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National Science FoundationDirectorate for Engineering
Assistant Director for EngineeringRichard O. Buckius
Directorate for Engineering Advisory Committee Meeting
November 16-17, 2006
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Topics
New Staff Introductions ENG Reorganization Update ACI and Trends ENG Education Research and Education Themes EFRI
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New Staff Introductions – CBET Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and
Transport Systems Cindy Lee
Program Director, Environmental Sustainability, Clemson University
Bob Jaeger Program Director, Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities,
NIT Pat Phelan
Program Director, Thermal Transport Processes, Arizona State University
John Regalbuto Program Director, Catalysis and Biocatalysis, University of
Illinois, Chicago
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New Staff Introductions – CBET Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and
Transport Systems (continued) Bill Schultz
Program Director, Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulics, University of Michigan
Phil Westmoreland Program Director, Combustion and Plasma Processes,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Elizabeth Dow
Science Assistant, Air Force Academy Evanson Boodoo
Student, College of South Maryland
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New Staff Introductions – CMMI
Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation Haris Doumanidis
Program Director, NanoManufacturing Judy Vance
Program Director, Engineering Design Geri Farves
Information Technology Specialist Matthew Carnavos
Science Assistant Jaasad Hayer
STEP Student
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New Staff Introductions – ECCS
Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems Rongqing Hui
Program Director; Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies, University of Kansas
Scott F. Midkiff Program Director; Integrative, Hybrid and Complex
Systems, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Olofemi Olowolafe
Program Director; Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies, University of Delaware
Schedir Illoldi Science Assistant
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New Staff Introductions – EEC
Engineering Education and Centers Allen Soyster
Division Director Deborah Jackson
Program Director, Engineering Research Centers Barbara Kenny
Program Director, Engineering Research Centers Tammie Jennings
Acting Administrative Officer
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New Staff Introductions – IIP
Industrial Innovation and Partnerships Ali Andalibi
SBIR/STTR Program Manager, BioTech, House Ear Institute
Deepak Bhat SBIR/STTR Program Manager, Advanced Materials and
Manufacturing, University of Arkansas Rathindra DasGupta
SBIR/STTR Program Manager, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, SPX Corporation
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New Staff Introductions – OAD
Office of the Director Mary Juhas
Program Director, Diversity and Outreach Marcia Rawlings
Information Technology Specialist Donna Webb
Secretary to the Deputy Assistant Director
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Directorate for EngineeringPrevious
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
Senior AdvisorNanotechnologySenior Advisor
Nanotechnology
Office of IndustrialInnovation
OII (SBIR/STTR)
Office of IndustrialInnovation
OII (SBIR/STTR)
Bioengineering andEnvironmental
SystemsBES
Bioengineering andEnvironmental
SystemsBES
Civil andMechanical
SystemsCMS
Civil andMechanical
SystemsCMS
Chemical andTransportSystems
CTS
Chemical andTransportSystems
CTS
EngineeringEducation and
CentersEEC
EngineeringEducation and
CentersEEC
Electrical andCommunications
SystemsECS
Electrical andCommunications
SystemsECS
Design andManufacturing
InnovationDMI
Design andManufacturing
InnovationDMI
