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April 2007 Technology Transfer Opportunities

• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, Maryland) invites companies to license its Global Alert Resolution Network (GARNET), an enterprise software application capable of delivering emergency and time-sensitive alerts to affected individuals via a variety of communication channels. Alerts can be delivered to employees within an organization, or outside an organization to large pools of subscribers, such as organization and community members. Ideal for commercial, academic, and government communication plans, GARNET enables alert dissemination to multiple communication devices, including desktop computers (PCs and MACs), UNIX-based environments, cell phones, pagers, e-mail, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). The software also offers plug-ins that enable organizations to integrate notification systems already in use, such as sirens or alarms, public address systems, and closed circuit television. For more information, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070227A6

• Commodity Chemicals from Renewable Resources - DuPont is seeking proposals for generating commodity chemicals from renewable resources. Small, universal mobile receivers are needed that are capable of receiving mobile satellite television signals. These receivers should be similar to those installed and used by satellite radio. The receivers will convert the signal from a satellite to a mounted or OEM satellite, thus delivering cable television to mobile customers. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070301A4

• Bluetooth communications software modules are needed that are capable of running on popular Linux distributions with applications on mobile devices. Modules for "slave" and "master" devices are required. Software that can be customized to communicate with predetermined Bluetooth devices using all features of the Serial Port Profile is required. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070301A5

• The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals to design a complete high-capacity radio frequency data link. This initiative seeks to develop and demonstrate the technology to transmit and receive data at 6-10 gigabytes per second through a persistent, all-weather, high-capacity data link using radio frequency. Approximately $16.5 million over fiscal years 2007-10 is expected to be available for one contract award. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due April 30, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/07%2D01%2DPKS/listing.html

• The Air Force is soliciting research proposals in support of the Electromagnetics Technology Division. Areas of interest include antenna technology; electromagnetic scattering from targets and terrain; optronics components and algorithms; and image exploitation of infrared cameras. The Air Force contracts with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and private industry for electromagnetics research; awards are considered to be the result of full and open competition. Proposals may be submitted at any time. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ESC/AFRLSNHBAA0701/listing.html

• The Air Force is soliciting white papers for its Advanced Component Technology for Sensor Systems Program. This program seeks to address highly unique and innovative science and technology areas in RF, microelectronic, EO, and photonic devices, components, and subsystems to satisfy requirements in air, space, C3, ISR and munitions applications. Approximately $24.9 million over fiscal years 2007-09 is expected to be available for awards. Awards ranging from $50,000 to $3 million may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until September 30, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA07%2D01%2DPKD/listing.html

• The Department of the Army is seeking sources to validate its acquisition strategy for the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Contract program, first announced in October 2005. Systems engineering and technical assistance services are sought in ten functional areas, including technology and system development; threat estimation/projections; weapons lethality and effects estimation; and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear support. At least $2 million is expected to be available annually to support seven contract awards. Responses are due April 4, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/SMDC/DASG60/W9113M07R0006/listing.html

• The Army is soliciting proposals for its FY 2008 contract program of basic research in behavioral science. This program encourages novel, state-of-the-art, and multidisciplinary approaches that address difficult problems, as well as programmatic efforts to develop and evaluate psychological and behavioral theory. Areas of interest include network science, training and learning, leadership, human resources, social systems, and affect and emotions. Standard awards and early career awards may be made. In FY 2007, standard awards ranged from $300,000 to $700,000 for a project period of 1-4 years. Applicants for early career awards may request approximately $110,000 for the first year of support; such applicants should be early in their research careers (i.e., less than five years post-doctorate) and have not previously received funding from ARI as a principal investigator. Optional concept papers are due at least six weeks before the May 1, 2007 deadline for proposals. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/DSS-W/DASW01/W91WAW%2D07%2DBAA%2DRACO/listing.html

