ENG: Investing in Engineering Research and Education and Fostering Innovations for Benefit to Society

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1 ENG: Investing in Engineering Research and Education and Fostering Innovations for Benefit to Society Image credits, clockwise from top left: NSF; NSF; Jessica Hochreiter/Arizona State University; Joe Cheeney, University of California-Riverside; Altaeros Energies; NSF; NSF. 1

2 NSF Directorate for Engineering 2

3 ENG and SBIR/STTR R&RA Budgets ($M) $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 ENG SBIR/STTR ENG ARRA SBIR/STTR ARRA FY Appropriated Funds 3

4 ENG Initiatives and Priorities Address National Interests Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems Risk and Resilience Clean Energy Technology Cyber-Enabled Materials, Manufacturing, and Smart Systems Advanced Manufacturing Smart and Connected Communities National Nanotechnology Initiative Understanding the Brain BRAIN Initiative Broadening Participation NSF INCLUDES: Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners that have been Underrepresented for Diversity in Engineering and Science National Strategic Computing Initiative Innovation Corps 4

5 Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems JoAnn S. Lighty Division Director

6 Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS) Growing populations, economic growth, and increased variability in precipitation and temperatures will increase stress on the foodenergy-water resources Image credits, from left: courtesy of Richard Luthy, Stanford University; Zhiyong Jason Ren, University of Colorado Boulder, Constantine M. Megaridis, Aritra Ghosh, Ranjan Ganguly, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago; NSF. 6

7 Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS) Advance understanding of the FEW system through quantitative and computational modeling Develop real-time, cyber-enabled interfaces that improve understanding of the behavior of FEW systems and increase decision support capability Enable research that will lead to innovative solutions to critical FEW problems Grow the scientific workforce capable of studying and managing the FEW systems 7

8 Future INFEWS Dear Colleague Letters: more specific areas with potential concentration on pairs Solicitations: focus on systems approach and interdisciplinary Continue, and hopefully expand, partnerships with other federal agencies 8

9 Understanding the Brain ENG focuses on the President s BRAIN Initiative drives integration across scales and disciplines accelerates the development of novel experimental and analytical approaches, including computational and data-enabled modeling, and new neurotechnologies Engineering research areas optogenetic mapping and stimulation of the brain noninvasive or minimally invasive imaging and sensing technologies neuroprosthetics for neuron repair or regeneration brain-inspired devices and technologies 9

10 Advanced Biomanufacturing EAGERS in FY15 and FY16 (just out) Culture configurations and bioreactor approaches for reproducible cell expansion Optimal expansion of T cells Scalable and cost-effective cell separation and purification Innovative platforms that reduce or eliminate cell product Methods for rapid, non-destructive characterization Hazar et al, Lab on a Chip,

11 Important Internal Collaborations Designing Materials to Revolutionize & Engineer our Future (DMREF) Fostering collaborations within NSF, specifically DMR and CHEM, to benefit the CBET research community Five proposals funded with three CBET lead Total funding was approx. $6M CBET contribution was $2.9M National Robotics Initiative Collaboration with CISE and CMMI to benefit CBET research community Nine proposals funded in total within CBET community 3 funded by NIH for approx. $2M 6 funded at NSF for a total of $5.3M 11

12 CBET Clusters INFEWS 12

13 Civil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing Innovation Deborah Goodings Division Director 13

14 Advanced Manufacturing Image credits, from left: NSF; NSF; Xiaoping Bao and Sean Palecek, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 14

15 Advanced Manufacturing $176M NSF $84M ENG Enables innovation capacity for U.S. manufacturing by emphasizing research on: cyber-enabled, adaptive, agile, and distributed manufacturing for the Factory of the Future nanosystems design and scalable nanomanufacturing advanced biomanufacturing Alliance for Manufacturing Foresight (NSF + NIST) Industry University Cooperative Research Centers 15

16 Cyber-Enabled Materials, Manufacturing, and Smart Systems (CEMMSS) $257M NSF $112M ENG Breakthrough Materials: Materials discovery, property optimization, systems design and optimization, manufacturing, certification, and deployment Advanced Manufacturing Robotics: Electronic, mechanical, computing, sensing devices and systems, controls, and intelligent systems that enable ubiquitous, advanced robotics Cyber-Physical Systems: Integration of intelligent decision-making algorithms and hardware into physical systems 16

17 Risk and Resilience Image credits, from left: NSF; Paul M. Torrens and Cheng Fu, University of Maryland, College Park, Sabya Mishra, University of Memphis, and Timothy Welch, Georgia Tech; NSF. 17

