Fundamentals of Chinese brush paintings for novices and experienced painter alike. We will cover the classical four gentlemen for novices and go onto more advanced topics. Emphasis will be on brush stroke techniques and composition of the subject matters.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

How to write winning SBIR proposals.

Free funding from Federal Government to commercialize your deep technology research.

Anywhere from $150k to $2M of free federal government funding for your startup.

Topics:  Tuesday Jan 30, Day 1:  Overview, Admin, Winning Strategies

• Overview of SBIR plus STTR
• Review of the 11 agencies who fund SBIR/STTR
  • DOD, NIH, DOE, NSF, EPA, NASA, USDA, ED, DOC, DOT, DHS
• Administrative stuff -- boring but really important
• Is it really free? Non-recourse funding Comparison with VC or Debt financing

Thursday Feb 1, Day 2:  Winning Strategies

• Timing and calendar management
  • Applying while in school
• Generative AI enhancements
• Review process details or “what happens after I press submit?”
• Advanced strategies to ensure success

Who is this for?

• Current or graduated Students
• Undergrad, Grad, MBA, PhD, etc.
• Anyone seeking funding for their technology-based product or company

Prerequisites:  Watch Ben Schrag’s Intro to SBIR from NSF:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OePUxtd2TjM

It’s a good overview of the SBIR / STTR program from NSF, which is one of the best SBIR programs.

Fundamentals of Chinese brush paintings for novices and experienced painter alike. We will cover the classical four gentlemen for novices and go onto more advanced topics. Emphasis will be on brush stroke techniques and composition of the subject matters.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home.

How to write winning SBIR proposals.

Free funding from Federal Government to commercialize your deep technology research.

Anywhere from $150k to $2M of free federal government funding for your startup.

Topics:  Tuesday Jan 30, Day 1:  Overview, Admin, Winning Strategies

• Overview of SBIR plus STTR
• Review of the 11 agencies who fund SBIR/STTR
  • DOD, NIH, DOE, NSF, EPA, NASA, USDA, ED, DOC, DOT, DHS
• Administrative stuff -- boring but really important
• Is it really free? Non-recourse funding Comparison with VC or Debt financing

Thursday Feb 1, Day 2:  Winning Strategies

• Timing and calendar management
  • Applying while in school
• Generative AI enhancements
• Review process details or “what happens after I press submit?”
• Advanced strategies to ensure success

Who is this for?

• Current or graduated Students
• Undergrad, Grad, MBA, PhD, etc.
• Anyone seeking funding for their technology-based product or company

Prerequisites:  Watch Ben Schrag’s Intro to SBIR from NSF:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OePUxtd2TjM

It’s a good overview of the SBIR / STTR program from NSF, which is one of the best SBIR programs.