1. Regional Laboratory Award
   • Presented to the management of a Mid-Continent member laboratory or facility that has provided exceptional support and encouragement to the transfer of federal technologies to the private sector
   • Such support and encouragement must have provided tangible benefit to the private sector and to the general public
   • The award will be based on contributions during the current calendar year.

2. Regional Partnership Award
   • Presented to an American-owned company, a non-federal entity, or a university in the Mid-Continent Region to recognize outstanding efforts to promote technology transfer between federal government facilities and the private or public sectors
   • Definition of one or more specific transfers of technology would benefit the nomination but are not essential
   • The award will be based on contributions during the current calendar year

3. Regional Laboratory Representative of the Year Award
   • Presented to a designated FLC Representative or Alternate from a Mid-Continent Region laboratory or facility
   • The nominee must have made significant contributions in one or more of the following areas:
     • Innovative developments in technology transfer that are applicable to other member laboratories or facilities
     • Outreach to a new and viable FLC Mid-Continent user group
     • Leadership in regional FLC programs and initiatives
     • Other appropriate contributions benefiting the technology transfer mission
   • The award will be based on contributions during the current calendar year
   • The nominee may not have received the same award within the past three years
   • Winner will be eligible for consideration for the National FLC Representative of the Year Award.

4. Notable Technology Development Awards
   • Description of technology including:
     • Problem it solves and benefits;
     • Markets and consumers;
     • Partnerships formed
     • Patents filed or awarded.
   • Technology does not have to be transferred to be eligible for nomination.
   • Action shown has to have occurred within the last three calendar years.

5. Excellence in Technology Transfer
   • Criterion is similar to national FLC award criteria in this category

6. STEM Mentorship Award - 2nd Year for Category
   • Given to an individual who may or may not be a direct employee of a government laboratory or facility in the Mid-Continent Region, but has demonstrated exceptional character, mentorship, and creativity in the areas of science and math or by promoting the development of young people (K-12) in technical career fields.
   • Contributions by the nominee must be unique and show measurable benefit to the laboratory, school system and/or students.
   • Contributions by the nominee must have occurred within the past three calendar years.

Click on the link below for detailed information and to download the submission form:

As a partner in two separate funding awards announced by Energy Secretary Steven Chu, LANL will partner with businesses, nonprofit organizations, universities, and other national laboratories to create a proof-of-concept system for commercializing algae-based biofuels or other advanced biofuels that can be transported and sold using the nation’s existing fueling infrastructure. Under the two ARRA proposals, two separate consortia will develop “green” fuels such as gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel from algae and other renewable feedstocks. LANL will be awarded some $12 million from both projects.
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Chief scientist selected for Air Force Directed Energy Directorate
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico -- Dr. Robert E. Peterkin was recently selected as the Directed Energy Directorate's, chief scientist joining the scientific and technical cadre of senior executives here.

The chief scientist is the directorate's primary adviser on scientific and technical matters and the primary authority for the technical content of the science and technology portfolio.

"The directorate has a longstanding legacy of outstanding research and development and has produced many renowned scientists and engineers, said Dr. Peterkin. "I look forward to working with the Air Force Research Laboratory's world-class researchers to develop and transition directed energy technologies to the operating Air Force and the nation."
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Women's Enrichment Grant Offers Seminar Series On "Taking Technology To Market"
AMES, IA -- A series of seminars entitled "Taking Technology to Market" is being offered through an Iowa State University 2009/2010 Women's Enrichment Grant. The series is aimed at giving students, young scientists and engineers, potential entrepreneurs and other interested parties insight into the process of taking innovation to market and encouraging students and staff to participate in this process.

According to series organizers, Deb Covey, Ames Laboratory's Associate Director for Sponsored Research Administration, and Cynthia Jenks, Ames Lab Assistant for Director Scientific Planning, the seminar series will feature outside and local speakers from the following fields and in process order:

1. Inventor: Incorporating an environment of inventorship into your research/thought process
2. Patent Attorney: The patent process; what you should keep in mind to protect your inventions.
3. Licensing Manager: Types of license agreements; the inventor as an entrepreneur and other issues.
4. Entrepreneur/Start-up Business Owner: What you should know when considering spinning off your technology.

FLC Mid-Continent Regional Coordinator.
	J. Susan Sprake - Los Alamos National Laboratory    [view bio & contact info]
Incoming Deputy Regional Coordinator.
	Deb Covey - Ames Laboratory    [view bio & contact info]