18 Risk and Resilience: Critical Resilient Interdependent Infrastructure Systems and Processes (CRISP) $43M NSF $14M ENG Improves the resilience, interoperation, performance, and readiness of critical infrastructure Advances knowledge of risk assessment and predictability Supports novel tools, technologies, and engineered systems solutions for increased resilience CRISP: jointly supported by ENG, CISE, and SBE Enhances understanding and design of interdependent critical infrastructure systems and processes that provide essential goods and services, both under normal conditions and despite disruptions and failures from any cause 18

19 Other CMMI highlights $1.5M trial awards Natural Hazard Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) OSTP: Citizen Science; Smart & Connected Communities 19

20 Other CMMI highlights $1.5M trial awards Natural Hazard Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) OSTP: Citizen Science; Smart & Connected Communities EFRI: New Light and Acoustic Wave Propagation Infrastructure Management and Extreme Events (IMEE) Systems engineering (SYS & ESD) Service sector (SMOR) 20

21 Other CMMI highlights $1.5M trial awards Natural Hazard Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) OSTP: Citizen Science; Smart & Connected Communities EFRI: New Light and Acoustic Wave Propagation Infrastructure Management and Extreme Events (IMEE) Systems engineering (SYS & ESD) Service sector (SMOR) Integration into ENG/CMMI research: Biology Advanced computing and communications Human-centered engineering 21

22 Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Samir El-Ghazaly Division Director 22

23 Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Samir El-Ghazaly Division Director Program Support Manager Cynthia Greene Dominique Dagenais Deputy Division Director (Acting) Senior Engineering Advisor Lawrence Goldberg Electronics, Photonics, and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Communications, Circuits, and Sensing Systems (CCSS) Energy, Power, Control and Networks (EPCN) Usha Varshney Dimitris Pavlidis Nadia El Masry Optics and Photonics Group Mahmoud Fallahi Dominique Dagenais John Zavada Mona Zaghloul Hao Ling Chengshan Xiao Kishan Baheti Eyad Abed Ali Reza Khaligh 23

24 National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) $415M NSF $169M ENG Foundational research in electronics and photonics, advanced materials and manufacturing, bio- and neurotechnology, and Nano Environmental Health and Safety (nano-ehs) Emerging research in controlled self-assembly; nanomodular materials and systems by design; novel aspects of semiconductors, nanophotonics and plasmonics; and nanotechnology for water-energy-food processes Research infrastructure including the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) and Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) Technology translation and collaboration with industry through partnerships 24

25 National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) Successor program to NNIN ( ) Solicitation NSF Competition for individual sites of university-based user facilities 1. Geographically distributed 2. With diverse and complementary capabilities across broad spectrum of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology domains $16M annual funding for 5 years from all NSF Directorates and the Office of International Science and Engineering 25

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27 Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity Cyberinfrastructure for the 21st Century (CIF21) Network for Computational Nanotechnology Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure computationally-based engineering design, modeling, and analysis advanced devices and systems for cyberinfrastructure CIF 21 $100M NSF $4M ENG Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) Engineering aspects of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) strategic plan SaTC $150M NSF $3M ENG 27

28 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Application Sectors Abstract from application sectors to more foundational principles Apply these principles to problems in new sectors Safe, secure, reliable, verification, real-time adaptation, automotive aeronautics medical Control chemical energy Safety Verification Core Science, Technology, Engineering Real-time Networking Systems Security agriculture materials manufacturing civil 28

29 Present CPS Program Information Cross-cutting initiative including Directorate for Engineering (ENG) and Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Since CPS Launch in 2009: Well over $250M investment More than 300 awards 350+ PIs and Co-PIs in 35 states Over $40M investment in FY15 29

30 Enhancing Access to the Radio Spectrum (EARS) Presidential memo (2010): Unleashing the Wireless Broadband Revolution NSF, in consultation with the FCC and NTIA, should fund wireless research and development that will advance the science of spectrum sharing. NSF initiative to invest in research that can improve the efficiency by which radio spectrum is used, and/or improve access to the radio spectrum for presently under-represented populations Investment areas informed by two EARS Workshops in Aug and Oct Funding amounts: FY12 - $9M, FY13 - $14M, FY14 - $14M, FY15 - $18M 30

31 Enhancing Access to the Radio Spectrum (EARS) Cross Directorate Involvement: Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) Division of Astronomical Sciences Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) Has become the center of national attention for spectrum R&D 31

