Advancements in Science and Engineering: A Vision for Growth and Innovation at SLU
Science and Engineering at SLU are thriving with research growth plans leading to a visionary outlook for 2027. The School of Science and Engineering, encompassing fields like Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and more, is supported by a dedicated Research Council. Milestones achieved from 2016-2022 include the formation of new units and recognition through prestigious awards. Additionally, the Taylor Geospatial Institute is collaborating with various sectors to address global challenges through geospatial science. Research expenditures have been significant across various institutes, showcasing a commitment to advancement.
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Science andEngineering From Research Growth Plan to 2027Vision
Science & Engineering atSLU SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Aviation BiomedicalEngineering Chemistry Civil, Computer &Electrical Engineering ComputerScience Earth and AtmosphericSciences Physics Biology Bioinformatics & ComputationalBiology DataScience Forensic Science Mathematics andStatistics Neuroscience Psychology 2
Science & Engineering Research Council atSLU Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D, (Chair) Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (SSE), Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Stephen Belt, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Aviation Science Amanda Cox, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Alexei Demchenko, Ph.D., Chair,Chemistry Maureen Donlin, Ph.D., Research Professor, Research Computing, Biochemistry and MolecularBiology Kasey Fowler-Finn, Ph.D., Associate Professor,Biology Haijun Gong, Ph.D., Associate Professor,Math Adriana Montano, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Research, School ofMedicine Zachary Phillips, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Scott Sell, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education (SSE), Biomedical Engineering Laurie Russell, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Student Success & Academic Innovation (CAS), Professor,Biology Abby Stylianou, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, ComputerScience Jeremiah Weinstock, Ph.D., Chair,Psychology David Wisbey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor,Physics 3
Science & Engineering: 2016 2022Milestones Reimagination of two new units: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES& SCHOOL OF SCIENCE ANDENGINEERING Formation of the Science and Engineering Research Council(SERC) 17 Science and Engineering RI FELLOWS Named in 2022 Numerous INDIVIDUAL PI AWARDS (e.g. NSF CAREER, Google Scholar Award, Jefferson Science Fellow, andmore!) Amplifying our JESUIT MISSION through our research & innovationinitiatives NEW ROOTSFOR RESTORATION OPENSOURCE@SLU 4
Taylor Geospatial Institute We re harnessing the power of partnership with industry, government agencies, and research entities to not only growtalent but develop core geospatial science and adjacent fields that enable positive impacts on some of the world s greatestchallenges. AREAS OF GEOSP A TIALIMPACT : Core GeospatialScience FoodSystems GeospatialHealth NationalSecurity 5
S&E RESEARCH EXPENDITURES,2016-2022 Water Institute Geospatial Institute Physics Math andStatistics Psychology 9,698,024 251,416 1,000,000 ComputerScience +16% 8,799,139 67,435 162,430 7,839,616 Earth and AtmosphericScience 0 363,968 93,731 11,230 171,392 214,646 181,376 506,969 C hemisty Biology Engineering andAviation 905,823 243,510 514,224 747,849 6,183,142 1,164,753 923,452 66,523 55,990 782,502 333,1871,375,108 416,636 4,720,778 2,453,180 88,740 928,119 4,167,663 1,536,482 3,962,365 34,729 383,601 98,873 226,6601,075,287 58,574 464,004 498,196 837,052 170,816 2,574,682 121,976 1,028,720 2,530,529 1,017,043 2,292,196 868,641 1,893,333 620,366 565,364 1,618,349 759,516 1,319,611 2,184,940 1,570,475 1,512,482 1,414,067 941,696 663,006 2018 465,273 2017 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022* 6 *FY22Estimated
EXEMPLAR GROWTH AREAS: CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY,2016-2022 +22% C hemisty Biology 2,453,180 2,574,682 2,530,529 2,292,196 +28% 1,893,333 1,618,349 1,536,482 1,375,108 1,319,611 1,075,287 868,641 620,366 759,516 565,364 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20212022* 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022* *FY22Estimated 7
MOVING FROM PLAN TO VISION: CURRENTINITIATIVES RESEARCHGROWTH 1. SERC Infrastructure, Faculty Support, Research Growth, PRF 2. Research Computing University Priority 3. Faculty Hiring: 8 TT Searches (SSE); 6 TT Searches (CAS-Sciences) 4. Undergraduate Research Programs SURGE & FIRE 5. Graduate Education Recruiting, Training, and Retaining UNITFOUNDATIONS 1. Permanent Dean Searches Underway 2. Administrative Structures and Policy Implementation - Space and Workload 8
INNOVATION ANDPARTNERSHIPS Industry & InstitutePartnerships AcademicPartnerships Building P A THW A YS through the Sciences andEngineering Shaping FutureINTERDISCIPLINARY , Education & Research Creating IMPACTFUL K-12Outreach Cultivating a DIVERSEWorkforce Establishing EXPERIENTIAL Opportunities for Students &Faculty Recruiting and Retaining TOPT ALENT Innovating throughCOLLABORATION Collaborating in aResearch SANDBOXenvironment 9
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGINITIATIVES CYBERSECURITY & INTELLIGENCE REGIONAL GEOSP A TIALINITIATIVES NEW ROOTSFOR RESTORA TION ADV ANCEDMANUFACTURING INNOVATIONCENTER R&DCo-Leads: CROSS-DISCIPLINARY CONVERSA TIONS 10
MOVING FROM PLAN TO VISION: WE NEEDYOU! Ways to Engage: Distinctly Jesuit 5 Year Strategic Planning In & OutOf the Classroom Scholarly Impact Follow-onConversations Science & Engineering Research ProvideFeedback Communicate through SERCrepresentatives Across & Beyondthe Institution Mission- Centric Faculty and Dean Search Processes Embeds Innovation 11
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