Enabling Technologies for Scientific Innovation through Sensor Development

“伙伴关系的力量”是本次RII提案的主题，其标题为“通过传感器开发实现科学创新的技术”。这项提议的努力建立在强调伙伴关系和合作是克服资源短缺的主要手段的全州文化特征的基础上。这种解决问题的合作方法与EPSCoR在全州范围内推进研究能力和经济发展的目标完全一致。智力优势：一个积极参与的全州委员会，利用专业技术顾问团队收集的数据和分析，将传感器确定为NH第一个RII努力的首要主题，并确定了三个跨学科领域（空间科学、环境科学和纳米技术），NH的大学、学院和企业将通过传感器的开发、测试和应用，在全国范围内占据突出地位。他们进一步确定，获得最先进的仪器、实验和测试设施是实现卓越的主要障碍。该提案要求主要的基础设施投资包括：*为新一代小型卫星系统开发和测试传感器的设施*为传感器测试和应用产生独特的湍流环境的设施*纳米级表面测量和材料沉积设施的重大升级这些投资将通过支持教师发展和研究生助学金和奖学金来增加。三个跨学科科学领域之间的协同作用得到了明显的发展。空间科学小组期待纳米级传感器的新发展，以降低成本并提高空间环境中的可靠性。纳米技术团队包括环境科学家，他们将采用新开发的传感器，并在具有挑战性的现场条件下对其进行长期监测应用测试。大型实验湍流系统将为大气和水生环境的新型传感器提供一个试验场，同时也为研究湍流本身提供一个独特的环境。更广泛的影响：一个独特的研究和商业化伙伴关系项目将建立在国家资助的NH工业研究中心14年的经验基础上。该中心结合了国家和行业资金，以支持全州校园的教师和学生研究。EPSCoR奖的适度投资将与国家和私人基金一起，用于推进经济相关研究，并发展教师、学生和私营部门参与者的核心。对K-12项目的投资将强调大学研究人员、K-12教师、2年制和4年制大学的教职员工以及所有这些级别的学生之间的直接联系。高级本科生和研究生将作为“驻校科学家”、导师和榜样在这个项目中发挥关键作用。与非营利组织（如华盛顿山天文台）的合作，为激发各级对STEM教育的兴趣提供了有吸引力的环境。

Abstract "The Power of Partnerships" is the theme for this RII proposal with the title "Enabling Technologies for Scientific Innovation through Sensor Development." This proposed effort builds on statewide cultural characteristics emphasizing partnerships and cooperation as primary means for overcoming resource scarcity. This cooperative approach to problem-solving aligns perfectly with EPSCoR''s goals for advancing research capacity and economic development statewide. Intellectual Merit: An active and engaged Statewide Committee, using data and analyses gathered by a professional technology consultant team, identified Sensors as the overarching theme for NH''s first RII effort, and identified three interdisciplinary fields (Space Science, Environmental Science and Nanotechnology) where NH''s universities, colleges and businesses are poised for national prominence through sensor development, testing and application. They further identified access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, and experimental and testing facilities as major barriers to advancing excellence. This proposal requests major infrastructure investments including: * Facilities for developing and testing sensors for a new generation of small satellite systems * Facilities for generating unique turbulence-flow environments for sensor testing and application * Significant upgrades in nano-scale surface measurement and materials deposition facilities These investments will be augmented by support for faculty development and graduate student assistantships and fellowships. Synergies among the three interdisciplinary science fields are clearly developed. The space science team looks to new developments in nano-scale sensors to reduce costs and enhance reliability in the space environment. The nanotechnology team includes environmental scientists who will take newly developed sensors and test them under challenging field conditions for long-term monitoring applications. The large-scale experimental turbulence system will provide a proving ground for new sensors for atmospheric and aquatic environments, as well as a unique environment for studying turbulence itself. Broader Impacts: A unique program in Research and Commercialization Partnerships will build on 14 years of experience with the state-funded, NH Industrial Research Center. This Center combines state and industry funds to support faculty and student research on campuses across the state. A modest investment from this EPSCoR award will be leveraged significantly with state and private funds to advance economically relevant research and to develop a core of faculty, student and private-sector participants. Investments in K-12 programming will emphasize direct contact among university researchers, K-12 teachers, faculty at 2- and 4-year colleges, and students at all these levels. Advanced undergrads and graduate students will play a key role in this program as "Scientists in Residence" and as mentors and role models. Partnerships with non-profits, such as the Mount Washington Observatory, provide engaging environments for inspiring increased interest in STEM education at all levels.