The Acting Director of the Office of Science in the Department of Energy has released a PowerPoint presentation on the FY10 Budget Request. The overview provides a good explanation of new iniatives such as the Energy Innovation Hubs, and ARPA-E.
PowerPoint Presentation on FY10 Budget Request for the Department of Energy Office of Science
Memorandum
To: Association constituents
From: Robert M. Berdahl, President, Association of American Universities
Molly Corbett Broad, President, American Council on Education
Darrell G. Kirch, President and CEO, Association of American Medical Colleges
Peter McPherson, President, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
Arundeep S. Pradhan, President, Association of University Technology Managers
Anthony P. DeCrappeo, President, Council on Governmental Relations
Subject: S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009
We write to inform you about S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009, and our associations’ engagement in the Congressional patent reform process begun four years ago. S. 515 modifies U.S. patent law in ways that strengthen the system’s ability to promote innovation. Earlier versions of patent reform legislation, while containing many beneficial changes, also included several provisions of concern for universities. S. 515 effectively addresses the concerns our associations have raised. Continue reading “APLU Releases Overview of Patent Reform Legislation”
The office of Representative Jay Inslee would like to invite you to a Federal Funding Workshop on June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shoreline Center. Details of the event are listed below, and a flyer is attached for distribution.
Join Congressman Inslee’s staff for a presentation on federal grants and the appropriation process. Topics covered in the presentation will include:
In addition, representatives from CTED and the Nonprofit Philanthropy and Resource Center will provide a brief overview and resources for identifying state and private funding.
What: Federal Funding Workshop
When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: The Shoreline Center
Mt. Rainier Room
18560 1st Avenue NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to:
206-361-0233 or inslee.rsvp@mail.house.gov
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has released a set of FY10 funding recommendations, which incorporate figures put forward last in the President’s Budget Request (PBR). The APLU recommendations focus on agencies/program accounts of interest to the higher education community. The UW Office of Federal Relations encourages feedback our community on the recommendations outlined below. In the coming days, we will provide members of the WA delegation with FY10 funding recommendations. Continue reading “APLU Releases FY10 Funding Recommendations”
The hearing summary below has been provided by staff from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).
APLU Hearing Summary
Date: May 14, 2009
Committee: House Committee on Science and Technology, Full Committee
Hearing Subject: An Overview of the Federal Research and Development (R&D) Budget for FY2010
Members Present: Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN), Ranking Member Ralph Hall (R-TX), Brian Baird (D-WA), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Brad Miller (D-NC), Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA), Pete Olson (R-TX), Suzanne Kosmas (D-FL), Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), Donna Edwards (D-MD), David Wu (D-OR), Ben Lujan (D-NM), Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), Gary Peters (D-MI)
Witness:
• Dr. John P. Holdren, Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Opening Remarks:
Upon reviewing the FY2010 R&D budget, Chairman Gordon was impressed that President Obama substantiated his claims about the societal importance of science. Gordon said the Committee on Science and Technology has already “reported out legislation on the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, nanotechnology, information technology, water resources, electronics recycling, design of green buildings, and international cooperation.” The research and development budget was enhanced by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, but money is still tight. For this reason there must be a unified government effort, led by OSTP, to ensure the U.S. uses its resources efficiently and effectively to address some of its greatest challenges. Continue reading “APLU Shares Summary on FY10 R&D Budget Request Hearing”