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October 10,2002

Annual EPSCoR Conference Highlights Funding Opportunities

The eighth annual Kentucky EPSCoR Conference will be held at the Executive Inn - West in Louisville on Monday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Speakers include representatives from the following major federal research agencies: NSF, DOD, DOE, DOT, NIH, EPA and Homeland Security. The conference will focus upon identifying the high-growth R&D areas (both non-EPSCoR and EPSCoR) within these agencies. Discussion of "hot-topic" research areas will include the type of programs envisioned, expected funding levels, lead agency group(s), and contact information. Agency programs that relate to the priority research focus areas of the New Economy strategy will be highlighted. In addition, representatives from Kentucky's federal legislative delegation will discuss how they can support academia's expanding role in the growth of the commonwealth's technology-based economy. There is no registration fee to attend the annual EPSCoR Conference, but space is limited and registrations will be taken on a first come basis. Participants are requested to complete the web-based registration form prior to Oct. 18: http://www.kyepscor.org/registration.htm

R & D Opportunities with NASA

The Executive Inn – West in Louisville is also the site for a NASA R&D and Emerging Opportunities Conference on Tuesday Oct. 22, 2002 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Topics include:

  • NASA-related research and development in the commonwealth and elsewhere
  • NASA's grants and contracts programs, including SBIR and STTR
  • NASA opportunities for technology transfer, including licensing and partnering with Kentucky's universities and businesses
  • NASA's assistance in finding appropriate solutions to technical problems in new product or process development

Representatives from Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and possibly Ames Research Center will present information on NASA's facilities, programs, and technologies. Kentucky's university researchers will showcase on-going R&D activity relevant to NASA in the commonwealth through oral and poster presentations. Extended breaks and lunch period will provide ample opportunity to network, foster partnerships, and discuss poster presentations.

Individuals may register online at http://www.kstc.com/Conferences/Register/register.cfm on or before Monday, Oct. 14, 2002. The $25 registration fee includes lunch and breaks. The conference is sponsored by the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, in partnership with the Kentucky NASA Space Grant Consortium, Kentucky NASA EPSCoR Program, and Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation.

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