scholarly journals Integration of Physics and Biology: Synergistic Undergraduate Education for the 21st Century

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Woodin ◽  
Helen Vasaly ◽  
Duncan McBride ◽  
Gary White
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Education ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
New Physics ◽  
National Science ◽  
Education Projects ◽  
Support Of Research ◽  
Exciting Time ◽  
To Come ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The Many

This is an exciting time to be a biologist. The advances in our field and the many opportunities to expand our horizons through interaction with other disciplines are intellectually stimulating. This is as true for people tasked with helping the field move forward through support of research and education projects that serve the nation's needs as for those carrying out that research and educating the next generation of biologists. So, it is a pleasure to contribute to this edition of CBE—Life Sciences Education. This column will cover three aspects of the interactions of physics and biology as seen from the viewpoint of four members of the Division of Undergraduate Education of the National Science Foundation. The first section places the material to follow in context. The second reviews some of the many interdisciplinary physics–biology projects we support. The third highlights mechanisms available for supporting new physics–biology undergraduate education projects based on ideas that arise, focusing on those needing and warranting outside support to come to fruition.

Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.C. Roco ◽  
D. Senich
Keyword(s):  
National Science Foundation ◽  
High Gain ◽  
University Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
National Science ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
University Industry

Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative which covers a broad spectrum of university–industry interaction mechanisms, from faculty visits to industry and graduate student industrial assistantships to full scale industry–university research projects. The initiative promotes high-risk/high-gain research with focus on fundamental topics, which would not have been undertaken by industry. It also encourages development of innovative collaborative industry–university educational programmes, and direct deployment of new knowledge between academe and industry. This paper outlines the basic concepts of the initiative, characteristics of the funded research and education projects, and several trends. Illustrations of projects from engineering, manufacturing, environment and education are included.

International Network for Integrated Social Science

2000 ◽  
pp. 340-356
Author(s):  
William Sims Bainbridge
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
International Network ◽  
The Social ◽  
National Science ◽  
Research And Education

Computer-related developments across the social sciences are converging on an entirely new kind of infrastructure that integrates across methodologies, disciplines, and nations. This chapter examines the potential outlined by a number of conference reports, special grant competitions, and recent research awards supported by the National Science Foundation. Together, these sources describe an Internet-based network of collaboratories combining survey, experimental, and geographic methodologies to serve research and education in all of the social sciences.

Up Close: Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers—U.S. National Network for Materials Research

MRS Bulletin ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 637-645
Author(s):  
Clyde L. Briant
Keyword(s):  
Small Groups ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
National Network ◽  
National Science ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Limited Period

In 1994, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) established Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs). The goal was to provide support for interdisciplinary materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering that are important to society. The centers are expected to undertake materials research of a scope and complexity that would not be feasible under traditional funding for individual research projects or small groups. Centers are funded for a limited period of time—currently five years—after which they can re-compete against new proposals. In 1994, MRSECs were established at 11 universities throughout the country. Two years later, 13 new centers were established in a second round of funding. Additional competitions were completed in 1998, 2000, and 2002. As of April 2002, there were 29 MRSECs.

Live Interactive Virtual Explorations via the High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network

2012 ◽  
pp. 1339-1360
Author(s):  
Kimberly Mann Bruch ◽  
Hans-Werner Braun ◽  
Susan Teel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
National Science ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Education Network

Researchers affiliated with the National Science Foundation funded High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), are conducting case studies and facilitating technology transfer activities that enable Live Interactive Virtual Explorations (LIVE) between hard-to-reach science sites and an array of education communities. This chapter discusses lessons learned – both technological and pedagogical – during a longitudinal study of HPWREN LIVE case studies and technology transfer activities.

Live Interactive Virtual Explorations via the High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network

2010 ◽  
pp. 311-332
Author(s):  
Kimberly Mann Bruch ◽  
Hans-Werner Braun ◽  
Susan Teel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
National Science ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Education Network

Researchers affiliated with the National Science Foundation funded High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), are conducting case studies and facilitating technology transfer activities that enable Live Interactive Virtual Explorations (LIVE) between hard-to-reach science sites and an array of education communities. This chapter discusses lessons learned – both technological and pedagogical – during a longitudinal study of HPWREN LIVE case studies and technology transfer activities.

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