Preliminary Program subject to change
04B00 National Science Foundation Workshop I
OverviewPrograms related to chemical engineering will be described by their respective program directors.
Primary SponsorGraduate Education (04b)

Chair

Robert Wellek
Deputy Division Director of Chemical Transport Systems
The National Science Foundation
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (ENG/CTS)
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone Number: (703) 292-8370
Email: rwellek@nsf.gov

CoChair

Vijay T. John
Professor and Chair
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Tulane University
Room 331, Lindy Boggs Building
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone Number: 504-865-5883
Fax Number: 504-865-6744
Email: vijay.john@tulane.edu

CoChair

William B. Krantz
Isaac M. Meyer Chair Visiting Professor
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
National University of Singapore
Room E5-02-11, Block E5
4 Engineering Drive 4
Singapore 117576,
Singapore
Phone Number: (65) 6874 2186
Fax Number: (65) 6779 1936
Email: bkrantz@alpha.che.uc.edu
Introduction
Robert Wellek, The National Science Foundation, Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (ENG/CTS), 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
NSF Overview
Robert Wellek, The National Science Foundation, Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (ENG/CTS), 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Shared Cyber Infrastructure and Complex Systems
Maria K. Burka, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 525, Arlington, VA 22230
NSF Engineering Emerging Frontiers Research Initiative
Jimmy Hsia, Division of Chemical & Transport Systems, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Frederick G. Heineken, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230 and Robert Wellek, The National Science Foundation, Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (ENG/CTS), 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Question & Answer Session I
William B. Krantz, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Room E5-02-11, Block E5, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117576, Singapore
NSF Engineering Research Centers Activities
Lynn Preston, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 22230
NSF Engineering Education Activities
Mary F. Poats, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 22230
Small Business Innovation Research Partnership Opportunities
Rosemarie D. Wesson, Small Business Innovation Research, SBIR/STTR, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Discussion by Interagency Representatives
Robert Wellek, The National Science Foundation, Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (ENG/CTS), 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Question & Answer Session and Announcements
Vijay T. John, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Bldg., New Orleans, LA 70118

Education