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Dr. Christopher J. KeaneVice President for ResearchProfessor of [email protected]
Overview of the “120-day Study” on the WSU Research Enterprise
WSU Town Hall MeetingFSHN T101December 3, 2014
Safety First!1st Floor Evacuation Map
• Overview of the 120-Day Study (C. Keane)
• 120-Day website-guide to available information (D. Nordquist)
• Discussion (C. Keane, D. Nordquist, D. Bender, J. Jones, S. Pappu, S. Simasko)
Today’s agenda
WSU vision: WSU will be one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement
• WSU mission:– To advance knowledge through
creative research, innovation, and creativity...
– To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs…
– To apply knowledge through local and global engagement that will improve the quality of life and enhance the economy of the state, nation, and world…
Theme 1 of WSU Strategic Plan: “Exceptional Research, Innovation, and Creativity”
Examples of active research areas- WSU Pullman
“Smart-Grid” and “Smart City” – improved reliability Matter at extreme
conditions of pressure and temperature
Advanced food processing- shelf stable foods
Education- measurement and evaluation techniques
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Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health (SGAH) provides innovative solutions to global infectious disease challenges
Antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania
Human malaria and East Coast fever
Sample research projects:
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Examples of active research areas- urban campuses
Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Lab ( WSU Tri-Cities/PNNL)
Mt. St. Helens disturbance ecology (WSU Vancouver)
Sleep Performance Research Center (WSU Spokane)
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Where we are: WSU is 68th among US universities in research expenditures, and is ranked as a “very high research activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation
WSU National R&D Expenditure
Rankings
68th Among all Universities
11th Among R&D Expenditures
in the Agricultural Sciences
12th Among R&D Expenditures
in the Social Sciences
As reported by the most recent NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey
(FY12).
FY11 FY12 FY130
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200
250
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GiftsInstitutionIndustryStateFederal
$ 320.5M$ 335.9M $ 341.1M
WSU Research Expenditures
A central focus of the Strategic Plan is “accelerating the development of a preeminent research portfolio”
• Plan tasks the VPR to “identify areas of research excellence and emerging areas requiring additional investment to achieve national and international prominence.”
• Addressing this task is a central goal of the “120-Day Study on the WSU Research Enterprise”
• Develop a set of “Grand Challenges” and associated prioritized research strengths reflecting future opportunities matched to current and emerging WSU capabilities
• Priorities to guide:- Research infrastructure and other investments- Execution of workshops and other activities to advance research and scholarship at WSU
• Actionable findings and recommendations, and associated metrics, in key areas to support WSU research enterprise
Key outcomes from the 120-day Study
The study supports the WSU goal of AAU membership via improvement of WSU AAU metrics.
• Grand Challenges are ambitious but achievable goals that harness WSU and partner research, scholarly and creative capabilities to solve important national or global problems and that have the potential to capture the public’s imagination
Definition of “Grand Challenge”
WSU Grand Challenges must beinspirational, multidisciplinary, and inclusive
WSU Grand Challenges Research Themes draw on University research strengths and require a supportive University environment
Grand Challenges Theme
Grand Challenges Theme
Institutional Research Strengths
UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTResearch, Scholarship, Creativity, Education, Student Experience,
Outreach and Engagement
Co-Chairs: C. Keane, D. Bernardo
120-day Study Organization/Team
ExecutiveReview Group (Deans, Vice-Chancellors, senior faculty, other WSU leaders)
Management and Integration
Assoc. Deans for Research, Urban Campuses, Office of Research staff
Faculty and Student Engagement/Productivity(Co-Chairs: R. Craft, J. Jones)
Research Infrastructure(Co-Chairs: S. Clark, S. Simasko)
Research Themes(Co-Chairs: D. Bender, T. Spencer)
Outreach, Engagement, and Economic Development(Co-Chairs: S. Pappu, J. Tang)
The 120-Day Study “Day 1 Kick-off” event was held Sept. 16, 2014
Strong participation by the University
community is appreciated
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1st Full Group Meeting
9/16/14 (“T=1”)
3nd Full Group Meeting
12/2/14
Facilitated “Grand Challenge” meetings
12/15/14 and 1/16/15
Draft Report 1/30/15
(“T=120+ 2 weeks”)
Preparation
Completion of draft report other than “Grand Challenges”
October 22, 2014: 2nd large group meeting- Study Status report
Schedule for 120-Day Study
“Kick-off” meeting
Subgroups brief initial conclusions, findings, and recommendations
Note: “1-time” infrastructure funds (at least $100K) to be distributed via mechanism discussed by Research Infrastructure group
• Strong involvement from the University community- over 20 subgroup meetings held and >100 website inputs
• Initial set of research strengths and “Grand Challenges” determined
• Process for management of university research infrastructure developed
• Specific recommendations for advancing professional development of faculty and trainees
• Specific recommendations to improve outreach, engagement, and visibility of WSU research
Highlights of progress to date
The 120-Day Study Team welcomes your input- we’re here to listen and answer questions!
Thank you for your attention!