The VIMS Campus.
The VIMS mission is to achieve and maintain a national and international position as a premier coastal marine science institute. This involves making seminal advances in knowledge and understanding of marine phenomena through research, translating that knowledge into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance and providing new generations of researchers, problem solvers, managers and educators with a marine science education of relevance and unsurpassed quality.
Address cutting-edge scientific questions. Develop and apply technologically advanced approaches. Communicate research results and new technologies to both professional and public audiences. Provide consultative assistance to facilitate the application of new knowledge to practical problems. Train future generations of young scientists to continue this tradition.
General Funds $17.0 40% Tuition & Fees $0.7 2% IDC $1.1 3% Grants & Contracts $23.1 54% Private Funds & Misc. Revenue $0.7 2% Instruction $1.6 4% Research & Advisory Services $31.3 73% Academic Support $3.9 9% Institutional Support $1.8 4% Physical Plant $4.1 9% Graduate Financial Aid $0.3 1%
Commonwealth s scientific advisor on natural resources Over 30 sections of VA Code require VIMS advisory service Advisor to General Assembly, State Agencies, Maritime Industries, and the Public
Increased world-class recognition Full support for the three-part mission Integrated thematic research centers Mutually-beneficial business partnerships Expanded facilities to meet critical needs Increased diversity in revenue streams Expanded educational opportunities
Goal One: Create an institutional climate and agenda to enhance the quality and impact of research, education and advisory services Objective- Focus research efforts on projects that foster collaboration and have a high rate of return to VIMS. Objective- Increase the diversity of educational products and opportunities. Objective- Develop partnerships that maximize and enhance research, teaching and advisory capabilities.
Mission, Vision, Values 6-Year Financial Plan Strategic Plan Unique Role in State System
$25 $20 $15 $12.1 $15.9 31% $17.6 11% $20.6 17% $22.5 10% $21.9 $21.9-3% 0% $19.4 $19.1-12% -2% $17.7-7% $18.0 2% Non Federal Federal $10 $5 $- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Dept. of Interior $1.64 9% NASA $0.39 2% Dept. of Agriculture $0.02 0% Dept. of Defense $0.65 4% NOAA $7.16 40% EPA $1.48 8% Total Expenditures = $18.03 M Commonwealth of Virginia $0.81 4% NSF $3.04 17% National Institutes of Health $0.24 1% International Organizations $0.02 0% Non-Virginia State Agencies $0.44 2% Energy ARRA Awards $0.02 0% Health and Human Services $0.04 0% Virginia Localities $0.19 1% Private Companies $0.62 3% Dept. of Energy $0.11 1% Foundation/Non-Profits NSF ARRA Awards $0.47 3% $0.57 3% NOAA ARRA Awards $0.12 1%
Application of molecular biological tools to address vital questions in ecological, biogeochemical and evolutionary processes. Research initiatives in understanding impacts of sea level-rise and long-term climate change. Expansion of our ability to process large complex data sets and fisheries models through growth of bioinformatics. Advances in modeling and simulation through HPC Exploitation of ocean observing systems in wide array of marine and environmental sub-fields. Development and application of new tools in environmental toxicology and human health.
Foster Relationships that combine science, engineering and communications Technology Serve as a clearinghouse for emerging collaborative opportunities Expedite application of new technology to practical problems Linked to Office of Economic Development at W&M, Center for Innovative Technology Secretary of Commerce and Trade
15 September 2010 VIMS Supports Industry Economic Impacts of Commercial and Recreational Fishing Total sales from both sectors $1.5B Total income from both sectors $285M Total Full and Part time Jobs from both Sectors 15,000
Increase graduate finance aid: $500,000 Establish faculty lines: $265,000 Enhance coastal modeling & simulation activities: $410,000 Improve longevity of highly-sophisticated instrumentation: $300,000 Establish a stable and centralized funding base for fish surveys: $604,000 Establish a Commonwealth Chesapeake Bay Observing System: $250,000 Implement a post-graduate Commonwealth Coastal and Marine Fellowship Program: $215,000 Develop and support new management and policy approaches through the CCRM: $383,000
Planning: replace and relocate Oyster Hatchery: $1,152,000 Planning: replace and relocate Facilities Management Complex: $576,000 Construct: ESL Education and Administration Complex: $2,663,000
Funded Projects Virginia Institute of Marine Science Comprehensive Campus Master Plan
Proposed Projects Virginia Institute of Marine Science Comprehensive Campus Master Plan
Established in 1997 to address common diseases found in Chesapeake Bay Oysters. Uses selective breeding techniques and genetic research to domesticate the native oyster for aquaculture. Provides industry with genetically superior brood stock of the native oyster. Oversees the Oyster Aquaculture Training Program which addresses the demand for trained technical and support staff in Virginia. This intensive program runs April September. Participants will learn the various stages of oyster aquaculture and all phases of the oyster life-cycle.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Comprehensive Campus Master Plan
Aquaculture genetics and breeding technology Ocean observing system deployments Algae biofuel research Chemical bio-sensor development Autonomous underwater vehicle applications Storm surge modeling and simulation
Matthew Kirwan Ph.D. Duke University Research Assistant Professor, University of Virginia Christopher Hein Ph.D. Boston University Postdoctoral Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Donglai Gong Ph.D. Rutgers University Postdoctoral Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Andrew Wargo Ph.D. University of Edinburgh Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Washington Bongkeun Song Ph.D. Rutgers University Associate Professor, University of North Carolina, Wilmington Marine Chemist Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist Marine Resource Economist