Dear All,
NSF has launched its call for comments for its 2026 Idea Machine (sorry for typo in subject line). Below is a notice that went out from the Division of Mathematical Sciences.
We hope the statistical community will submit its ideas! The deadline is October 26.
Best,
Steve
Dear Colleagues,
A novel NSF call for information is now open:
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine
Please see
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296483
for an announcement of the new program, and see
https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsf2026ideamachine/index.jsp
for details and how to submit ideas.
Deadline for submissions: October 26, 2018
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From the competition home page:
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is a competition to help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering. Participants can earn prizes and receive public recognition by suggesting the pressing research questions that need to be answered in the coming decade, the next set of "Big Ideas" for future investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It's an opportunity for researchers, the public, and other interested stakeholders to contribute to NSF's mission to support basic research and enable new discoveries that drive the U.S. economy, enhance national security, and advance knowledge to sustain the country's global leadership in science and engineering.
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Steve Pierson
Director of Science Policy
American Statistical Association
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2018 11:11
From: Steve Pierson
Subject: NSF 2016 Idea Machine launching this month
Dear All,
NSF will be looking for your ideas for their research agenda. The following is pasted from their website: https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsf2026ideamachine/index.jsp. I hope you will contribute your ideas.
You can read more about it in this Jeff Mervis piece for Science: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/07/nsf-wants-know-what-you-think-it-should-fund.
Best,
Steve
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine!
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is a competition to help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering. Participants can earn prizes and receive public recognition by suggesting the pressing research questions that need to be answered in the coming decade, the next set of "Big Ideas" for future investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It's an opportunity for researchers, the public and other interested stakeholders to contribute to NSF's mission to support basic research and enable new discoveries that drive the U.S. economy, enhance national security and advance knowledge to sustain the country's global leadership in science and engineering.
What's Next?
We plan to launch the Idea Machine competition in late August 2018.
Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
Entrants suggest new "Big Ideas" for future investment
Open to all
Public comments; blue-ribbon panel
Best ideas receive public recognition, cash prizes, and other awards
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Steve Pierson
Director of Science Policy
American Statistical Association
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