Winter Institute 2015
Stimulating and Incubating Interdisciplinary Research on Learning
Invited Talks on The US National Science Foundation: Advancing interdisciplinary research through international collaboration
Date: 22 January 2015, Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm (Q&A session: 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm)
Venue: Theater T6, Meng Wah Complex, HKU
Invited Talk (5:00 pm – 5:45 pm)
Science of Learning: Building for the Future
by Dr. LIM, Soo-Siang, Lead Program Director and Chair of the Coordinating Committee for the Science of Learning Centers (SLC) Program at the US National Science Foundation
Abstract
Learning is central to advancing human performance and capability. It is critical throughout the lifespan, enabling organisms to develop its full potential and to adapt successfully to ever-changing environments. In 2003, the US National Science Foundation established the Science of Learning Centers (SLC) Program to advance fundamental knowledge about learning (in humans, other animals and machines) through integrated, interdisciplinary research. In addition to discovery and knowledge generation, other goals of the program are to connect the research to specific scientific, technological, educational, and workforce challenges; to enable research communities to capitalize on new opportunities and discoveries; and to respond to new challenges. This presentation will include highlights of research that integrate efforts across multiple disciplines, including biology, education, neuroscience, social and psychological sciences, engineering, computational and informational sciences, mathematical and physical sciences. NSF investments in the SLCs have created rich environments for interdisciplinary student training and yielded significant infrastructure and resources vital to this emerging community of interdisciplinary Science of Learning researchers. Future NSF investments in Science of Learning will build on the momentum created by the SLCs, to continue the vigor of interdisciplinary research on learning, and to further engage the international community so that our collective efforts can make a difference in education, technology innovation, and workforce preparation.
Invited Talk 2 (5:45 pm – 6:30 pm)
The US National Science Foundation: Advancing Transformative Science and Engineering Research through International Engagement
by Dr. Nancy SUNG, Office Head, The US National Science Foundation Beijing Office
Abstract
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) is the primary funder of fundamental research in science and engineering at universities in the U.S. (in non health-related areas), but scientific expertise and funding is increasingly globalized. This talk will discuss this changing environment and NSF’s priorities and strategies for addressing global challenges that require collaborative, transformative science. The talk will focus specifically on NSF’s collaborations in Hong Kong and China, and on what makes a successful partnership.
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