Overview of the “120-day Study” on the WSU Research Enterprise 4/17/2017 Overview of the “120-day Study” on the WSU Research Enterprise Dr. Christopher J. Keane Vice President for Research Professor of Physics chris.keane@wsu.edu WSU Town Hall Meeting FSHN T101 December 3, 2014 Template K - curved line

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Today’s agenda Overview of the 120-Day Study (C. Keane) 4/17/2017 Today’s agenda Overview of the 120-Day Study (C. Keane) 120-Day website-guide to available information (D. Nordquist) Discussion (C. Keane, D. Nordquist, D. Bender, J. Jones, S. Pappu, S. Simasko) Template K - curved line

WSU vision: WSU will be one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement WSU mission: To advance knowledge through creative research, innovation, and creativity... To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs… To apply knowledge through local and global engagement that will improve the quality of life and enhance the economy of the state, nation, and world… Theme 1 of WSU Strategic Plan: “Exceptional Research, Innovation, and Creativity”

Examples of active research areas- WSU Pullman “Smart-Grid” and “Smart City” – improved reliability Matter at extreme conditions of pressure and temperature Advanced food processing- shelf stable foods Education- measurement and evaluation techniques

Sample research projects: Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health (SGAH) provides innovative solutions to global infectious disease challenges Sample research projects: Antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania Human malaria and East Coast fever Global Animal Health info: The Paul G. Allen Center for Global Animal Health is a state-of-the-art biomedical research facility on the Pullman campus that is linked to our partners across the globe. The Allen Center was designed and constructed to LEED standards-designed to minimize energy and water use and harmonize with the beauty of the Palouse and the WSU campus. The lobby invites the public to learn about the mission of the School and the glass walls in the research wing provide both natural light to the laboratory and allow visitors to see ongoing work. Three conference rooms provide spaces for learning on-site and for connecting across the globe while open spaces encourage direct interaction among the students, faculty, and staff.   - Gates provided a $25M grant for the facility, Paul Allen provided a $26M gift for the programmatic/operational functions of the SGAH.

Examples of active research areas- urban campuses Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Lab ( WSU Tri-Cities/PNNL) Sleep Performance Research Center (WSU Spokane) Mt. St. Helens disturbance ecology (WSU Vancouver)

WSU Research Expenditures R&D Expenditure Rankings 4/17/2017 Where we are: WSU is 68th among US universities in research expenditures, and is ranked as a “very high research activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation WSU Research Expenditures WSU National R&D Expenditure Rankings 68th Among all Universities 11th Among R&D Expenditures in the Agricultural Sciences 12th Among R&D Expenditures in the Social Sciences As reported by the most recent NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey (FY12). $ 335.9M $ 341.1M $ 320.5M Template K - curved line

A central focus of the Strategic Plan is “accelerating the development of a preeminent research portfolio” Plan tasks the VPR to “identify areas of research excellence and emerging areas requiring additional investment to achieve national and international prominence.” Addressing this task is a central goal of the “120-Day Study on the WSU Research Enterprise”

Key outcomes from the 120-day Study 4/17/2017 Key outcomes from the 120-day Study Develop a set of “Grand Challenges” and associated prioritized research strengths reflecting future opportunities matched to current and emerging WSU capabilities Priorities to guide: - Research infrastructure and other investments - Execution of workshops and other activities to advance research and scholarship at WSU Actionable findings and recommendations, and associated metrics, in key areas to support WSU research enterprise The study supports the WSU goal of AAU membership via improvement of WSU AAU metrics. Template K - curved line

inspirational, multidisciplinary, and inclusive Definition of “Grand Challenge” Grand Challenges are ambitious but achievable goals that harness WSU and partner research, scholarly and creative capabilities to solve important national or global problems and that have the potential to capture the public’s imagination WSU Grand Challenges must be inspirational, multidisciplinary, and inclusive

Grand Challenges Theme Grand Challenges Theme University Environment WSU Grand Challenges Research Themes draw on University research strengths and require a supportive University environment Grand Challenges Theme Grand Challenges Theme Institutional Research Strengths University Environment Research, Scholarship, Creativity, Education, Student Experience, Outreach and Engagement

120-day Study Organization/Team 4/17/2017 120-day Study Organization/Team Executive Review Group (Deans, Vice-Chancellors, senior faculty, other WSU leaders) Co-Chairs: C. Keane, D. Bernardo Management and Integration Assoc. Deans for Research, Urban Campuses, Office of Research staff Faculty and Student Engagement/Productivity (Co-Chairs: R. Craft, J. Jones) Research Infrastructure (Co-Chairs: S. Clark, S. Simasko) Research Themes (Co-Chairs: D. Bender, T. Spencer) Outreach, Engagement, and Economic Development (Co-Chairs: S. Pappu, J. Tang) Template K - curved line

The 120-Day Study “Day 1 Kick-off” event was held Sept. 16, 2014 Strong participation by the University community is appreciated

Schedule for 120-Day Study 1st Full Group Meeting 9/16/14 (“T=1”) 3nd Full Group Meeting 12/2/14 Facilitated “Grand Challenge” meetings 12/15/14 and 1/16/15 Draft Report 1/30/15 (“T=120+ 2 weeks”) Preparation “Kick-off” meeting October 22, 2014: 2nd large group meeting- Study Status report Subgroups brief initial conclusions, findings, and recommendations Note: “1-time” infrastructure funds (at least $100K) to be distributed via mechanism discussed by Research Infrastructure group Completion of draft report other than “Grand Challenges”

Highlights of progress to date 4/17/2017 Highlights of progress to date Strong involvement from the University community- over 20 subgroup meetings held and >100 website inputs Initial set of research strengths and “Grand Challenges” determined Process for management of university research infrastructure developed Specific recommendations for advancing professional development of faculty and trainees Specific recommendations to improve outreach, engagement, and visibility of WSU research The 120-Day Study Team welcomes your input- we’re here to listen and answer questions! Template K - curved line

Thank you for your attention!