Collaborative Technology Alliances at the Army Research LaboratoryPartnering with the Private Sector Greg Cirincione The Army Research Laboratory 2010 ASEE Engineering Research Council Annual Conference March 15, 2010 U.S. Army Research LaboratoryMissionProvide innovative science, technology, and analysesto enable full spectrum operations.VisionAmerica’s Laboratory for the Army: Many Minds,Many Capabilities, Single Focus on the Soldier Acknowledged Scientific, Technical and Analytical Excellence Recognized bridge between the Nation’s Scientific and Technical Communities and the Army Leader in providing innovative solutions
14 ENG Collaborative InvestmentsInvestments Advanced Manufacturing • Transformative manufacturing technologies, including – Nanomanufacturing research and the application of nanotechnology to existing manufacturing industries; – Fundamental research associated with Science and Engineering Beyond Moore’s Law (SEBML), its manufacturing challenges and opportunities; and – Basic research efforts on manufacturing enterprise systems and complex systems design and manufacturing Cyber–Physical Systems • Integration of information and control agents with physical hardware. – Devices – Components – Systems with builtin intelligence • Applications in
14 ENG Collaborative InvestmentsInvestments Advanced Manufacturing • Transformative manufacturing technologies, including – Nanomanufacturing research and the application of nanotechnology to existing manufacturing industries; – Fundamental research associated with Science and Engineering Beyond Moore’s Law (SEBML), its manufacturing challenges and opportunities; and – Basic research efforts on manufacturing enterprise systems and complex systems design and manufacturing Cyber–Physical Systems • Integration of information and control agents with physical hardware. – Devices – Components – Systems with builtin intelligence • Applications in
Teaching: Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. Universe was of schools was the 14 colleges that granted at least half bachelor degrees in engineering and technology. w Methodology used was the same multivariable system used in the America’s Best Colleges rankings for that year. Undergraduate Engineering rankings w 1995 w All ABET accredited undergraduate programs (in the low 300s) in one category. w Ranked using academic reputation only. w Dean and associate dean of each program surveyed w Asked to place each program in one of four tiers of academic quality. Highest score possible 4.0. w Why the switch? Engineering broader than just 14 (at the time) engineering specialty schools. Undergraduate Engineering rankings
and building technologies, with emphases on efficiency, economy, and sustainability • Supporting programs – Manufacturing and Construction Equipment – Manufacturing Enterprise Systems – Materials Processing and Engineering – Nanomanufacturing Nanomanufacturing Discovery, learning, research infrastructure, and stewardship 4 Current CMMI Research Clusters Mechanics and Engineering Materials • Research aimed at advances in the transformation and use of engineering materials efficiently, economically, and sustainably • Supporting programs – Geomechanics and Geomaterials – Materials and Surface Engineering – Mechanics of Materials – Nano/Bio
and building technologies, with emphases on efficiency, economy, and sustainability • Supporting programs – Manufacturing and Construction Equipment – Manufacturing Enterprise Systems – Materials Processing and Engineering – Nanomanufacturing Nanomanufacturing Discovery, learning, research infrastructure, and stewardship 4 Current CMMI Research Clusters Mechanics and Engineering Materials • Research aimed at advances in the transformation and use of engineering materials efficiently, economically, and sustainably • Supporting programs – Geomechanics and Geomaterials – Materials and Surface Engineering – Mechanics of Materials – Nano/Bio
programs to advance the technology EWI FSW System Navy program with amphibious vehicle manufacturer Air Force program with aircraft engine manufacturer Army program with armored vehicle manufacturer Army contractor implements large FSW machine Amphibious vehicle into production in 2009 EWI is a leader in FSW of hard metals with many commercial and defense applications Partnerships Targeted Technology Development Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM): Novel technology to build netshapes by solidstate deposition Titanium
programs to advance the technology EWI FSW System Navy program with amphibious vehicle manufacturer Air Force program with aircraft engine manufacturer Army program with armored vehicle manufacturer Army contractor implements large FSW machine Amphibious vehicle into production in 2009 EWI is a leader in FSW of hard metals with many commercial and defense applications Partnerships Targeted Technology Development Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM): Novel technology to build netshapes by solidstate deposition Titanium
