Developing Capacity-Based Evaluation Approaches to University Science Programs: Comparing Interdisciplinary Centers and Traditional Academic Units

这一评价性研究项目旨在评价学术环境中研究单位的能力。 能力取决于研究单位现有人力资本和支持这些资本的基础设施的匹配程度。 重点将放在目前人们很感兴趣的信息技术上。研究人员将研究三种环境：大多数机构的研究中心，HBCU和EPSCoR机构的科学和工程，以及传统的学科部门。 这项研究将采用各种方法进行，包括个案研究、问卷调查和审查现有材料。

This evaluative research project seeks to evaluate the capacity of research units in academic settings. Capacity is determined by by the fit of the human capital available in the research unit and the infrastructure available to support them. Emphasis will be placed on information technology where much current interest exists. The researchers will look at three setting: research centers in majority institutions, science and engineering in HBCUs and EPSCoR institutions, and traditional disciplinary-based departments. The study will be carried out with a variety of methodologies, including case studies, questionnaires and review of existing materials.