FEDIX and MOLIS - Federal Information Exchange, Inc. _A_d_d_r_e_s_s: Federal Information Exchange, Inc. 555 Quince Orchard Road Suite 200 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 USA 1747 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 1150 Washington DC 20006 _E_m_a_i_l: fedix@fedix.fie.com _P_h_o_n_e: (301) 975-0103 Help Line (technical assistance): (301) 975-0103 Fax: (301) 975-0109 _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n FEDIX and MOLIS, online services of Federal Information Exchange, Inc., are information links between the federal government and academia. They allow "one-stop shopping" for the latest information about research and educational oppor- tunities from participating agencies and minority institu- tions. FEDIX and MOLIS are easy to use and provide access at no cost. FEDIX databases provide online information on agency research opportunities, program contacts, scholarships, research equipment, procurement notices, and minority oppor- tunities. An electronic mail feature is also provided for users to communicate with the system operators. MOLIS databases support the White House Initiative on His- torically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) by providing capability information on 107 HBCUs and 32 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and universities. This online informa- tion includes research centers, facilities, equipment; pre- college and education programs; scholarships and _________________________ The information in this section is provided in accor- dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front of this guide. December 12, 1991 NNSC Section 3.32, Page 1 fellowships; emerging capabilities; revenues and expendi- tures, degrees and enrollment; faculty profiles; and admin- istrative personnel data. Information will soon be avail- able on science and engineering students and grant/contract activity. Participating agencies: Department of Energy (DOE), Depart- ment of Commerce (DOC), Department of Education (DOEd), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Avia- tion Administration (FAA), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Security Agency (NSA), Office of Naval Research (ONR), U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s Any microcomputer or dumb terminal with communications software and a modem operating at 1200, 2400, or 9600 baud, or any system/terminal with access to the Internet can access the system. FEDIX (301) 258-0953 Washington metro area (800) 232-4879 All others MOLIS (301) 258-5016 Washington metro area (800) 626-6547 All others MODEM SETUP: 8 databits, no parity, 1 stopbit INTERNET ADDRESS: "telnet fedix.fie.com " At login, type: "fedix" for FEDIX or "molis" for MOLIS _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _S_e_r_v_i_c_e FEDIX provides access to the public at no charge. _M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n Free User Guides are available for both FEDIX and MOLIS. Call (301) 975-0103. December 12, 1991 NNSC Section 3.32, Page 2 The system operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, except for periodic system updating or maintenance. The Help Line (for problems or comments) is staffed Monday- Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, except on federal holidays. December 12, 1991 NNSC Section 3.32, Page 3