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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
(EFRI)
Chemical, Bioengineering,Environmental, And Transport
Systems(CBET)
Civil, Mechanical, and
ManufacturingInnovation
(CMMI)
Electrical, Communications
and Cyber Systems(ECCS)
EngineeringEducation and
Centers(EEC)
IndustrialInnovation andPartnerships
(IIP)
Directorate for EngineeringFY 2007
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
(OAD)
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
(OAD)
Senior AdvisorNanotechnologySenior Advisor
Nanotechnology
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Chemical, Biochemical, and Biotechnology
Systems
Chemical, Biochemical, and Biotechnology
Systems
Biomedical Engineering and
EngineeringHealthcare
Biomedical Engineering and
EngineeringHealthcare
Transport andThermal FluidsTransport andThermal Fluids
Process and Reaction Engineering
Maria Burka
Process and Reaction Engineering
Maria Burka
Catalysis andBiocatalysis
John Regalbuto
Catalysis andBiocatalysis
John Regalbuto
Biochemical Engineering
Bruce Hamilton
Biochemical Engineering
Bruce Hamilton
EnvironmentalEngineering and
Sustainability
EnvironmentalEngineering and
Sustainability
Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
BiotechnologyFred HeinekenBiotechnologyFred Heineken
Chemical andBiological Separations
Geoff Prentice
Chemical andBiological Separations
Geoff Prentice
Thermal Transport Processes
Pat Phelan
Thermal Transport Processes
Pat Phelan
Interfacial Processes And Thermodynamics
Bob Wellek
Interfacial Processes And Thermodynamics
Bob Wellek
Particulate andMultiphase Processes
Vacant
Particulate andMultiphase Processes
Vacant
Fluid Dynamics Bill Schultz
Fluid Dynamics Bill Schultz
Combustion, Fire, andPlasma SystemsPhil Westmoreland
Combustion, Fire, andPlasma SystemsPhil Westmoreland
Research to Aid Persons
With DisabilitiesBob Jaeger
Research to Aid Persons
With DisabilitiesBob Jaeger
Biomedical Engineering
Semahat Demir
Biomedical Engineering
Semahat Demir
BiophotonicsLeon EsterowitzBiophotonics
Leon Esterowitz
EnvironmentalEngineeringPat Brezonik
EnvironmentalEngineeringPat Brezonik
EnvironmentalTechnologyCindy Ekstein
EnvironmentalTechnologyCindy Ekstein
Energy forSustainability
Vacant
Energy forSustainability
Vacant
EnvironmentalSustainability
Cindy Lee
EnvironmentalSustainability
Cindy Lee
Division DirectorJudy Raper
Division DirectorJudy Raper
Deputy Division DirectorBob Wellek
Deputy Division DirectorBob Wellek
Senior AdvisorMarshall Lih
Senior AdvisorMarshall Lih
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Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
EngineeringInfrastructure
Systems
EngineeringInfrastructure
Systems
Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering
Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering
Division DirectorAdnan Akay
Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg
Division DirectorAdnan Akay
Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg
Information Technology And Infrastructure Systems
Edward Jaselskis
Information Technology And Infrastructure Systems
Edward Jaselskis
Geoenvironmental and Geohazard Mitigation
Richard Fragaszy
Geoenvironmental and Geohazard Mitigation
Richard Fragaszy
Manufacturing Machines and Equipment
George Hazelrigg
Manufacturing Machines and Equipment
George Hazelrigg
Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation
of StructuresDouglas Foutch
Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation
of StructuresDouglas Foutch
Infrastructure Systems Management and Hazard Response
Thomas Birkland
Infrastructure Systems Management and Hazard Response
Thomas Birkland
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
ResearchJoy Pauschke
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
ResearchJoy Pauschke
Control SystemsMario Rotea
Control SystemsMario Rotea
Dynamic SystemsEdward Misawa
Dynamic SystemsEdward Misawa
Engineering DesignJudy Vance
Engineering DesignJudy Vance
Manufacturing Enterprise Systems
Abhi Deshmukh
Manufacturing Enterprise Systems
Abhi Deshmukh