• The Department of the Navy is soliciting white papers to support the Next Generation Airborne Electronic Attack Enabling Capability project. This project is intended to be a five-year effort to develop subsystem and component technologies to required levels of technology and manufacturing readiness to support transition to a next-generation jammer program. The efforts solicited via this announcement constitute Phase 0. No awards will be made for this phase; however, for subsequent phases, approximately $2.5 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 10 contract awards having a project period of 4-12 months. Eligibility is unrestricted. Required white papers are due April 27, 2007; invited full proposals will be due July 27, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00164/N0016407R8206/listing.html

• The Navy is soliciting white papers for its Radar Surveillance Discovery and Invention program. Algorithms are sought for fused or coherent cross-platform radio frequency sensing. The focus of this effort is to improve surveillance utilizing a network, not a fusion of disparate sensor products. Approximately $700,000 is expected to be available annually over fiscal years 2008-10 to support grants or contract awards with a project period of 1-3 years. Awards ranging from $100,000 to $350,000 per year may be made; however, lower- and higher-cost efforts will be considered. Eligible are U.S.-owned and -based firms and universities. Required white papers are due April 9, 2007; full proposals will be due June 29, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA07%2D017/listing.html

• The Navy is soliciting white papers to identify advanced robotic technology developments that may be integrated into currently fielded and/or future explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) configurations. A need exists for incorporating advanced autonomous capabilities into EOD UGVs to automate common tasks such as navigation, driving, and manipulation. Applicants may request a project period of up to four months and a budget for total costs of up to $100,000. White papers are due April 16, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N0464A/BAAN0464A0703/listing.html

• The Navy is soliciting white papers for the Littoral Anti-Submarine Warfare (LASW) program. The distributed systems processing project of this program focuses on developing and demonstrating automation technologies for distributed ASW systems. The primary effort will be field-level detection, classification and localization technologies, such as feature association across nodes and field-level tracking. Results are intended to be applicable to air, sea and shore processing sites. Approximately $11 million over four years is expected to be available for contract awards having a project period of 1-4 years. Awards ranging from $300,000 to $600,000 per year may be made; however, lower- and higher-cost efforts will be considered. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional white papers are due April 30, 2007; full proposals are due July 12, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA07%2D020/listing.html

• The Navy is soliciting proposals for defense acquisition management and policy research to be conducted during FY 2008 as part of its Acquisition Research Program. This program supports investigations in all disciplines, fields and domains that: 1) are involved in the acquisition of products and/or services for national defense or 2) could potentially be brought to bear to improve defense acquisition. Awards of up to $100,000 for a basic research period of 12 months are anticipated. All responsible sources from academia and industry may submit proposals, which are due June 1, 2007. The program targets U.S. universities or other research institutions, in particular. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/200/NPSBAA07002/listing.html

• The Navy is soliciting white papers pertaining to Edge organizations in the context of network-centric operations. This research opportunity outlines five research areas of interest in FY 2007: 1) hypothesis testing of Edge organizations, 2) near-optimizing knowledge and power flows, 3) infrastructure enhancement, 4) exploring and exploiting intercultural knowledge flows and organizational forms, and 5) emerging research. Research will be performed by faculty and students at the Naval Postgraduate School and other top-tier research institutions, and will be integrated into a coherent research stream. Approximately $850,000 is expected to be available for awards having a two-year period. Awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until February 28, 2008. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/200/NPSBAA07001/listing.html

• The Navy will be soliciting proposals to develop two small-pitch, large-format, short-wavelength infrared focal plane arrays for use in daytime hyperspectral imaging sensor development. The focal plane arrays should have approximately 2,000 pixels in one dimension and at least 512 pixels in the other dimension and be mounted in cooling systems. One contract award is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/Code3235/N00173%2D07%2DR%2DRS01/listing.html

