The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Program is a joint program between USAID and the National Science Foundation (NSF) that supports developing country scientists conducting research in collaboration with NSF-funded scientists. Through competitive grants, the PEER Science program funds projects in areas like agriculture, water, biodiversity conservation, and disaster mitigation that build research capacity and address development challenges. Since 2011, PEER Science has awarded over 40 grants worth $5.5 million for collaborative research projects in over 25 countries.
The UT Institute for Nuclear Security was established in 2012 to promote collaboration across disciplines relevant to nuclear security, including developing new education programs, fostering research, and solving real-world challenges. The Institute leverages partnerships with ORNL and Y-12 to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and has expanded course offerings in nuclear engineering and political science related to nuclear security topics.
This document provides instructions for creating a basic land cover map with an embedded descriptive graph in cartographic modeling software. It involves opening a classified land cover raster, adding shapefiles of towns and district boundaries and labeling them, selecting alternative color schemes for the land cover classes, quantifying the coverage of each class with a graph, and exporting the finished map as a PDF.
This document discusses assessing the impacts of climate change on snow and glacier melt runoff. It will analyze the dynamics of snow and glaciers, climate change science in the Himalayan region, and use online resources and ArcGIS software to extract data on snow and glacier cover from various sources. The study area was confined to two sub-basins and the objectives were slightly modified to enable comparison between models and sub-basins, as well as sensitivity analysis. Licensed ArcGIS 10.1 software will be used along with snow and glacier cover data from ICIMOD and various online resources related to precipitation, hurricanes, and other climate data.
This document provides instructions for integrating census and weather data to understand how weather events impact populations spatially. It describes downloading cyclone track data for 1999 from India, precipitation estimates from NASA, and population density data from SEDAC. The precipitation and population rasters are then integrated through raster calculation to estimate effects of a 1999 cyclone that impacted eastern India.
The document describes the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), which is a collaborative partnership between Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State University. NESCent's mission is to promote the synthesis of information and knowledge to address significant questions in evolutionary science through supporting interdisciplinary research and education. As a synthesis center, NESCent aims to connect, share, and transform research by serving as an incubator for new scientific projects through providing resources, support, and bringing together communities of researchers. NESCent supports various programs including working groups, meetings, fellowships and education outreach.
UCSF International Research and the Connection to the HIV CommunityCTSI at UCSF
UCSF conducts extensive international HIV research. [1] Over 200 faculty conduct research in over 100 countries, with over $77 million in awards. [2] Coordination efforts include the AIDS Research Institute and Center for AIDS Research. [3] More coordination is needed across departments and standardization of practices. [4] Early antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV transmission and provides individual health benefits, though challenges remain in implementation.
UCSF conducts extensive international HIV research. [1] Over 200 faculty conduct research in over 100 countries, with over $77 million in grants involving international work. [2] Coordination of this research has increased through groups like the AIDS Research Institute but more is needed. [3] Next steps include improving tracking of grants and sites, providing more support for researchers abroad, and creating a "one stop shop" to facilitate the entire research process from start to finish.
On March 4, 2013, Payson Center for International Development faculty and graduate students gathered at a luncheon sponsored by the Payson Graduate Student Association (PGSA) to present overviews of their grant-based research projects and opportunities for students.
The UT Institute for Nuclear Security was established in 2012 to promote collaboration across disciplines relevant to nuclear security, including developing new education programs, fostering research, and solving real-world challenges. The Institute leverages partnerships with ORNL and Y-12 to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and has expanded course offerings in nuclear engineering and political science related to nuclear security topics.
This document provides instructions for creating a basic land cover map with an embedded descriptive graph in cartographic modeling software. It involves opening a classified land cover raster, adding shapefiles of towns and district boundaries and labeling them, selecting alternative color schemes for the land cover classes, quantifying the coverage of each class with a graph, and exporting the finished map as a PDF.
