Research NewsletterIssue: ORN-2023-10

NAI Chapter at NJIT Forum:

Collaborative Research and Technology Innovation Partnerships

and

NJIT 2023 Research Institutes, Centers and Laboratory Showcase

March 30, 2023; 9.00 AM – 3.00 PM

Ballroom A/B and Gallery, Campus Center, NJIT

Abstract:

Recent changes in the world have been largely driven by technology innovations and partnerships creating new pathways for economic growth addressing grand challenges and impacting the way we live. It is evident that the vast knowledge base and unprecedented investments in basic and applied research needs to be synergistically augmented by advancements in translational research, market validation and acceptance as well as smart manufacturing, and distribution management strategies where needed. Such synergies to bring global solutions to societal challenges essentially require technology innovation partnerships among research, industry, business, infrastructure, as well as government and non-government stakeholder communities.

The U.S., as the technology innovation leader in the world, continues to focus on creating resources and synergies for developing sustainable societies towards healthier and prosperous communities with better quality of life. 

The NAI Chapter-NJIT Forum and Research Showcase will feature:

1. Distinguished Keynote Talk by Graciela Narcho, Deputy Assistant Director of the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships,
2. Distinguished Panel Discussion and working group session on Future Trends and Opportunities in Technology Innovation Partnerships, and
3. e-Poster sessions of research institutes, centers and specialized laboratories from leading universities in the region. The showcase will provide an open forum to discuss pathways for developing synergistic technology innovation partnerships among stakeholders to address global grand challenges in the areas of sustainable environment and climate change, preventive, personalized and precision healthcare, and data revolution with trustworthy information systems and secured cyberspace.

Program Agenda

8.30 AM – 9.00 AM:       Registration, Breakfast and Electronic PPT Poster Set-up

9.00 AM – 10.00 AM:     NJIT-Rutgers-Princeton-Rowan Research Institutes, Centers and Laboratories Showcase: Electronic Poster Preview Session

10.00 AM – 10.05 AM:   Welcome Remarks:

                                         Atam Dhawan, Interim Provost, NJIT

                                         Teik Lim, President, NJIT

10.05 AM – 10.10 AM:   Program Agenda and Introduction to the Distinguished Speaker

                                         Atam Dhawan, Interim Provost, NJIT

10.10 AM – 11.00 AM:  Keynote Presentation: Technology and Innovation Partnerships Strategic Funding Initiatives at National Science Foundation

                                         Distinguished Speaker: Graciela (Gracie) Narcho, Deputy Assistant Director of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

11.00 AM – 12.00 PM:   NJIT-Rutgers-Princeton-Rowan Research Institutes, Centers and Laboratories Showcase: Networking and Electronic Poster Session-1

12.00 PM – 12.30 PM:    Lunch and Networking

12.30 PM – 2.00 PM:      Distinguished Panel Discussion: Future Trends and Opportunities in Technology Innovation Partnerships

                                         Panel Topics and Areas of Discussion:

1. What strategic priority areas with complementary expertise from participating institutions should be the focus for future collaborations and innovation partnerships aligned with potential funding opportunities?
2. What assets and resources are available from participating institutions and organizations to share on future collaboration and partnership proposals in these focus areas?
3. How to initiate some seed funding program to synergize the potential collaborations and partnerships identified in (1) and (2)
4. What are the next steps to promote collaborations and partnerships to address potential funding opportunities with the formation of working groups to continue developing a framework of collaborative innovation partnerships in the selected focus areas?

Moderator:

Govi Rao, CEO, Phase Change Solutions                                                                      

Panelists:

Michael E. Zwick, Senior Vice President for Research, Rutgers University

Piotr Piotrowiak, Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Collaborations, Rutgers-Newark

Craig Arnold, Vice Dean for Innovation, Princeton University

Edmund Synakowski, Vice Provost for Research, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tabbetha A. Dobbins, Vice President, Rowan University

Gwen E. Nero, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Industry Relations Group, Columbia Technology Ventures, Columbia University

Judith Sheft, Executive Director, New Jersey Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology

Shawn A. Chester, Associate Vice Provost for Research Collaborations and Partnerships, New Jersey Institute of Technology                                      