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) agencies invite R21 applications to facilitate the discovery of new molecular probes for investigating biological function by funding the development and adaptation of biological assays for use in automated high throughput molecular screening projects. Approximately $4 million is expected to be available for awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for first-year direct costs of up to $125,000. Direct costs for the second year of awards are limited to $25,000 and are available only to projects entering the Molecular Libraries Screening Center Network. Letters of intent are due May 2, 2007; applications are due May 16, 2007. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-008.html

• The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine invites U19 applications to support developmental centers for research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These centers are intended to promote the development of CAM research expertise and infrastructure, support developmental research projects, and support enhanced communication and partnership-building between CAM and conventional institutions and investigators. Up to $200,000 in FY 2007 funding is expected to be available to support 1-2 new nonrenewable grants having a project period of up to four years. Eligible are domestic for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local government; eligible agencies of the federal government; and faith- or community-based organizations. Applications must include a partnership between an eligible CAM institution and an eligible conventional biomedical or behavioral research institution. Letters of intent are due July 13, 2007; applications are due August 13, 2007. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-248.html

• The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) invites R01 and R21 applications for research in the interactions and impact of alcohol abuse and addiction on the biological mechanisms underlying HIV-produced neuronal dysfunction and damage that lead to the development and progression of central and peripheral nervous system disorders and complications due to HIV-1 infection. Approximately $1.5 million in FY 2007 funding is expected to be available for three R01 awards and 5-6 R21 awards. Eligibility is open, except for faith- or community-based organizations. Letters of intent are due April 14, 2007; applications are due May 11, 2007. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-07-015.html. For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-07-016.html.

• NIAAA invites R01 and R21 applications proposing to integrate basic alcohol behavioral research and prevention-oriented interventions aimed at reducing alcohol-related HIV/AIDS risk. These interventions are intended to focus on individuals in their environments in a way that both individual and social/structural level determinants of risk behavior are measured and modified. Approximately $2 million in FY 2007 funding is expected to be available for 5-7 awards. Letters of intent are due April 10, 2007; applications are due May 9, 2007. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-07-020.html. For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-07-021.html.

• NIAAA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse invite R01, R03 and R21 applications for research on women and sex/gender differences in drug/alcohol abuse and dependence. Areas of interest include mechanisms and origins; consequences and impact; prevention and prevention services; treatment and treatment services; HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases; crosscutting issues; epidemiology and prevention; neuroscience; and pubertal and hormonal processes. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-329.html. For R03 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-330.html. R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-331.html.

• The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites R21 and U01 applications for high-impact basic immunology studies and innovative methods that may lead to induction of broadly reactive, neutralizing antibodies that can prevent infection by a wide spectrum of clinically relevant HIV-1 virus strains. Approximately $1.5 million is expected to be available for 6-8 new R21 grants; approximately $2.5 million is expected to be available for 4-5 new U01 grants. Letters of intent are due May 29, 2007; applications are due June 29, 2007. More information on R21 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-015.html. For U01 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-014.html.

• NIAID invites U19 applications for the Novel HIV Therapies: Integrated Preclinical/Clinical program. This program is intended to support collaborations between NIAID, academia and the private sector for the purpose of translating basic laboratory discoveries into innovative therapies for HIV infection. The primary applicant may be from academia or the private sector. Applications must be composed of at least three interrelated research projects and an administrative core; one or more scientific cores may be proposed. At least one research project must be from the private sector if the applicant institution is from academia; conversely, at least one research project must be from academia if the applicant institution is from the private sector. Approximately $3 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available to support the first year of 1-2 awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs that respects the following limits: $650,000 for first-year direct costs for applicants proposing exclusively preclinical research throughout the five-year term; up to $775,000 for direct costs in any year that large animals are needed; and up to $1.3 million for direct costs in any year that clinical studies are conducted. Eligible are domestic for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local government; eligible agencies of the federal government; and faith- or community-based organizations. Letters of intent are due May 25, 2007; applications are due June 26, 2007. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-019.html