This document discusses assessing the impacts of climate change on snow and glacier melt runoff. It will analyze the dynamics of snow and glaciers, climate change science in the Himalayan region, and use online resources and ArcGIS software to extract data on snow and glacier cover from various sources. The study area was confined to two sub-basins and the objectives were slightly modified to enable comparison between models and sub-basins, as well as sensitivity analysis. Licensed ArcGIS 10.1 software will be used along with snow and glacier cover data from ICIMOD and various online resources related to precipitation, hurricanes, and other climate data.
This document provides instructions for integrating census and weather data to understand how weather events impact populations spatially. It describes downloading cyclone track data for 1999 from India, precipitation estimates from NASA, and population density data from SEDAC. The precipitation and population rasters are then integrated through raster calculation to estimate effects of a 1999 cyclone that impacted eastern India.
The document describes the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), which is a collaborative partnership between Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State University. NESCent's mission is to promote the synthesis of information and knowledge to address significant questions in evolutionary science through supporting interdisciplinary research and education. As a synthesis center, NESCent aims to connect, share, and transform research by serving as an incubator for new scientific projects through providing resources, support, and bringing together communities of researchers. NESCent supports various programs including working groups, meetings, fellowships and education outreach.
UCSF International Research and the Connection to the HIV CommunityCTSI at UCSF
UCSF conducts extensive international HIV research. [1] Over 200 faculty conduct research in over 100 countries, with over $77 million in awards. [2] Coordination efforts include the AIDS Research Institute and Center for AIDS Research. [3] More coordination is needed across departments and standardization of practices. [4] Early antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV transmission and provides individual health benefits, though challenges remain in implementation.
UCSF conducts extensive international HIV research. [1] Over 200 faculty conduct research in over 100 countries, with over $77 million in grants involving international work. [2] Coordination of this research has increased through groups like the AIDS Research Institute but more is needed. [3] Next steps include improving tracking of grants and sites, providing more support for researchers abroad, and creating a "one stop shop" to facilitate the entire research process from start to finish.
On March 4, 2013, Payson Center for International Development faculty and graduate students gathered at a luncheon sponsored by the Payson Graduate Student Association (PGSA) to present overviews of their grant-based research projects and opportunities for students.
Citizen science at informal science education institutions workshop slidesCitizenScience.org
Citizen science programs have the potential to increase participants' knowledge of science content and processes, engagement with science, and development of skills like data collection and analysis. Science centers are well positioned to develop citizen science programs that can provide learning experiences for visitors and meaningful data for scientific research. Evaluating these programs can measure their impact on outcomes like knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and scientific literacy.
The document discusses the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) project, which aims to support the development of open science in Africa. Key points:
- AOSP is a 3-year pilot project starting in 2016 that is funded by the South African Department of Science and Technology to establish an open data platform and coordinate open science initiatives across Africa.
- It is being implemented by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with organizations like the Association of African Universities (AAU) and UbuntuNet Alliance.
- The project involves several work packages, including establishing open data policies, research data infrastructure, training programs, and a roadmap for African research data.
- JK
The document discusses citizen science projects at the Natural History Museum in London. It describes several contributory projects where citizens collect data, including on bluebell flowering times and trees. Co-created projects are also discussed, such as monitoring river quality with fishermen and creating a species inventory in partnership with volunteers. The benefits of citizen science are highlighted at the scientific, human, and policy levels. Challenges and opportunities for citizen science are also reviewed.
Presentation by Ted Hanss given at the University of Cape Town in South Africa on July 27, 2012....
PPT available for download at http://open.umich.edu/sites/default/files/20120727hanss-uct-healthoer.ppt
Presentation CC BY Regents of the University of Michigan.
The document discusses the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) project. It notes that AOSP aims to support the development of open science in Africa by providing a coordinating platform. Specifically, it will work to establish an African open data platform, fund research data infrastructure initiatives, co-design open data policies, and develop incentives and training for research data science. The ultimate goal is to help African research institutions better manage, share and reuse research data according to FAIR open data principles.
Capacity building on ‘ecohealth’ in Southeast Asia – successes and challengesILRI
To address current challenges related to disease emergences in livestock and humans, new integrated approaches are needed to promote collaboration between involved actors and groups towards more effective control. Southeast Asia is considered a hotspot for diseases emergence as demonstrated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Such new approaches include the ‘ecohealth’ (EH) concept, an approach pioneered over the last decades by the International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC).
