2013 ACerS-NSF Ceramic Materials Principal Investigator Workshop
Schedule of Events | Register now!
| Workshop Description |
ACerS and the National Science Foundation will hold the 2013 ACerS-NSF Ceramic PI Workshop June 19-20, 2013 at NSF Headquarters in Arlington, Va. The NSF Ceramic Grantees Workshop is designed for the professional development of Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-PIs who have active NSF grants in the Ceramics Program. The workshop includes presentations on Critical Elements for PIs; Writing Effective Highlights for Public Audiences; Merit Review Changes; Career-Life-Balance and Supplements in the Ceramics Program; Professional Networking; and more. Each participant will provide an oral and poster presentation highlighting their research and education activities.
| Attendee Assignment |
Each participant is expected to:
- Prepare one highlight for public audiences. Key points will include outcome, impact, explanation, image with caption, and release. Include name, institution and, if applicable, NSF award number on your highlight. Please use the guidelines and highlight examples from the 2012 workshop as your guide.
- Prepare a one-slide introduction for your colleagues and send it to Greg Geiger by May 29, 2013 using this template.
- Prepare a poster (3 foot by 3 foot maximum) for display during the workshop
- Complete the online Award Details Form.
Introductions will be pre-loaded on Workshop computers. Although presenters only have two minutes for their oral introduction, they will have time to share additional information during the poster session.
| Registration |
Select your membership type below to register online. Nonmembers will be prompted to create a New Visitor Registration. Download the form to register by phone, fax or mail.
| On or before May 19, 2013 |
After May 19, 2013 |
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| ACerS Member | $650 | $750 |
| ACerS Member plus membership renewal | $770 | $870 |
| Nonmember | $770 | $870 |
Rates include two lunches, breaks and dinner on June 19, 2013.
Registration is limited to the first 50 registrants and is open to only PIs and Co-PIs through April 19th. Beginning April 20th, non-PIs may register. Contact Greg Geiger if you questions about the registration process.
Click here for information on obtaining supplemental support from your NSF grant.
| Location & Hotel Information |
The NSF Workshop will be held at NSF Headquarters, Stafford II Building in room 555 at 4121 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 22203. Badges must be picked up at Stafford I, NSF Headquarters, 4201 Wilson Blvd. in order to gain entry.
You may make your own hotel arrangements or you may choose to contact Nancy Bishop at Accommodations Unlimited. Nancy is very familiar with NSF and is an expert at finding availability at special rates. Please contact Nancy Bishop for assistance. You may also want to visit the NSF & Ballston/Arlington Visitor Information website for information on NSF and the Arlington area.
| The Arlington Hilton 950 North Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22203 Ph: 1-800-Hiltons Ph: 703-418-7200 |
Westin Hotels Resorts 801 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22203 Ph: 703-717-6200 Fax: 703-717-6260 |
| Holiday Inn Arlington 4610 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203 Ph: 703-243-9800 Fax: 703-243-0103 |
Comfort Inn Ballston, Arlington VA 1211 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22201 Ph: 1-800-228-5150 Ph: 703-247-3399 |
NSF provides reasonable accommodations to panelists, advisory committee members, NSF-hosted workshop attendees, and other individuals conducting business with NSF. Contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion well in advance of the event for all reasonable accommodation issues/requests.
Shawn L. Murray, Disability Program Manager, 703-292-2151.
| 2010 - 2012 PI Profiles |
Select from this list of PI Profiles to review award abstract, award highlights and more:
