CPP Task Force on Transformative Research


Task Force Members


Chairman: Dr. Douglas D. Randall
   
Members:   Dr. Mark R. Abbott
Dr. John T. Bruer
Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier
Dr. Daniel E. Hastings
Dr. Karl Hess
Dr. Louis J. Lanzerotti
Dr. Alan I. Leshner
 
Executive Secretary: Ms. Ann Ferrante

Discharged Dec 2007

Related Materials


Download the Final Report: Enhancing Support of Transformative Research at the National Science Foundation

In December 2004, the National Science Board established a Task Force on Transformative Research to examine different issues related to potentially transformative research over a 2-year period. The task force held three Board-sponsored workshops:

  • May 16, 2006: "Fostering Transformative Research - Views from Industry and Private Foundations," National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA
    Agenda
  • December 16, 2005: "Key Factors in Identifying and Fostering Transformative Science," Santa Fe Institute, Santa Fe, NM
    Agenda
  • August 12, 2005: "Understanding Transformative Research Programs at the National Science Foundation," National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA
    Agenda