It is the expansion and enrichment of research in the same way that land grant colleges and the GI Bill of Rights represented the enrichment of higher education in America. We know for certain that the nation's need to benefit from all of its science and engineering talent will not only continue but it will grow. Every institution of higher education has a contribution to make, and every contribution will be needed to keep the nation competitive. Even more, we need to enable top-notch research and education at the frontier of knowledge across the broadest swath of our national landscape because it will enhance prosperity for an increasing number of our citizens. EPSCoR is based on the principle that no one region, no one group of institutions, and no special communities have a corner on the market of good ideas, smart people, or outstanding researchers.
Great ideas can come from just about anywhere.
EPSCoR has grown and evolved. We've seen each institution develop its own unique models for partnerships and outreach that have much broader application. Beyond these important understandings, EPSCoR was also an experiment in the way we think about research and development, as well as, research and education. These principles underscore EPSCoR's work and have ensured its success. In our system of higher education, research and education were designed to fit together and enhance each other.