The report reviews the draft Update to the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) 2012 Strategic Plan. The Strategic plan sets out a long-term vision for the research program to guide the Program’s thirteen federal departments and agencies in meeting the mandate of the Global Change Research Act (GCRA) of 1990. The Update (USP) provides a more detailed view of priorities and strateg…
The Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) convened a workshop on July 21-22, 2015, to advance dialogues on privacy between technical and policy staff of the Intelligence Community (IC) and outside experts from academia and the private sector. CSTB is a standing board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The workshop was sponsored by the Office of the …
The federal government has long supported scientific research for the benefit of society, far beyond the initial purposes of national defense. These investments have yielded manifest benefits that today include com- puters, the Internet, wireless communication, the laser, the global posi- tioning system, and modern medicine, among many others—advances that have enabled the United States to ac…
This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Academies’ Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making its published report as sound as possible and to ensure t…
More than 30 years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council (NRC) convened a committee to de- termine methodologies and research needed to evaluate childbirth settings in the United States. The committee members reported their findings and recommendations in a consensus report, Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings (IOM and NRC, 1982). On March 6 and …
Earth has a suite of complex, dynamic geosystems governing the past evolution, current state, and future conditions that the planet and all humans experience. As the Earth sciences have matured over the past two centuries, developing subdisciplinary special- ties that can address specific aspects of Earth’s structure, processes, and history with steadily improving resolu- tion, the interdisci…
Despite the call for pluralism in IS research there is a lack of multi-method research published in information systems journals. While many researchers might find the idea of using multiple methods attractive, there are barriers that prevent them from employing this approach in practice. In this paper we try to address key philosophical concerns that often deter more extensive use of multiple …
We draw on a new and comprehensive dataset that collects the research output of business economists employed by Austrian, German and Swiss universities. We compute research rankings of departments and identify the leading departments in selected subdisciplines. Moreover, we investigate how institutional design and individual characteristics affect research productivity and draw some conclusions…
In this manuscript various components of research are listed and briefly discussed. The topics considered in this write-up cover a part of the research methodology paper of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) course and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) course. The manuscript is intended for students and research scholars of science subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistics, biology a…
The Sectoral Applications Research Program (SARP) is a new, small program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is devoted to research for making science-based climate information more accessible and useful to decision makers responsible for managing resources likely to be affected by climate variability or change in “sectors” defined by resources (such as water)…
In this course we will discuss the techniques and processes involved in conducting good quality research in the area of computer science and engineering. Our focus will be on acquiring the knowledge and skills required in carrying out research as well as those for appropriately communicating the outcomes of the research. In order to develop these knowledge and skills, we will be using the case-…
Interdisciplinary research (IDR) can be one of the most productive and inspiring of human pursuits—one that provides a format for conversations and connections that lead to new knowledge. As a mode of discovery and education, it has delivered much already and promises more— a sustainable environment, healthier and more prosperous lives, new dis- coveries and technologies to inspire young mi…