Success! Using a NSF ERC to Build UniversityWide Collaborations David R. Shaw, Vice President for Research and Economic Development In the Beginning: The NSF Engineering Research Center for Computational Field SimulationFunding for a New Building: NSF Engineering Research Center for Computational Field Simulation (19902001) MISSION: To reduce the time and cost of complex field simulations for engineering analysis and design.CrossDisciplinary Research Team with aCommon Focused Mission Science & Engineering Faculty; ASE, CE, CS, ECE, MA, ME, PHMission Related Educational Programs Computational Engineering MS & PhD Program Related CME, ASE
Success! Using a NSF ERC to Build UniversityWide Collaborations David R. Shaw, Vice President for Research and Economic Development In the Beginning: The NSF Engineering Research Center for Computational Field SimulationFunding for a New Building: NSF Engineering Research Center for Computational Field Simulation (19902001) MISSION: To reduce the time and cost of complex field simulations for engineering analysis and design.CrossDisciplinary Research Team with aCommon Focused Mission Science & Engineering Faculty; ASE, CE, CS, ECE, MA, ME, PHMission Related Educational Programs Computational Engineering MS & PhD Program Related CME, ASE
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
Research and Education Partnerships across the Globe ASEE ERC Meeting, Washington, DC March 2010 Elizabeth E. Lyons, Ph.D. PIRE Program Coordinator Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) National Science Foundation elyons@nsf.gov March 15, 2010 Outline Context – NSF and OISE Partnerships – the PIRE model Insights into building and sustaining partnerships Global dimensions of partnerships March 15, 2010 NSF context for international partnerships Domestic agency but international essential! access to expertise, equipment, placebased phenomena collaborative advantage globally
) 46 million (March, 2011) Engineering Education (1340) (1) Converted to Program Announcement in 2007 (Require tenured, senior Engineering Professor on Team) (2) Proposals received (Awards) ü 2007 – 84 (13) ü 2008 – 116 (40) ü 2009 – 216 (46) ü 2010 – (March 31, 2010) (3) 2010 – (Exploratory topics) ü Valley of Death/Translation ü Innovations for GI Pathway (4) 2011 – (New Announcement in September 2010‐topics ?)Building a collaborative community of scholars and practitioners How do we bridge the divide?Engineering Engineering education education researchers
Directorate for Engineering FY 2011 Budget Request Thomas W. Peterson Assistant Director for Engineering March 16, 2010March 16, 2010 ENG Use of ARRA Funding • Young Investigators • Education and Workforce Development • High Risk / High Reward • Translational Research ENG Use of ARRA Funding • Young Investigators – 80 additional CAREER awards – 15 additional BRIGE awards – 16 additional GRF in addition to the 80 Women in Engineering (WENG) GRF Fellows funded annually by ENG – 1 additional IGERT in the area of energy • Education and Workforce Development – 40 Postdocs in Industry – 17 additional REU/RET awards – 76 additional Education awards
Directorate for Engineering FY 2011 Budget Request Thomas W. Peterson Assistant Director for Engineering March 16, 2010March 16, 2010 ENG Use of ARRA Funding • Young Investigators • Education and Workforce Development • High Risk / High Reward • Translational Research ENG Use of ARRA Funding • Young Investigators – 80 additional CAREER awards – 15 additional BRIGE awards – 16 additional GRF in addition to the 80 Women in Engineering (WENG) GRF Fellows funded annually by ENG – 1 additional IGERT in the area of energy • Education and Workforce Development – 40 Postdocs in Industry – 17 additional REU/RET awards – 76 additional Education awards
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
-materials• Partnerships with NIH, FDAMaterials & Manufacturing Water Sustainability & Climate (WSC)• BIO, ENG, GEO, SBE• Three Categories: • Exploratory, Incubation Grants • Place-based Observational and Modeling Studies • Synthesis & Integration Grants• $16M Anticipated• 8-14 Awards Anticipated• Letter of Intent Due March 15, 2010• Full Proposal Due April 15, 2010 NSF/FDA Scholar-In-ResidenceInteragency partnership for the investigation of scientific andengineering issues concerning emerging trends in medical devicetechnology.Enable investigators in science, engineering, and mathematics todevelop research collaborations within the intramural researchenvironment at the FDA.Four flexible mechanisms for support of