and health.è Supporting programs w Energy for Sustainability w Environmental Engineering w Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies w Environmental Sustainability Ke, Clemson CBET Research Cluster: Transport & Thermal Fluidsè Supports fundamental advances in transport processes enabling new technological solutions to understand pressing issues in energy, the environment, manufacturing, health care, and other fields.è Supporting programs w Combustion, Fire & Plasma Systems w Fluid Dynamics w Interfacial Processes & Thermodynamics w Particulate & Multiphase
Collaborative Technology Alliances at the Army Research LaboratoryPartnering with the Private Sector Greg Cirincione The Army Research Laboratory 2010 ASEE Engineering Research Council Annual Conference March 15, 2010 U.S. Army Research LaboratoryMissionProvide innovative science, technology, and analysesto enable full spectrum operations.VisionAmerica’s Laboratory for the Army: Many Minds,Many Capabilities, Single Focus on the Soldier Acknowledged Scientific, Technical and Analytical Excellence Recognized bridge between the Nation’s Scientific and Technical Communities and the Army Leader in providing innovative solutions
Division of Electrical,Communications, and CyberSystems (ECCS) Robert J. Trew Division Director ASEE ERC ECCS Missionž Address fundamental research issues at the nano, micro, and macro scales underlying device and component technologies (electronic and photonic devices), energy and power, controls, networks, communications, computation, and cyber technologiesž Support integration of systems principles in complex engineering systems and networks for a variety of applications areasž Ensure education of a diverse workforce to meet the technological challenges of a 21st century global economy
• 1700 people on 2 months notice R • Technology showcaseG Scientist/Engineer (Academia, National Labs, Industry); Investors; Y Small/Large Industry Senior Management; Policy Groups; Congress; White House Panel Topics I • How do we foster and identify game‐changers? Is it random or is there a system? N • How do we go from lab to market with disruptive energy technologies that N challenge business‐as‐usual? O • How do we scale innovations in the US? How do we accelerate the pace? V • How do we balance global competitiveness and partnerships? A • How do we ensure national security through energy technologies? T • How do we build and engage regional
• 1700 people on 2 months notice R • Technology showcaseG Scientist/Engineer (Academia, National Labs, Industry); Investors; Y Small/Large Industry Senior Management; Policy Groups; Congress; White House Panel Topics I • How do we foster and identify game‐changers? Is it random or is there a system? N • How do we go from lab to market with disruptive energy technologies that N challenge business‐as‐usual? O • How do we scale innovations in the US? How do we accelerate the pace? V • How do we balance global competitiveness and partnerships? A • How do we ensure national security through energy technologies? T • How do we build and engage regional
Research Projects Technical Expertise USDOT Validate use of GIS ØGIS and RS technologies for ØRemote Sensing major corridor planning ØData/Image Visualization ØData/Sensor Fusion ØScientific Modeling ØHigh Performance Computing ØSystems Engineering Pixel’s ØSatellite Engineering Spectral reflectance Reflectance Clutter Target
Research Projects Technical Expertise USDOT Validate use of GIS ØGIS and RS technologies for ØRemote Sensing major corridor planning ØData/Image Visualization ØData/Sensor Fusion ØScientific Modeling ØHigh Performance Computing ØSystems Engineering Pixel’s ØSatellite Engineering Spectral reflectance Reflectance Clutter Target
that replaces the traditional distribution of massproduced materials HP LABS’ RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Breakthrough technology to accelerate the transformation to digital commercial printing BIG BETS:PRINTING PROCESSES FOR COMMERCIAL PRINT DIGITAL COMMERCIAL PRINT AUTOMATION Print engine, Webbased printing, intuitive highperformance materials color, creative workflow, quality assurance 6 ©2009 HP Confidential ©2009 CONTENT TRANSFORMATION END STATE: Complete convergence of physical and digital information HP LABS’ RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Technologies to transfer content seamlessly from paper to digital and access digital content wherever paper is used today BIG
that replaces the traditional distribution of massproduced materials HP LABS’ RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Breakthrough technology to accelerate the transformation to digital commercial printing BIG BETS:PRINTING PROCESSES FOR COMMERCIAL PRINT DIGITAL COMMERCIAL PRINT AUTOMATION Print engine, Webbased printing, intuitive highperformance materials color, creative workflow, quality assurance 6 ©2009 HP Confidential ©2009 CONTENT TRANSFORMATION END STATE: Complete convergence of physical and digital information HP LABS’ RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Technologies to transfer content seamlessly from paper to digital and access digital content wherever paper is used today BIG
