Behind the Scenes at the National Science Foundation

Join us for an in-person question and answer session with Joe Carlin, former NSF program director and current associate professor of geological sciences at CSUF. This event is specifically designed for faculty seeking a deeper understanding of the NSF proposal submission and review process.

Dr. Carlin will provide valuable insights into what NSF review process looks like and how to address the required review criteria. Whether you are new to NSF proposals or looking to refine your approach to align your research with NSF’s evolving priorities, this session offers practical strategies for both new and experienced proposal submitters to help you navigate the NSF proposal process effectively.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance, allowing for a focused discussion tailored to the specific needs of those in attendance. This provides a unique chance to have individual concerns or challenges related to NSF proposals addressed, ensuring that the session offers practical advice relevant to your research and proposal development. 

 

Q & A Session

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

TSU Pavilion C

 

*Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance, allowing for a focused discussion tailored to the specific needs of those in attendance. 

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About Joe Carlin

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Joe Carlin is an Associate Professor in the Geology Department where he teaches courses related to Oceanography and Geology. His research focuses on coastal sedimentology with a primary interest in recent (past ~200 years) sediment deposits in different coastal and shallow marine environments. Dr. Carlin's research has been supported through grants from funding sources such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Chemical Society, and the CSU Council on Ocean Affairs Science and Technology and CSUF intramural grants.

Recently, from 2022 to 2024, Dr. Carlin had the opportunity to serve as a rotator Program Officer at NSF in the Division of Ocean Sciences where he helped to manage programs such as the Marine Geology and Geophysics Program, the Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and the Paleo Perspectives on Present and Projected Climate competition.

He also serves as the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs’ faculty fellow for Grant Writing Academy 201: Intermediate Grant Writing.

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