Operations ResearchStephen Nash
Operations ResearchStephen Nash
Service EnterpriseEngineering
Matthew Realff
Service EnterpriseEngineering
Matthew Realff
Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu
Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu
Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems
Richard Fragaszy
Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems
Richard Fragaszy
Infrastructure Material And Structural Mechanics
Perumalsamy Balaguru
Infrastructure Material And Structural Mechanics
Perumalsamy Balaguru
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Mary L. Realff
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Mary L. Realff
Mechanics and Structures of Materials
Ken Chong
Mechanics and Structures of Materials
Ken Chong
Nano/Bio MechanicsJimmy Hsia
Nano/Bio MechanicsJimmy Hsia
Materials Transformation and Mechanics
Materials Transformation and Mechanics
NanoManufacturingHaris Doumanidis
NanoManufacturingHaris Doumanidis
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Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Division DirectorUsha Varshney
Division DirectorUsha Varshney
Senior AdvisorLawrence GoldbergSenior AdvisorLawrence Goldberg
Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks
Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems
Optoelectronics; Nanophotonics; Ultrafast and Extreme Ultra-Violet TechnologiesRongqing Hui
Micro/Nanoelectronics; Bioelectronics; NEMS/MEMS; SensorsRajinder Khosla
Micro/Nanoelectronics; Molecular Electronics; Spin Electronics; Organic Electronics; Micromagnetics; Power Electronics Olofemi Olowolafe
Embedded, Distributed and Adaptive Control; Sensing and Imaging Networks; Systems Theory; TeleroboticsRadhakisan Baheti
Power and Energy Systems and Networks; Interdependencies of Power and Energy on Critical Infrastructures; Power Drives; Renewable and Alternative Energy SourcesVacant
Adaptive Dynamic Programming; Neuromorphic Engineering; Quantum and Molecular Modeling and Simulations of Devices and SystemsPaul Werbos
RF and Optical Wireless and Hybrid Communications Systems; Inter and Intra-chip Communications ; Mixed Signals Leda Lunardi
Nano, Micro and Complex Systems; Systems-on-a-chip; System-in-a-Package; Diagnostic and Implantable Systems Vittal Rao
Cybersystems; Signal ProcessingScott Midkiff
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Engineering Education and Centers
Deputy Director forEngineering
CentersLynn Preston
Deputy Director forEngineering
CentersLynn Preston
Deputy Director forEngineering
EducationSue Kemnitzer
Deputy Director forEngineering
EducationSue Kemnitzer
ResearchExperiences for
TeachersMary Poats
ResearchExperiences for
TeachersMary Poats
Research Experience for
UndergraduatesEsther Bolding
Research Experience for
UndergraduatesEsther Bolding
Division DirectorAllen Soyster
Division DirectorAllen Soyster
Bioengineering Sohi Rastegar
Dawn ApplegateBarbara Kenny
Bioengineering Sohi Rastegar
Dawn ApplegateBarbara Kenny
Manufacturing and Processing
Bruce Kramer
Manufacturing and Processing
Bruce Kramer
EarthquakeEngineering
Vilas Mujumdar
EarthquakeEngineering
Vilas Mujumdar
Microelectronics Systems andInformation
Deborah JacksonBarbara Kenny
Microelectronics Systems andInformation
Deborah JacksonBarbara Kenny
EngineeringEducation
Sue KemnitzerStephanie Adams
Bob Norwood
EngineeringEducation
Sue KemnitzerStephanie Adams
Bob Norwood
NanotechnologyUndergraduate
EducationMary Poats
NanotechnologyUndergraduate
EducationMary Poats
Nanoscale Scienceand Engineering
Bruce KramerDeborah Jackson
Barbara Kenny
Nanoscale Scienceand Engineering
Bruce KramerDeborah Jackson
Barbara Kenny
ERC Education Win Aung
Stephanie Adams
ERC Education Win Aung
Stephanie Adams
ERC Assessment Linda Parker
Barbara KennyBob Norwood
ERC Assessment Linda Parker
Barbara KennyBob Norwood
InternationalResearch
and Educationin Engineering
Win Aung
InternationalResearch
and Educationin Engineering
Win Aung
Senior Advisorfor Engineering
Bruce Kramer
Senior Advisorfor Engineering
Bruce Kramer
