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Dr. Elizabeth Lyons, National Science Foundation, OISE*

Mary Anne Walker, Michigan State University

Dr. Kevin Kinser, Penn State University

*Presentation is from Lyons’ independent research, does not reflect any official NSF position.

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60,000 foot Perspective: U.S. Science in a Global Context

International science collaboration

national need

tremendous opportunity for U.S. universities

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Major Changes in World Science – Last 10-15 years

--in the major players and focus areas-investments -innovation-outputs -science diplomacy

--in patterns of participation and cooperation-co-authorship -internet access-higher education -mobility

--in scope and potential-new technologies-global challenges-development-big science

Framework for Benefits of International Science Collaboration

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Diplomacy/Development

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University Mission

Education

Discovery

Service

Economic Growth

“How Collaborating in International Science Helps America.” E. E. Lyons, E.W. Colglazier, C.S. Wagner, K. Borner, D.M. Dooley, C.D. Mote, Jr., and M. C. Roco. Science & Diplomacy, June 2016.

Site-SpecificFramework

Setting Priorities

Measuring Impacts

Articulating Benefits

Institutional Strengths/Potential Beneficiariesin International Science Engagement

Scientific -faculty-facilities-programs-research networks

Educational -programs, history-students/alums-centers/Title VI

Societal -ethics/faith priorities-demography-local challenges

Economic -nearby industry-specific expertise-natural resources-facilities

Health-related -hospitals-community needs-public health

Geography -proximity-diaspora groups-cross-border issues

What benefits of international science collaboration are you already seeing?

-leveraged funding-access to foreign expertise, data, facilities-globally engaged U.S. students-improved research networks-scientific excellence-increased trust, cultural understanding-access to foreign tech markets -better solutions for local issues-value added on global challenges-stronger international reputation

Opportunity Mapping for International Science Engagement

What benefits of international science collaboration do you want to maximize? How can your institution/system/area add the most value in a global context?

Where are strongest opportunities for your institution across the globe? Why is your institution a great partner for a foreign institution?

How can you articulate your priorities so that your faculty, who often conduct curiosity-driven research, can participate in your intentional (strategic) engagement?

Opportunity Mapping for International Science Engagement

METRICS OF MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES• Teaching (the learning environment)

• Research (volume, income and reputation)

• Citations (research influence)

• International outlook (staff, students and research)

• Industry income (knowledge transfer)

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Structures to Support Global Science Development

ANALYTICS/TOOLSMOU DATABASE

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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP DATABASE

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY EXPERTS

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Global Impact Initiative

Academy for Global EngagementFaculty Development in International Research• Build a growing cohort of faculty to lead global

research relationships

• Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and partnerships.

• Be a force in developing global research project priorities and influence high-level strategies to address them.

Faculty-Driven Internationalization

• Bottom-up not top-down

• Matching discipline and department norms and values

• Leveraging existing activities toward internationalization agenda

• Creating interdisciplinary teams

• Assessment program for project goals + internationalization

Kinser

Extreme Weather Resiliency through Improved Weather and Climate Prediction & Public Response Strategies

• International scientific partnership between U.S. and Taiwanese institutions [International University Research Venture]

• Atmospheric Sciences, Emergency Management, Psychology (decision-making), Education, Center for International Education and Global Strategy

• Research, student exchange, dual degrees, culture and language

• Project manager as link between scientists and Int’l Education

• Assessment: Network analysis

Co-authorship Analysis

Co-occurrence Analysis

Longitudinal Analysis