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of the Division of Innovation and Industrial Alliances (DI2A) at UCSD. It was established to strengthen partnerships between university research and industry. Key points include:
- DI2A aims to maximize societal benefits from research through commercialization and partnerships.
- An Innovation Advisory Board of UCSD and industry representatives provides strategic guidance.
- The iNetwork initiative helps connect different parts of the innovation ecosystem through programs, funding, and industry partnerships.
- Example activities include exploring new funding models, incubators, and education programs to promote innovation.
Development of a One Health University Network in South East AsiaILRI
Presented by Stanley Fenwick to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
Day 2 panel 3 increasing womens access ng 108041ea-imcha
This document provides an overview of a project aimed at increasing women's access to skilled pregnancy care in Nigeria to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality. The project will implement and evaluate multi-faceted community-led interventions to increase access to antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services at five primary health centers in Edo State, Nigeria. So far, scoping research has identified key demand and supply factors limiting healthcare access. Implementation challenges include delays in ethical clearance and accessibility during rainy seasons, but mitigation strategies are being developed. Capacity building for the research team is a focus, including training on implementation research methods and knowledge translation.
This document outlines a community radio initiative in Chennai, India called "Science for Women" that aims to educate disadvantaged women about science through a radio program. It provides background information on the project partners, goals of empowering women and increasing scientific awareness, target audience of 1000 women living in a slum, and research methodology including formative audience research through surveys. The initiative will produce a daily 15-minute radio program broadcast on Anna FM covering various science topics over 12 months, and conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the program's impact.
Presented by Chris Higgins at the Co-Design Workshop, Machynlleth, 16 October 2014. Half-way through a 4-year project to enable "citizen scientists" to use smartphones to upload crucial scientific data, this presentation shows the current state of progress on the COBWEB project.
The document discusses the SageSTEP program, which connects scientists and land managers through various outreach efforts. It explains that translational ecology aims to ensure scientific research is both useful and usable by connecting stakeholders and researchers. SageSTEP uses multiple outreach approaches, including a website, newsletters, field tours, webinars, and factsheets, to share information with over 400 subscribers according to diffusion of innovation principles. These principles include working in teams, two-way communication, and quick dissemination of research results rather than waiting for publication. The goal is to overcome barriers between scientists and stakeholders and incorporate on-the-ground knowledge to ensure research is applicable to management needs.
The document summarizes the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. EPSCoR is a federal program that builds research capacity in smaller states to spur competitiveness and economic development. It aims to assist the National Science Foundation in strengthening research and avoid undue concentration. The document also provides background on West Virginia's participation in EPSCoR, including key research areas and institutions. It concludes with recommendations from an EPSCoR 2030 workshop, including continuing and expanding EPSCoR funding, using EPSCoR states as test beds, and developing cyberinfrastructure.
The document summarizes the work of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) in building resilience to climate change in the agricultural sector in Africa. It provides an overview of ATPS's vision, mission, strategic priorities and projects related to climate change adaptation. Specifically, it outlines completed research projects and case studies on agricultural innovations for climate change adaptation across multiple African countries. It also discusses the development of an Interactive Collaborative Environment platform to facilitate knowledge sharing on this topic in Africa.
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Co-Organized by IFPRI and InterAcademy Partnership
FEB 14, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EST
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This document summarizes the development of an evaluation framework for policies, programs, and services aimed at improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and wellbeing. It was developed by a project team funded by the Lowitja Institute. The framework provides guidance on what and how to evaluate based on a review of evaluations from 2007-2017. Key recommendations are that evaluations should address government principles for working with Indigenous peoples, prioritize Indigenous leadership and partnership, and use ethical frameworks that recognize responsibilities of all parties. Case studies are also provided.
