Writing a Competitive CAREER Proposal from a PUI

Are you a Lafayette faculty member thinking about applying to the NSF CAREER program? Join our upcoming webinar focused on helping faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) learn more about this opportunity and craft competitive CAREER proposals that emphasize the strengths of being a PUI faculty. We welcome faculty from PUIs who want to learn more about the program and gain perspective on preparing a successful submission.

Who: Assistant Professors interested in learning more about the NSF CAREER program

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm EDT

Where: Register in advance here 

Direct link: https://lafayette.zoom.us/meeting/register/e_RRJ1gZTbKuMH4SI-xFxg

The webinar will be given by three recent NSF CAREER awardees:

Mike Bertucci, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Lafayette College; NSF CAREER recipient in 2020; Program: Chemistry of Life Processes

Melissa Gordon, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College; NSF CAREER recipient in 2022; Program: Polymers

Christa Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Lafayette College; NSF CAREER recipient in 2025; Program: Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes

We hope to see you at the webinar, and encourage you to share this announcement with any colleagues from any institution who may also be interested in attending.