Local business has stated needs and is willing to support research. Faculty should pool resources and expertise and respond to these needs. The relatively small size of UA s pool of faculty and students will limit research themes to areas that do not compete with large universities. The student population will likely remain small unless there is an increase in availability of local jobs. Collaboration between units and departments is encouraged.
Materials research can include faculty and students in engineering, chemistry, and physics.
Nanotechnology is highly competitive and equipment and expertise intensive. UA should proceed carefully when considering projects in this research area. UAF will send a list of faculty expertise to workshop participants. Participants will summarize their recommendations in areas of program improvement and future research.