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The University of Texas at El Paso. WELCOME 2 nd Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium April 25, 2014. Acknowledgements. Organizing Committee Ms. Andrea Tirres , ORSP Dr. John Wiebe, Provost Office Dr. Deanna Pennington, CyberSHare Dr. Ann Gates, Computer Science
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The University of Texas at El Paso WELCOME 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium April 25, 2014
Acknowledgements • Organizing Committee • Ms. Andrea Tirres, ORSP • Dr. John Wiebe, Provost Office • Dr. Deanna Pennington, CyberSHare • Dr. Ann Gates, Computer Science • Dr. Isela Ocegueda, Graduate School
Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) • Facilitation of IDR networking and support – IDR Network Manager • Seed funding – IDR Enhancement program • Expertise Connector – CyberSHare
IDR Enhancement Program • Competitive seed funding program to stimulate cross-college participation in IDR activities • Established in FY 2012 by Provost Office and the Office of Research • Up to $20,000 per project • 14 projects awarded as of September 1, 2013