• The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) invites R01 and K25 applications for research projects that utilize a systems approach to investigating complex biological processes of the salivary glands. Investigations that couple experimentation and computation are sought to generate integrative models of salivary gland signaling networks, cellular processes or functional modules. Up to $3 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 3-4 R01 awards; approximately $1 million is expected to be available for 3-4 K25 awards. Applicants for K25 awards may request up to $100,000 in salary support and up to $100,000 in research development support. Eligibility for R01 applications is open, except for eligible agencies of the federal government and faith- or community-based organizations; eligibility for K25 applications is limited to domestic for-profit or nonprofit, public or private institutions/organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals or laboratories. Letters of intent and applications, respectively, are due Oct. 14 and Nov. 14, 2007 for R01 awards. Letters of intent and applications, respectively, are due Oct. 15 and Nov. 15, 2007 for K25 awards. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-08-001.html. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-08-002.html

• NIDCR invites T32 applications from dental schools that propose to develop a joint DDS or DMD/master's degree training program. The master's degree must be in clinical/behavorial research or in public health. The goal of this initiative is to make research training an integral component of the dental school environment and encourage more dental students to pursue academic research careers by providing an opportunity to gain research experience. Up to $1.5 million is expected to be available for 3-5 awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000. Eligible are public or private U.S. dental schools. Letters of intent are due August 25, 2007; applications are due September 25, 2007. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-332.html

• The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invites P30 applications for NINDS Center core grants to support neuroscience research. These grants will support centralized resources and facilities shared by investigators with existing NINDS-funded research projects. Each center will consist of one or more research cores, each of which will enrich the effectiveness of ongoing research and promote new research directions. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $500,000 per year. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations. Optional letters of intent are due 30 days before the standard application receipt dates; the next receipt date is May 25, 2007. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-05-070.html

• NASA will be soliciting proposals for a manufacturing feasibility study of polymer cross-linked aerogels. This study will require a cadre of expertise/facilities in aerogel blanket manufacturing, sol-gel processes, and know-how of polymer cross-linking available. Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about March 23, 2007, with proposals due April 26, 2007. More information is available at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=123904

• NASA will be soliciting proposals to develop a full-scale radiator demonstration unit. Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about March 23, 2007, with proposals due April 30, 2007. More information is available at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=123934

• Environmentally Friendly Surfactants. Seeking technologies that will enable the production of surfactants based on the principles of green and sustainable chemistry, thereby reducing or eliminating the use and generation of hazardous substances. http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/needofweek/6344?sid=390

• Quantifying Breast-Feeding Volume. This organization is seeking a way to quantify breast-feeding volume as a mother feeds her child. http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/needofweek/6343?sid=390

• Natural Preservatives for Beverages -- Benzoate and sorbate offer antimicrobial preservation, but consumers and the beverage industry are seeking natural or any other alternative that can handle a wide range of pH and products from dairy to juice to soft drinks.

• Replace Existing Solvents with Environmentally "Green" Chemistries -- Coatings, inks, adhesives, metal cleaning, and electronics are all industries in need of solvents that minimize environmental impact.

• A broad-spectrum biocide is needed for several industrial applications. In addition to being demonstrably effective on a wide variety of common bacteria, it should also deter molds and mildew. The intention is to use the biocide as an additive for plastic objects, apply it to textiles, and use it in water treatment equipment. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070308A3

• A method is needed to visually detect the presence of pathogenic bacteria or microbes on human hands regardless of the presence of beneficent microorganisms and without killing the latter. The solution must be safe for humans, easily applicable by a common user, and preferably performed in one action. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070308A4

• A technology/partnership is needed to produce flexible photovoltaic roofing sheets. The laminated/printed photovoltaic elements (solar module) will be added to flexible waterproofing sheets and encapsulated. The solar efficiency should be at least 5%. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070315A4

• A coating that is hard and has a high modulus of elasticity is needed for application to polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) optical films. Excellent coating adhesion and optical transparency are mandatory. The coating must withstand a force greater than 13,000 MpA and offer a pencil hardness of B or over. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070322A3

• Wet coating technologies are needed that show excellent weathering and durability performance. The coatings need to be applied successfully to mainly glass substrates and need to be suitable for application in a solution. They must also be able to be used as a binder or cross-linking component of coatings comprising fillers such as colloidal nano-particles. To respond to this Tech Need, visit: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070322A4

• New Technologies and Manufacturing Techniques for Thin-Film Solar Cells -- Solar cells hold out the possibility of inexpensive power for electrical devices, homes, cars, and offices.