A presentation by Osman Sankoh as part of the Sustainability and Ownership panel discussion at the International Symposium on Cohort and Longitudinal Studies in Developing Contexts, UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti, Florence, Italy 13-15 October 2014
This document discusses the fundamentals of cartographic modeling. It outlines elements that are commonly found on maps like scale, direction, legends and sources. It also discusses elements that are sensitive to context like the title, projection and date. Guiding questions for effective maps include the intent, intended users and access. The document provides resources on topics like map communication, representation, guidelines and more.
This document provides tips for effective PowerPoint presentations. It discusses sticking to basics like fonts and color, focusing on main points, simplifying content, dividing information into chunks, eliminating distractions, and making presentations interesting and interactive. Technical tips are also covered, along with where to go for help.
Citizen science at informal science education institutions workshop slidesCitizenScience.org
Citizen science programs have the potential to increase participants' knowledge of science content and processes, engagement with science, and development of skills like data collection and analysis. Science centers are well positioned to develop citizen science programs that can provide learning experiences for visitors and meaningful data for scientific research. Evaluating these programs can measure their impact on outcomes like knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and scientific literacy.
The document discusses the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) project, which aims to support the development of open science in Africa. Key points:
- AOSP is a 3-year pilot project starting in 2016 that is funded by the South African Department of Science and Technology to establish an open data platform and coordinate open science initiatives across Africa.
- It is being implemented by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with organizations like the Association of African Universities (AAU) and UbuntuNet Alliance.
- The project involves several work packages, including establishing open data policies, research data infrastructure, training programs, and a roadmap for African research data.
- JK
The document discusses citizen science projects at the Natural History Museum in London. It describes several contributory projects where citizens collect data, including on bluebell flowering times and trees. Co-created projects are also discussed, such as monitoring river quality with fishermen and creating a species inventory in partnership with volunteers. The benefits of citizen science are highlighted at the scientific, human, and policy levels. Challenges and opportunities for citizen science are also reviewed.
Presentation by Ted Hanss given at the University of Cape Town in South Africa on July 27, 2012....
PPT available for download at http://open.umich.edu/sites/default/files/20120727hanss-uct-healthoer.ppt
Presentation CC BY Regents of the University of Michigan.
The document discusses the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) project. It notes that AOSP aims to support the development of open science in Africa by providing a coordinating platform. Specifically, it will work to establish an African open data platform, fund research data infrastructure initiatives, co-design open data policies, and develop incentives and training for research data science. The ultimate goal is to help African research institutions better manage, share and reuse research data according to FAIR open data principles.
Capacity building on ‘ecohealth’ in Southeast Asia – successes and challengesILRI
To address current challenges related to disease emergences in livestock and humans, new integrated approaches are needed to promote collaboration between involved actors and groups towards more effective control. Southeast Asia is considered a hotspot for diseases emergence as demonstrated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Such new approaches include the ‘ecohealth’ (EH) concept, an approach pioneered over the last decades by the International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC).
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of the Division of Innovation and Industrial Alliances (DI2A) at UCSD. It was established to strengthen partnerships between university research and industry. Key points include:
- DI2A aims to maximize societal benefits from research through commercialization and partnerships.
- An Innovation Advisory Board of UCSD and industry representatives provides strategic guidance.
- The iNetwork initiative helps connect different parts of the innovation ecosystem through programs, funding, and industry partnerships.
- Example activities include exploring new funding models, incubators, and education programs to promote innovation.
Development of a One Health University Network in South East AsiaILRI
Presented by Stanley Fenwick to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
Day 2 panel 3 increasing womens access ng 108041ea-imcha
This document provides an overview of a project aimed at increasing women's access to skilled pregnancy care in Nigeria to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality. The project will implement and evaluate multi-faceted community-led interventions to increase access to antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services at five primary health centers in Edo State, Nigeria. So far, scoping research has identified key demand and supply factors limiting healthcare access. Implementation challenges include delays in ethical clearance and accessibility during rainy seasons, but mitigation strategies are being developed. Capacity building for the research team is a focus, including training on implementation research methods and knowledge translation.
This document outlines a community radio initiative in Chennai, India called "Science for Women" that aims to educate disadvantaged women about science through a radio program. It provides background information on the project partners, goals of empowering women and increasing scientific awareness, target audience of 1000 women living in a slum, and research methodology including formative audience research through surveys. The initiative will produce a daily 15-minute radio program broadcast on Anna FM covering various science topics over 12 months, and conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the program's impact.
