On Dec. 21, a workshop will discuss the findings and recommendations of the report on the SBIR and STTR programs at the Department of Energy, which is the final report of the Committee on Capitalizing on Science, Technology, and Innovation: An Assessment of the Small Business Research Program (Phase II). It provides an opportunity to mark the Committee’s extensive work in documenting the concept and performance of these programs, as well as a look ahead to the future of these programs. View Agenda and Register.

The Pakistan - U.S. Science & Technology Cooperation Program is now accepting jointly developed research proposals in a wide range of focal areas! The deadline to apply is January 13, 2017. Max funding: $500,000 (combined Pakistan - U.S.).

Policy and Global Affairs has updated the list of key leadership positions in the new Administration to which scientists and engineers bring unique strengths. The list is drawn from Science and Technology for America's Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments in the New Administration (2008) and earlier reports by the Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy (COSEMPUP). Read the brochure (pdf).

On Thursday, December 15th, the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable will host a webinar on the “Enhancing National Laboratory Partnership and Commercialization Opportunities” report produced by Innovation Associates. Diane Palmintera, President of Innovation Associates, will discuss programs and practices at national laboratories and universities identified in the report that positively leverage national resources to drive innovation. Online registration.

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