New Investigator’s Workshop US Antarctic Program Scott Borg Head, Antarctic Sciences Section NSF/Office of Polar Programs

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Overview Introductions Brief Overview of NSF & OPP/USAP Scientific Opportunities Proposal Preparation Education

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop OPP Program Officers Aeronomy & Astrophysics – Vladimir Papitashvili Biology & Medicine – Polly Penhale, Marie Bundy Ocean & Climate Systems – Bernhard Lettau Geology & Geophysics – Tom Wagner Glaciology – Julie Palais Artists and Writers – Guy Guthridge See:

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop And You! Brief Intros Please – Name Institutional affiliation Research interests

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop For newcomers.... A word about NSF Independent Agency – since 1950 Supports basic research and education through grants and related mechanisms Vision – Enabling the nation’s future through discovery, learning, and innovation Ensures a world-class science/engineering workforce & promotes public understanding of science

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop For newcomers.... A word about NSF National Science Board Broad range of basic science Many cross-directorate opportunities Special responsibility as lead agency for US national investment in Antarctica US Antarctic Program in OPP Polar Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Percentage Composition of Federal Outlays

Millions of dollars Totals may not add up due to rounding. NSF Budget Request By Appropriation

Research Grant Proposals by PI Type

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop NSF and People: FY 2001 Estimate Senior researchers Postdoctoral associates Other professionals Graduate students Undergraduate students K-12 students K-12 teachers 10,710 5,320 28,380 24,350 32,000 11,390 80, ,980Total

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop NSF Appropriations FY FY’98 FY’99 FY’00 FY’01 FY’02 FY’03 FY’04 FY’05 Millions of dollars Total Growth FY 98 – FY 04: $2.15 billion (68%) 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 $5,745 (Request)

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Comparison of NSF Budget, Staffing, and Competitive Proposals 250% 200% 150% 100% 50% 0% -50% Percentage Change

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Taxpayer’s Investment A median-sized NSF research award (about $70,000 annually) is committing the revenues from 10.6 average-sized income tax returns. (FY99 estimate)

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Antarctic Sciences Section Scott Borg Head, Antarctic Sciences Section Scott Borg Head, Antarctic Sciences Section Vladimir Papitashvili Program Manager Aeronomy & Astrophysics Vladimir Papitashvili Program Manager Aeronomy & Astrophysics Marie Bundy Associate Program Manager Biology & Medicine Marie Bundy Associate Program Manager Biology & Medicine Polly Penhale Program Manager Biology & Medicine Polly Penhale Program Manager Biology & Medicine Tom Wagner Program Manager Geology & Geophysics Tom Wagner Program Manager Geology & Geophysics Julie Palais Program Manager Glaciology Julie Palais Program Manager Glaciology Bernhard Lettau Program Manager Ocean & Climate Systems Bernhard Lettau Program Manager Ocean & Climate Systems Desiree Marshall Program Coordination Specialist Desiree Marshall Program Coordination Specialist Winnifred Reuning Web Manager Writer/Editor Winnifred Reuning Web Manager Writer/Editor Guy Guthridge Polar Information Program Manager Guy Guthridge Polar Information Program Manager Elana Khanna Program Assistant Elana Khanna Program Assistant

Antarctic Research Budget, 1996 to 2002 In Millions of Dollars

U.S. Antarctic Program o Antarctic Treaty o Research and Education – very broad range o Environmental Stewardship o Antarctic Conservation Act o International Cooperation and Collaboration o Ships, planes, labs, and specialized support o OPP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Los Angeles Denver Washington, D.C. Santiago McMurdo Christchurch Palmer South Pole Punta Arenas Scope of Organization

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop USAP Sites of Major Activities

23 – 24 August 2004 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop Questions?