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2019 ERC

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Pamela Norris; Julie Martin; Heather Watson

2.49% 47.62% Business 1.48% 41.45%STEM Engineering 0.38% 20.94% Mathematics, statistics 5.94% 29.76% Physical science and science technologies 3.37% 31.55% Computer science and information 2.34% 20.56% technologiesWomen’s Share of S&E BS DegreesGender Disparities in Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees Earned by Women, 70% Selected Fields, 1970-2013 60% 57% 57% 58% 57% 54% 55

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2019 ERC

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Ralph A. Anthenien

Mr. Karl Kappra Ms. Kelly Foster Army Research Computational & Human Research Sensors & Survivability/ Vehicle Weapons & Office Information Sciences & Engineering Electron Devices Lethality Analysis Technology Materials ResearchDr. David Stepp (A) Ms. Cynthia Bedell Dr. Corde Lane Dr. Keith Krapels Dr. Patrick Baker Dr. Jaret Riddick Dr. Jeffrey Zabinski APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE 2 2

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2019 ERC

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Joan S. Cleveland

The Office of Naval Research - Science and Technology in Support of the US Navy and Marine Corps Dr. Joan S. Cleveland Deputy Chief Scientist joan.cleveland@navy.mil Distribution Statement A: Approved for public releaseThe Naval Research Enterprise ONR HQ ONR Global NRL 4,000+ People 23 Locations $2.1B / year >1,000 Partners Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 2 Partnering with the S&T Community Government Academia Industry1000 Universities

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2019 ERC

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Dawn Tilbury; Joanne Tornow; Jim Kurose; Anne Kinney

Research at NSF NSF INCLUDES: Enhancing STEM through Diversity and Inclusion 21Opportunities for Engagement Engineering the Environment Developing New Technologies Environmental Engineering Sustainability Engineering Organisms Bioinspired Design Sensor Development Neurotechnology

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2019 ERC

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James A. Dodd

% Distribution A. Cleared for public release. 3 What is Basic Research?• Systematic study directed toward greater understanding of fundamental aspects of phenomena, without specific applications towards processes or products in mind• Implications • AFOSR investments impact far-term capabilities • Basic research can be published without restrictions • AFOSR is free to invest internationally with very few restrictions Distribution A. Cleared for public release. 4 Why the AF Invests in Basic Research• To probe today’s technology limits and ultimately lead to future Dr. Chad Mirkin’s research

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2019 ERC

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Patrick Shiflette

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONCASE EXAMPLE: RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSCHINESE ENGINEER’S TARGETING OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DEFENSE MATERIALSA Chinese citizen and lawful permanent resident of the UnitedStates worked as a senior engineer and scientist at a U.S. compa- The U.S. Air Force declared theny, working on engines used by the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 and F-35 documents in the Chinese citizen’sfighter aircraft. The Chinese citizen expressed to others his desire possession could have compromisedto return to China to advance his career and work on research proj- broader research andects related to his work at the U.S. company. The Chinese citizen development effortsthen sought out

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2019 ERC

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Patrick Shiflette

•Agricultural equipment •Marine engineering equipment and high-tech ships •New materials •Advanced rail transportation equipment •Biomedicine and high-performance medical instruments ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT’S STATE COUNCIL, CHINA USES THE FOLLOWING FOUR-STEP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO GAIN A TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE: The Chinese government uses numerous methods—some legitimate but others, such as stealing 1 INTRODUCE technology from foreign competitors, meant to illicitly introduce foreign technology and knowl- edge to China. 2 The Chinese government uses its

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2019 ERC

Authors

Gurdip Singh; Carrie Berger

recently been through promotion and tenure.Nothing at the department or college at all and one session one hour once a year at Universitylevel at U of Alaska. One day and dinner at South Dakota. Full day at University level atOklahoma state. Welcome session at and welcoming packages at department at UMBC. On-boarding throughout year at UMBC for off circle hiring. UW had a week-long thing before,touring the state. It has been cut back. Three days now. Each quarter there is a follow-up.• U-wide 1.5 days/2.0 days (including research session)• Arts/Sci/Eng 2 day orientation (including research)• College of Engineering half day to augments.• Separate sponsored programs office orientation for new faculty (in addition to university, college)• 16-week