2.00 PM – 3.00 PM:        NJIT-Rutgers-Princeton-Rowan Research Institutes, Centers and Laboratories Showcase: Networking and Electronic Poster Session-2

NSF: Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (CREST HBCU-RISE); Synthesis Center for Understanding Organismal Resilience; Safe Learning-Enabled Systems; Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs; Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences (PRIMES); Accelerating Research Translation (ART); Global Centers (GC)

Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR: FY24 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI); FY24 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP); NDEP STEM Open NFO

Department of Energy: Quantum Testbed Pathfinder; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Projects;  Increasing Utilization and Reliability of Electric Infrastructure with Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs)

Energy Looks for Additional Ways to Prepare the Future Quantum Workforce: The Department of Energy has asked higher education to weigh in on how the agency can help prepare students to work in quantum information science. The Energy Department is looking for information about where it can best help to prepare the future quantum workforce, according to a request for information scheduled to be published on Monday in the Federal Register.  According to the RFI, the emerging field of quantum information science could lead to innovations in quantum computing, simulation, communication, sensing and other critical technologies. The RFI noted that “as a new and strongly technology-oriented field, QIS requires a well-trained workforce to fill positions ranging from research and development to design and manufacturing.” As a result, the Energy Department is asking higher education institutions—including public and private universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority serving institutions, community colleges and emerging research institutions—to comment on how to prepare students to work in quantum information science fields. The agency is also looking for opportunities where its national laboratory network could help train students. More information is posted on the NextGov website.

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Industry Lays Out  Strategy for National Semiconductor Center Success: In order to fully utilize the National Semiconductor Technology Center, MITRE Engenuity and its Semiconductor Alliance identified several factors to make sure the investment becomes a long-term resource for semiconductor development in the U.S., according to a paper released on Tuesday. As noted in the paper, MITRE and the Semiconductor Alliance found that, in order to establish a resilient semiconductor ecosystem and improve U.S. competitiveness, it is necessary to have:

Effective and inclusive governance.

An ambitious and high-impact technology agenda.

A robust network with an effective operating model for executing technical agendas.

Diversified income streams that include state and local resources as well as private investments.

“The strategic competition with China is a long game on a complex technology playing field. Securing semiconductor chip manufacturing, and ensuring the U.S. and our democratic allies lead the chips of the future, is an important way to create resilience against supply chain compromise and denial,” said Laurie Giandomenico, vice president and chief acceleration officer at MITRE. “Our role is to help balance industry objectives with national security interests, and that means CHIPS investments must build a sustaining national resource.” More information is posted on the NextGov website.

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First CHIPS for America Funding is Now Available: The National Institute of Standards and Technology launched the first opportunity for CHIPS for America funding, according to an announcement issued Tuesday.The $39 billion in funding will support domestic semiconductor manufacturing and is the first of three funding opportunities expected this year—the others will be for materials and equipment facilities, as well as research and development facilities.In particular, this first funding opportunity “seeks applications for projects to construct, expand or modernize commercial facilities for the production of leading-edge, current-generation and mature-node semiconductors. This includes both front-end wafer fabrication and back-end packaging.” “The CHIPS and Science Act presents a historic opportunity to unleash the next generation of American innovation, protect our national security and preserve our global economic competitiveness,” Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo said. “When we have finished implementing CHIPS for America, we will be the premier destination in the world where new leading-edge chip architectures can be invented in our research labs, designed for every end-use application, manufactured at scale and packaged with the most advanced technologies. Throughout our work, we are committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, strengthening America’s workforce and giving America’s businesses a platform to do what they do best: innovate, scale and compete.” More information is posted on the NextGov website.

Question:       Can I change project start and end dates after I have submitted for approval?

Answer:         When a proposal is routed for approval certain information is locked to ensure that the information at the various approval levels (department, college, and university) remains constant.  This is intended to guarantee that the authority of academic leadership (e.g., chairs and deans) is recognized in the system.

The start and end dates are included in the data that is locked.  If you need to change the dates of a proposal already submitted for approval, you will have to recall the proposal, make the necessary changes, and resubmit for approval.

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