Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images Academic-Federal Dialogue Environmental and Energy Research & Education Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr., Director National Center of Environmental Research

2 Engaging with ORD/NCER Mission & Goals Overview Programs

EPA & ORD Mission 3 Office of Research & Development Mission: To conduct leading-edge research and foster the sound use of science and technology to fulfill EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. Environmental Protection Agency Mission: To protect human health & the environment.

U.S. EPA Organization Chart 4 Office of the Administrator Region 10 / Seattle Regional offices (around the nation) Region 1/ Boston Region 3 / Philadelphia Region 2 / New York Region 4 / Atlanta Region 5 / Chicago Region 7 / Kansas City Region 6 / Dallas Region 8 / Denver Region 9 / San Francisco Office of the Chief Financial Officer Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Headquarters offices Office of Administration and Resources Management Office of Air and Radiation Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Office of Inspector General Office of General Counsel Office of Environmental Information Office of Water Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Office of International and Tribal Affairs Office of Research and Development

5 ORD Organization Chart IOAA Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator OSP IOAA NRMRLNHEERL NCCTNCERNHSRC NCEA NERL Office of Science Policy Office of the Science Advisor Office of Administrative and Research Support Office of Policy and Resources Management Office of Science Information Management OARS OSIM OSA OPARM NRP National Research Programs

Engaging Customers & Partners 6

ORD National Research Programs 7 Homeland Security Air, Climate & Energy Safe & Sustainable Water Resource Sustainable & Healthy Communities Human Health Risk Assessment Chemical Safety for Sustainability

Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images. Air, Climate & Energy Applied Science Division

ACE Vision Research Focus Areas – Assessing Impacts – Preventing and Reducing Emissions – Responding to Changes in Climate and Air Quality 9

Scientific support for policy Expertise on new science topics Measureable and sustainable improvements in air quality within a changing world Multi-pollutant health effect Near-Roadway Air pollution Global Change and Air Quality Black Carbon Air Quality and Water Impacts of Extreme Events Air Pollution Sources and Measurements Accountability Cardiovascular, respiratory and other health impacts 10 Research Focus Areas Issues Outcomes/Outputs Research Portfolio NAAQS & Multipollutant Modeling/Decision Support Tools Energy & Biomass Emissions & Measurements Air Quality-Climate Interactions Climate Mitigation/Adaptation Strategies Sustainable Solutions Assess Impacts Prevent and Reduce Emissions Respond to Changes in Climate and Air Quality ACE – NCER/STAR Contributions

Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images. Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Applied Science Division

SSWR Vision – “One Hydrosphere” Research Focus Areas – Sustainable Water Resources – Sustainable Water Infrastructure 12

Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images Sustainable & Healthy Communities Health Research & Fellowships Division Technology and Engineering Division

SHC Vision Research Focus Areas – Data and tools to support sustainable communities – Forecasting and assessing ecological and community health – Near-term approaches for sustainable solutions – Integrated solutions for sustainable outcomes 14

Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images. Chemical Safety for Sustainability Technology and Engineering Division Health Research & Fellowships Division

CSS Vision Research Focus Areas – Toxicity potential of chemical properties – Chemical interaction with biological processes of humans and wildlife – Links between adverse health outcomes and chemical exposure – Long-terms effects from exposure to multiple chemicals – Chemical life-cycle studies – Improving risk assessment of chemicals – Research Results on Chemical Safety 16

Office of Research and Development National Center for Environment Research Photo image area measures 2” H x 6.93” W and can be masked by a collage strip of one, two or three images. The photo image area is located 3.19” from left and 3.81” from top of page. Each image used in collage should be reduced or cropped to a maximum of 2” high, stroked with a 1.5 pt white frame and positioned edge-to-edge with accompanying images. Programs to Support the Environmental Workforce

18 Supporting small companies to develop innovative, commercializable environmental technologies that address priority needs across the Agency EPA SBIR Topics SBIR Program Impacts Sustainable Water (SSWR) Innovation in Manufacturing (CSS/ACE/SSWR) Green Building (SHC/CSS/ACE/SSWR) Air/Climate/Energy (ACE) Waste Monitoring (SHC) Sustainable Utilization of Biomass (ACE/SSWR) Homeland Security

Seeds innovations and grows next generation environmental workforce Addresses/develops environmental solutions to worldwide issues Promotes sustainability awareness and education 19 People, Prosperity & the Planet (P3) 19

Fellowship Programs Funding for Graduate and Undergraduate Students Interested in the Environment Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate Research Fellowships Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Research Fellowships Partnerships –Marshall Scholarship Program Graduate Research Opportunities –American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) –Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) 20

21 NCER Breakout – By the Numbers 180 Research grants awarded annually - 40 grants jointly with private sector partners Average of 130 fellowships (Grad and Undergrad) awarded annually to approximately 280 universities and nonprofit research institutions active research grants, 230 fellowships and approximately 150 peer reviews managed annually by NCER staff of scientists and engineers

Opportunities for Engagement 22 April 2014 EPA/NIEHS Children's Centers 2014 Webinar Series For more information: webinarhttp://epa.gov/ncer/events/#marcehc- webinar P3 Competition and National Sustainable Design Expo Southern Oxidant and Aerosol Study (SOAS) Meeting Peer Review Panels Becoming a Peer Reviewer For more information: index.html

Opportunities for Engagement NCER: Currently open Request for Applications (RFAs) SSWR STAR: National Center for Sustainable Urban Water Infrastructure Modeling Research Timeline: Closing June 10,

Opportunities for Engagement NCER: Upcoming RFAs ACE Air, Climate, and Energy (ACE) Research Centers Air Monitoring for Communities CSS Advancing Exposure Characterization of Nanomaterials SHC Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships P3 Awards – Phase 1 Water Reuse + Rural Community Health SSWR Nutrients, Climate Change, + Land Use 24

Researching a sustainable tomorrow today 25 For more information about NCER visit: Questions?