Subject: NSF Bulletin
From: Dot Baker <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Fri, 07 Feb 92 09:16 EST

Hi,
   Please post to the NIH Listserver as:
      NSFBULLETIN.920207
This should be all for today.  Have a super weekend.   Also, please let
me know when these are posted.
         Dottie
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Title       : February 1992 Bulletin
Type        : Bulletin
NSF Contact : OLPA
Date        : February 6, 1992
IN          : NSF Bulletin Volume 19, No.6
              ISSN 0145-0670
 
February 1992
NSF Bulletin
Volume 19, No. 6
ISSN 0145-0670
 
P.T. 34,22,28,25,42,26,04,48,II,FF,DD
K.W. 1000000,0600000,0400000,1007000,
1004000,1010000,0504000,0505000

NSF Announcements
for February 1992
 
     The NSF Bulletin provides monthly news about NSF programs,
deadline dates, publications, meetings, and sources for more
information.  Telephone numbers are given in parentheses; all
numbers are the Washington, DC, area code 202, unless otherwise
indicated.  Hearing impaired individuals should call TDD 357-7492.
 
NSF Reorganization
 
     The Program Deadlines and Target Dates in this issue of the
Bulletin reflect the changes made during the recent NSF
reorganization.  Reorganization changes include:
 
o     The establishment of the Directorate for Biological Sciences
      (BIO) and the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and
      Economic Sciences (SBE).
 
o     The Division of Industrial Science and Technological
      Innovation (ISTI) has been moved to the Directorate for
      Engineering, and the Experimental Program to Stimulate
      Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has been moved to the
      Directorate for Education and Human Resources.
 
o     The disestablishment of the Directorate for Biological,
      Behavioral, and Social Sciences and the Directorate for
      Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs.
 
     NSF continues to recommend that all applicants contact an
appropriate program officer for current information and other help
before submitting proposals.

Grant Policy Manual Revision
 
     A revision to the NSF Grant Policy Manual (GPM) (NSF 88-47)
was issued in Jan. 1992.  Entitled "Grant Policy Manual Transmittal
Notice No. 5," the revision incorporates recommendations by the NSF
Committee on Sharing of Research Results, new NSF final rules on
Human Subjects and Misconduct in Science and Engineering, and
clarifies existing policies restricting expenses for meals and
entertainment.
 
     All GPM revisions are sent to addressees on the mailing list
for Important Notice issuances and to those on the GPM subscription
list at the Government Printing Office (GPO).  Please address any
questions or comments about the GPM (except subscription
inquiries*) to the Division of Grants and Contracts, Policy Office,
Room 1140, NSF, Wash., D.C. 20550 or call 357-7880.
 
     Any or all portions of the GPM or any revisions thereto may
be reproduced.
 
*Direct subscription inquiries to the GPO at (202) 783-3238.

Biomedical Science Students
 
     This year NSF's Summer Institute in Japan Program features
opportunities for up to ten students in the biomedical sciences.
For that group only, the deadline for NSF's receipt of applications
has been extended to Feb. 14, 1992.  For a copy of the guidelines,
request brochure NSF 90-144 on the Order Form at the back of this
Bulletin.
 
Mathematical Sciences Research
 
     Proposals for research in the Mathematical Sciences should be
submitted six to nine months prior to the expected start date to
ensure timely notification of outcome.  The Division of
Mathematical Sciences will accept such proposals at any time of the
year.  Programs and staff are indicated below:
 
     Algebra and Number Theory--Dr. Ann Boyle or Dr. Gary Cornell
      (357-3695);
 
     Applied Mathematics--Dr. Jerrold Bebernes, Dr. Rouben
      Rostamian, or Dr. Michael Steuerwalt (357-3686);
 
     Classical Analysis--Dr. John Ryff (357-3455);
 
     Computational Mathematics--Dr. Alvin Thaler or Dr. Michael
       Steuerwalt (357-3691);
 
     Geometric Analysis--Dr. Robert Molzon (357-3451);
 
     Modern Analysis--Dr. Joe Jenkins (357-3697);
 
     Special Projects--Dr. Deborah Lockhart, Dr. Peter Arzberger,
      or Dr. Bernard McDonald (357-3453);
 
     Statistics and Probability--Dr. Keith Crank or Dr. Nell
      Sedransk (357-3693);
 
     Topology and Foundations--Dr. Ralph Krause (357-3457).

