1. Research Perspective: College of Science
Michael P. Eastman, Interim Dean
Kate Miller, Associate Dean
Nancy Marcus, Associate Dean
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2. Mission
To recruit, inspire, and develop a new generation of scientists and mathematicians, dedicated to the highest principles of Science, and educated in the environmental, health and economic challenges of the border region.
To lead by example, promoting effective and self sustaining research programs, encouraging student participation, and providing a national forum for addressing the special problems of our region.
To work to educate all university students and the community at large, increasing the level of awareness of scientific issues, and providing a knowledge resource to citizens and government alike. 
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3. Vision
The College of Science envisions itself as a dynamic community of science and mathematics faculty and students engaged in innovative research and learning with global impact, recognizing our special role as a leader in this binational community.
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4. WAG Report
Growing research base and demonstrated ability to attract quality faculty
Well chosen interdisciplinary areas
College 20% of 143 M in active research and sponsored project awards-”Impressive”.
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5. The Team Biology-26 Faculty Chemistry-13 Faculty Catalysis Nanoscience
Infectious Diseases
Evolutionary Biology
Toxicology
Metabolic Disorders
Chemistry-13 Faculty
Materials
Catalysis
Nanoscience
Environmental Chemistry
Bioscience
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6. The Team Geology-12 Faculty Mathematics-24 Faculty Environmental
Geophysics/Geochemistry
Remote sensing
Tectonics
Mathematics-24 Faculty
Bioinformatics
Computational Science
Mathematics Education
Statistics
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7. The Team Physics-11 Faculty Physics Education Materials Science
Computational Physics
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8. Community Members-Interactions
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9. Community Members-Interactions
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10. Community Members-Interactions
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11. Community Members-Interactions
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12. Community Members-Interactions
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13. Opportunities Current partners-Potential partners
National laboratories, Ft. Bliss, White Sands, Wm. Beaumont, Park Service
Other Hispanic serving institutions
Industry-Local, National
Mexico
TT Med. School, UTMB, others
NMSU-what can we do to leverage people, equipment
Engineering, Health Sciences, Education, Art
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14. Goals
Five-year goals
Ph.D. Programs in Computational Science, Chemistry, Math/Sci Education, “Bio. Area”, Math
Foci-Biosciences, Nanoscience, Geo/Env Science, Materials, Computation, Education (Energy).
Graduate enrollment(+100%) Undergrad (60%)
Increase faculty size by 40%
Increase external funding by 40%-move beyond minority based funding
Fill open Endow. Chairs with world class faculty
Improve campus business practices
Contribute to local economic growth
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15. Principles Value high ability, motivated, flexible faculty members
Value reward structures that are in line with goals and objectives
Value student scholars-find them/build them
Value cooperation and approaches which leverage people/facilities/ideas
Value improvement of the perception of University internally, externally
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16. Competition-First Layer
Group 1 Universities in economically advantaged areas
Group 1 Universities in areas with industrial research and medical schools
Emerging Hispanic serving institutions with rapid growth rates
“Lean education”-U. Phoen.
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17. Key Issues Near term Long term Alignment-Centers/Programs/Departments
Moving from minority based to broad based funding
Rapidly shifting national/state/local priorities
Competitiveness-UT System
Our ability to change individually & collectively
Effective collaborations-show “product”
Long term
Vigor of U.S. economy
Role of technology in U.S. economy
Perception of UTEP educational quality
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18. Resource Requirements
Technology requirements
Research equipment/service contracts (Detailed work needed)
Personnel requirements
New faculty necessary to move toward Tier 1 (40 in 5 years)
Service staff (12/1 faculty/staff)
Resource requirements
Buildings and equipment for new faculty (50x)
Laboratory Science Building (Env/Safety/Eff.)
External requirements
Community and state political support
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19. Financial Plan
The End-Thank You
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