Transcript Emily CoBabe-Ammann Tom Bogdan ( )

Emily CoBabe-Ammann
([email protected])
Laboratory for Astronomy & Space Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder
Tom Bogdan
([email protected])
High Altitude Observatory, National Center for Atmospheric Research
A Survey of Solar Research,
Education and Technology
Transfer in the Boulder Valley:
New Partnerships and Unique
Opportunities for the 21st Century
Presentation made on behalf of the Boulder Solar Associates
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Outline
•Historical
Developments
•Summary of
Assets and
Capabilities
•Current
Collaborations
•Future
Opportunities
and Initiatives
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Historical Developments:
1940 - 2005
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Assets and Capabilities
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Assets and Capabilities
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NSF Funded Faculty Line in Solar
Physics at CU
• Rejuvenation of Graduate Student Training
• Renewed Focus on Community Curricula Development and
Teaching at Both the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels (crossinstitution)
• Hands on Student Educational Opportunities and Training
• Joint Thesis Supervision and Expansion of Graduate Training to
Include Scientists from non-CU Institutions.
From this sprang the BSA…
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Current Collaborations
•Boulder Solar Day
•Promote Discussions and Collaborations
•Identify Opportunities for Coordinated Community Efforts
•Monthly Lunches for Staff and Visitors
•Monthly BSA Round Tables
•Directors: Baker, Knölker, Fritts, Zwickl, Hassler, Toomre
•Scientists: DeForest, Gibson, Woods, Metcalf, Singer, Hildner
Emphasis on strategic cooperation
and initiatives…
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Future Opportunities
•Maintain Strength Through Funding Uncertainties
•Leverage Extant Resources
•Focus on Critical Strategic Problems
•Diversify Funding Portfolios
•Share Best Practices
•Ensure Whole is Greater Than Sum of Parts
•Contribute to National and International Efforts
That Promote Space Weather R&D and Education
•Function as a National Resource
•Diverse Suite of Expertise and Infrastructure
•Melting Pot of Scientists, Engineers, IT Specialists,
Forecasters, Field Personnel, Policy Makers
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