Research and Technology Transfer 2007 - A brochure highlighting research and technology transfer activities and examples throughout the University of Texas System.
The Status of Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the United States - An overview of national issues associated with doctoral and post-doctoral training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with recommendations for enrollment, program productivity, and demographics for doctoral and post-doctoral training opportunities. These recommendations are based on the University of Texas System’s interest in providing a university education for our future workforce and citizens, competing globally in research and health care and drawing intellectual and industrial talent to Texas.
Office of Research and Technology Transfer Value-Added Services - A report by Dr. Robert Barnhill on the University of Texas System Value-Added Possibilities for Research and Technology Transfer.
UT System Board of Regents Approval of Texas Nanoelectronics Initiative (webcast) - Dr. Robert Barnhill's presentation on July 13, 2006 to the UT System Board of Regents on negotiating and entering into a Texas Emerging Technology Fund Grant Agreement with the Office of the Governor and Endowment Agreements with Texas Instruments and other industry contributors for creation and implementation of a Texas nanoelectronics initiative.
UT System Annual Report on Research and Technology Transfer (webcast) - Dr. Robert Barnhill presented the first annual report on research and technology transfer for the UT System to the Board of Regents on May 11, 2006. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation. (View Notes for slide explanations).
UT System Policy 167 - Protecting the Confidentiality and Integrity of Digital Research Data - Provided to assist the UT institutions and UT System Administration in addressing the State Auditor's Office Audit Report on Protection of Research Data at Higher Education Institutions.
Generation of Large-Scale Maps of Science and Associated Indicators - A presentation given on May 8, 2006 by Dr. Kevin W. Boyack, of the Computational Biology Department at Sandia National Laboratories. The presentation provides an overview of a specific data mining technique that is currently used to guide the Science and Technology enterprise at Sandia Labs and can be used to determine clusters of researchers within various fields of science.
Science and Engineering Indicators 2006 - A report published by the National Science Foundation, the Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) is first and foremost a volume of record comprising the major high quality quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. The indicators reported in SEI are intended to contribute to an understanding of the current environment and inform the development of future policies. The data can be examined in various ways, and SEI generally emphasizes neutral, factual description and avoids unconventional or controversial analysis.
AAAS Report XXXI: Research and Development FY 2007 - An analysis that serves as a preview of the forthcoming AAAS Report XXXI: Research and Development FY 2007, a comprehensive look at the President's budget for R&D in FY 2007. This analysis contains revised estimates of federal R&D, different from figures originally presented in the President's budget and the February 8 Preliminary Analysis.
The Gathering Storm: American Research and Education - a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Barnhill that discusses the current research situation in higher education, including federal and state research support, inclusion of minorities, and university organization. The presentation was given at the Minority Serving Institutions Research Partnerships Conference, held at the University of Texas at Pan American on February 2, 2006. (View Notes for slide explanations).
Research and Technology Transfer at UT System - a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Barnhill that discusses the current research situation in higher education. The presentation was given at the Research Advisory Meeting, held on March 7, 2006. (View Notes for slide explanations).
Washington Advisory Group Report - a report published by The Washington Advisory Group (WAG) in 2004 that examines the research capacities and the potential for expansion at a number of UT System institutions.
Accountability and Performance Report - a guide to the public and policymakers on how well the system and its 15 campuses are carrying out their responsibilities, as well as an aid for administrators in planning.
UT System Statistical Handbook - a reference document with basic student, faculty, staff, degree, semester credit hour and financial information.
Workshop Report: Support of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers in the Sciences and Engineering: Impact of Related Policies & Practices - sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute of Health (NIH), and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). The goal of this workshop was to consider the role and impact that student financial support plays in encouraging U.S. citizens to pursue and complete doctoral and postdoctoral studies in STEM fields. The June 2004 workshop report is co-written by Co-Chairs Robert E. Barnhill and Dan Stanzione. Dr. Barnhill was the NSF/CGS Dean in Residence and Dr. Stanzione was the American Association for Advancement of Science Fellow.
