New Investigator’s Workshop US Antarctic Program

1. New Investigator’s WorkshopUS Antarctic Program Scott Borg Head, Antarctic Sciences Section NSF/Office of Polar Programs

2. Overview • Introductions • Brief Overview of NSF & OPP/USAP • Scientific Opportunities • Proposal Preparation • Education U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

3. OPP Program Officers • Aeronomy & Astrophysics – Vladimir Papitashvili • Biology & Medicine – Polly Penhale, Marie Bundy • Ocean & Climate Systems – Bernhard Lettau • Geology & Geophysics – Tom Wagner • Glaciology – Julie Palais • Artists and Writers – Guy Guthridge • See: http://www.nsf.gov/home/polar/ U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

4. And You! Brief Intros Please – Name Institutional affiliation Research interests U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

5. For newcomers. . . .A word about NSF • Independent Agency – since 1950 • Supports basic research and education through grants and related mechanisms • Vision – Enabling the nation’s future through discovery, learning, and innovation • Ensures a world-class science/engineering workforce & promotes public understanding of science U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

6. For newcomers. . . .A word about NSF • National Science Board • Broad range of basic science • Many cross-directorate opportunities • Special responsibility as lead agency for US national investment in Antarctica • US Antarctic Program in OPP • Polar Postdoctoral Fellowship Program U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

7. Percentage Composition of Federal Outlays

8. NSF Budget Request By Appropriation Millions of dollars Totals may not add up due to rounding.

9. Research Grant Proposals by PI Type

10. Senior researchers 28,380 Other professionals 10,710 Postdoctoral associates 5,320 Graduate students 24,350 32,000 Undergraduate students 11,390 K-12 students 80,830 K-12 teachers Total 192,980 NSF and People: FY 2001 Estimate U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

11. NSF Appropriations FY 1998-2004 Total Growth FY 98 – FY 04: $2.15 billion (68%) Millions of dollars 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 $5,745 FY’98 FY’99 FY’00 FY’01 FY’02 FY’03 FY’04 FY’05 (Request) U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

12. Comparison of NSF Budget, Staffing, and Competitive Proposals 250% 200% 150% 100% 50% 0% -50% Percentage Change 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

13. Taxpayer’s Investment A median-sized NSF research award (about $70,000 annually) is committing the revenues from 10.6 average-sized income tax returns. (FY99 estimate) U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

15. Antarctic Sciences Section Scott Borg Head, Antarctic Sciences Section Tom Wagner Program Manager Geology & Geophysics Polly Penhale Program Manager Biology & Medicine Desiree Marshall Program Coordination Specialist Bernhard Lettau Program Manager Ocean & Climate Systems Marie Bundy Associate Program Manager Biology & Medicine Elana Khanna Program Assistant Julie Palais Program Manager Glaciology Guy Guthridge Polar Information Program Manager Vladimir Papitashvili Program Manager Aeronomy & Astrophysics Winnifred Reuning Web Manager Writer/Editor U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

16. Antarctic Research Budget, 1996 to 2002 In Millions of Dollars

17. U.S. Antarctic Program • Antarctic Treaty • Research and Education – very broad range • Environmental Stewardship • Antarctic Conservation Act • International Cooperation and Collaboration • Ships, planes, labs, and specialized support • OPP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

18. Scope of Organization Denver Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Santiago Christchurch Palmer Punta Arenas McMurdo South Pole U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

19. USAP Sites of Major Activities U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

20. Questions? U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop