NSF Day Workshop
Friday, March 6, 2009
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin System will be hosting a National Science Foundation Day Workshop at UWM on Friday, March 6, 2009.
Key NSF representatives will present information on NSF, the review process, cross-disciplinary programs, and international programs. There will be breakout sessions with program officers from the NSF directorates (see agenda) and a session on proposal writing.
The conference will provide faculty and researchers with key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF, including the state of current funding; new and current policies and procedures; and pertinent administrative issues.
Logistical information
- Registration form (PDF). Registration is through NSF; there is no fee. The deadline is February 27. Complete the form on-screen, save, and e-mail to gwilson@nsf.gov.
- Location: The workshop will be held in Lubar Hall, home of the UWM School of Business (see map). Registration and main sessions will be in room N140 (moved from N146).
- Lodging: A block of rooms is available for the night of Thursday, March 5th at the Hilton Milwaukee River in Glendale, a few miles from campus. If you decide to stay there, please reserve before February 18 and mention that you will be attending the UWM / NSF workshop. The Hilton's phone number is (414) 962-6040.
- Parking is available in the parking garage below the UWM Union (entrance from westbound Kenwood Avenue) or in the surface lot south of Lapham Hall (west of Lubar Hall). See the map for Lubar Hall and parking locations. No special parking accommodations for conference attendees are planned.
- Getting around: The Physics Department has a Web site containing logistical information for visitors. The Graduate School takes no responsibility for its contents (some information could be outdated), but you may find it useful.
- Lunch will be provided.
For additional information, please contact George Wilson, NSF Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (703-292-7733, gwilson@nsf.gov) or Kris Andrews, UW System Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations (608-263-3362, kandrews@uwsa.edu).