     Program officers may be contacted via Internet by appending
@note.nsf.gov after the first initial and last name (for example,
[email-masked]), or via BITNET by appending @nsf.

=====================================
 
The Foundation provides awards for research in the sciences and
engineering.  The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of
such research and preparation of the results for publication.  The
Foundation, therefore, does not assume responsibility for such
findings or their interpretation.
 
     The Foundation welcomes proposals on behalf of all qualified
scientists and engineers, and strongly encourages women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any
of the research and related programs described here.
 
     In accordance with federal statutes and regulations and NSF
policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national
origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving financial assistance from the
National Science Foundation.
 
     Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with
Disabilities provides funding for special assistance or equipment
to enable persons with disabilities (investigators and other staff,
including student research assistants) to work on an NSF project.
Contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources for
further information about the program.
 
     The National Science Foundation has TDD (Telephonic Device for
the Deaf) capability, which enables individuals with hearing
impairment to communicate with the Division of Personnel and
Management about NSF programs, employment, or general information.
This number is 357-7492.
=======================================

Program Deadlines and Target Dates for Proposals
 
     The following listing gives key dates on which grant proposals
are due at NSF for the next three months.  The dates listed are
subject to change.  Further information is available from the NSF
staff members listed for each entry.  Brochures indicated in
parentheses may be requested on the Publications Order Form, unless
otherwise indicated.  The number and letter codes after some
announcements refer to listings in the publication Keyword
Thesaurus.  They are used by the research management offices of
colleges and universities to target NSF Bulletin information to
potential users.

Program Deadlines:  Unless otherwise stated in announcements or
solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates
generally will be returned to the proposer.
 
Target Dates:  Unless otherwise stated in announcements or
solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates will
be reviewed, although they may miss a particular panel meeting.
 
                            * * * * *
 
     NSF programs not listed under "program deadlines" and "target
dates" will accept proposals at any time of the year.  It takes
approximately six months to process a proposal.
 
                            * * * * *
 
BIO     Biological Sciences
                              *CFDA #47.074
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
     Doctoral Dissertation Research in Environmental Biology.
(Brochure NSF 89-32.)  Mrs. Elizabeth Behrens, Division of
Environmental Biology (357-9596).  [P.T.34,40;
K.W.1002000,0400000,0408000,1007001,0785110.]
 
April 1, 1992--
 
     Minority Graduate Student Travel Awards.  (Brochure NSF 91-
118.)  Dr. Thomas Quarles, Division of Biological Instrumentation
and Resources (357-9880).  [P.T.22,34; FF; K.W.1002000,0400000.]
 
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*CFDA = Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, issued annually by
the Office of Management and Budget and available from the
Government Printing Office (783-3238).

 
CISE     Computer and Information Science
          and Engineering
                              CFDA #47.070
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
March 16, 1992--
 
     CISE Educational Infrastructure Program.  (Brochure NSF 91-
144.)  Dr. Caroline Wardle, Office of Cross Disciplinary Activities
(357-7349).  NETaddress:  [email-masked].  [P.T. 36,34,18;FF;
K.W.1004000.]
 
April 8, 1992--
 
     CISE Institutional Infrastructure Program--Minority
Institutions (II-MI) Continuing Grants.  (Brochure NSF 91-7.)  Dr.
Gerald Engel, Office of Cross-Disciplinary Activities (357-7349).
NETaddress:  [email-masked].  [P.T.34;FF; K.W.1004000.]
 
     CISE Institutional Infrastructure Program--Minority
Institutions (II-MI) Planning Grants.  (Brochure NSF 91-7.)  Dr.
Gerald Engel, Office of Cross-Disciplinary Activities (357-7349).
NETaddress:  [email-masked].  [P.T.34;FF; K.W.1004000.]
 
April 22, 1992--
 
     CISE Institutional Infrastructure Program-Small Scale.
(Brochure NSF 91-13.)  Dr. John Cherniavsky, Office of Cross-
Disciplinary Activities (357-7349).  NETaddress:  [email-masked].
[P.T.36,34,18;FF; K.W.1004000.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
March 1, 1992--
 
     NSFNET Program.  (Brochure NSF 90-7.)  Connections to NSFNET.
Mr. Daniel VanBelleghem, Division of Networking and Communications
Research and Infrastructure (357-9717).  Internet: [email-masked]
[P.T.18,36; K.W.1004000,1004001,0901011,1014001.]

