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TRB CUTC Roundtable Discussion
CUTC Meeting, Lincoln, NE
June 4, 2014
James Bryant – TRB Staff for Education & Research
AgendaTRB Overview
Technical Activities Division
TRB University Representatives Program
Why are we here?
TRB in the National Academies
1863 National Academy
of Sciences
1964 National Academy of
Engineering
1970 Institute of Medicine
National Research Council (NRC)
Administrative Units
Executive Units
Program Units
Transportation Research Board
Policy & Global Affairs Division
Division on Engineering & Physical Sciences
Division on Earth & Life Sciences
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and
Education
Institute of Medicine Programs
February 7, 2013
Transportation Research Board
Executive Committee
Technical Activities• 250+ Standing Committees and Task Forces
• Organizes Annual Meeting
Cooperative Research ProgramsHighway, Transit, Airport, Freight, Hazardous
Materials and Rail
Studies and Information Services• Policy & Synthesis Studies
• IDEA Programs
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) II
Advances Research in Performance and Safety for U.S. Highway Users
Administration and Finance• Financial and Technical Support• Contract and Grants Oversight
Marine BoardMembers Appointed by the National Research
Council
February 7, 2013
Technical Activities Division• 250+ Standing
Committees on Almost Every Transportation Mode/Topic
• TRB Annual Meeting
• Specialty Conferences, Workshop and Symposia
• Over 7,000 volunteers
Why Get Involved?• To learn• To keep yourself and your organization
up-to-date on the latest research and issues
• Get to know leaders from all aspects of the industry
• Leaders in the industry get to know you!• Become part of a community
University Representative• Recommended by the University and
Appointed by TRB Executive Director.
• Key Person in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship between a university and TRB.
• Keeps University Informed of on-going TRB activities. Keeps TRB informed of important developments at the University.
University Representative• Recommend qualified people for
membership on TRB committees and panels
• Encourage department personnel to offer papers for presentation at the Board’s meetings and for publications.
• Submit items for consideration for Transportation Research News.
• Send Executive Director suggestions for improving our services
University Representative• Benefits?
Reduced Annual Meeting Registration fee
Complimentary ticket for Chairman’s Luncheon
Selection of TRB publications
Listing on TRB’s Online Directory
http://www.trb.org/AboutTRB/TADRepresentatives.aspx
The academic/university community participates very heavily in TRB activities and provides many meaningful contributions to TRB’s mission
Why are we here?To explore ways TRB can strengthen its relationship with the university community, and enhance TRB’s value to the university community.
What TRB activities and resources do you (and colleagues & students at your institution) utilize and value the most?
What types of activities/programs do you feel could enhance the value received from TRB?
How can TRB help you, your colleagues, and your institution better connect with the broader Transportation Community?
And more……
What would we like to know?
Moderator:
Shashi Nambisan, University of Tennessee
Panelist
Gen Giuliano, University of Southern California
John Mason, Auburn University
Larry Rilett, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lily Elefteriadou, U. Florida
Roundtable Discussion
Questions
James W. Bryant, Ph.D., P.E.
TRB Staff – Education & Research
202-596-2087