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David Schiraldi

Developing a Successful NSF Science & Technology Center; CLiPS David A. Schiraldi Peter A. Asseff Professor & Chair Dept. of Macromolecular Science & Engineering Case Western Reserve University Associate Director for Education & Diversity, CLiPS March 2016 ASEE ERC Background• STCs (and ERCs) sit atop the NSF hierarchy of programs• 5 + 5 years, $4M/yr• Renewal is common, but requires diligence• STCs emphasize science, some technologies, not so much device-oriented• STCs have significant expectations for education and outreach Getting Started (2002 – 2003)• A group of five CWRU faculty met weekly for ~12 months, often over offsite lunches, to

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Brian Yoder

Workshop Measuring ImpactASEE Benchmarking SurveysAmerican Society for Engineering EducationDepartment of Assessment, Evaluation, and Institutional ResearchBrian L. Yoder, Ph.D., DirectorMarch 8, 2016ASEE Engineering Research Council Annual ConferenceAEIR conducts extensive research on diverse issues in STEM education and carriesout both grant-funded and contract-based program evaluation activities, alignedwith ASEE’s core missions and values.ASEE Benchmarking SurveysProfiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology CollegesASEE Faculty Salary SurveyUndergraduate Engineering Retention Survey Thank you! b.yoder@asee.orghttps://aeir.asee.org aeir@asee.org

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Robert Morse

Engineering• Best Global Universities -October 2016. – Engineering – Computer Science – Materials Science• Best Online Degree Programs-January 12, 2016. – Master’s degree in Engineering programs – Computer Information Technology Programs includes computer engineering, computer science, information systems, information technology or software engineering. LIFE’S DECISIONS MADE HERE. The Editorial Philosophy Behind the U.S. News Engineering Rankings• Consumer oriented mission-To provide prospective engineering students and their parents with key evaluative information they need in order to make an informed comparative choice

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Priorities Address NationalInterests• Innovations at the Nexus of Food, • Understanding the Brain Energy, and Water Systems – BRAIN Initiative• Risk and Resilience • Broadening Participation• Clean Energy Technology – NSF INCLUDES: Inclusion across• Cyber-Enabled Materials, the Nation of Communities of Manufacturing, and Smart Systems Learners that have been Underrepresented for Diversity in – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Science• Smart and Connected Communities • National Strategic Computing• National Nanotechnology Initiative Initiative

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Douglas Friedman

Safe Science: Promoting a Culture of Safety in WATERAcademic Chemical SCIENCE AND Research TECHNOLOGY BOARD Douglas Friedman Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology Briefing to the ASEE National Meeting of Engineering Research Deans BOARD ON CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY March 9, 2016 The Task at Hand• Examine laboratory safety in chemical research in non- industrial settings.• Compare practices and attitudes in these settings with knowledge about promoting safe practices from the

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Andrew Szmerekovsky

research for Air Find Fund Force needsopportunities here& abroad Forward Transition technologies to DoD and industry DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 4 AFOSR Portfolios (U.S.) Science and Engineering Division (RT) Engineering and Information Physical and Biological Science Branch (RTA

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Joseph Mait

Atmospheric Sciences Center Intelligent Systems Research Center (APG/ALC) Center for Research in Extreme Batteries Network Science Research Center Orlando, FL Specialty Electronics Center Simulation and Training Technology CenterUNCLASSIFIED The Nation’s Premier Laboratory for Land Forces UNCLASSIFIED Talented Workforce Electrical & Electronics Engineers S&E

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Lawrence Schuette

ONR Command OverviewDr. Larry SchuetteDirector of ResearchMarch 2016 The Office of Naval ResearchThe S&T Provider for the Navy and Marine Corps • 4,000+ People • 23 Locations • $2.1B / year • >1,000 PartnersDiscover Develop Technological Deliver Advantage 2 Strategic Guidance is theFoundation for our Naval S&T National & Naval Strategy/Direction Warfare Enterprise’s S&T Objectives + Fleet Warfighting Capability Gaps

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Keith Roper

and facilities of a Center  Bold yet achievable• Frontier investigations across and/or within disciplines (“Transformative”, “Grand Challenges”)  Legacy• Promote organizational linkages capitalizing on cyberinfrastructure  Partnerships• Integrative learning and discovery for (U.S.) students  Broad set of career paths• Engage and develop nation’s talent, including groups underrepresented in STEM research and education  Diverse STEM workforce• Foster science/engineering in service to society  Knowledge Transfer, new research areas, instrumentation, technologies Example: I/UCRC Pre-‐competitive Research Portfolio: cooperative ly defined & funded on shared value Ideas, Industry

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Laura Palumbo

Data Management Plans and Best Practices ASEE Engineering Research CouncilLaura Palumbo, PE March 8, 2016Chemistry & Physics Librarian/Science Data SpecialistWhy Data Management?• Be more efficient• Increase visibility• Make it easy for others to find and use your work• Meet funding requirements• Preserve your research for the long term Adapted from http://libguides.rutgers.edu/datamanagementWithout Data Management…• Fire! http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/13/us/years-of-data-lost-in- fire-at-university.html• Flood! http://www.the- scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/33109/title/NYC-Science- Stunned-by-Sandy/• Theft! http://www.news9.com/Global

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Kei Koizumi

national network for a total of 45.Accelerating Innovation for Industries of theFuture• The Budget provides strong support for R&D that is likely to create the foundations for the industries and jobs of the future. Examples include robotics, cyber-physical systems, big data, the Materials Genome Initiative, the National Nanotechnology Initiative, and engineering biology.• The Budget supports investments in the National Strategic Computing Initiative, including from DOE ($285 million) and NSF ($33 million).• The Budget expands our capabilities in the space industries of the future: $1.2 billion for the Commercial Crew program, $827 million for Space Technology, and $324 million for Advanced Exploration Systems to increase the

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Matt Hourihan

R&D in the FY 2017 BudgetMatt HourihanMarch 8, 2016For the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) EngineeringResearch CouncilAAAS R&D Budget and Policy Programhttp://www.aaas.org/program/rd-budget-and-policy-program Copyright © 2015 American Association for the Advancement of Science 8/26/15 1 Federal Spending Since FY 2010 Percent change from FY10 levels, constant dollars 5% Base Discretionary