 
EHR     Education and Human Resources
 
CFDA #47.009, 47.066-69, 47.071, 47.072
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
February 14, 1992--
 
     Alliances for Minority Participation (AMP).  Implementation
Proposals.  (Brochure NSF 91-129.)  Supports proposals designed to
form coalitions among the science, engineering, and mathematics
community to substantially increase minority baccalaureate degrees
in fields supported by NSF.  Eligibility:  research scientists,
engineers, educators, and administrators may submit for non-profit
organizations and/or academic institutions.  Dr. William McHenry
or Dr. Ana Guzman, Division of Human Resource Development (357-
7461).  [P.T.34;FF;
K.W.1000000,0600000,1010000,0502031,0502023,0502042.]
 
     Comprehensive Regional Centers for Minorities (CRCM)/Career
Access.  (Brochure NSF 91-129.)  Supports developing systemic
approaches at the precollege level to increasing the presence of
underrepresented minorities in science and engineering by
establishing major Regional Centers.  Eligibility:  coalitions of
colleges and universities, school districts, business and industry,
professional organizations, state and local governments, and
community groups.  Dr. Costello Brown, Division of Human Resource
Development (357-7461).  [P.T.04; AA,FF.]
 
     Research Careers for Minority Scholars (RCMS).  (Brochure NSF
91-129.)  Program provides grants to all U.S. colleges and
universities to assist in the implementation of projects that will
contribute to the entry and retention of minority undergraduate
students in science and engineering.  Dr. Roosevelt Calbert,
Division of Human Resource Development (357-5054).  [P.T.34;FF;
K.W.1000000,0600000,0400000,1010000.]
 
     Summer Science Camps (SSC)/Career Access.  (Brochure NSF 91-
129.)  Supports residential and commuter enrichment projects for
minority students in grades 7-9.  Eligibility:  school districts,
museums, colleges and universities, and non-profit youth-centered
and/or community-based organizations.  Dr. Costello Brown, Division
of Human Resource Development (357-7461).  [AA,FF;
K.W.0314000,0403013,0403001,0502006,0504000.]
 
February 18, 1992--
 
     Curriculum Development in Mathematics--Calculus and the Bridge
to Calculus.  (Brochure NSF 91-125.)  Dr. James Lightbourne,
Division of Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Education (357-7051).  [P.T.25;FF;DD;II;
K.W.0600000,1000000,1010000,0502031,0502042.]
 
March 1, 1992--
 
     Instructional Materials for Secondary Mathematics Program.
(Brochure NSF 91-100.)  Dr. Margaret Cozzens, Division of Materials
Development Research and Informal Science Education (357-7066).
[P.T.25; K.W.0502023.]
March 31, 1992--
 
     Partnerships for Minority Student Achievement (PMSA)/Career
Access.  (Brochure NSF 91-129.)  Preliminary proposals required by
Jan. 10, 1992.  Supports comprehensive precollege education reform
programs targeted on school systems with significant minority
student populations.  Eligibility:  city or county school systems
or subunits within the system.  Dr. Costello Brown, Division of
Human Resource Development (357-7461).  [P.T.04,42,25,14; DD,FF,II;
K.W.0502023,0502031.]
 
April 1992--
 
     Graduate Research Traineeship Program.  (Contact Program for
Brochure.)  Dr. Roosevelt Johnson, Division of Research Career
Development (357-7536).  [P.T.34,44; K.W.0500000.]
 
April 1, 1992--
 
     Leadership Projects in Science and the Humanities.
Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Development Program.  (Brochure
NSF 91-50.)  Proposals for the development of undergraduate courses
and curricula that link meaningfully the study of science and the
humanities.  Formal proposals must be preceded by a brief
description of the plan to a Program Officer, Division of
Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (357-
7051).  [P.T.25; K.W.0502031,0502023,0502042.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
     Informal Science Education.  Preliminary proposals required.
(Brochure NSF 88-29.)  Dr. Robert Russell, Dr. Hyman Field, or Dr.
Barbara Butler, Division of Materials Development, Research, and
Informal Science Education (357-7076).  [P.T.20,25;
K.W.0502031,0503003,0503016.]
 
