Underpinnings of How You Serve the College, Dean and Others:• Authority – vested in the position – Defined/assigned positional responsibilities with mechanisms to enforce/ensure (Associate Deans typically have at most “Delegated Authority”)• Power – vested in the person – No formal authority. Rather the capabilities of the individual through networks of relationships, personal knowledge, and personal characteristics to influence/ensure outcomes• Trust – vested in the person – Held by all that you serve as a result of the nature and consistency of your actions. A precious commodity to build and preserveUtilizing Trust, Power and Authority to Do the “Good Work”:• Your Approach – depends on your dean, your
b) Intellectual Property (IP) Constraints – how IP factors into long-range industrial decision- making c) Economic Considerations and the Global Marketplace d) Ethical Considerations e) Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity f) Technical Oral and Written Communication Skills g) Creativity and Innovation Techniques8 GEM, Lehigh, Sep 25, 2019, Benefits to Company Partner • Have a dedicated student conduct doctoral level research and engage LU faculty expert on a topic of direct interest to the company at a fraction of normal cost • Advanced graduate level R&D and training of a doctoral
when inappropriate behavior occurs , s uch as bys tander intervention.• Tr aining that Aims to C hange B ehavior : Training s hould focus on changing behavior, not on changing beliefs . K ey R ecom m endationsDiffus e the hier ar chical and dependent r elations hip betweentr ainees and faculty• Mentor ing N etwor k s : Adopt m entoring networks or com m ittee-bas ed advis ing that allows for a divers ity of potential pathways for advice, funding, s upport, and inform al reporting of haras s m ent.• I ndependent R es ear ch Funding: Develop ways res earch funding can be provided to the trainee rather than jus t the principal inves tigator. K ey R ecom m endationsP r ovide s uppor t for tar gets• Acces s to S
TIPS FOR ASSOCIATEDEANS“A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESEARCH LEADER – LESSONS LEARNED”1) Get a Good White Board2) Understand Your Role• Research proposal submission • Management of cost-sharing arrangements• Research proposal development • Management of conflict-of-interest matters• Pre-proposal research development for single PIs and/or • Research-related compliance and/or Research-related multidisciplinary teams financial compliance• Development of new research involving corporations, • Laboratory safety compliance and culture foundations and/or new government sources • Research
, not culturally driven NIH supports turning discovery into health – keeping our core mission intact NIH is a partner in program integrity and accountability and we must share a commitment to stewardship through collaboration and vigilanceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Partners in Integrity - Continuum of Accountability Office of Management Assessment Aggressively responding to allegations of misconduct: administering investigations, conducting audits and risk assessments Partner with HHS OIG and ONS, FBI, DOD, DOJ, NSF and other Federal agencies to
and professional studentenrollment.Mechanism: For each graduate assistant (GRA)who receives full time, in-state graduate tuitionfrom a sponsored research grant or externalcontract,• 1.5 times the university’s base tuition rate will be returned to the department of the principal investigator to cover an assistantship for another doctoral student.• There is no limit on the number of RIAS returns per research grant/ contract. These funds must be deployed within one year of receipt. 2 Bootstrapping the Engineering Graduate Program:The College of Engineering Graduate Tuition Policy On February 19, 2015
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Mentored K awards (e.g. K24) National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) New T32 requirements National Science Foundation (NSF) Post-doctoral mentoring plans AAAS/ PASEMEN STEM Mentoring 2030 Meeting Some INCLUDES Alliance Projects (SCI-STEPS, IGEN, APLU-CIRTL) Sloan Foundation University Centers of Mentoring Excellence Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Burroughs Wellcome Fund Mentor and mentee training for the Gilliam Fellow and PDEP ProgramsHow to Create a Culture of Effective Mentorship?Recommendation #2: Use an
Principal Deputy General Counsel, DoEd “Our science and engineering enterprise… is put at risk when another government endeavors to benefit from the global research ecosystem without upholding the values of openness, transparency, and reciprocal collaboration. Faced with such a risk, we must respond.” France Cordova Director, NSF “… unacceptable breaches of trust and confidentiality that undermine the integrity of U.S. biomedical research
