[New NDSEG website not secure?]

I received an email from sti-tec stating that uploads of transcripts with the seal and signature are acceptable, so I just did that for one of my institutions.  Hopefully, that does not cause a problem.

[New NDSEG website not secure?]

Any new updates on this?  I messaged STI-TEC about their website security and received no response.

[New NDSEG website not secure?]

Yes, part of me is already missing ASEE.  I guess I will shoot STI-TEC a message/email tomorrow asking about the website security.  I will probably not put any personal information on there until the issue is resolved. 

[New NDSEG website not secure?]

I was looking at the new website for the NDSEG this year when I noticed that it isn't secure.  On the page to create a new application, Chrome even tells you as much in the url bar. Anyone know what's going on?  I guess I'll hold off doing anything for the moment and email them if need be.  

On a related note, I see that ASEE is not managing the applications this year.  Will that affect the process at all?  Does anyone have any experience applying to fellowships handled by "STI-TEC"?

Thanks!

[Applying for the NDSEG fellowship with (mostly) unrelated research]

I am looking to apply for the NDSEG fellowship this year, but I am seeing conflicting reports on how strongly they weight the military importance of one's research.  My work is in (theoretical) gravitational waves, which is pretty far removed from national defense.  However, I have heard a few times that the DoD does like to support fundamental physics.  Still, I looked through the list of topics on the Army and Navy research pages and could not immediately tie anything into what I do.

 

Any tips?  Is there a good way to "sell" my research, or should I just accept that my chances are slim?