Presented by Chris Higgins at the Co-Design Workshop, Machynlleth, 16 October 2014. Half-way through a 4-year project to enable "citizen scientists" to use smartphones to upload crucial scientific data, this presentation shows the current state of progress on the COBWEB project.
The document discusses the SageSTEP program, which connects scientists and land managers through various outreach efforts. It explains that translational ecology aims to ensure scientific research is both useful and usable by connecting stakeholders and researchers. SageSTEP uses multiple outreach approaches, including a website, newsletters, field tours, webinars, and factsheets, to share information with over 400 subscribers according to diffusion of innovation principles. These principles include working in teams, two-way communication, and quick dissemination of research results rather than waiting for publication. The goal is to overcome barriers between scientists and stakeholders and incorporate on-the-ground knowledge to ensure research is applicable to management needs.
The document summarizes the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. EPSCoR is a federal program that builds research capacity in smaller states to spur competitiveness and economic development. It aims to assist the National Science Foundation in strengthening research and avoid undue concentration. The document also provides background on West Virginia's participation in EPSCoR, including key research areas and institutions. It concludes with recommendations from an EPSCoR 2030 workshop, including continuing and expanding EPSCoR funding, using EPSCoR states as test beds, and developing cyberinfrastructure.
The document summarizes the work of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) in building resilience to climate change in the agricultural sector in Africa. It provides an overview of ATPS's vision, mission, strategic priorities and projects related to climate change adaptation. Specifically, it outlines completed research projects and case studies on agricultural innovations for climate change adaptation across multiple African countries. It also discusses the development of an Interactive Collaborative Environment platform to facilitate knowledge sharing on this topic in Africa.
Volker ter Meulen
POLICY SEMINAR
Transforming Food Systems to Deliver Healthy, Sustainable Diets : The View from the World’s Science Academies
Co-Organized by IFPRI and InterAcademy Partnership
FEB 14, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EST
RDAP 15 EarthCollab: Connecting Scientific Information Sources using the Sema...ASIS&T
Research Data Access and Preservation Summit, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
April 22-23, 2015
Erica M. Johns, Jon Corson-Rikert, Huda J. Khan, Dean B. Krafft and Matthew S. Mayernik
NACCHO 2018 National Conference – An Evaluation Framework to Improve Aborigna...NACCHOpresentations
This document summarizes the development of an evaluation framework for policies, programs, and services aimed at improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and wellbeing. It was developed by a project team funded by the Lowitja Institute. The framework provides guidance on what and how to evaluate based on a review of evaluations from 2007-2017. Key recommendations are that evaluations should address government principles for working with Indigenous peoples, prioritize Indigenous leadership and partnership, and use ethical frameworks that recognize responsibilities of all parties. Case studies are also provided.
A presentation by Osman Sankoh as part of the Sustainability and Ownership panel discussion at the International Symposium on Cohort and Longitudinal Studies in Developing Contexts, UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti, Florence, Italy 13-15 October 2014
This document discusses the fundamentals of cartographic modeling. It outlines elements that are commonly found on maps like scale, direction, legends and sources. It also discusses elements that are sensitive to context like the title, projection and date. Guiding questions for effective maps include the intent, intended users and access. The document provides resources on topics like map communication, representation, guidelines and more.
This document provides tips for effective PowerPoint presentations. It discusses sticking to basics like fonts and color, focusing on main points, simplifying content, dividing information into chunks, eliminating distractions, and making presentations interesting and interactive. Technical tips are also covered, along with where to go for help.
The document provides guidance on various aspects of conducting research, including identifying a research topic, writing a research proposal, publishing results, and addressing ethical issues. It discusses reading literature, talking to others, and making observations to identify a research problem. It outlines the typical sections of a research proposal, such as the introduction, literature review, methods, and expected results. It also provides tips for writing clearly and successfully publishing results in peer-reviewed journals. Finally, it covers ethical considerations regarding deception, harming participants, ownership of data, and avoiding bias.
