CHRONOLOGY July 1998 – The U.S. Commission on National Security/21 st Century (USCNS/21). February 15, 2001 – “Road Map for National Security: Imperative for Change” [Hart-Rudman Report] September 11, 2001 – Terrorist attacks November 2001 –MPSAC focuses on Improving Homeland Security and Recapitalizing America's Strength in Science and Education. November 2001 –MPSAC subcommittee May 2002 – A white paper is submitted to the MPSAC.

RECOMMENDATIONS:  1. NSF/MPS should focus on its strength in basic research, responding to issues of national priorities.  2. MPS should play a leadership role in convening a strategic meeting with other agencies. 3. MPS should create and maintain an inventory of its research activities and capabilities.  4. MPS should take actions that will support areas relevant to homeland security: workshops, communications at national meetings and solicitations for exploratory proposals.  5. MPS should conduct open workshops to define actions that will support the recapitalization of America's strength in science and education. (  Done)

IMPLEMENTATION Summer 2002 – MPS begins discussions with Intelligence Community (IC). November 19-21, 2002 – Workshop entitled “Approaches to Combat Terrorism (ACT): Opportunities for Basic Research.” Ernie Moniz (MIT) and John Baldeschwieler (CalTech) are cochairs. Winter 2003 –MPS and the IC issue a solicitation for supplements and SGERs to conduct research in the areas identified by the ACT workshop. Support from MPS $2.5M, from IC $1M. Spring 2003 – 157 requests received. Joint review conducted by MPS and IC staff. Summer 2003 – 39 awards made by MPS. June 8, 2004 – ACT PI Workshop March 2004 – ACT II solicitation for SGERs issued. MPS $2.5M, IC $1M. Submission deadline of June 11, Awards (15–20) up to a total of $200,000 each.