Evaluation Of Research Funding In North Dakota State University

In the 2016 annual research report with a commitment of excellence, we supported the efforts of our faculty to obtain external funding to support research and scientific priorities in order to promote their respective academic fields. The North Dakota State University (NDSU), students and staff have been and are encouraged to engage in research that extends the limits of scientific discovery, making a difference in the lives of our citizens. NDSU exemplifies diversity in our research and creative activities, ranging from the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in precision agriculture, controlled delivery of pharmaceuticals, disease resistance in crops, and the expansion of high-performance and advanced-research computing capabilities. At NDSU, faculty have been encouraged to work together on interdisciplinary teams to solve grand challenges, with a focus on three identified areas: food systems and security; healthy populations and vital communities; and sustainable energy, environment and societal infrastructure. These teams build upon the strengths of the university and also create opportunities for strategic collaborations with industry and other partners, all while being cognizant of the needs in our state. As we work to continuously enhance the external sponsored funding awarded to the outstanding faculty, students and staff at NDSU, we pause to celebrate the successes of the past year. This report provides an abbreviated quantitative snapshot of FY2016 awards.