This document discusses the role of science in developing policy around global climate change, environmental security, and sustainability. It focuses on the Himalayan region and addresses issues like rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and melting glaciers. The document emphasizes that science is an ongoing process and best available science may be incomplete. It calls for building resilience in mountain communities and involving stakeholders in decision making. The document also addresses communicating scientific findings given skepticism about climate change.
This document discusses a case study analyzing the dynamics of apple orchards in Himachal Pradesh, India in response to environmental change. Statistical techniques, remote sensing analysis, and GIS will be used to analyze the impact of climate change variables like rainfall and snowfall on apple production. Mann-Kendall tests and other statistical analyses will establish relationships between climate change and orchard outputs, while remote sensing imagery will map and characterize apple orchards.
The document summarizes a workshop attended by Prasamsa Thakpa from Kathmandu University in Nepal on February 26th 2013. The workshop covered topics like climate change, using software for research, and presentation and research proposal skills. It also allowed interaction with mentors, fellows, and resources persons from ICIMOD. After attending, Prasamsa updated the objectives of their research to more precisely measure the expansion and retreat of Trakarding Glacier using remote sensing techniques and to study the climate of the surrounding area. The document expresses gratitude for the workshop.
This document discusses a case study of climate change vulnerability in mountain agriculture in a Village Development Committee of Dolakha District, Nepal. The original proposed theme was to map vulnerability across the entire district, access perceptions and data, and explore climate change impacts and policy gaps. The theme was modified to focus on vulnerability mapping and exploring climate change impacts on agriculture in a limited study area, using additional data on land use patterns and changes, and identifying local institutions working to overcome impacts.
The document discusses assessing the effects of climate change on flood frequency in Nepal's Koshi Basin. It describes learning about hydrological modeling, climate change initiatives, and adaptation techniques at a workshop. It also lists improvements planned for the project, including defining the study area and objectives, and identifying input/output data sources and research methods.
This document discusses a proposed study to investigate the differing patterns of glacier retreat and advancement in the Western Himalayas versus Nepal. The study would use geospatial techniques like spatio-temporal mapping, glacier health monitoring, and thickness change analysis. Attending a workshop would help streamline the proposal, provide guidance on planning field studies and timelines, introduce new geospatial analysis techniques, and give access to additional data sources and inventories.
This study examines the health impacts of climate change on diverse women's groups in the hilly regions of Bangladesh. The workshop helped improve the researcher's presentation skills, objectives, methodology, and use of geospatial tools to analyze climate change impacts. The improved methodology is more focused on data collection and analysis methods. The study identifies problems, reviews literature, assesses women's health impacts and adaptation processes, collects primary and secondary data, analyzes data statistically and spatially using GIS, and provides findings, conclusions and recommendations.
The document discusses recent efforts to study climate change impacts in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region, including reports from the National Research Council and IPCC. It outlines data from satellite imagery and ice cores showing that most glaciers are retreating and temperatures are increasing. The regional climate models predict widespread warming in the coming decades, with more high intensity precipitation events, changing patterns of snowmelt and glacial melt, and degradation of permafrost areas.
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1. USAID's
Partnerships
for
Enhanced
Engagement
in
Research
(PEER)
Program
Presenter
Name,
Ph.D.
Office
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States
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for
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2.
United
States
Agency
for
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Development
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an
independent
agency
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foreign
policy:
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broad-‐scale
human
progress
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stable,
free
socie>es
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markets
and
trade
partners
for
the
United
States
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good
will
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works
in
over
100
developing
countries,
focusing
on:
• Climate
Change
• Water
• Food
Security
• Biodiversity
• Global
Health
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Disasters
• Renewable
Energy
3.
