Meeting Objectives
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Evaluator update: Enable NSF to brief I/UCRC Evaluators on policies and updates concerning the I/UCRC program and Evaluator role;
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Research forum: Provide a forum for presentation, review, and discussion of current findings from ongoing research by the I/UCRC Evaluation Program and current, NSF-supported evaluation research projects;
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Information exchange: Provide a vehicle for I/UCRC Evaluators to exchange information and ideas about best practices for the role of Evaluator; and
* Innovations in evaluation: Offer a platform for presenting and discussing new findings, theory, and/or applications in the national community of professionals involved in evaluation of R&D, industry-university cooperative research, role of evaluation of innovation management, and related topics. |
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Registration, Check-in & Continental Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 am – Francis Scott Key Salon B (Lower Level)
Morning Session: 8:00 am -12:00 noon, with break at 10:00 - 10:20 am
| 8:00am - 8:45am |
Welcome & Introduction
Eric Sundstrom
NSF I/UCRC Program Update
Alex Schwarzkopf & Rathindra ("Babu") DasGupta
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| 8:45am - 10:00am |
Membership Report & Process/Outcome Report
Denis Gray
Summary and analysis of results from the 2007 Membership Report & Industry Questionnaire and Faculty Questionnaire from all participating I/UCRCs
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| 10:00am - 10:20am |
Break
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| 10:20am - 11:40am |
Keynote: "Inside the Black Box of Industry-University Research Center Relationships: Key Factors and Lessons Learned" Overview of research on strategic alliances focusing on Industry-University relationships. Results from a macro study of firms' strategic objectives in joining university research centers, and a micro study of key factors in I/U relationships, notably trust. Lessons learned and implications for NSF evaluators.
Michael Santoro, Lehigh University
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| 11:40am - 12:00pm |
Questions & Discussion: Evaluating Industry-University Cooperation
Eric Sundstrom, moderator
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| 12:00pm - 1:20pm |
Lunch on your own |
Afternoon Session: 1:20 - 5:20 pm, with break from 3:00 to 3:30
| 1:20pm - 2:20pm |
LIFE (Level-of-Interest Feedback Evaluation) Online - Update
Ron Beck, Steve McGregor & Victor Hung
Current status of LIFE Form Online. Short, guided tour of the LIFE website, focusing on the in-room PC-as-server version, with step-by-step instructions and demonstration for Evaluators. Progress of NSF contractors on the next generation of LIFE Form support. |
| 2:20pm - 2:50pm |
Exit Interview Project
David Meyer & Craig Scott
Progress on NSF-funded study of the I/UCRC Exit Interview. Overview of new system, updated website & revised questionnaire. Results so far and future plans. |
| 2:50pm - 3:10pm |
Break |
| 3:10pm – 3:40pm |
Evaluator Best Practices
Craig Scott
Review of results of 2007 survey of Evaluator best practices. Discussion of progress toward making current practices match best practices. |
| 3:40pm - 5:20pm |
New Evaluator Protocol for I/UCRCs
Denis Gray
Review of changes in the revised I/UCRC Evaluation protocol, including updated Industry & Faculty Questionnaires, plans for using LIFE data for evaluation, and revisions of exit interviews and reporting.
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| 5:45pm- 7:00pm |
Evening Hospitality: 5:45 - 7:00 pm, Lincoln Room (Third floor) |
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Dinner: On your own |
Friday, June 13, 2008
Continental breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am – Francis Scott Key Salon B (Lower Level)
Morning Session: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, with one, long check-out break, 10:00 to 10:30 am
| 8:00am – 8:20am |
Evaluator Research Agenda & Proposals for Future Projects
Dave Tansik
Review of the Evaluator research agenda, including ongoing projects, planned research, and priorities for upcoming projects. |
| 8:20am – 9:05am |
Graduated I/UCRCs: Factors in Success After NSF Funding
Lindsey McGowan (NCSU)
Goals & findings of the NSF-funded study of factors that predict Centers' self-sufficiency and success after NSF funding ends. Lessons learned for helping I/UCRCs make the transition to independence. |
| 9:05am – 9:50am |
Recruitment Study - Findings & Implications for Successful Recruting
Drew Rivers & Denis Gray (NCSU)
Findings from the NSF-funded study of factors that predict I/UCRC success in recruiting members, and implications for helping I/UCRCs recruit members. |
| 9:50am – 10:20am |
Check-out Break |
| 10:20am – 11:15am |
From Research to Action: Using I/UCRC Evaluator Research to Enhance Center Effectiveness
Don Davis
Goals of transferring Evaluator Research to I/UCRC Directors, possible vehicles, processes, and agenda for transfer. |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm |
Open Issues, Next Steps, 2009 Meeting Agenda, Closing Comments, & Adjourn
Eric Sundstrom and Alex Schwarzkopf
Ractions to this meeting & suggested next steps. Topics for 2009 Evaluator meeting agenda. Alex's (and Babu's?) closing remarks. |
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