As a systems engineer, Dr. G. Kemble Bennett has done his share of designing and managing complex engineering projects for NASA and the aerospace industry, and in running his own company. As Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering for The Texas A&M University System, Bennett now has the opportunity to apply his systems engineering expertise to engineering education through the National Science Foundation grant Transforming Organizations to Maximize Engineering Student Learning Across The Texas A&M University System. (more…)
New Reporting Requirements for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Awards Funding available through the ARRA is a great opportunity. TEES Research Services is ready to assist you in this effort, as well as keep you up to date on the latest requirements. Please be advised that a higher level of reporting is now required on current and future projects funded by ARRA. The following is a list of some of the mandatory information required for all prime and sub recipients:
• Project description and status
• Number of jobs retained or created as a result of this funding
• Names and salaries of the top 5 officers of each prime and sub recipient entity
• Vendor name and a description of items for all purchases $25,000 or more
For questions, assistance and additional information, please contact your proposal administrator or email Kay Ison in the TEES Data Analysis Office at k-ison@tamu.edu.
TRS has updated the Division and Center Assignment for the Proposal and Contract Units. Please take a minute to review your division or center.
PROPOSAL Administrators
CONTRACT Negotiators
New Researcher Orientation is a wonderful opportunity to meet the TEES Management Team and put faces to names of those in the various research support offices. If you are new to TEES or would simply like to receive an overview of research administration at TEES please join us on August 27th.
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TEES Research Services is bidding farewell to two of its own. Erin Kinne, who was serving as a Contract Negotiator has accepted a position as Business Coordinator I in TAMU-Qatar and Elena Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant for Contract Negotiations, has accepted the position of Assistant to the Department Head of Chemical Engineering.
We will miss these dedicated ladies but are excited for them as they delve into the new chapters in their lives. We wish them well in their future endeavors.
EPA tightens safety provisions for nanotech workers
On Wednesday, June 24, EPA established a new federal rule that requires nanotechnology workers exposed to carbon nanotubes to use respirators and wear protective clothing. The new direct final rule will go into effect Aug. 24, 2009.
Under the new rule, EPA designated 23 chemical substances as a “significant new use” under a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. The rule requires companies manufacturing, importing or processing any of the 23 substances to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the activity.
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The Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program “NHARP” from the Texas Higher Eduction Coordinating Board “THECB” is a very popular biennial funding opportunity within the State of Texas. During the last submission window TEES submitted 137 pre-proposals. (more…)
Last month Pam McConal joined Research Services as our newest Proposal Administrator. Pam is from Bryan and has been with The Texas A&M System for nearly 25 years, most recently she spent 8 years in Aerospace Engineering where she worked as Administrative Coordinator.
Freddie Hunter, Associate Director of TEES states, “Pam is a great addition to our proposal unit. We are very fortunate to have her as part of our team!!”
Many of you have worked with Lisa Hallford over the years. She has coordinated the electronic routing of proposals for years, and has handled administrative duties for Research Services since February of 2001. In June of this year, she took on new duties and responsibilities. She will now serve as the newest proposal administrator. As she gets up and running specific departments will be assigned to her, but for now, please take a moment to congratulate Lisa on this new endeavor. Freddie Hunter, Associate Director of TRS shares his thoughts on this change: “I am thrilled that Lisa has shown an interest to become a proposal administrator, hopefully she will be with us for years to come.”
In the November issue of funding ActiviTEES you learned about Dr. J. Reece Roth, a retired engineering professor from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Roth was found guilty on 18 counts of conspiracy, fraud and violating the Arms Export Control Act. At the time of our first article Dr. Roth was awaiting sentencing for his crimes. Update…
July 1, 2009 Dr. Roth was sentenced to four years in prison for the export of “fifteen different ‘defense articles’ to a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.” U.S. Attorney Russ Dedrick stated “This case should send a stern warning to those who would betray the trust of our nation by violating the export control laws by providing our military information to foreign nationals.”
At TEES we realize that compliance issues can seem to get in the way of research. But please remember that the research administrators and compliance officials are working to not only keep TEES in compliance with federal regulations but also to protect you, the researcher. If you have any questions regarding Export Control contact Sean Rubino, TEES Compliance Officer at srubino@tamu.edu or (979) 458-7652.
For more information on Dr. Roth’s case visit:
http://www.fulbright.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=publications.detail&pub_id=3985&site_id=494&detail=yes