United
States
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for
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Development
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USAID’s
Office
of
Science
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Technology
• USAID
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commiPed
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advancing
the
role
of
science
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technology
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solving
the
most
cri>cal
development
problems
through
the
independent
Office
of
Science
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NSF,
NOAA,
USGS,
NIH
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NSF
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bring
new
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analy>cs
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the
communica>on
of
development
work
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to
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building
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crea>vity
of
students
capacity
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of
PEER
United
States
Developing
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global
scope
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capacity
foster
interna>onal
• Include
interna>onal
collabora>ons
research
community
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research
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science
diplomacy
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local
knowledge
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development
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resources
objec>ves
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policy
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prac>ces
• Unique
ecosystems
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data
for
evidence-‐based
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forma>ons
programs
• Hydrological
regimes
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new
technologies
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Science
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for
Enhanced
Engagement
in
Research
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Science
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Science
is
a
joint
program
between
USAID
and
the
Na>onal
Science
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PEER
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developing
country
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conduc>ng
research
in
collabora>on
with
NSF-‐funded
scien>sts.
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Science
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NSF USAID
Competitively funds PEER Competitively funds
U.S. researchers developing country
SCIENCE researchers
Agriculture,
water,
biodiversity
conserva>on,
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disaster
mi>ga>on
research
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Na=onal
Science
Founda=on
Mission
The
Na>onal
Science
Founda>on
(NSF)
is
an
independent
federal
agency
created
by
Congress
in
1950
"to
promote
the
progress
of
science;
to
advance
the
na3onal
health,
prosperity,
and
welfare;
to
secure
the
na3onal
defense…”
Research
areas:
• Biological
Sciences
•
Computer
and
Informa>on
Science
and
Engineering
•
Educa>on
and
Human
Resources
•
Engineering
•
Geosciences
•
Mathema>cal
and
Physical
Sciences
•
Social,
Behavioral
and
Economic
Sciences
10. PEER
Science
2011:
1st
Applica=on
Cycle
• 488
proposals
from
63
countries
• 42
grants
totaling
approximately
$5.5
million
to
support
projects
in
25
countries
• Selec>on
based
on
scien>fic
merit,
development
impact
and
prospect
for
collabora>on
2012:
2nd
Applica=on
Cycle
–
Decisions
Expected
Spring
2013
• 237
proposals
from
54
countries
Focused
Research
Topics:
Brazil
biodiversity
conserva>on,
Lower
Mekong
River
conserva>on,
Indonesia
2013:
3rd
Applica=on
Cycle
–
Expected
August
2013
13. PEER
Science
Examples
of
Successful
Proposals
• Developing
transla>on
somware
to
convert
spoken
Arabic
to
Moroccan
sign
language
• Studying
marine
biodiversity
in
Indonesia
and
the
Philippines
• Assessing
landslide
risk
in
Lebanon
• Analyzing
climate
change
impacts
in
Colombia
and
Ecuador
• Addressing
drinking
water
quality
in
Kenya
14. PEER
Science
Marine
Conserva>on
Tropical Plant Curriculum Project,
Indonesia
Biodiversity
Research
15. PEER
Health
Partnerships
for
Enhanced
Engagement
in
Research
(PEER)
Health
• PEER
Health:
A
research
grant-‐based
plaoorm
which
allows
USAID
Missions
to
move
quickly
to
fill
evidence
gaps
around
implementa>on
of
programs
and
interven>ons.
• The
PEER
Health
partnership
includes:
Researchers
in
country,
Na>onal
Ins>tutes
of
Health
(NIH)
researchers,
and
USAID
field
missions.
16. PEER
Health
The
Na=onal
Ins=tutes
of
Health
NIH’s traces its roots to 1887. Its mission is to seek fundamental
knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the
application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and
reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
NIH conducts and supports research:
• Causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure of human diseases;
• Processes of human growth and development;
• Biological effects of environmental contaminants;
• Understanding of mental, addictive and physical disorders; and
• Information exchange in the area of medicine
17. PEER
Health
Child
Survival
Program
Mission
Program
Evidence
for
improved
implementa=on
of
health
interven>ons,
services,
and
programs
Researchers
NIH
USAID
in
country
researchers
Missions
18. PEER
Health
2012:
1st
Applica=on
Cycle
–
Decisions
Expected
Spring
2013
• X
pre-‐proposals
• 81
invited
for
full
proposal
2013:
2nd
Applica=on
Cycle
–
Expected
August
2013