     Teacher Enhancement.  (Brochure NSF 91-105.)  Dr. Mary Bahns
(357-7078), Dr. Julia Clark or Dr. Alan Goodman (357-7431), Dr.
Joyce Evans (357-9527), Dr. Larry Enochs or Dr. Joseph Stewart
(357-7074), Dr. David Schindel (357-7069), and Dr. Marjorie
Enneking (357-7539), Division of Teacher Preparation and
Enhancement.  [P.T.34; K.W.0502031,0502023.]
 
  Teacher Preparation.  (Brochure NSF 91-105.)  Dr. Miriam Leiva
(357-7069) or Dr. Michael Oliver (357-7751), Division of Teacher
Preparation and Enhancement.  [P.T.34; K.W.0502036,0504000.]
 
February 15, 1992--
 
  Research in Teaching and Learning.  Preliminary proposals
required. (Brochure NSF 88-29.)  Dr. Raymond Hannapel or Ms.
Barbara Lovitts, Division of Materials Development, Research, and
Informal Science Education (357-7071).  [P.T.34;
K.W.0502031,0503003,0503016.]

 
ENG     Engineering
                                                     CFDA #47.041
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
     Engineering Research Equipment Grants (REG).  (Brochure NSF
90-146.)  Sharon Middledorf, Division of Engineering Infrastructure
Development (786-9530).  [P.T. 18,34; K.W.0600000.]
 
February 15, 1992--
 
     Engineering Faculty Internships Initiative.  (Brochure NSF 91-
138.)  Dr. Louis Martin-Vega, Division of Design and Manufacturing
Systems (357-5167).  [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0608002.]
 
April 1, 1992--
 
     Design and Manufacturing Systems.  Submission of unsolicited
proposals to DDM/ENG for panel review.  Submit proposals to
Division of Design and Manufacturing Systems (357-7676).
[P.T.34; K.W.0600000.]
 
     Mechanical and Structural Systems.  Submission of unsolicited
proposals to MSS/ENG for panel review.  Submit proposals to
Division of Mechanical and Structural Systems (357-9542).  [P.T.34;
K.W.0606000,0609000.]
 
     Strategic Manufacturing Initiative.  (Brochure NSF 91-139.)
Dr. Thom Hodgson, Division of Design and Manufacturing Systems
(357-7508).  [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0608002.]

 
GEO     Geosciences
 
                              CFDA #47.050
 
TARGET DATES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
  Geospace Environment Modelling (GEM)--Division of Atmospheric
Sciences.  (Contact Program for Brochure.)  Grants are for mapping
boundary processes through the magnetosphere to the dayside
ionosphere.  Dr. Timothy Eastman, Magnetospheric Physics Program
(357-0040).  [P.T.34; K.W.1013018.]

 
MPS     Mathematical and Physical
          Sciences
                                                     CFDA #47.049
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
April 1, 1992--
 
  NSF/CBMS Regional Conference Series in Mathematical Sciences.
For applications or information contact Dr. Robert Molzon, Division
of Mathematical Sciences (357-3451).  [P.T.42, K.W.1010000.]

 
OSTI     Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure
 
                              CFDA #47.073
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
March 3, 1992--
 
     Academic Research Infrastructure Program.  (Brochure NSF 91-
140.)  Dr. Nathaniel Pitts or Dr. Sonja Sperlich (357-9808).
[P.T.34.]

 
SBE     Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
 
                              CFDA #47.075
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
April 1, 1992--
 
  U.S.-Australia Cooperative Science.  Proposals for joint
research, seminars, and visits.  Dr. Charles Wallace, Division of
International Programs (653-5343). [P.T.34,42,48;
K.W.0112006,0400000,0600000,1000000.]
 
  U.S.-China Cooperative Science.  (Brochure NSF 82-50.)
Cooperative research only.  The program does not accept travel
requests or unsolicited proposals for joint seminars and workshops.
Call for current status of program.  Ms. Alice Hogan (653-5343).
[P.T.34; K.W.0112027.]
 
     U.S.-Hungary Joint Board for Scientific and Technological
Cooperation.  Cooperative activities include joint research
projects and bilateral workshops.  Ms. Bonnie Thompson, Division
of International Programs (653-5277).  [P.T.34; K.W.0112059.]
 
