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[CISE CAREER Workshop] Notification of In-person Attendance
by Lou, Wenjing 13 May '24

13 May '24

Dear All, Thank you for your interest in attending the 2024 CISE CAREER workshop, which will be held in a hybrid mode on Monday, April 29. We are delighted to extend an invitation for you to join us in person for this event. We received nearly 500 applications for in-person attendance but there are only 150 seats available. If you intend to join us in person, we kindly request that you confirm your acceptance of this invitation by completing the Google Form linked below: https://forms.gle/83Dq6RbF2fGn1NMA9 . The tentative workshop agenda is now available at https://www.cnsr.ictas.vt.edu/NSF-CISE-CAREER-Workshop-24/agenda.html. The full-day workshop is scheduled on Monday April 29th. On Tuesday, April 30th, there will be opportunities for one-on-one meetings with NSF program directors at the NSF headquarters. To sign up for these meetings, please fill out the form below: https://forms.gle/U2DRgcs64AbNrtVB6 . Note that not all NSF PDs will be available on that day. Check their availability at https://www.cnsr.ictas.vt.edu/NSF-CISE-CAREER-Workshop-24/apply_in-person.h… . The form will remain open till April 5th, after which we will finalize the meeting schedule. Please plan your travel accordingly. Information about the workshop venue and travel to DC can be found at https://www.cnsr.ictas.vt.edu/NSF-CISE-CAREER-Workshop-24/travel.html. A subset of the in-person attendees has been selected to receive the NSF travel fellowship, which will provide travel support for underrepresented minorities and individuals from HBCUs and MSIs. Notification for travel grants will be sent to selected individuals tomorrow. Thank you, and we look forward to your participation in the workshop. Best regards, Wenjing Lou, Bo Ji, Virginia Tech Tian Lan, Weidong Cao, George Washington University 2024 CISE CAREER Workshop Organization Team

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Pre-workshop Preparation and Information Brochure
by Lou, Wenjing 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Dear CISE CAREER Workshop Attendees, This email contains important information regarding your attendance at the workshop. Pre-workshop preparation: An introductory video has been posted at https://www.cnsr.ictas.vt.edu/NSF-CISE-CAREER-Workshop-24/materials.html Please ensure to watch this video and review the CAREER solicitation before attending the workshop. During the 9:00-10:00 "Program Director Q&A” session, six program directors from various CISE divisions will be available to answer questions you may have about CISE and CAREER program. Note that the panel will directly enter Q&A without an introduction to the program. Please familiarize yourself with the program and bring your questions to the session. Workshop information Brochure: We will be running a paperless workshop. All essential information about the workshop, including location, travel, parking, breakout rooms, and point of contact (POC) information, has been compiled into a brochure, which you can download here: https://www.cnsr.ictas.vt.edu/NSF-CISE-CAREER-Workshop-24/brochure2024.pdf Building Access: Note that the building at GWU requires card access. Kindly use the main entrance to the SEH building on the 22nd Street, as indicated in the brochure. Student volunteers will be available at the door starting at 7 am in the morning of August 29 to assist attendees in entering the building. Best regards, Wenjing Lou, Bo Ji, Virginia Tech Tian Lan, Weidong Cao, George Washington University 2024 CISE CAREER Workshop Organization Team

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NSF Meetings
by Goldsmith, Nicholas 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Good afternoon CISE CAREER Workshop Attendees, For those who have in-person meetings at the NSF Building on Tuesday, April 30th: 1. Unless otherwise stated by the program director you are meeting with, you can locate each other at Room 3121. Hopefully this makes finding each other easier. 2. If you have an in-person meeting at the NSF Building on Tuesday, April 30th, you should have received an email from the NSF Visitor Center. If you have not, please contact me (nicgolds(a)nsf.gov<mailto:nicgolds@nsf.gov>) so I can make sure you are entered into the system. You can find more information on getting to NSF, the identification you will be required to present, and more here: https://new.nsf.gov/about/visit Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next week, Nicholas

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[CISE CAREER Workshop] Please RSVP for Monday Evening Reception at the Historical Decatur House
by Lou, Wenjing 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Dear CISE CAREER Workshop In-person Attendees, On Monday evening, following the full day workshop, we will have a reception at the historical Decatur House, located near the White House and a 15-minute walk from our workshop venue. We hope you will further your interactions and mingle with your fellow researchers, past awardees, and NSF program directors in a relaxing environment, while enjoying beer and wine and immersing yourself in a different cultural ambiance. Kindly RSVP your attendance at the reception by filling out the following form. Please do so as soon as possible, but no later than Noon on Wednesday April 24, as we need an accurate headcount for planning purposes. Additionally, please be aware that this list would be provided to the Decatur House for security reasons; we’ve been informed that the guard at the door may request to check your ID upon entry based on this list. Link to the RSVP form: https://forms.gle/hdok3gR8ychLivhN6 Link to the Decatur House https://www.nps.gov/places/commodore-stephen-decatur-house.htm Best regards, Wenjing Lou, Bo Ji, Virginia Tech Tian Lan, Weidong Cao, George Washington University 2024 CISE CAREER Workshop Organization Team

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