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation EFRI Overview ASEE ERC 2010 Sohi Rastegar Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation www.nsf.gov/eng/efri MANDATE AND VISION OF EFRI MANDATE EFRI will serve a critical role in helping the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) focus on important emerging areas in a timely manner. EFRI will recommend annually a prioritization, fund, and monitor initiatives at the emerging frontier areas of engineering research and education. VISION – All NSF ENG Programs support research at the frontiers of research and innovation. EFRI Office provides opportunities in interdisciplinary areas at the emerging frontiers of research and innovation that (a
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation EFRI Overview ASEE ERC 2010 Sohi Rastegar Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation www.nsf.gov/eng/efri MANDATE AND VISION OF EFRI MANDATE EFRI will serve a critical role in helping the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) focus on important emerging areas in a timely manner. EFRI will recommend annually a prioritization, fund, and monitor initiatives at the emerging frontier areas of engineering research and education. VISION – All NSF ENG Programs support research at the frontiers of research and innovation. EFRI Office provides opportunities in interdisciplinary areas at the emerging frontiers of research and innovation that (a
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
students to succeed as engineers, they must acquire skills that go far beyond theories, simulations and examtaking ...there is absolutely no substitute for the hard edged technical and business skills that are required to bring products and projects to market.” Bernard M. Gordon, founder of NeuroLogica Corp., founder & former chair of Analogic Corp., and cofounder of Epsco Inc.41 ©2009 HP Confidential WORLD ENGINEERING HTTP://WEEF2010.WORDPRESS.CO EDUCATION FORUM (WEEF) M/ABOUT/ Oct 17‐22 2010 ‐ SingaporeHow can innovation and global collaboration in engineering education address Grand
students to succeed as engineers, they must acquire skills that go far beyond theories, simulations and examtaking ...there is absolutely no substitute for the hard edged technical and business skills that are required to bring products and projects to market.” Bernard M. Gordon, founder of NeuroLogica Corp., founder & former chair of Analogic Corp., and cofounder of Epsco Inc.41 ©2009 HP Confidential WORLD ENGINEERING HTTP://WEEF2010.WORDPRESS.CO EDUCATION FORUM (WEEF) M/ABOUT/ Oct 17‐22 2010 ‐ SingaporeHow can innovation and global collaboration in engineering education address Grand
Engineering • Vehicle for Specific Collaboration with Academia and Educational Institutions • Allows for Sharing of People and Expertise • Allow for Transfer/Donation of Equipment • Scientific Equipment • Computers Partnership examples Consortium of Ohio Universities on Navigation & Timekeeping • http://countohio.org/index.html • Partners: Air Force Institute of Technology, Miami U of Ohio, Ohio State U, Ohio U • Partnership mechanism: CRADA • Funding sources: various Center for High Power Gas Phase Lasers • Partners: AFIT, Air Force Research Lab, New Mexico Tech, U New Mexico • Partnership mechanism: EPA • Funding source: AFOSR 28
Engineering • Vehicle for Specific Collaboration with Academia and Educational Institutions • Allows for Sharing of People and Expertise • Allow for Transfer/Donation of Equipment • Scientific Equipment • Computers Partnership examples Consortium of Ohio Universities on Navigation & Timekeeping • http://countohio.org/index.html • Partners: Air Force Institute of Technology, Miami U of Ohio, Ohio State U, Ohio U • Partnership mechanism: CRADA • Funding sources: various Center for High Power Gas Phase Lasers • Partners: AFIT, Air Force Research Lab, New Mexico Tech, U New Mexico • Partnership mechanism: EPA • Funding source: AFOSR 28
Engineering • Vehicle for Specific Collaboration with Academia and Educational Institutions • Allows for Sharing of People and Expertise • Allow for Transfer/Donation of Equipment • Scientific Equipment • Computers Partnership examples Consortium of Ohio Universities on Navigation & Timekeeping • http://countohio.org/index.html • Partners: Air Force Institute of Technology, Miami U of Ohio, Ohio State U, Ohio U • Partnership mechanism: CRADA • Funding sources: various Center for High Power Gas Phase Lasers • Partners: AFIT, Air Force Research Lab, New Mexico Tech, U New Mexico • Partnership mechanism: EPA • Funding source: AFOSR 28
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