1. 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
WSU Town Hall Meeting
FSHN T101
December 3, 2014
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3. 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)
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4. 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”

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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)

8. WSU Research Expenditures R&D Expenditure Rankings
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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
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9. 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”

10. Key outcomes from the 120-day Study
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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.
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11. 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

13. 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

14. 120-day Study Organization/Team
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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)
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15. The 120-Day Study “Day 1 Kick-off” event was held Sept. 16, 2014
Strong participation by the University community is appreciated

16. 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= 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”

17. Highlights of progress to date
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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!
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18. Thank you for your attention!