• Abating Malnutrition - A global food supplier invites proposals for the development of a food bar to deliver substantial calories and nutrients to help abate childhood malnutrition in targeted regions of the globe.

• Design Expertise for Leak-Resistant Foam Closures - A Fortune 1000 company is seeking proposals for development of leak-resistant foam package closures.

• Encapsulation, Masking, or Processes for Creating Non-bitter Caffeine - A global company is seeking proposals for development of encapsulation, masking technologies, or other processes for creating non-bitter caffeine.

• Fat-free or Low-Fat Moisture Barriers - A global food company is seeking proposals for development of a fat free (or low-fat) moisture barrier.

• Flexible Confectionery Manufacturing Systems - A global food company invites proposals for flexible confectionery manufacturing systems that allow rapid conversion of conceptual designs of new product shapes and assemblies into manufactured products in a very short time period.

• Global Packaging Trend Advisory Board -- The Hershey Company is seeking four to eight professionals with varied backgrounds to serve on a Packaging Innovation Advisory Board.

• Heat-resistant Chocolate -- A global confectionary distributor is seeking proposals for a heat-resistant chocolate that can be used to formulate standard and/or novel confections for sale in tropical climates.

• High-Ductility/High-Barrier Materials and Coating Technologies -- A multibillion dollar manufacturer of organic material parts invites proposals for materials having high-ductility and high-barrier characteristics, and technologies for processing these materials into thin films or applying them as a thin coating.

• Highly Linear Polyolefins Containing Polar Co-monomers -- The Dow Chemical Corporation invites proposals with highly creative approaches to producing highly linear alpha olefin polymers with one or more polar heteroatomic co-monomers.

• High Yield One-Step Synthesis of 5-ethylidene-2-Norbornene -- A global chemical company invites proposals for a 5-ethylidene 2-norbornene (ENB) process with greatly improved first step yields.

• Improved Cold-Ship Technologies for Chocolate -- A global company is seeking proposals for development of improved cold-ship technologies. The improved packaging solutions are intended for use in direct-to-consumer chocolate shipments.

• Inorganic Nano-filler and Its Dispersion/Orientation Technology -- A multibillion dollar manufacturer with emphasis on expansion of material business related to electronic devices invites proposals for a supply of nano-size rods or flat powders used as composite for reducing the linear expansion coefficient of engineering plastics, together with proposals describing technology for making films from such resin composite.

• Low-Fat and Low-Viscosity Food-Based Coatings -- A global food company is seeking proposals for development of low-viscosity and low-fat food-based coatings.

• Materials/Drive Methods for Highly Functional Soft Actuators -- A multibillion dollar manufacturer of organic material parts invites proposals for proven or developing technologies related to materials or drive methods for soft actuators with high performance in air (in a dry state).

• NanoSize It! Reducing Calories While Retaining Flavor and Feel -- A global consumer products company is inviting proposals for applications of nanotechnology to reduced calorie foods.

• Nanotechnology for Powder Dissolution or Suspension -- A global consumer products company invites proposals for nanotechnology methods of improving the suspension or dissolution of powders in liquids.

• Neutralizing Pressure Changes on Package Contents -- A global food company is seeking new technologies and designs to neutralize pressure changes on packaged food containers.

• Novel Water Activity Reducing Systems -- A global food company is seeking proposals for development of novel water activity (Aw) reducing systems to prevent growth of microorganisms without (or only low amounts of) sugar.

