
October 2024
Science Job Postings We have new job postings this month - find them on our jobs page. Please send any job announcements to executivedirector@kyscience.org and include contact information and closing date. Follow us on social media! Stay updated on all things KAS! Like and follow the Kentucky Academy of Science @kyscientists kyscience @kentuckyscience KAS Channel Publish in the KAS Journal The Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science publishes work in the Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences. Digital issues are published as Issues-in-Progress which expedites publication for authors. Donate to KAS KAS has been standing up for Science in Kentucky since 1914! We encourage aspiring scientists, promote science literacy, give science a voice in policymaking, and recognize those who make the future brighter through scientific discovery. DONATE HERE Looking for Research Funding or Scholarships Check out KAS' Listing of Research funding leads and scholarship opportunities: https://www.kyscience.org/funding_resources.php Share your news with KAS members If you have something to share in the monthly KAS newsletter, Send it to us! News from Partners EPSCoR & IDeA News Established Program for Stimulating Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and Institutional Development Award (IDeA), including federal funding opportunities and more! EPSCoR is a program serving states such as Kentucky, to build capacity for federally funded scientific research. Ky- INBRE Recent News KY IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence supports biomedical researchers and educators within the Commonwealth. The purpose of the network is to develop infrastructure and capacity for biomedical research and training in the state. Their newsletter has training events, funding leads, and job opportunities. You can also subscribe at the above link.	See you at Kentucky State University Nov 1&2! Session Schedule is now online- Annual Meeting Schedule & Details Find more information at: Workshops & Field Trips Hotel Reservations - Book By October 11! KAS Annual Meeting Registration is still open All registration payments are due by October 18. A late fee of $25 will be assessed after October 18. October 18 is also the deadline for canceling your registration and requesting a refund. Presenters- You will be receiving a separate message about your abstract- please keep an eye on your email to make sure your abstract is accepted & placed in a session.You have until October 12 to check your abstract for errors. Science Teachers! Bring your students to the Junior Academy meeting Registration is free for High School and Middle School students and K12 teachers. This is a great opportunity to get your students excited about science and to meet students (aka Future Scientists) their age. The abstracts are in-- As we get them sorted into sessions, this may be the time for you to get yourself and your students registered for this exciting event. There are middle and high school students presenting their work with posters and oral presentations. As usual, the high school oral presentations will be competing to represent Kentucky at the next meeting of the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) meeting. AJAS is meeting in Boston, MA, February 12 - 15, 2025. Plenary- Keynote Speaker & Women in Science Panel We're piloting a new Student Evaluations model at the 2024 KAS Annual Meeting Find out how you can participate at the link above. KAS Welcomes Sponsors & Exhibitors A few tables are still available - join us Nov 1, 2 or both days! KAS Science Policy updates for October Madison Flory Science Policy enthusiasts-- With the upcoming general election (November 5), make sure you have a plan to vote. Here are some resources and deadlines that may be helpful to you: Check your Voter Registration: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/VIC/ Register to Vote by 4 pm on 10/7: https ://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/ Request an Absentee Ballot through 10/22: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb/ Also, make sure to keep an eye out for resources and information surrounding issues on the ballot and candidate’s positions on scientific topics coming to you over the next few weeks! We have two opportunities for you to meet up & learn more at the KAS Annual Meeting! 1. We'll have a meetup Friday evening Nov 1 at KSU, at the end of the Networking Reception, for folks interested in Science Policy. You'll see an RSVP on your registration form 2. We're offering a Scientists' Tour of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort on Saturday morning Nov 2. You'll see an RSVP for that on your registration form . Our monthly Science Policy team meetings are second Wednesdays at 12:30ET. Email me if you'd like to join, or if you're interested but that time doesn't work for you-- policy@kyscience.org New Deadline - KAS Research Grants Are due Dec 1, 2024 We've moved the deadline- so you have more time to prepare a proposal. If you're at a primarily teaching-focused institution, this is a great opportunity to access research funds. 2024 KAS Research Grant Applications will be due Sunday, December 1, 11:59pm EST The 12 month grant period for 2025 grants begins in February 2025 Please familiarize yourself with the Terms and Conditions for all KAS Grants Find details about our grant categories: Marcia Athey and Botany Funds Special Research Program Undergraduate Research Program-- Supply grants or Summer Research Grants Athey Science Education & Outreach Grant Call for Reviewers Professional members, If you're not submitting a grant proposal this year, please consider serving as a Reviewer for grants. Sign up at the KAS website-- when you log in you'll see a signup link in your Member menu. Reviews will happen over winter break, in December and early January. Thank you! KAS Committees give a HOOT about science We know you give a HOOT about science, so join your fellow scientists on one of our Committees. Our Education & Engagement team helps make connections with K-12 Teachers and in the broader community E&E meets on the 4th Monday at 10am ET Our Science Policy team tracks current policy processes at the state level and brings science to decisionmakers, related to issues to like PFAS, public education, nuclear energy, public health, and more. The Science Policy team meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 12:30pm Our Grants & Awards team reviews grant applications-log in at the KAS website and sign up in your Member Menu. Upcoming events Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 10/07/2024 KAS Science Policy Committee meeting 10/09/2024 K-12 Education in the Age of AI: The Role of the Social Sciences in Shaping Learning Designs for a Transformative Technological Era 10/10/2024 Celebration of Life for Dr. Julia Carter 10/13/2024 Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 10/14/2024 Ky Geological Survey's Earth week Open House 10/16/2024 KY INBRE R15/R16 Virtual Grant Writing Workshop 10/19/2024 Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 10/21/2024 Professional Environmental Educator Certification course 10/25/2024- 10/26/2024 KAS Education & Engagement Committee 10/28/2024 Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 10/28/2024 KAS and Ky Junior Academy of Science Annual Meeting 11/01/2024- 11/02/2024 Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 11/04/2024 2024 Kentucky Conservation Summit 11/07/2024 Ky Science Teachers Association Annual Conference 11/08/2024- 11/09/2024 Bench Talk: The Week in Science Podcast 11/11/2024 KAS Science Policy Committee meeting 11/13/2024 COMPASS Science Communication Workshop 11/13/2024- 11/14/2024 Ky Psychological Association & Foundation 2024 Annual Convention 11/14/2024- 11/16/2024 Proposals due for Ky Center for Mathematics Conference 11/15/2024 KAS Education & Engagement Committee 11/25/2024 NEW Deadline for Submitting KAS Grant Applications 12/1/ 2024
KAS Newsletter - October 2024