Senior StaffAssociateWin Aung
Senior StaffAssociateWin Aung
ERC DiversityAnd Pre-College
EducationMary Poats
ERC DiversityAnd Pre-College
EducationMary Poats
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Industry UniversityCooperative
Research CentersAlex Schwarzkopf
Edward ClancyGlenn Larsen
Industry UniversityCooperative
Research CentersAlex Schwarzkopf
Edward ClancyGlenn Larsen
Partnerships for Innovation
Sara Nerlove
Partnerships for Innovation
Sara Nerlove
Grants Opportunitiesfor AcademicLiaison With
IndustryDonald Senich
Grants Opportunitiesfor AcademicLiaison With
IndustryDonald Senich
Office of IndustrialInnovationSBIR/STTR
Office of IndustrialInnovationSBIR/STTR
Industrial Innovation and Partnerships
Division DirectorKesh Narayanan
Division DirectorKesh Narayanan
• Advanced Electronics (4)• Advanced Manufacturing (3)• Advanced Materials (7)• Biotechnology (4)• Civil Infrastructure Systems (3)• Energy and the Environment (5)• Fabrication and Processing Technology (7)• Health and Safety (4)• Information and Communications (6)• Quality, Reliability and Maintenance (2)• System Design and Simulation (1)
• Advanced Electronics (4)• Advanced Manufacturing (3)• Advanced Materials (7)• Biotechnology (4)• Civil Infrastructure Systems (3)• Energy and the Environment (5)• Fabrication and Processing Technology (7)• Health and Safety (4)• Information and Communications (6)• Quality, Reliability and Maintenance (2)• System Design and Simulation (1)
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Deepak Bhat, Rathindra DasGupta, Joseph Raksis, Rosemarie Wesson • Biotechnology Thomas Allnutt, Ali Andalibi, George Vermont• Chemical Technology Rosemarie Wesson• Electronics Juan Figueroa, Murali Nair, T. James Rudd• Information Technology Errol Arkilic, Ian Bennett• Special Topics
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Deepak Bhat, Rathindra DasGupta, Joseph Raksis, Rosemarie Wesson • Biotechnology Thomas Allnutt, Ali Andalibi, George Vermont• Chemical Technology Rosemarie Wesson• Electronics Juan Figueroa, Murali Nair, T. James Rudd• Information Technology Errol Arkilic, Ian Bennett• Special Topics
Senior AdvisorJoe HennesseySenior AdvisorJoe Hennessey
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Diversity and OutreachBackground
New position 10/1/06 - Program Director for Diversity and Outreach
Dr. Mary Juhas – Ohio State University Senior Assistant Dean for Diversity and Outreach,
College of Engineering Advocacy for women and all underrepresented ethnic
minorities from K-20, post-doc and faculty; and oversight of: Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Women in Engineering Program (WiE)
College of Engineer Diversity Council Goal: Develop a culture in which creating,
fostering and sustaining diversity in the CoE is an ongoing priority.
Thus, the College must establish coordinated and systemic efforts at all level. Diversity is everybody’s job.
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Diversity and OutreachGoals for ENG
Excellence and innovation through diversity To enable the integration and success of a diverse STEM workforce,
both inside and outside NSF To make the demographics in STEM disciplines representative of the
general population and to prepare for the demographics of the future. Tools to develop a roadmap for sustaining the programs and
preserving the culture ENG Diversity Working Group Build and sustain relationships with NSF individuals/groups outside ENG “Investing in America’s Future”, NSF Strategic Plan (9/06)
Stewardship: partnerships, broadening participation, diversify our community, mentoring, Human Capital Management Plan, continuing education, promote flexibility
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American Competitiveness Initiative The centerpiece of the American
Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) is the commitment to double investment over 10 years in key Federal agencies that support basic research programs in the physical sciences and engineering (NSF, DOE Science, and NIST).