     U.S.-Poland Maria Sklodowska-Curie Joint Fund II.  Cooperative
activities include joint research projects and bilateral workshops.
Ms. Bonnie Thompson, Division of International Programs (653-
5277).  [P.T.34; K.W.0112109.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
  Studies in Science, Technology, and Society.  (Brochure NSF 91-
109.)  Dr. Rachelle Hollander or Dr. Ronald Overmann, Directorate
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (357-7571).  [P.T.34;
K.W.0309008.]
 
March 1, 1992--
 
  Cooperative Science, Engineering, and Science Education Programs
with Western Europe.  (Brochure NSF 91-3.)  Semi-annual target
dates for proposals for joint research, seminars, and state-of-
the-art surveys.
 
     Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Germany,
and Switzerland.  Ms. Christine French (653-5437).
 
     Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.  Ms. Rose
Bader (653-5437).
 
     Greece, Portugal, and Spain.  Dr. Harold Stolberg (653-5749).
 
     Italy.  Jeanne Hudson (653-5437).
 
Division of International Programs. [P.T.34,42,48;
K.W.0400000,0600000,1000000.]
 
     Science in Developing Countries:
 
     North Africa and Turkey, Dr. Edward Murdy (653-5361);
 
     Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Frances Li (653-5361);
 
     East Asia, Dr. Gerald Edwards (653-5343);
 
     South and West Asia, Dr. Osman Shinaishin (653-5362);
 
     Latin America and Caribbean, Dr. Harold Stolberg or Ms. Emily
     Rudin (653-5749).
 
Division of International Programs. [P.T.34,48;
K.W.1000000,0400000,0600000.]

 
POSITIONS OPEN
 
     Applicants for the following positions should submit form SF-
171, Application for Federal Employment, and a Letter of
Recommendation (a resume, with current salary, may be submitted for
rotational/temporary assignment).  Send to NSF, Division of Human
Resource Management, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Wash., DC
20550, Attn:  Catherine Handle.  Hearing impaired individuals
should call:  TDD 357-7492.  NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
     These positions are excepted from the competitive civil
service and will be filled on a permanent, one- or two-year
rotational or temporary basis.  The type of appointment is
indicated in the job announcements.  For additional information
and/or to obtain the closing date for the announcement, call 357-
9681.
 
     The per annum salary is as follows:
 
     Program Director Level IV--$54,607 to $85,500
     Associate Program Director Level III--$46,210 to $72,797
     Assistant Program Director Level II--$32,423 to $60,070

                            * * * * *
 
Hotline Service
 
     NSF has a Vacancy Hotline listing all current vacancies.  The
Hotline number locally is 357-7735, outside the D.C. metropolitan
area call 1-800-628-1487.
 
                           * * * * *

o     NSF's Division of Social and Economic Science (in new SBE
Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Program Director in the Law and Social Science Program under the
terms of the Visiting Scientist Program.  This position will be
filled on a one- or two-year basis beginning in the summer of 1992.
The Program Director will be responsible for evaluating research
proposals, representing this broad multi-disciplinary field within
the NSF, and representing the Foundation in the law and social
science community and other relevant settings. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. or the equivalent and at least six years of research
experience.  A broad knowledge of the field, administrative skills,
and an interest in working with others are required, as well as
the ability to communicate effectively.
 
o     NSF's Office of Oversight (in Office of Inspector General)
is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Staff
Associate, AD-2/3/4.  This is an interdisciplinary position; the
following series will be considered: Social Science, 101;
Biological Science, 401; Engineering, 801; Physical Science, 1301;
Mathematical Science, 1520, or Computer Science, 1505.  Salary
ranges from $32,423 to $85,500 per annum.  The duties and
responsibilities are:       (A)  Assists the Assistant Inspector
General for Oversight by (1) investigating allegations of
misconduct in science and engineering involving NSF funding by
conducting interviews and collecting information inside and outside
the Foundation, then preparing findings and recommendations; (2)
investigating charges of improper actions by NSF staff; (3)
conducting management studies; (4) reviewing proposal and award
actions throughout NSF for compliance with NSF policies and
procedures; and (5) participating in the conduct of OIG inspections
at NSF and awardee sites.
 
     (B) Prepares written reports and oral presentations of the
results of these studies, within and outside of NSF.
 
     Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and
training.  In addition, two or more years of successful independent
scientific research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience are required for level AD-2, four or more years of such
experience are required for the AD-3 level and six or more years
for the AD-4. Applicants must submit a SF-171, Application for
Federal Employment, and a Current General Workforce Performance
Appraisal or letters of recommendation from professionals who can
comment on their capabilities.  Send to: National Science
Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 1800 G St. NW.,
Washington, DC  20550.  Attn:  Rhonda Horton, Announcement No.
EX92-8.  All forms must be received by the March 31, 1992 closing
date of this announcement.  For further information about this
announcement call Rhonda Horton at 357-7840.

o     NSF's Division of Materials Research (MPS Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for positions that periodically become
available under the Visiting Scientist Program.  Incumbents will
be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of
basic research activities, primarily through federal grants and
contracts to academic institutions and nonprofit, non-academic
research institutions.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics,
chemistry, engineering, or another related field.  A broad
knowledge of the field and some administrative experience are
required.  For technical information about the positions, contact
Dr. Jagdish (Jay) Narayan, Division Director, or Dr. Adriaan de
Graaf, Deputy Division Director, Division of Materials Research,
357-9794.

o     NSF's Division of Environmental Biology  (BIO Directorate)
(formerly Biotic Systems and Resources Division) is seeking
qualified applicants for the position of Program Director.  The
incumbents will administer grant programs in support of research
in the following areas:  ecology, systematic biology, population
biology and ecosystem studies.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or the
equivalent and at least six or more years of successful research
experience.  Some administrative experience is also desired.  For
technical details on these positions call 357-7332.
 
o     NSF's Division of Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics Education (EHR Directorate) is seeking candidates for
Program Director positions in all NSF disciplines including:
biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences,
mathematics, and physics.  USEME serves as a focal point for NSF's
mission in undergraduate education.  Programs will focus on key
areas such as course and curriculum development, instrumentation
and laboratory development, and faculty enhancement.  Individuals
are sought who can provide leadership and vision in USEME's mission
to strengthen U.S. undergraduate education; who will set program
directions and provide technical and educational expertise for
guiding the development of projects; and who themselves possess the
knowledge and creativity to identify significant solutions to
problems both within their disciplines and across  disciplines.
 
     Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and
6 or more years of successful academic experience as faculty
members involved in teaching and research; in addition, academic
administrative experience is desirable.
 
     The positions become available periodically and will be filled
beginning in the summer/fall of 1992.  For technical information
call Dr. Robert Watson, Division Director, 357-9644.
 
o     NSF's Division of Astronomical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director
in the Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics Program.  This position
will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for management and oversight of
the program, including responsibility for processing research
proposals.  The Program Director is responsible for the planning,
coordination, and management of basic and applied research,
research facilities, and other scientific activities that relate
to the programmatic subdiscipline, primarily through federal grants
and cooperative agreements.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
astronomy or astrophysics or equivalent experience.  Additional
requirements include independent scientific research experience,
successful publication of research results, and experience in some
area of stellar astronomy and astrophysics.  Knowledge of the
federal grants process is desirable.
 
     The position will be available on or after May 15, 1992.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials before March 1, 1992.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Julie Lutz,
Division Director, 357-9488.
 
o     NSF's Division of Astronomical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director,
in the Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology Program under the
terms of the Visiting Scientist Program.  This position will be
filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis.  The
Program Director is responsible for management and oversight of the
program, including undertaking responsibility for processing
research proposals.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or
astrophysics or equivalent experience.  Additional requirements
include independent scientific research experience, successful
publication of research results, and experience in some area of
extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.  Knowledge of the federal
grants process is desirable.
 
     The position will be available on or after Apr. 1, 1992.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials before Feb. 15, l992.
For technical information call Dr. Julie Lutz, Division Director,
357-9488.
 
                            * * * * *
 
Applicants for the following Senior Executive Service (SES)
positions should contact Margaret Cademartori (357-7351) for
vacancy announcements containing qualification requirements and
application procedures.  Hearing impaired individuals should call
TDD 357-7492.  Applications should be mailed to NSF, Executive
Personnel and Development Branch, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20550.  Attn:  Margaret Cademartori.
 
o     NSF's Division of Atmospheric Sciences (GEO Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head, Upper
Atmosphere Research Section.  Appointment to this SES position will
be on a career basis, with a salary range of ES-1 to ES-3,
currently $90,000 to $98,600.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or
equivalent professional experience or a combination of
education/experience in atmospheric sciences or physics.  Also
required: substantial research contributions and strong evidence
of scholarship in atmospheric sciences or innovative leadership in
research administration in solar-terrestrial or upper atmospheric
research.  Deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 1992.

