theory has a new home: VCET @ BTV as it's called. Vermont's senior Senator Patrick Leahy joined the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Burlington's mayor and others Tuesday in hitting the pingpong, the equivalent of a ribbon cutting, ...
Burlington lands (another) technology hubWPTZ The Champlain Valley
FairPoint Opens Technology Hub For EntrepreneursVermont Public Radio

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WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Senator Leahy, Fairpoint, UVM Launch VCET@BTV
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Pictured (l to r) are Marguerite Dibble, CEO of GameTheory, one of the first companies to join the facility; FairPoint state president Beth Fastiggi; John Evans, senior adviser to the UVM president and provost and president of the Vermont Technology ...
PHOTOS: VCET Opens in BurlingtonWPTZ The Champlain Valley
New technology hub opens in BurlingtonWCAX
FairPoint Opens Technology Hub For EntrepreneursVermont Public Radio

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The first RACC seminar of the semester was held on Monday, October 13th at 23 Mansfield Ave. Our guest speaker was Dr. Ilan Kelman, University College London. His talked was titled: "Resilience and Climate Change".

WPTZ The Champlain Valley
PHOTOS: VCET Opens in Burlington
WPTZ The Champlain Valley
PHOTOS: VCET Opens in Burlington. UPDATED 3:30 PM EDT Oct 14, 2014. Tweet · Next Slideshow: 7 biggest ripoffs at the grocery store. 1 of 9. The Vermont Center for Emerging Technology's incubator space opened Tuesday at 266 Main Street, Burlington.

Are you interested in creating videos to connect the public with your research? If so, you're in luck. SciFund Challenge is organizing a video training class for scientists that will be running for six weeks, from November to middle December. The class is free and is intended for scientists that are new to outreach, but would like to get started with it. The class is open to scientists at any level, in any discipline. The class will be conducted over the Internet, so all countries are welcome. The deadline to fill out the short application form is October 31.

FairPoint Opens Technology Hub For Entrepreneurs
Vermont Public Radio
The FairPoint Technology Hub, is part of a collaboration called VCET @ BTV in which the company is partnering with Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies to provide space and high-speed data connections in addition to networking and mentoring ...

Leahy, VCET, UVM and FairPoint to officially open new Technology Hub
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1:30 p.m. – Senator Leahy, the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET), the University of Vermont and FairPoint officially open the new technology hub called VCET@BTV. VCET@BTV is a co-working space coupled with business monitoring, ...

Leahy, VCET, UVM and FairPoint to officially open new Technology Hub
vtdigger.org
1:30 p.m. – Senator Leahy, the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET), the University of Vermont and FairPoint officially open the new technology hub called VCET@BTV. VCET@BTV is a co-working space coupled with business monitoring, ...

Twin Falls Times-News
5 Teens with Futures Worth Watching
Twin Falls Times-News
They're ambitious. They're altruistic. They're definitely worth watching. These five teens were featured this year by "Your Neighbor" columnist Tetona Dunlap. 1of 5. Your Neighbor: The Student Who Represented Idaho. TETONA DUNLAP • TIMES-NEWS.

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