Hawaii EPSCoR Planning Proposal

University Of Hawaii At Hilo, Hilo HI

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Abstract

The University of Hawai'i at Hilo, on behalf of the state of Hawai'i, has requested NSF support for a planning grant designed to help Hawai'i set priorities for the improvement of the state's basic science and engineering research infrastructure. The project's objective is to design a statewide science and technology (S &T) plan that will stimulate economic opportunities and wealth building capacity. The planning process will examine activities that have the potential to: (1) affect greater participation in academic research and development (R&D) and (2) significantly improve the status of science and technology (S&T) education and workforce development. The planning process will analyze the state's current S&T infrastructure and inventory current research personnel and facilities. This analysis includes identifying: S&T areas of current research excellence as well as areas with the potential for future national R&D competitiveness. The planning process will result in a coordinated state-wide effort to improve academic R&D capabilities in targeted disciplines, enhance training and education for students in science and engineering, and increase efforts to promote transfer of technology from the state's universities to Hawai'i's private and public sectors.