NSF expected to support More than 500 additional research
grants in 2007 Opportunities for upward of 6,400
additional scientists, engineers, students, post-doctoral fellow, and technicians
Enhanced STEM education and workforce programs
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ACI-Driven NSF Budget Projections
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NSF Research and Related ActivitiesFY 2007 Request by Directorate (Dollars in Millions)
FY 2006 FY 2007 Amount PercentPreliminary
ActualsRequest Change Change
Biological Sciences $576.69 $607.85 $31.16 5.4%Computer & Information Science & Engineering
496.41 526.69 30.28 6.1%
Engineering (includes SBIR/STTR) 580.92 628.55 47.63 8.2%Geosciences 702.83 744.85 42.02 6.0%Mathematical & Physical Sciences 1,085.45 1,150.30 64.85 6.0%Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences
199.91 213.76 13.85 6.9%
Office of Cyberinfrastructure 127.12 182.42 55.3 43.5%Office of International Science and Engineering
34.52 40.61 6.09 17.6%
U.S. Polar Research Programs 322.68 370.58 47.9 14.8%U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support Activities
66.66 67.52 0.86 1.3%
Integrative Activities 137.12 131.37 -5.75 -4.2%
Arctic Research Commission 1.17 1.45 0.28 23.9%
Total, R&RA $4,331.48 $4,665.95 $334.47 7.7%
Totals may not add due to rounding.
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NSF Investment Timeline President eliminates education programs at NSF
National Science Board Homer Neal Report Presidential Young Investigators Engineering Research Centers Calculus Reform Instructional Labs Research Experience for Undergraduates
Coalitions ABET Graduate Engineering Fellowships & Traineeships Course & Curriculum Development Instrumentation & Laboratory Improvement UG Faculty Enhancement
Model Institutions for Excellence ADVANCE Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Advanced Technological Education
NAE Center for Advancement of Scholarship in Engineering Education Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Talent Expansion Program Department Level Reform Research Experience for Teachers Centers for Teaching and Learning
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 American Competitiveness Initiative NA Rising Above the Gathering Storm NAE Engineer of 2020 and Educating the Engineer of 2020 Engineering Education Departments Research Agenda for Engineering Education
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates REU Background
To encourage U.S. citizens to pursue doctoral studies by engaging them in research as undergraduates
Includes both REU sites and supplements
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates Findings
SRI evaluated the NSF-wide program in 2006 Included almost 15,000 respondents Engineering-specific results were not obtained In general, there is significantly higher graduate school
attendance, increased understanding of research processes, and increased awareness and interest of academic and research careers
For example, 6 in 10 participants indicated that REUs were
important in their decision to apply to graduate school
Half to two-thirds of the respondents reported that their REUs increased their interest in STEM careers and research
Recommendations include REUs and inquiry-based activities earlier in student’s programs
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Research Experiences for TeachersRET Background
Supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers and community college faculty in engineering research
Brings knowledge of engineering and technological innovation into pre-college classrooms
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Research Experiences for TeachersFindings
SRI completed an assessment of RET in selected fields of engineering in 2006 finding: Teachers add engineering content and process to
their pre-college courses. 94 percent of teachers reported increased motivation to find ways to improve student learning, and 89 percent of teachers reported increased confidence in teaching science and math.
Teachers report dramatic increase in understanding of engineering. They are much better prepared to counsel students to pursue engineering.
Need to provide continuing opportunities for teachers and faculty interactions.
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Engineering Education Research
To increase our basic understanding of how students learn engineering so that our undergraduate and graduate engineering education can be transformed to meet the needs of the changing economy and society
Started in 2005 and the key topics are: engineering education learning systems engaging engineers in diversity engineering assessment methodologies engineering thinking and knowledge within
social contexts ENG invest approximately $12 million per year
(in addition to REU and RET support noted above)
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
To more effectively support fundamental research and education, the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) has identified five Research and Education Themes for FY 2007 – FY 2008.
The themes represent a convergence of fields, disciplines, and frontier opportunities that crosscut solicitations and divisions, and give general guidance on the potential future directions of engineering research.
Theme designations will evolve over time, reflecting the maturation of certain fields, the emergence of new fields, and the shift in demand from society for significant progress on grand challenges.
