EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation

New Report Highlights Contributions of EPSCoR/IDeA States to National R&D Enterprise

Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 12:04pm

In a new report, entitled, “Building on the Past, Preparing for the Future: Innovative Science across America,” the EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation highlights science and technology achievements in the 27 EPSCoR/IDeA jurisdictions. “The federal-wide EPSCoR/IDeA program has dramatically transformed and improved the scientific research enterprise and environment in universities and colleges in the 27 participating jurisdictions,” said Paul Hill, Chair of the EIF. “EPSCoR/IDeA researchers are using their expertise to solve fundamental research challenges as well as to carry out mission oriented research in the areas of energy, health, defense, homeland security, the environment, aeronautics and space, and agriculture.” “Their work”, added Joseph Danek, Executive Director, “is helping federal agencies to carry out research in important areas to our citizenry’s health and well-being.”

The report, which documents some examples of the community’s efforts and achievements, help illuminate the science-driven aspects of the work. The 53-page book is divided into two primary sections; the first provides a snapshot of each participating jurisdiction’s EPSCoR/IDeA program; the second provides illustrative examples of research accomplishments and achievements, and showcases the wide variety of strategies being used to meet EPSCoR/IDeA goals. Click here for a .pdf copy of report.