Paulo Goes University of Arizona
UA MIS Department Hybrid department with dual objectives Science, engineering model of grants Tradition of collaboration across campus Business model of top tier publications Research Labs CMI, Jay Nunamaker AI Lab, Hsinchun Chen ADRG, Sudha Ram
But, common themes, core competencies Data analytics (Cyber) security Health informatics IT-enabled innovations Tech transfer INSITE – Research Center for Business Analytics Industry partners Core competencies also tie to education programs
Research Productivity RP = f(research capital, environment) research capital = faculty, students, postdocs environment = relationships, rules, incentives
Increasing/ Sustaining Research Productivity Environment Maintaining active grants Developing themes that unite Signals: merit, reviews, promotion Clarity about expectations: publications, grants Financial support: summer, travel, etc. Access to PhD’s Mentoring Environment beyond department Research capital Research Teams: Senior faculty+ Junior faculty + PhD student Faculty mix issues Recruiting Faculty PhD’s