1. National Science Foundation Bonnie H. Thompson Office of International Science and Engineering www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=OISEbhthomps@nsf.gov

2. NSF Vision Enabling the nation’s future through discovery, learning and innovation. NSF-3 And by Developing Global Scientists and Engineers

3. Office of International Science and Engineering Serves as a visible focal point, both inside and outside NSF, for international science and engineering activities. Promotes the development of an integrated, Foundation-wide, international strategy. Staff with regional expertise. Manages international activities that are innovative, catalytic and responsive to the broad range of NSF interests.

4. Office of International Science and Engineering Promotes global access to unique research sites, facilities, expertise and opportunities for collaboration. Promotes international experiences for junior researchers - undergraduate students through postdoctoral fellows. Supports activities in all subjects and priority areas within NSF. NSF-9

5. International Funding Cooperative Research Projects via ENG, Discipline Programs, and Interdisciplinary Priority Areas, such as “Human and Social Dynamics” Workshops and Planning visits New International “Partnerships” Postdoctoral Fellowships Graduate Summer Student Institutes and Pan American Advanced Studies Institutes International Research Experiences for Students

6. Prepare scientists and engineers capable of meeting global challenges Attract more U.S. students to science and engineering fields Broaden participation in science and engineering fields 2004: NSF Office of International S&E Restructured its programs in response. Science and Engineering Workforce Needs

7. THE CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OF U.S. JUNIOR RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS

8. International Research Fellows Support for junior researchers outside U.S. for 3- 24 months. Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents; within three years of Ph.D. DEADLINE: 2nd Tuesday in October DEADLINE: 2nd Tuesday in October Re-entry support available. Re-entry support available. Contact: Ms. Susan Parris at sparris@nsf.gov Contact: Ms. Susan Parris at sparris@nsf.gov

9. East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students Placement in research labs for approximately 8 weeks. Language Study. Applications submitted directly by the graduate student. Locations: China, Japan, Korea,Taiwan, Australia NSF 03-608, Contact: Anthony Teolis, ateolis@nsf.gov

10. International Research Experiences for Undergraduates : NSF 04-584

11. International Science and Engineering Partnerships for International Research and Education (NSF 05-533). For U.S. students and faculty to develop new collaborative models. Provides $500K per year for 5 years. Partnerships for International Research and Education (NSF 05-533). For U.S. students and faculty to develop new collaborative models. Provides $500K per year for 5 years. One deadline: March 10, 2005. Contact Ed Murdy, emurdy@nsf.gov One deadline: March 10, 2005. Contact Ed Murdy, emurdy@nsf.gov Developing Global Scientists and Engineers Developing Global Scientists and Engineers (NSF 04-036) Provides $100K. Models are adaptable: International Research Experiences for Students (IRES). Annual Target Dates: Sept. 15 and Feb. 15. Also offered, Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Projects.