Current Solicitation NSF 09‐565 ERC and I/UCRC Technology Sectors Lead Institution shown Advanced Electronics (13) Biotechnology, Healthcare and Service (16) Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication (18) Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure (15) Advanced Materials (4) Information, Communication, and Computing (10) Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) The Mechanisms • Faculty and Students in industry • Industry Scientists and Engineers in Academe • Industry-University Collaborative Research Projects Current Program Announcement 09‐516 6
MassachusettsAmherst (0937895). PostEFRI Support Possible Routes (envisioned early on) • Possible routes – Centers Programs (ERC, STC, other) • ROGER KAMM (EFRICBE) awarded a Science and Technology Center – New Program in a Division • RESIN: a CMMI research cluster – Change/Restructure an existing Program – New Program at interface of Divisions – Other AgenciesFY 2010: Additional Exploratory Investment Building Engineered Complex Systems NSF 09610 • To Develop a theoretical basis of engineered complex systems (where the emergent behaviors or structures are not evident from considering only the system's separate components). • "seed funding" for small teams of
MassachusettsAmherst (0937895). PostEFRI Support Possible Routes (envisioned early on) • Possible routes – Centers Programs (ERC, STC, other) • ROGER KAMM (EFRICBE) awarded a Science and Technology Center – New Program in a Division • RESIN: a CMMI research cluster – Change/Restructure an existing Program – New Program at interface of Divisions – Other AgenciesFY 2010: Additional Exploratory Investment Building Engineered Complex Systems NSF 09610 • To Develop a theoretical basis of engineered complex systems (where the emergent behaviors or structures are not evident from considering only the system's separate components). • "seed funding" for small teams of
should meet one of the following criteria: • Access to Emerging Technology • Ex: Thin film coating for airplane wing to decrease drag • Provide Mutual Benefit • Ex: Transfer hot air balloon and research equipment to a university in return for their data • Expand AF Activities Technical Knowledge • Ex: Testing of magnets attached to engine fuel line to determine if magnetic field increases combustion efficiency • Transfer Technology for Commercialization • Ex: Transfer fighter pilot hearing protection and communication technology to motor sport drivers Education Partnership Agreements (EPAs) 4 • Focused on promoting the fields of Science, Math, and
should meet one of the following criteria: • Access to Emerging Technology • Ex: Thin film coating for airplane wing to decrease drag • Provide Mutual Benefit • Ex: Transfer hot air balloon and research equipment to a university in return for their data • Expand AF Activities Technical Knowledge • Ex: Testing of magnets attached to engine fuel line to determine if magnetic field increases combustion efficiency • Transfer Technology for Commercialization • Ex: Transfer fighter pilot hearing protection and communication technology to motor sport drivers Education Partnership Agreements (EPAs) 4 • Focused on promoting the fields of Science, Math, and
should meet one of the following criteria: • Access to Emerging Technology • Ex: Thin film coating for airplane wing to decrease drag • Provide Mutual Benefit • Ex: Transfer hot air balloon and research equipment to a university in return for their data • Expand AF Activities Technical Knowledge • Ex: Testing of magnets attached to engine fuel line to determine if magnetic field increases combustion efficiency • Transfer Technology for Commercialization • Ex: Transfer fighter pilot hearing protection and communication technology to motor sport drivers Education Partnership Agreements (EPAs) 4 • Focused on promoting the fields of Science, Math, and
RESEARCH AND RANKINGS ASEE Engineering Research Council Conference March 15, 2010 Dr. Lester A. Gerhardt Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Chair, ERC Data Standardization Committee The ERC Data Standization Committee Lester Gerhardt (Chair) – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Romayne Botti – Carnegie Mellon University Carl Anderson – Michigan Tech University Christopher Bowman – University of Colorado, Boulder William Dunne – University of Tennessee Michael Isaacson – University of California, Santa Cruz Heidi R. Ries – Air Force Institute of Technology Ralph Zee
Research and Development in the2011 BudgetKei KoizumiOffice of Science and TechnologyPolicyyMarch 15, 2010ffor th the ASEE E Engineering i iResearch Councilwww.ostp.gov Trends in Discretionary Spending, FY 1976-2015 budget authority in billions of constant FY 2010 dollars 1600 1400 1200 Total discretionary 1000 800 Defense discretionary 600 400