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ENG: Investing in Engineering Research and Education

and Fostering Innovations for Benefit to Society

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Image credits, clockwise from top left: NSF; NSF; Jessica Hochreiter/Arizona State University; Joe Cheeney, University of California-Riverside; Altaeros Energies; NSF; NSF.

NSF Directorate for Engineering

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ENG and SBIR/STTR R&RA Budgets ($M)

3FY Appropriated Funds

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

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Chemical, Bioengineering,

Environmental, & Transport Systems

JoAnn S. Lighty

Division Director

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 food-

energy-water resources

6Image 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.

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

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Future INFEWS

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• 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

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

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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

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Hazar et al, Lab on a Chip, 2015

Important Internal Collaborations

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• 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

CBET Clusters

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INFEWS

Civil, Mechanical, & Manufacturing

Innovation

Deborah Goodings

Division Director

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Advanced Manufacturing

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


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

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$176M NSF$84M ENG

Cyber-Enabled Materials, Manufacturing,

and Smart Systems (CEMMSS)

Breakthrough Materials: Materials discovery, property

optimization, systems design and optimization, manufacturing,

certification, and deployment


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

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$257M NSF$112M ENG

Risk and Resilience

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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.

Risk and Resilience: Critical Resilient

Interdependent Infrastructure Systems

and Processes (CRISP)

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

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$43M NSF$14M ENG

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Other CMMI highlights

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

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• EFRI: New Light and Acoustic Wave Propagation• Infrastructure Management and Extreme Events (IMEE)• Systems engineering (SYS & ESD)• Service sector (SMOR)

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• 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

Electrical, Communications, and Cyber

Systems (ECCS)

Samir El-GhazalyDivision Director

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Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (ECCS)

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Senior Engineering AdvisorLawrence Goldberg

Electronics, Photonics, and Magnetic Devices (EPMD)

Energy, Power, Control and Networks (EPCN)

Communications, Circuits, and Sensing Systems (CCSS)

Usha VarshneyDimitris PavlidisNadia El Masry

Kishan BahetiEyad Abed

Ali Reza Khaligh

Mona ZaghloulHao Ling

Chengshan Xiao

Samir El-GhazalyDivision Director

Dominique Dagenais Deputy Division Director

(Acting)

Program Support ManagerCynthia Greene

Optics and Photonics Group

Mahmoud FallahiDominique Dagenais

John Zavada

National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)

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

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$415M NSF$169M ENG

National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI)

Successor program to NNIN (2004-2015) – Solicitation NSF 15-519

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

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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

Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC)

Engineering aspects of the Networking and Information

Technology Research and Development (NITRD) strategic plan

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CIF 21$100M NSF$4M ENG

SaTC$150M NSF $3M ENG

automotive

agriculture

civil

aeronautics

energy

materials

medical

manufacturing

Application Sectors

chemical

Core Science,Technology,Engineering

Safety

Verification

NetworkingReal-timeSystems

Control

Security

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

Abstract from application sectors to more foundational principles

Apply these principles to problems in new sectors

Safe, secure, reliable, verification, real-time adaptation, …

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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

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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. 2010 and Oct. 2015

Funding amounts: FY12 - $9M, FY13 - $14M, FY14 - $14M, FY15 -$18M

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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

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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 28th

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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.

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Smart and Connected Communities

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. 2015 Workshop on Smart Cities, Arlington, VA

Jan. 2016 Smart and Connected Communities: Visioning Workshop,

Seattle, WA

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$22M NSF $2M ENG

• 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)

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ECCS Emerging Areas & Possible Future Directions 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

Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC)

Priorities and Opportunities

Mario A. Rotea

Division Director

Engineering Research Centers (ERC)

• Discover and launch ubiquitous future technologies

• Prepare next generation innovation leaders

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 ensurecontributions of underrepresented groups in Eng.

• INCLUDES

EEC invests in engineering research, education and broadening participation to benefit society

EEC PD team (core)

Carmiña Londoño, ERC

Deborah Jackson, ERC

Keith Roper, ERC (lead)

Elliot Douglas, Eng. Ed.

