Business Opportunities FIFA World Cup thanks efamily member Janice Weaver for sharing!

 

View in Browser Dear Friend, Houston is gearing up to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 26, presenting a major opportunity for local small businesses to compete for contracts tied to the Houston Fan Festival and related events. The FIFA World Cup Host Committee is committed to a transparent, fair process that supports local suppliers and helps them grow while contributing to the economic impact this global event will bring to our region. Vendor opportunities are available in several categories: • Infrastructure and site operations • Guest services and amenities • Production and technical services • Food and beverage, in partnership with Levy Restaurants Important date: The bid management system is now open for vendors who want to participate in upcoming RFPs. Businesses that want to participate must register with Buy Houston – By Houston at the link below. Once registered, eligible vendors will receive access to upcoming RFPs and required documentation related to human rights and sustainability standards. Register here: https://www.houstonsports.org/bhbh/ If you have any questions or need help with the process, the Host Committee team is available to support you: info@fwc26houston.com. We hope you will take a moment to explore these opportunities and share them with others who may be interested. Sincerely, Rodney Ellis Commissioner Rodney Ellis Downtown Office 1001 Preston, 9th Floor Houston, Texas 77002 713-274-1000

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NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellows - Thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO26) Released

 

 

 

 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released a solicitation, titled “NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) - Fall 2026,” as an appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI)” Fiscal Year 2026, on December 18, 2025. The solicitation is available by opening the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/, selecting “Open” under "Solicitations," and, finally, searching "NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities - Fall 2026 (NSTGRO26)" under Keywords. To go to the solicitation directly, visit https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZTR001N-26NSTGRO_B6.

 

Through this fellowship opportunity, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) seeks to sponsor U.S. citizen, U.S. national, and permanent resident graduate student research that has significant potential to contribute to NASA’s goal of creating innovative new space technologies for our Nation’s science, exploration, and economic future. 

 

This call for research proposals solicits proposals on behalf of individuals pursuing or planning to pursue master’s or doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in relevant space technology disciplines at accredited U.S. universities. Proposals must address at least one of the high-priority technical research areas identified in the appendix; see section C.2. – Research Areas for details.

 

NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellows will perform research primarily at their respective university campuses but also conduct Visiting Technologist Experiences at NASA Centers. In addition, each recipient will be matched with a technically relevant and community-engaged NASA researcher who will serve as the research collaborator on the award. Through this collaboration, graduate students will be able to take advantage of broader and/or deeper space technology research opportunities directly related to their academic and career objectives, acquire a more detailed understanding of the potential end applications of their space technology efforts, and directly disseminate their research results within the NASA community.

 

Awards resulting from this competitive selection will be made in the form of grants to accredited U.S. universities with the faculty advisor as the Principal Investigator (PI). 

 

The financial and programmatic support for NSTGRO comes from STMD. These awards are a component of the Space Technology Research Grants Program, which engages the entire spectrum of academic researchers, including graduate students. Awards resulting from this solicitation are planned to start in the fall of the 2026 academic year and are subject to the availability of appropriated funds. 

 

This solicitation covers only proposals for new awards; continuation of existing awards is handled separately. 

 

All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES by a university Authorized Organizational Representative and are due by 6 PM E.T. on January 29, 2026. The PI for the NSTGRO26 proposal must be the faculty member who will serve as the PI on the grant award if selected. Detailed submission instructions are provided under "Other Documents" on the NSPIRES webpage associated with the NSTGRO26 solicitation. Potential proposers are urged to access the NSPIRES electronic proposal system well in advance of the proposal due date to register with NSPIRES, familiarize themselves with its structure, and to enter the requested information. 

 

Comments and questions may be addressed by email to the Space Technology Research Grants Program, at HQ-NSTGRO-Call@mail.nasa.gov. Responses to inquiries will be answered by email and may also be included in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document located on the NSPIRES page associated with the solicitation; anonymity of individuals/institutions who submit questions will be preserved. 

 

 

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Engineering Scholarships for 2026-2027 thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

 

STEM/Engineering Scholarships for graduating High School seniors for the 2026-27 academic year    Learn More →   Do you know a High School senior who intends to pursue an engineering degree or STEM-related studies starting September 2026? Help us reach students who can benefit! Graduating High School seniors (Class of 2026) who plan to begin college in fall 2026 are eligible to apply for ASME High School Scholarships. What students need to know before applying: Our scholarships require a letter of recommendation. Students interested in a ME/MET educational pathway, planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university during the 2026-2027 academic year. Copy of FASFA is required Application deadline – March 15, 2026 Application Is Open    PARENT NIGHT Do you know someone graduating high school in spring 2026?  We are hosting a couple of informational sessions to respond to questions and provide a brief overview of the application. Online Session will be held via Zoom in January and February 2026 (check the website for dates/times that works best for your schedule)  Learn More →   ASME Scholarships provided by ASME provides an equal opportunity to apply Contact Us   |   Privacy Policy    |   Unsubscribe ASME, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990 © 2025 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved 120125 - 35656

The Harlem River Farms(sponsors of the WABC garden show in Sept) - launching something special Grow More, Spend Less, a hands-on training series that shows you how to grow fresh food and save real money.

 Thanks Ms. LeBeau for sharing!

The Harlem River Farms(sponsors of the WABC garden show in Sept) is launching something special Grow More, Spend Less, a hands-on training series that shows you how to  grow fresh food and save real money.

Thursday, Dec. 4

5 pm-7:30 pm 

Third Ward Multi Service Center - 3611 Ennis, Houston, Tesas

Beginner: Seed Starting and Transplanting

Intermediate: Build a Bamboo Trellis

Advanced:  Tree & Perennial Propagation

Money Moment:  Saving by Growing at Home + Texas SB 541 (Cottage Vendor Law Discussed)

 Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/MHRai