32 Energy Efficient Computing: from Devices to Architectures (E2CDA) NSF and SRC partnership to support the next paradigm of computing, suitable for applications from mobile devices to data centers ENG (ECCS) and CISE (CCF) multidisciplinary effort Aligns with interagency initiatives and priorities, including the National Strategic Computing Initiative and the nanotechnology-inspired Grand Challenge for Future Computing. Proposals due March 28 th 32

33 E2CDA Research Focus 1. Novel architectures and attendant devices and interconnect technology aimed at achieving the highest levels of system connectivity and energy efficiency, and integrates programmed arithmetic abilities with heuristic learning and predictive capabilities on the same physical platform. 2. New device concepts and attendant circuits and architectures for greatly reduced computational energy dissipation. Should aim for solutions which are: disruptive, truly game-changing. scalable, from mobile platforms to data centers. extendable, capable of sustaining the long-term vitality of the IT revolution. 33

34 Smart and Connected Communities $22M NSF $2M ENG Advances the integration of networked computing systems, physical devices, data sources, and infrastructure to allow communities to surmount deeply interlocking physical, social, economic, and infrastructural challenges FY 2016 DCL on Smart and Connected Communities ENG, CISE, EHR, GEO, and SBE Dec Workshop on Smart Cities, Arlington, VA Jan Smart and Connected Communities: Visioning Workshop, Seattle, WA 34

35 ECCS Emerging Areas & Possible Future Directions Smart and Connected Communities Low-Power Computing Big Data, Internet of Things Sensors and Large Sensor Networks Optics & Photonics Brain Imaging (Advanced Non- Invasive Medical Imaging) Paper & Silk Electronics Terahertz Technologies Web based Systems Control Social Networks Expanding the 2G Area Low cost, high efficiency solar cells Valleytronics Wireless Energy Transfer Exotic, Autonomous & Faint Photonics Remote Sensing & Stimulation of Brain Functions Man-Machine Interfaces Driverless Vehicles Flexible, conformable 2D electronics Extreme bandgap devices Remote Access Testbed Cybersecurity of Control Systems Physical Layer Security for Wireless Communications Green & Reconfigurable Electronics 35

36 Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) Priorities and Opportunities Mario A. Rotea Division Director

37 Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Discover and launch ubiquitous future technologies Prepare next generation innovation leaders EEC invests in engineering research, education and broadening participation to benefit society Engineering Education (Eng. Ed.) Fundamental research in the formation of engineers (RFE, RIEF) Translation of fundamental research into practice (RED) Workforce Development (WFD) Builds human capital through research experiences Focus is on undergraduates (REU), teachers (RET), veterans (REV) Broadening Participation in Eng. (BPE) Improve preparation, increase participation, and ensure contributions of underrepresented groups in Eng. INCLUDES

38 EEC PD team (core) Carmiña Londoño, ERC + 2 ERC PD Open Positions Deborah Jackson, ERC Keith Roper, ERC (lead) Mario Rotea Division Director Elliot Douglas, Eng. Ed. Mary Poats, WFD Don Millard Deputy Division Director James Moore, BPE

39 NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science) WHY? WHAT? Science and engineering advances drive the U.S. economy, so creating inclusive pathways for more people to become scientists and engineers is a national priority Comprehensive initiative to seek and develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society Achieve National Scale Impact in Broadening Participation in STEM HOW? Collaborative alliances with a shared goal and the potential to realize national impacts Collective-impact style approach strongly encouraged WHO? -Academic institutions -Professional organizations -Business and industry -Government agencies -Nonprofits and community-based groups -Science- and industry-focused organizations Kania & Kramer, 2011 FY 2016: NSF , $12.5M FY 2017 Budget Request $16M

40 INCLUDES Timeline Development Director s DCL to Presidents & Chancellors Launch Pilots NSF Backbone Organization Conferences &Workshops DCL Implementation Alliances Backbone Organization Launch Pilots Linkages to existing BP programs Assessment & Evaluation Expansion Alliances Backbone Organization Linkages to existing BP programs Assessment & Evaluation NSF Deadlines: April 15 (preliminary proposals), June 24 (full proposals)