Mary Poats, WFD

James Moore, BPE

Don MillardDeputy Division

Director

Mario RoteaDivision Director

+ 2 ERC PD Open Positions

WHY?

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

WHAT?

Comprehensive initiative to seek and develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our societyAchieve National Scale Impact in Broadening Participation in STEM

WHO?

-Academic institutions-Professional organizations-Business and industry-Government agencies-Nonprofits and community-based groups-Science- and industry-focused organizations

HOW?

Collaborative alliances with a shared goal and the potential to realize national impacts

NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science)

Collective-impact style approach strongly encouraged

FY 2016: NSF 16-544, $12.5MFY 2017 Budget Request $16M

Kania & Kramer, 2011

INCLUDES TimelineDevelopment ExpansionImplementation

20172016 2018 - 2021

• Director’s DCL to Presidents & Chancellors

• Launch Pilots – NSF 16-544• Backbone Organization

Conferences &Workshops –DCL

• Alliances• Backbone Organization• Launch Pilots• Linkages to existing BP

programs• Assessment & Evaluation

• Alliances• Backbone Organization• Linkages to existing BP

programs• Assessment & Evaluation

NSF 16-544 Deadlines: April 15 (preliminary proposals), June 24 (full proposals)

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 31st ; contact Elliot Douglas ([email protected])

• BPE (Broadening Participation in Engineering) Program description expanded to include engineering professoriate

Deadline May 30; contact James Moore III ([email protected])

• Agency Priority Goal on Graduate Student PreparednessOpportunities 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)

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A message from the division director

• Increase impact of EEC programs and efficiency of EEC operations

• ERC programNew 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 15-607: $1M to $2M total for a duration of up to 5 years

• REU/RET sites and RIEF

Industrial Innovation and Partnerships

Barry Johnson

Division Director

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MISSION

• “to promote the progress of

science; to advance the national

health, prosperity, and welfare; to

secure the national defense; and

for other purposes.”

NSF Mission and Vision

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.

Grant Opportunities for Academic

Liaison with Industry (GOALI)

Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta

Division DirectorBarry W. Johnson

Deputy Division DirectorGracie Narcho

Partnerships for Innovation:

Accelerating Innovation Research

(PFI-AIR)

Barbara Kenny

Advanced Material &

Instrumentation (MI)

Ben Schrag

Partnerships for Innovation:

Building Innovation Capacity

(PFI-BIC)

Alexandra Medina-Borja (Detail)

Senior Advisor

SBIR/STTRJoe Hennessey

Industry/University Cooperative

Research Centers (I/UCRC)

Rafaella Montelli

Debasis Majumdar

Semiconductors (S) & Photonic

(PH) Devices and Materials

Steven Konsek

Advanced Material &

Nanotechnology (MN)

Rajesh Mehta

Information and Communication

Technologies (IC)

Peter Atherton

Electronic Hardware, Robotics

and Wireless Technologies (EW)

Murali Nair

Chemical and Environmental

Technologies (CT)

Prakash Balan

Biological Technologies (BC)

Ruth Shuman

Smart Health (SH) and

Biomedical (BM) Technologies

Jesus Soriano

Education Applications

and Technologies (EA)

Glenn Larsen

Innovation-Corps (I-Corps)

Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta

Lydia McClure

Program Support

Manager

Mary Konjevoda

Program Analyst

Dawn Patterson

Program Analyst

Carl Anderson

Operations Specialist

Greg Misiorek

Communications Specialist

Vacant

Contract Staff

AAAS Fellow

Eric Keys

Academic ClusterRathindra (Babu) DasGupta

Industrial Innovation and Partnerships

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NSF is primarily focused on funding basic research in science and engineering

Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) is responsible for the agency’s SBIR/STTR program, along with other commercialization and innovation efforts.

Translational Research

Commercialization

Example of Engagement with IIP

Final Comments and Questions

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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






• 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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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

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