1. "Here Is Pooh Bear Coming Downstairs Now; Bump, Bump, Bump, On The Back Of His Head, Behind Christopher Robin. It Is, As Far As He Knows, The Only Way Of Coming Downstairs, But Sometimes He Feels That There Is Another Way.....If Only He Could Stop Bumping For A While And Think Of It." EPSCoR CONFERENCE: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INSIGHT A. A. Milne (Winnie-The-Pooh)

2. NSF EPSCoR's MAJOR PARTNERS  EPSCoR OFFICE HEAD & STAFF  NSF NON-EPSCoR PROGRAMS IN DIRECTORATES/OFFICES  NSF LEADERSHIP IN OD, EHR, & OLPA  JURISDICTIONS' EPSCoR PDs/PAs  JURISDICTIONS' EPSCoR COMMITTEES  JURISDICTIONS' SMET COMMUNITIES  EPSCoR-LIKE PROGRAMS IN 6 OTHER AGENCIES  U.S. CONGRESS & STAFF  EPSCoR FOUNDATION  PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

3. EPSCoR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES  Growing Requirement For Interdisciplinary R&D In Nano, Biotech, CI/IT, GC/ES, etc.  EPSCoR Jurisdictions Need Strong Collaborators To Capitalize On Scientific & Innovation Opportunities.  EPSCoR Universities Confronted With Expanding Demands & Expectations, But Reduced Funding.  Design & Implementation of Improved Evaluation Methods For EPSCoR.  Need For Enhanced Communication Of EPSCoR Achievements To Multiple Audiences.  Need To Connect EPSCoR Network To Other Regional/National Networks.

4. EPSCoR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES CONT’d  Seek Greater EPSCoR Representation On National Science Policy Boards.  Improve Jurisdictional Culture/Policy To R/D, Innovation, & SMET Education.  Recognize Broad EPSCoR Diversity In Institutions, Capacity, Policy, People, Fiscal Capability, etc.  Complementary EPSCoR Programs Targeted on Competitiveness & Progression.  Complex EPSCoR Awards Require Diligent Project/Risk Management.  Number Of Eligible Jurisdictions & Program Budget Constraints.  Demonstrate Mutual Inclusiveness Of Broadening Participation & Quality Improvement.

5. “What’s The Point Of Trying If You Can’t Be A Winner.” Calvin & Hobbes CALVIN & EPSCoR COMPETITIVENESS