Engineering spans the frontiers – from nanotechnology to alternative energy and complex systems.
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
Complex Engineered and Natural Systems: Addresses unifying principles that enable modeling, prediction, and control of emergent behavior in complex systems.
This research also directly impacts a number of specific ACI research goals, including materials for improving structural performances during natural disasters, overcoming barriers to quantum information processing, and world-leading automation and control technologies.
Algorithm simulates complex tornado behavior.
This research enhances our ability to understand natural systems (e.g., ocean/atmosphere interactions, protein folding), engineered systems (e.g., critical infrastructure, nanoscale self-
assembly), and interface of natural and engineered systems (e.g., brain/machine
interface, DNA-based computers).
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
Energy and the Environment: Frontier research to improve the cost, sustainability, and security of our nation’s energy system. Topics may include biofuels, hydrogen production, and solar and fuel cells. This research closely aligns with the ACI goals of hydrogen and solar energy, and research critical to alternative energy.
This research includes:Bacterial fuel cell that produces electricity as it cleanses wastewater. performing fundamental research to discover new methods of energy conversion
and distribution, understanding reaction pathways for energy systems, developing quantitative understanding of energy/environment interactions –
including water – at the impact of these systems on society, and evaluating energy workforce needs, and stimulating evolution of education
programs.
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
Innovation: Enables national competitiveness and the ability to foster and catalyze innovation, and the research needed to move from fundamental knowledge to societal benefit. Activities in this area will integrate research, education, and innovation – especially through existing programs such as SBIR/STTR, GOALI, I/UCRC, and PFI.
MP3 innovation based on broad, integrated platform.
This theme includes three thrusts: Research in the fundamentals of innovation: What do we know about
the steps needed to move from knowledge to societal benefit? Partnership opportunities: How can we provide new opportunities for
advancing this knowledge toward society benefit? Education for innovation: Educating a technology-enabled workforce
with skills to excel in innovation.
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
Manufacturing Frontiers: Research that catalyzes multiscale manufacturing, from fundamental metrology through atomic-scale control of raw materials. This supports ACI-related focus on nanofabrication and nanomanufacturing, automation and control technologies, and manufacturing innovations for more efficient production practices.
“Craftsman-like” nanoparticle assembly module.
These opportunities manifest most clearly in the emerging field of nanotechnology and in the promise of nanomanufacturing. Create quality-engineered nanomaterials in necessary quantities. Perfect manufacturing on atomic and molecular scale. Enable the design and assembly of systems and sub-systems that
incorporate nanoscale elements and exploit functionality at the macroscale.
Facilitate the transfer of nanoscience discoveries to practical applications.
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Directorate for Engineering Research and Education Themes FY 2007 – FY 2008
Nanotechnology: NSF, through the National Nanotechnology Initiative, drives our nation’s efforts to lead the world in fundamental nanotechnology research. Topics span both active and complex nanosystems, which are critical for frontier technologies that harness the integration of biology, neurology, energy, and water resources.
Self-assembling materials align to enable hydrogen storage.
Systematic control and manufacture at the nanoscale are envisioned to evolve into four overlapping generations of nanotechnology products: passive nanostructures, active nanostructures, systems of nanosystems with three-dimensional features, and heterogeneous molecular nanosystems.
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EFRI Office EFRI will support higher risk, higher payoff opportunities
leading to: new research areas for NSF, ENG, and other agencies new industries/capabilities resulting in a leadership
position significant progress on advancing a “grand challenge”
Successful topics would likely require: small- to medium-sized interdisciplinary teams the necessary time to demonstrate substantial progress
and evidence for follow-on funding through other established mechanisms
The current investment for EFRI totals $25 million for 4-year awards at $500k per year.
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EFRI Criteria Transformative - Does the proposed topic represent an
opportunity for a significant leap or paradigm shift in a research area, or have the potential to create a new research area?
