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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Simon Tripp

this case = Smart Phone…. ©TEConomy Partners https://www.cicpindiana.com/resources/importance-research-universities/Engineering Impacts:Background andCharacteristics  2015-16 Academic Year Degrees Awarded*:  Bachelors = 112,721 (90.4% U.S. permanent resident)  Masters = 62,596 (58.1%)Engineering  Doctoral = 11,654 (45.2%)Education and  + Engineering Technology Degrees = 7,241 (94.2%)Academic  Engineering academic research expenditures =Research in $8.9 billion*the U.S.  Starting

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Greg Pearson

, including but not limited to four-year engineering and engineering technology programs, play in the preparation of PreK-12 engineering educators?NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING BOARD ON SCIENCE EDUCATION Science Investigations andEngineering Design Experiences in Grades 6-12• Revisits America’s Lab Report: Investigations in High School Science (2006)•Scope expanded to includemiddle schoolNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING BOARD ON SCIENCE EDUCATION Statement of TaskProvide guidance for designing andimplementing science investigations andengineering design for middle and highschool students that takes into account thenew vision for science education embodiedin the Framework for K-12 ScienceEducation and standards based

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Miriam Quintal; Otto Katt

pursue 3rd Offset technologies for strategic advantageWhy it Matters for Tomorrow• Many members care deeply about national security but are less familiar with engineering role in supporting DOD and the defense industrial base through research and workforce dev.• Highlight concerns over large technological investments by adversaries –Engineering support is essential to keeping US superiority and protecting the warfighterInfrastructureOutlook• President pushing major package, proposal expected to have no research and no clear funding source• Democrats want more federal investment and Congressional Republicans are still skeptical about push• Likely will be focus of hearings and legislative activity but prospects for completed deal are lowWhy it

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Ross DeVol; Walton Fellow

Characteristics of Competitive Places:The role of the university in fostering economic growth Presented to: ASEE – Public Policy Colloqium Washington, D.C., February 6, 2018 Presented by: Ross DeVol Walton Fellow 1Presentation overview Long-term regional growth process State Technology and Science Index Education and knowledge in metropolitan growth The Best Universities for Technology Transfer Conclusions: maximize economic impact of research universities

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Mike Molnar

Business Administration, and the White HouseSubcommittee on Advanced Office of Science and Technology Policy, White House Office of Management and Budget, and Manufacturing White House National Economic Council NITRD *  Commerce, OSTP and NEC are the co-chairsNetwork and Info.Technology R&D  Mission: develop the National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing NSET *  Goal: Improve government coordination and provide long-term guidance for federal programs and activities inNanoscale Science, Engineering, & support of United States manufacturing competitiveness, including advanced manufacturing research and Technology

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Miriam Quintal; Otto Katt

• Example Relevant Committees to Engineering –House Science, Space, and Technology (NSF, NASA, NIST, STEM, research parts of DOE and DOT) –House and Senate Armed Services (DOD) –Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation (NSF, NASA, NIST, DOT) –House Transportation and Infrastructure (DOT) –House and Senate Judiciary (Immigration) –House Education and Workforce (ED) –Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (ED and NIH)• Some reauthorizations happen every year (i.e. National Defense Authorization), but most are multi- year (COMPETES/AICA, higher education, surface transportation) –Committees can still impact agencies even when not doing reauthorizations through oversight functions – hearings, letters, etc.What Does it