• Solid Materials with Low Index of Refraction -- A Fortune 500 company is seeking materials or methods that produce solid particulates with a low index of refraction.

• Supplier for Low-Cost, Environmentally-Friendly, Disposable Plates and Bowls -- A Fortune 1000 company is seeking a manufacturing supplier for development of a low-cost, environmentally friendly disposable tableware product line made from biodegradable or recyclable materials, which would be manufactured for the North American consumer market.

• Systems to Suspend Inert Particulates (e.g., Cocoa) at Low Viscosity -- A global food company is seeking proposals for systems to suspend inert particulates (e.g., cocoa) at low viscosity.

• Techniques to Permanently Bond Incompatible Plastics -- A global food company is seeking proposals for development of technologies to permanently bond or weld together incompatible/dissimilar plastics.

• Technologies to Deposit Zinc Uniformly -- A global general chemical manufacturer, invites proposals for technologies that uniformly deposit minute amounts of zinc on the surface of an aluminum strip.

• Technologies to Determine the Properties of a Single Carbon Nanotube -- A top-five manufacturer of carbon nanotubes invites proposals describing technologies for measuring the electric conductivity and/or thermal conductivity of a single carbon nanotube (CNT).

• The Scent of a Roasted Peanut - Keeping it Fresh! - A major food company is seeking proposals for methods that will preserve peanut flavor freshness throughout the shelf life of the product.

• WorkLife 2007. Protecting and Promoting Worker Health, A National Symposium - Call for Abstracts. You are invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the WorkLife 2007 National Symposium. The Symposium will provide researchers, policymakers, practitioners, academics, employers, and labor leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences with integrated and coordinated health protection and promotion programs. These worksite programs must address health risk by combining attention to both individual workers and the environments in which they work. The conference planning committee is accepting abstracts on research and design, evaluation, and implementation of such worksite programs. Abstracts must be received by March 16, 2007. Online submission at http://www.worklife2007.com

• NANO 50TM AWARDS - DEADLINE EXTENSION. Nanotech Briefs® magazine is now accepting nominations for its third annual Nano 50 awards competition. The Nano 50 recognizes the top 50 technologies, innovators, and products with the greatest potential to advance the commercialization of nanotechnology. There is no cost to submit a nomination. All nominations must be submitted by April 2, 2007. Entries will be judged by an independent expert panel, and awards will be presented at a special Nano 50 awards dinner to be held November 2007 at the NASA Tech Briefs National Nano Engineering Conference in Boston. For complete rules and to submit a nomination, visit the official website at: http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070222A9

• The Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2007 National Medal of Technology awards, the nation's highest honor awarded by the president to America's leading inventors and technological innovators. The medal was first awarded in 1985 after being established by Congress in 1980. It is given annually to individuals, teams or companies for accomplishments in the innovation, development, commercialization, and management of technology, as evidenced by the establishment of new or significantly improved products, processes, or services. Past awards have been made in such areas as technology product and process; technology management and policy; technology concepts; technology and human resource development; and environmental technology. Accomplishments have varied from achievements in telecommunications systems to leadership in cardiovascular surgery to the development of Kevlar® used in body armor in law enforcement and the armed forces. The deadline for submitting 2007 nominations is May 31, 2007, and nominations should be submitted by e-mail to NMT@technology.gov. Nomination forms and guidelines may be downloaded from the National Medal of Technology website at www.technology.gov/Medal/Nomination.htm

• NEOSA is now accepting nominations for the 2007 NEOSA Best of Tech Awards to recognize technology and entrepreneurial excellence in northeast Ohio. Award categories include: Best Software Product, Best Web/E-commerce Application, Best SEO/SEM Company, Best Emerging Company, Best Tech Leader, and Brain Gain Company of the Year. For more info, see http://www.neosa.org/aboutNeosa/techawards.asp

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