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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
2023 Summer AFRL Internship Application Open
FHWA Awards Six Tribal Technical Assistance Program Cooperative Agreements
FHWA Awards Six Tribal Technical Assistance Program Cooperative Agreements to Support Native American Communities’ Access to Federal Funding, Improve Safety, and Economic Opportunity
Tribes encouraged to seek assistance from the Center in their area and apply for historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal funding; Funding opportunity for a seventh center coming soon
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced cooperative agreements re-establishing regional Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) centers. The centers will assist Tribal communities as they seek to access $3 billion in Tribal Transportation Program Funding made available by President Biden’s infrastructure package, as well as additional Federal funding opportunities.
FHWA’s move from a centralized technical assistance model – headquartered in a single, centralized location under a two-year pilot program – back to a regional technical assistance model responds to the input of Tribes gathered in 13 listening sessions over seven months, and input from Tribal stakeholders through a Federal Register Notice Request for Information. These conversations illuminated the diversity of needs across the wide range of geographic, topographic, and climate conditions that exist across Indian country.
The regional centers will ultimately serve the 12 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions and associated Tribes and meet the transportation training and education needs of Native American communities, building skills and expertise to ensure the safety and maintenance of Tribal roads.
“We have heard directly from Tribal leaders across the country about how decades of underinvestment in infrastructure affects Tribal communities,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is responding to calls from our Tribal partners for greater technical assistance, establishing six regional centers, with a seventh on the way. Our goal is to help Tribes make the most of historic funding to modernize roads, bridges and more.”
“FHWA is deepening its commitment to partnering with Tribal communities across the country by re-establishing these technical assistance centers and helping Tribal communities secure access to federal transportation funding and technical assistance,” said Federal Highway Acting Administrator Stephanie Pollack. “We are committed to ongoing dialogue with Tribal governments to ensure that this restored technical assistance program is responsive to Tribes and provides them with access to the technical training and assistance they need. This will allow Tribes to successfully compete for Federal infrastructure funding and administer and manage transportation programs that serve the needs of their Tribal communities and reduce the significant number of serious injuries and fatalities on Tribal lands.”
TTAP centers are established to deliver the Tribal component of FHWA’s Local Technical Assistance Program to Tribal communities. The centers provide American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments with training, technical assistance, and technology services that best meet the needs of Tribal communities, including on-demand, virtual, and hands-on services that strengthen Tribal capacity for self-governance of transportation programs. TTAP centers complement other DOT technical assistance resources designed to support Tribal, rural and disadvantaged communities.
Today’s announcement is a critical step in a process begun earlier this year when FHWA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing the availability of up to $17.8 million over five years to re-establish regional TTAP centers. Of the seven TTAP Centers advertised, the following six TTAP centers were selected for award:
Regional TTAP Centers | Associated BIA Regions | TTAP Center Awards |
Southern TTAP Center | Eastern Oklahoma | Oklahoma State University (OSU) |
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Southwestern TTAP Center | Navajo | Lenea Corporation (LC) |
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Northern TTAP Center | Rocky Mountain | North Dakota State University (NDSU) |
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Western TTAP Center | Pacific | National Indian Justice Center (NIJC) |
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Northwestern TTAP Center | Northwest | University of Washington (UW) |
Alaska TTAP Center | Alaska | University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) |
The final, Eastern TTAP Center that will assist Tribes in the Eastern and Midwest Associated Bureau of Indian Affairs Regions, will be readvertised in December of this year through a NOFO, with an informational webinar two weeks following that notice. That NOFO will be available at www.grants.gov and includes additional information and program requirements.
In addition to $3 billion in Tribal Transportation Program funding and $17.8 million to re-establish TTAP centers, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides the following funding specifically for Tribes between 2022 and 2026:
- $825 million under the Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program and Bridge Formula Program Tribal Bridge set-aside;
- $200 million under the Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program and Bridge Investment Program Tribal Bridge set-aside;
- $121 million under the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund;
- $45 million under the Tribal High Priority Projects Program; and,
- $10 million under the Rural and Tribal Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
To assist the 574 federally recognized Tribes in addressing their transportation needs, FHWA developed a Transportation Funding Opportunities for Tribal Nations brochure, and this summer the USDOT launched Navigator to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and access the full array of DOT technical assistance resources.
In the coming months, the Department will host listening sessions to gather further input on how USDOT and FHWA can support Tribal communities as they work to access transportation funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve safety, mobility options and quality of life for Tribal residents.
Now Accepting Applications for the National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship Program
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks early and second career librarians within five years of graduation interested in advancing equitable and innovative futures for biomedical libraries to participate in a one-year fellowship that fosters the development of librarians seeking to lead in medical or health sciences libraries.
The NLM Associate Fellowship Program (AFP) offers a series of staff taught sessions in library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development, and lifecycle of the NLM web-based products and services, and the NLM engagement and education program. Associate Fellows develop a national and international perspective of the NLM role in health science and biomedical science. Associate Fellows choose projects to collaborate on and complete with NLM staff allowing them to gain valuable project experience in areas that aid their future career. Associate Fellow projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that became a part of the services and products of NLM.
What will I be doing?
As a National Library of Medicine Associate Fellow, you will:
· Participate in projects ranging from operations to research and development; project opportunities are in data and open science, vocabularies and ontologies, scholarly communication, user engagement, and training
· Grow professionally and learn in a cohort, participating in a formal curriculum taught by staff experts
· Develop skills in data science (analysis, visualization)
· Develop foundations for leadership (presenting, network building
· Receive support from experienced mentors
· Attend professional conferences, and a one-week practicum at a health sciences library
Appointment Length
This appointment is a one-year research appointment starting July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
Participant Benefits
· Annual stipend of $61,947
· Health Insurance Supplement
· Training and Travel Allowance that can be used for attendance at local and national conferences and other relevant training materials as determined by NLM and ORISE.
Qualifications
The National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship Program is open to those who meet the following qualifications:
· Hold United States or Canadian Citizenship
· Be at least 18 years old by June 30, 2023
· Have earned an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master's degree, by June 30, 2023, or within the previous five years; If you are a student, you must be able to show proof of your degree by June 30, 2023.
To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NLM-AFP-2023
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Apply to DOE Scholars Program - Earn a Stipend
The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.
The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission.
• Energy Sources and Security
• Clean Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Climate Change
• Environmental Management
• Nuclear Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Emergency Response
• Management and Operations
• Cyber Security
• Safeguards and Security
As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex.
Benefits
· Stipends
o Undergraduate students: $700/week
o Graduate students and postgraduates: $750/week
· Inbound/Outbound Travel: Up to $1,000 for participants who relocate more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.
· Other allowances: Depending on your project assignment, duration of appointment and funding availability, you may be eligible to receive an allowance for travel and training to promote the educational goals of your appointment.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
- Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen
Application deadline
January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EST
For more information
Monday, November 28, 2022
Baker Hughes Account Representative - El Dorado/Wichita, KS
The job is located in El Dorado, Kansas, but most employees commute from Wichita, Kansas. This sales representative position focuses on selling and maintaining chemicals within the refinery. An essential aspect of the job is maintaining client relationships; therefore, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or chemistry-related degree programs graduating this December are strongly encouraged to apply! Some notable benefits include competitive healthcare and retirement programs, fleet vehicle, electronics, and permissive leave. Baker Hughes highly encourages career development in this role, with a great possibility of promotions.
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ATTN- Internship Applications Are Open for AFRL Scholars
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To provide more information about the program, we are hosting three half-hour seminars (see details below). Please also pass these along to any colleagues, students, parents, etc., who you think may find them valuable.
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