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<p>Attached is the <b>Draft</b> of <span lang="EN-CA">Multistate Research Project
</span>SERA_Temp3: Southern Region Information Exchange Group for IPM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Duration </b>10/01/2022 - 09/30/2027<span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will need the following information to record participation on Appendix E.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What Objectives will you be working on?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Objectives:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">To draw together, on an annual basis, research scientists and extension specialists of diverse disciplinary backgrounds that hold responsibilities and interest in IPM, for the purpose
of exchanging current information, research findings and innovative Extension programming efforts related to IPM.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">To highlight current information on the status of new research findings and extension programs dealing with IPM.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">To provide a forum for reporting findings from projects funded from Smith Lever 3d funded and Southern IPM Center grants.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">To collaboratively develop and distribute educational materials and educational training modules for Extension Agents and end users of IPM.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">To provide a forum for developing multi-state collaborations that lead to expanded sources of funds for research, Extension, and integrated programs.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Research Commitments: SY</b>__.1___<b> PY</b>_____<b>TY</b>_____
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<p class="MsoNormal">Estimates of time commitment by Scientists Years (SY) (not less than 0.1SY), Professional Years (PY) and Technical Years (TY)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Research CRIS Codes*: KA_____SOI_____FOS_____</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For research commitment, indicate the CRIS classification [Knowledge Area(s) (KA), Subject(s) of Investigation (SOI), and Field(s) of Science (FOS)]<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Researcher Name:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Knowledge Area<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Subject of Investigation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>*The available codes from which you may choose are defined in the NIFA Classification Manual which can be found here:
</b><a href="https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/MANUAL%20OF%20CLASSIFICATION.pdf"><b>MANUAL OF CLASSIFICATION</b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Extension FTE: _____</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the best,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Melissa<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0C234B">Melissa Gomez</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#495057"><br>
Coordinator, Federal Research Operations<br>
Agriculture, Life & Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension<br>
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<br>
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<b><a href="https://compass.arizona.edu"><span style="color:#8B0015">compass.arizona.edu</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p>Your institution/agency/entity is invited to participate in a new or revised Multistate Research project: SERA_Temp3: Southern Region Information Exchange Group for IPM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The following are directions for viewing the proposal and for creating in Appendix E to authorize participation by your scientist(s) /specialist(s) in this proposed activity.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Please submit the Appendix E as soon as possible<o:p></o:p></p>
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