Staff Changes
 
     Peter G. Braunfeld to Program Director, Teacher Enhancement
Program, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement, 357-
7073.
 
     Charles N. Brown to Program Director, Elementary Particle
Physics Program, Division of Physics, 357-9575.
 
     James E. Campbell to Associate Program Director, Political
Science Program, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-
9406.
 
     Forbes D. Lewis to Program Director, Programming Languages and
Compilers Program, Division of Computer and Computation Research,
357-7345.
 
     Charles Maldarelli to Program Director, Interfacial Transport
and Separation Processes Program, Division of Chemical and Thermal
Systems, 357-9606.

January 1992 Publications Order Form

     Before ordering printed copies of brochures, please try NSF's
on-line publishing service called STIS, the Science and Technology
Information Systemit's fast and it's free.  You can access
electronic copies of program announcements, the Guide to Programs,
Grants for Research and Education in Science and Engineering, the
Bulletin, the NSF Phone Book, and other NSF publications.
Abstracts of awards for the years 1989 through 1991 are also
available.  To access the system, follow the instructions on the
STIS flyer (NSF 91-10, rev. 10-4-91).  To get an electronic copy
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NSF 86-53.     NSF-ICOT Visitors Program -- (Japan).
 
NSF 89-2.      NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1988.*
 
NSF 89-85.     Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER).
                (Brochure)
 
NSF 89-100.    U.S.-U.S.S.R. Cooperation in Field of Basic
                 Scientific Research.
 
NSF 90-1.      NSF Annual Report, FY 1989.
 
NSF 90-2.      NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1989.*
 
NSF 91-80.     Guide to Programs, FY 1992.
 
NSF 90-33.     NACSIS:  NSF Gateway to Japan's University-Based
               National Science Information System.

NSF 90-58.     NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
               Program:  An Assessment of the First Three Years.
 
NSF 90-77.     Grants for Research and Education in Science and
               Engineering.
 
NSF 90-108.    Precollege Science and Mathematics Education.  A
               chapter reprinted from Science and Engineering
               Indicators--1989.
 
NSF 90-144.     Japan Program Announcement.
 
NSF 90-149.    Research on Key Issues in Science and Engineering
               Education.
 
NSF 90-121.     Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement
                Awards for Women Scientists and Engineers.
 
NSF 90-150.     NSF's Presidential Young Investigators Program:
                A Study of the First Two "Classes."
 
NSF 90-301.     Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering.

NSF 91-1.     NSF Annual Report, FY 1990.
 
NSF 91-2.     NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1990.*
 
NSF 91-3.     Western European Program Announcement.
 
NSF 91-10.     STIS Flier.
 
NSF 91-38.     About the National Science Foundation. (Flier)
 
NSF 91-45.     Division of Computer and Computation Research, FY
               1989. (Summary of Awards)
 
NSF 91-48.     The Alan T. Waterman Award.
 
NSF 91-61.     Publications of the National Science Foundation.
 
NSF 91-87.     Visiting Professorships for Women.
 
NSF 91-100.    Instructional Materials for Secondary School
               Mathematics.  (Solicitation)
 
NSF 91-103.     Presidential Faculty Fellows.
 
NSF 91-105.     Teacher Preparation and Enhancement.  (Program
                Announcement and Guidelines.)
 
NSF 91-108.     Research in Electrochemical Synthesis. (Program
                Announcement.)
 
NSF 91-109.     Studies in Science, Technology, and Society.
 
NSF 91-112.     NSF Young Investigator Awards.  (Guidelines for FY
                1992.)

 
 
NSB 89-1.     Science and Engineering Indicators -- 1989.
 
NSB 89-2.     The State of U.S. Science & Engineering -- Statement
              Accompanying Science and Engineering Indicators--
              1989.
 
*Number of grants and dollar totals only, listed by state, NSF
directorate, and NSF division (no details on PI's, grant titles,
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