2008-09 Funding Applications Due 1/31/08

Applications for TSR&TP 2008-09 Student Fellowship and New Investigator Grants are due January 31st. Funding levels have been increased to $30,000/year for fellowships and $40,000/year for grants.

New Lead Campus Proposals Due 2/28/08

We are looking for a few good people to form a new TSR&TP Lead Campus Program in any area relevant to toxic substances. $270,000 in annual funding for up to 6 years will be awarded to the winning group. Proposals are due 2/28/08 - see RFP for details.

Homeland Security Fellowship Applications Due 1/7/08

The US Department of Homeland Security offers undergraduate and graduate fellowships in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Graduate fellowships include a $2300/mo stipend for a year and full tuition paid. Applications are due January 7, 2008.

Presentation Skills Class Offered at Spring Symposium in Riverside

Oral communication is a key skill for success as a professional. Unfortunately, scientists and engineers tend to learn this skill the hard way (through trial and error), and often have difficulty presenting information to groups other than their peers. In this brief class, we will examine the anatomy of a presentation, common pitfalls, and approaches for maximizing effectiveness. All TSR&TP students are encouraged to attend!

This class will be given by TSR&TP Director John Knezovich at 5pm on Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Mission Inn, just prior to the informal poster session and reception for the Research Symposium. No preregistration is required.

Download the PowerPoint slides

California Nanosystems Institute Celebrates Grand Opening December 14th

Leading technology companies collaborate with academic researchers at CNSI to bring nano-scale technologies into the marketplace

The California Nanosystems Institute at UC Los Angeles holds their conference and grand opening for the new building on December 14th. This building houses the Nanotoxicology Research & Training Program, one of TSR&TP's lead campuses. The Nanotoxicology lead campus is an interdiscplinary graduate program offered under the umbrella of CNSI since spring 2007.

Live video streaming of the CNSI conference is available.

Nanotechnology Summit at UCLA April 25, 2008

The Future of Nanotechnology: A Legislative Summit will be held at UCLA on April 25, 2008. This summit is the first step for stakeholders from industry, government, research institutes and environmental groups to discuss responsible ways to regulate nanotechnology without stifling progress. The summit is co-sponsored by Assemblymember Mike Feuer, UCLA Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UCLA State Government Relations and the California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI).

Student Merit Award in Dose-Response Assessment

The Society for Risk Analysis is offering a Student Merit Award in Dose-Response Assessment to a student conducting graduate research in dose-response assessment. The award includes a registration fee waiver to the SRA Annual Meeting, an engraved plaque, and a $500 honorarium. Applications are due May 24, 2008.

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