41 Upcoming funding opportunities in FY 2016 RIEF (Research Initiation in Engineering Formation) Enables engineering faculty to initiate collaborations with colleagues in the social and/or learning sciences to address difficult, boundary-spanning problems in the professional formation of engineers Deadline March 31 st ; contact Elliot Douglas (edouglas@nsf.gov) BPE (Broadening Participation in Engineering) Program description expanded to include engineering professoriate Deadline May 30; contact James Moore III (jamoore@nsf.gov) Agency Priority Goal on Graduate Student Preparedness Opportunities for science and engineering doctoral to acquire the knowledge, experience, and skills needed for highly productive careers, inside and outside of academe (> 75% ENG PhD go to industry)

42 A message from the division director Increase impact of EEC programs and efficiency of EEC operations ERC program New solicitation in FY 2017 NAE study on the Future of Center-Based Multidisciplinary Engineering Research may inform the solicitation Streamlining the post-award management process RED (REvolutionizing engineering and computer science Departments) Connects engineering education research and practice Revolutionary change to the middle two years NSF : $1M to $2M total for a duration of up to 5 years REU/RET sites and RIEF

43 Industrial Innovation and Partnerships Barry Johnson Division Director 43

44 NSF Mission and Vision MISSION to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes. VISION A Nation that creates and exploits new concepts in science and engineering and provides global leadership in research and education. NSF Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 1: Transform the frontiers of science and engineering. Strategic Goal 2: Stimulate innovation and address societal needs through research and education. Strategic Goal 3: Excel as a federal science agency.

45 Industrial Innovation and Partnerships Division Director Barry W. Johnson Academic Cluster Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta Deputy Division Director Gracie Narcho Senior Advisor SBIR/STTR Joe Hennessey Innovation-Corps (I-Corps) Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta Lydia McClure Program Support Manager Mary Konjevoda Advanced Material & Instrumentation (MI) Ben Schrag Electronic Hardware, Robotics and Wireless Technologies (EW) Murali Nair Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta Operations Specialist Greg Misiorek Program Analyst Dawn Patterson Advanced Material & Nanotechnology (MN) Rajesh Mehta Information and Communication Technologies (IC) Peter Atherton Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) Rafaella Montelli Debasis Majumdar Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research (PFI-AIR) Barbara Kenny Program Analyst Carl Anderson Communications Specialist Vacant AAAS Fellow Eric Keys Biological Technologies (BC) Ruth Shuman Chemical and Environmental Technologies (CT) Prakash Balan Semiconductors (S) & Photonic (PH) Devices and Materials Steven Konsek Smart Health (SH) and Biomedical (BM) Technologies Jesus Soriano Partnerships for Innovation: Building Innovation Capacity (PFI-BIC) Alexandra Medina-Borja (Detail) Contract Staff Education Applications and Technologies (EA) Glenn Larsen

46 Resources Invested NSF overall ENG overall GOALI I/UCRC PFI:BIC I-Corps PFI:AIR SBIR/STTR IIP Programs IIP Domain Private funds Public funds NSF is primarily focused on funding basic research in science and engineering Translational Research Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) is responsible for the agency s SBIR/STTR program, along with other commercialization and innovation efforts. Research Proof-of- Concept Early Stage Prototype Product Development Commercialization

47 Example of Engagement with IIP

48 Final Comments and Questions 48

49 Strengthening the NSF- university partnership

50 Strengthening the NSF- university partnership Maximize impact of NSF outreach Include neighboring universities in hosted outreach Engage NSF with engineering societies Engage NSF with dept heads and chairs meetings Develop information networks

51 Strengthening the NSF- university partnership Maximize impact of NSF outreach Include neighboring universities in hosted outreach Engage NSF with engineering societies Engage NSF with dept heads and chairs meetings Develop information networks NSF proposal success is not a numbers game Educate PIs on proposal writing and timely research topics Success rate typically >50% for very good proposals ENG proposal-writing workshops, lectures, webinars Create institutional Broadening Participation opportunities

52 Strengthening the NSF- university partnership Maximize impact of NSF outreach Include neighboring universities in hosted outreach Engage NSF with engineering societies Engage NSF with dept heads and chairs meetings Develop information networks NSF proposal success is not a numbers game Educate PIs on proposal writing and timely research topics Success rate typically >50% for very good proposals ENG proposal-writing workshops, lectures, webinars Create institutional Broadening Participation opportunities Encourage faculty to Cultivate ongoing multi-disciplinary collaboration Serve on NSF review panels Call PDs after proposals declined Join NSF as IPAs, VSEEs, and permanent federal employees

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54 Broader Impacts Advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes Accomplished through: the research itself, and the activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to, the project. Broadening Participation is one Broader Impact goal 54