Dr. Rubella Goswami joined the USDA NIFA Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC) as Deputy Director on August 25. Previously, she served as the Division Director for Plant Systems-Protection in the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability, where she was also a National Program Leader. IYFC includes the Division of Community and Education, the Division of Youth and 4-H, and the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences.
With over 25 years of experience across academia, industry and government, Dr. Goswami has a distinguished career in research, Extension, and education.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking applications for a $1.9 million, four-year cooperative agreement to support the coordination, implementation, and management of model intercomparison studies in agricultural systems.
The purpose of the research is to assess and advance the state of science for carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission modeling for agriculture. The awardee will work with up to eight independent modeling groups to implement the study.
Eligibility is limited to institutions in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network. Applications are due Oct. 4.
Advancing Disaster Education in America Grant Applications open through November 1
The purpose of the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Development Grants Program (“Mini-Grants”) is to invest in the development of innovative educational resources and Extension initiatives that can advance the work of EDEN and support the broader land-grant and sea-grant systems across the nation in addressing the preparation for, response to, and recovery from hazards and disasters. Four focus areas were developed during EDEN’s Strategic Planning process led by the EDEN Executive Committee. This document outlines the 1) focus areas, and 2) process(es) for applying, and 3) review, award, and monitoring processes.
Applications must be submitted by Extension professionals employed by land-grant or sea-grant universities that are members of the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). At least one individual on any proposed project must be an EDEN delegate or Point of Contact. For (2024-2025), up to six $25,000 grants are available. If you have questions about any EDEN Development Grants Program, please contact Fred Schlutt at fredschlutt@extension.org.
2024 SciComm Identities Project Fellowships Available
The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute, Michigan State University’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, and the URI Science and Story Lab are now recruiting for the 2024 SciComm Identities Project Fellowship.
The program is seeking applicants for the third and final Fellowship cohort, which runs from Jan-Dec 2025, and focuses on faculty who study food issues (agriculture, aquaculture, and/or food insecurity) related to climate change. The Fellowship includes two one-week immersive workshops, as well as five remote training modules. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend, travel reimbursement, and editorial mentorship and support to develop and produce science-focused podcast episodes. Pre-tenure faculty at U.S. institutions who identify as a member of an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic group are encouraged to apply by September 23, 2024. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit SciCommIdentities.org.
