Dear Colleagues,

Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11am PT when Dr. Julie Cwikla discusses grant proposal development tactics, ways to improve your science writing, how to best market and package your research program, and how to survive and benefit from the review process. Julie will share the way she thinks about proposals and the Art, Architecture, and Attitude needed to survive and thrive in a competitive proposal world.

About the presenter:

Julie Cwikla, Ph.D. holds degrees in Mathematics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. She serves as Director of Creativity & Innovation in STEM at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, NASA, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Department of Education, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and others. A recipient of the National Science Foundation's "Early CAREER Award" she's directed over $15 million in funded research programs serving children, teachers, professors, and families. She was named 2019 Ada Lovelace STEM Educator and just released Good to Great Grant Writing: Secrets to Success.

If you are interested in attending this no-cost grant proposal development webinar, please register here: https://aibs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oTCgZe2MQHW30S1AqVEPjg

About AIBS:

The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association dedicated to advancing the biological sciences to promote an increased understanding of all life.  AIBS provides Scientific Peer Advisory and Review Services for research proposals and programs sponsored by funding organizations, including the federal government, state agencies, private research foundations, and other non-government organizations. The organizations offers Community Programs that advance the field and profession of biology and promote and provide leadership, with a particular emphasis on public policy and advocacy, education, and the public understanding of science.

Thank you.

Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)