National Need/Grand Challenge - Is there potential for making significant progress on a current national need or grand challenge?
Beyond One Division - Is the financial and research scope beyond the capabilities of one division?
Community Response - Is the community able to organize and effectively respond (but not in very large numbers; i.e., it is an "emerging" area)?
ENG Leadership - Are partnerships proposed, and if so, does NSF/ENG have a lead role?
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EFRI Annual Process
Sources• Communities• Workshops• ENG AdCom• Technical meetings• Professional societies• Academies• Publications• Proposals/Awards• Panels• COV
Sources• Communities• Workshops• ENG AdCom• Technical meetings• Professional societies• Academies• Publications• Proposals/Awards• Panels• COV
Program DirectorProposals• Identify leading frontier topic• Identify significance potential, and need for research• One page write up
Program DirectorProposals• Identify leading frontier topic• Identify significance potential, and need for research• One page write up
Program Directors Retreat• Organize by submitted topical themes• Presentations• Create synergisms• Identify near- and long-term impact• Prioritize topic recommendations
Program Directors Retreat• Organize by submitted topical themes• Presentations• Create synergisms• Identify near- and long-term impact• Prioritize topic recommendations
Final AnnouncementCompletion• ELT final recommendations• ENG finalizes announcements
Final AnnouncementCompletion• ELT final recommendations• ENG finalizes announcements
EFRI Prioritization• Identify proposed investments• ELT Retreat• Form Working Groups
EFRI Prioritization• Identify proposed investments• ELT Retreat• Form Working Groups
AnnouncementFormulation
• Generate proposed announcements
AnnouncementFormulation
• Generate proposed announcements
Continuous September -- December December - February
July – August April – June March
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EFRI Timeline
FY 2007- 2008
FY 2006- 2007
FullProposals
due
SolicitationRelease
PreproposalPanels
Preproposals due Awards
Granteesmeeting
Fullproposals
panels
PD Retreat
SolicitationRelease
PDProposals
ENGAdvisory
Committee
ENGLeadership
Retreat
PDWorkingGroups
Aug 06 Oct 06 Dec 06 Feb 07 Apr 07 Jun 07 Aug 07 Oct 07
ENGAdvisory
Committee
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Emerging Frontiers in Research and InnovationFY07
Office DirectorSohi Rastegar (Acting)
Office DirectorSohi Rastegar (Acting)
COORDINATOR:Abhi Deshmukh, CMMI
TEAM MEMBERS:Mario Rotea, CMMIMaria Burka, CBETBruce Hamilton, CBETUsha Varshney, ECCS
COORDINATOR:Abhi Deshmukh, CMMI
TEAM MEMBERS:Mario Rotea, CMMIMaria Burka, CBETBruce Hamilton, CBETUsha Varshney, ECCS
COORDINATOR:Jimmy Hsia, CMMI
TEAM MEMBERS:Fred Heineken, CBETLenore Clesceri, CBETLynn Preston, EECRobert Wellek, CBET
COORDINATOR:Jimmy Hsia, CMMI
TEAM MEMBERS:Fred Heineken, CBETLenore Clesceri, CBETLynn Preston, EECRobert Wellek, CBET
FY 07:Auto-ReconfigurableEngineered Systems
(ARES)
FY 07:Auto-ReconfigurableEngineered Systems
(ARES)
FY 07:Cellular and Biomolecular
Engineering(CBE)
FY 07:Cellular and Biomolecular
Engineering(CBE)
ENGPrograms
andDivisions
DefineTopics &Teams
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Summary
ENG will have significant impact on NSF’s ACI activities. ENG’s efforts are having the intended impact on funding
rates. ENG has a new organization and EFRI process has been
initiated. With these increasing opportunities, there are also
increasing responsibilities. Clearly defined priorities will be essential for the future
of ENG, particularly where ENG can take a leadership role.
ENG Advisory Committee input sought on the frontiers of engineering.