Remove Train Barriers to AI-Ready Innovation Workforce 8AI EO: Prioritizing Funding for AI R&D The Federal Government serves a critical role in supporting long-term fundamental R&D that drives future technological breakthroughs. FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021 R&D Budget Priorities memos all emphasize AI “artificial intelligence, … machine learning, autonomous systems, applications at human-technology frontier…” National
Standing, l to r: K. Carter, W. Dunne, W. Helmrath; seated, l to r: H. Richards, J. Huskey, M. McDonaldProposal Support (4-person team) • ERO staff handles administrative requirements and “red tape” of proposal submission so faculty can focus on technical writing.Proposal Development (1 person) • Staff partners with faculty to develop research agendas, prepare a strategic funding plan, articulate research and proposal narratives, and approach funding agencies. Tools for connecting with faculty include TCE’s ERO services brochure (also used for recruiting when interviewing faculty candidates), a web presence, and most importantly, personal engagement.ERO “Meet
final payment.• Faculty Search Process: Facility/Renovation Needs, Locations, and Costs MUST be considered in Detail• Laboratory Design and Cost Estimating: Take the time to Do it Right the First Time• Facility Construction or Renovation: Create a Culture of On Time and On Budget project completion• Manage expectations throughout the project: Changes will happen, but handle them appropriately
Changing the Culture of Science toMaximize Talent and End Harassment The NIH Perspective Carrie D. Wolinetz, Ph.D. Acting Chief of Staff to the NIH Director and Associate Director for Science Policy National Institutes of HealthThe NASEM reportfundamentally changedthe conversation in away long overdue… Bottom line: it is time for change Sexual harassment is morally indefensible,unacceptable, and presents a major obstaclethat is keeping women from achieving their rightful place in science We can do better. We must do better.NIH Internal Anti-Harassment Actions OVERSIGHT POLICIES TOOLS & PROGRAM TIMELINE &
GRADUATE FELLOWS INITIATIVE PAMELA M. NORRIS EXECUTIVE DEAN OF ENGINEERINGInitiative began with a question from our board:“What are the greatest research needs expressed by faculty?” SAFETY NET FELLOWSHIPS FUNDS RAISED: $5 million through fundraising efforts of the UVA Engineering Office of Advancement and matching funds from the Office of the Dean OBJECTIVE: Give faculty members the confidence to immediately extend offers to graduate applicants until grant funds are awarded SUSTAINABILITY MODEL: The higher the transition rate of safety net recipients to grants, the larger the amount of funds that can be used in future years, and the more years these funds are
-immigrant visas, to ensure compliance with federal export control requirements and restricted entities lists. Many institutions are using software solutions to screen for restricted or denied parties. If an individual or entity is present on a restricted, denied, debarred, designated, or blocked party list, they may be prohibited from doing business with or providing services to the institution or may receive restricted access to specific facilities or information.International Visitors to Campus• Development and use of requirements for vetting and securely hosting foreign visitors while on campus. Institutions have developed policies requiring faculty to alert university officials, often through their export control, research
Enterprise Dean’s Fellows • Participating members determine allocation of resources – seed grants, conference travel, hosting external speakers • Focus on new, interdisciplinary collaborations • External research awards doubled in 3 years Research growth RESEARCH IMPACT A faculty-driven approach to culture change leads to success
School of The Global School Electrical, Engineering of SustainableBiological and Informatics, The Polytechnic Advancing engineering design on a global scale Computer and Matter, Engineering andHealth Systems and Decision School Energy Transport and the BuiltEngineering Systems
, fossil, grid research, cy bersecurity , A RP A-E . | AAAS Major White House R&D Priorities in FY21 Artificial Intelligence NSF: +$403 million DOE: +$54 million for AI initiative DARPA: several new or increased projects USDA: +$100 million for AI competitive grants NIH: $50 million initiative Quantum Science NSF: +$120 million DOE: +$70 million for QIS Initiative Space Exploration: +$3.5 billion for moon/Mars missions, mainly for a human lander Critical Infrastructure: Increases for DOE cybersecurity office ~$10 billion for DOD cyberspace activities NOAA Space Weather satellite continues Critical Minerals: $131 for million DOE