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EPSCoR

ND. EPSCoR. 2006 ND EPSCoR State Conference ND EPSCoR – Progress through Programs. A dvancing S cience E xcellence in N orth D akota. Dr. Philip Boudjouk. Vice President for Research, Creative Activities & Technology Transfer North Dakota State University. Reasons for EPSCoR.

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EPSCoR

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  1. ND EPSCoR 2006 ND EPSCoR State Conference ND EPSCoR – Progress through Programs Advancing Science Excellencein North Dakota Dr. Philip Boudjouk Vice President for Research, Creative Activities & Technology Transfer North Dakota State University

  2. Reasons for EPSCoR • Concentration of Federal R&D funds in a few coastal states postured to capitalize on dramatic post-WW II growth in academic research • Most states missing the ultimate payoff from R & D $: Economic Development!

  3. The EPSCoRPromise • Diversify the nation’s scientific enterprise to ensure that citizens in all parts of the country benefit from an active and competitive R&D base. • Benefits: • Access to high-quality higher education • Front-line research • Expanded economic opportunities • Improved quality of life

  4. Progress through EPSCoR –an Overview • Greatly improved research infrastructure • Increased productivity: publications, patents • Increased national stature • Increase competitiveness for grants/contracts • Greater involvement with the private sector

  5. Impact of ND EPSCoR • Program established in 1980; funded in 1986 • Since 1986, ND invested $24.3M in EPSCoR; ROI (cash) is $169M in merit-based awards to EPSCoR PIs • ND now ranked 7th for University R&D/$1,000GSP • ND EPSCoR has facilitated hiring > 140 researchers to ND • 18 EPSCoR PIs are NSF CAREER awardees

  6. Impact of ND EPSCoR • Over 865 graduate students and over 1,105 undergraduates have received research education through ND EPSCoR • ND EPSCoR’s programs have supported faculty and students in ALL of the NDUS institutions and the tribal colleges • Over 230 students and 13 faculty members have worked on solving technology problems for 81 companies across the state • 20 patents have been issued for EPSCoR-supported research discoveries and inventions

  7. EPSCoR’s Strategy is Consistent with the Roundtable on Higher Education • “The research foundation on which entrepreneurial activity will necessarily be based must be expanded…” • “To this end, the state should maximize the opportunities of EPSCoR funding available through Congress to assist in developing research and technology infrastructure” Cornerstone 1: The Economic Development Connection

  8. $230K $152K $78K Direct Indirect Total Impact Impact Impact University Research asEconomic Development Impact of Typical $100K Research Grant • Over $169M in new funds since 1986 • Over $388M total impact on ND economy Source: F. Larry Leistritz, Ph.D., NDSU Dept. of Agribusiness & Applied Economics, 2000

  9. Assessment • ND per capita statistics are VERY impressive • The universities are having significant economic impact via new income to ND • There is more work to do  the broader impact, i.e., improving economic opportunities for our stakeholders, the citizens of North Dakota

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