1. DRDC Projects Database
Michelle Llosa

2. Overview Database-generated project lists and pages Browse by:
Project name
Principal investigator
Location of award grant (state)
Topic (math, reading, science)
Request changes to project information via a semi-automated submission process

3. Why Database? Greater interactivity and user-accessibility
Changes in database are immediately reflected on all lists
Quick and simple submission process
Up-to-date feedback and project information

4. The Public Website Current DRDC website
Read-only representation of project information
Full browsing functionality but no request submissions
Enhanced version (IERI Community Zone) accessible in password-protected area

5. The IERI Community Zone
Resource links and technical assistance consultations
Share project materials and instruments
PI Meeting information, materials and videos
DRDC feedback
Enhanced project pages with request submission

6. Project Browsing
Browse by principal investigator
or by project title

7. Project Page Includes:
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator location
Co-Principal Investigator(s)
Summary of project
Publications related to project
Project website
All project information are pulled from database
Request Changes button
Public side: “Log in to Request Changes”
 login pop-up
 request changes form
Community Zone: “Request Changes”

8. Request Changes Form Pre-Populated from current database
Make changes to any listed information

9. Requested Change Email
Automatically generated by submission form
Unique User ID allows identification of request submitter and prevents unauthorized changes
Changes to project page will be approved and made by an administrator

10. Summary
The DRDC Project Database streamlines the project and website update process
Numerous methods of database-integrated browsing adapts to changing project information
Request changes system allows for greater user-interactivity and flexible error correction