Announcement
of Opportunity
The Most Recent
BE Solicitation is:
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BE Engineering Directorate
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Program Introduction
Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE)
Program Introduction
Biocomplexity refers to the dynamic web of often surprising interrelationships
that arise when components of the global ecosystem - - biological, physical,
chemical, and the human dimension - - interact. Investigations of "Biocomplexity
in the Environment" are intended to provide a more complete understanding
of natural processes and cycles, of human behaviors and decisions in the natural
world, and of ways to use new technology effectively to observe the environment
and sustain the diversity of life on Earth. This special competition promotes
comprehensive, integrated investigations of environmental systems using advanced
scientific and engineering methods. The concept of biocomplexity stresses
the richness of biological systems and their capacity for adaptation and self-organizing
behavior. By placing biocomplexity studies in an environmental context,
this competition emphasizes research with the following characteristics:
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A high degree of interdisciplinary activity; |
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A focus on complex environmental
systems that include
interactions of non-human biota or humans; and |
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A focus on systems with high
potential for exhibiting
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Deadlines for the "Biocomplexity in
the Environment" program are listed in the solicitation link at the top of the left column
on this page.
Program Areas
BE Program Areas
In this fifth year of a multi-year effort, five topical areas will be emphasized:
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CBC |
Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles |
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CNH |
Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems |
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GEN-EN |
Genome-Enabled Environmental Science and Engineering |
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IDEA |
Instrumentation Development for Environmental Activities |
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MUSES |
Materials Use: Science, Engineering, and Society |
Award Grants
Engineering Directorate BE Award Grants
Information on past BE competition activities, related to the Engineering
Directorate, is provided below. Missing "Year Links" in
the table below indicate no program activity for that Fiscal Year.
Questions
Questions? and Coordinators
Please feel free to contact
Dr. Bruce Hamilton, at: bhamilto@nsf.gov,
the Engineering Directorate BE Coordinator, if you have any general questions
concerning the Engineering Directorate BE Program.
Questions about specific specialty areas should be addressed to the NSF Division
Coordinators listed below:
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NSF Engineering Directorate FY 2003 BE Program Coordinators |
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CBC |
Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles
Nick Clesceri, PhD, PE
nclescer@nsf.gov
BES - Bioengineering and Environmental Systems Division
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CNH |
Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Priscilla Nelson, PhD
pnelson@nsf.gov
CMS - Civil and Mechanical Systems Division,
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Paul Werbos, PhD
pwerbos@nsf.gov
ECS - Electrical and Communications Systems Division
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GEN-EN |
Genome-Enabled Environmental Science & Engineering
Bruce Hamilton, PhD
bhamilto@nsf.gov
BES - Bioengineering and Environmental Systems Division
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IDEA |
Instrumentation Development
for Environmental Activities
Rajinder Khosla, PhD
rkhosla@nsf.gov
ECS - Electrical and Communications Systems Division,
and
Robert Wellek, PhD
rwellek@nsf.gov
CTS - Chemical and Transport Systems Division
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MUSES |
Materials Use: Science, Engineering, and Society
Delcie Durham, PhD, PE
ddurham@nsf.gov
DMII - Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial Innovation Division
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OTHER: BE ENG Projects Outside Current Topical Areas
Bruce Hamilton, PhD
bhamilto@nsf.gov
BES - Bioengineering and Environmental Systems Division
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