Research Strategies in Science, Engineering, and Technology (ReSSET): A WV Planning Proposal

西弗吉尼亚州激励竞争性研究实验计划(WV EPSCoR)寻求评估其研究和教育基础设施，并制定一项战略计划，通过在下一届EPSCoR竞赛中成功提交研究基础设施改进(RII)提案来提高该州的研发(R&A；D)能力。具体地说，拟议的项目，科学、工程和技术规划研究战略(ReSSET)，将使国家能够对以下方面进行全面分析：1.评估WV科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)企业的优势和劣势；2.解决NSF小组审查和高级人员发现的不足；3.确定障碍并制定战略，以提高学术研发竞争力；4.通过针对少数群体和代表不足的群体的外联活动，特别是与K-12和该州历史上的黑人学院和大学的伙伴关系，加强伙伴关系；5.开发专题领域，以最大限度地发挥其在实现国家S和技术目标方面的影响；6.建立具体和可衡量的里程碑和基准，明确划定时间表和指标；7.评估和加强世界卫生组织EPSCoR管理团队和咨询小组的作用和职能，并划定报告关系。这一努力的主要成果将是：(1)一个前瞻性的战略计划，以增加研究竞争力，加强STEM，并加强对科学和数学职业轨迹的参与；以及(2)2005年秋季提交给国家科学基金会的修订的RII提案。西弗吉尼亚州EPSCoR咨询委员会将监督为期六个月的规划过程。西弗吉尼亚州EPSCoR办公室在一名州主任的领导下，将领导日常活动。

The West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (WV EPSCoR) seeks to assess its research and education infrastructure and develop a strategic plan to increase the State's research and development (R&D) capacity through the successful submission of a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) proposal in the next EPSCoR competition. Specifically, the proposed project, Research Strategies in Science, Engineering and Technology Planning (ReSSET), will enable the State to conduct a comprehensive analysis to: 1. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the WV science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) enterprise;2. address deficiencies identified by the NSF panel review and senior personnel;3. identify barriers and formulate strategies to increase academic R&D competitiveness;4. strengthen partnerships, particularly with K-12 and the state's historically black colleges and universities via outreach activities targeting minority and underrepresented groups, including rural students from disadvantaged communities;5. develop thematic areas to maximize their impact in meeting state S&T goals;6. establish specific and measurable milestones and benchmarks, with clearly delineated timelines and metrics; and 7. assess and strengthen the role and function of the WV EPSCoR management team and advisory groups, and delineate reporting lines. The primary outcomes of this effort will be: (1) a forward-looking strategic plan to increase research competitiveness, enhance STEM, and bolster participation in science and mathematics career tracks; and (2) a revised RII proposal, submitted to the NSF in the Fall 2005. The WV EPSCoR Advisory Council will oversee the six-month planning process. The WV EPSCoR Office, under the leadership of a state director, will lead day-to-day activities.