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Charge and Approach
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... , 2013, Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. 4 The decadal survey coined the name "heliophysics science centers," and herein the committee uses the terms "heliophysics" and "solar and space physics" interchangeably, to encompass all topics traditionally considered to be part of solar, heliospheric, and geospace science.
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... CONCLUSION: Transformative HSC outcomes are best achieved by open competition, with selection based on the significance of the proposed science topics, alignment with NASA and NSF goals, compelling justification for a center approach, and a realistic implementation plan likely to achieve the project objectives. Background and Motivation The decadal survey described "a new way of doing science," 7 in which multidisciplinary teams with a broad range of skills could come together to address grand challenges in science.
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... 11 However, the NASA Heliophysics Division recently stated that it plans to offer science centers as an element of the Heliophysics Grand Challenges Research Program in ROSES 2017. 12 In addition, the NSF Geospace Portfolio Review recommended the institution of a new Grand Challenge Projects (GCP)
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... NAI is a virtual, distributed organization of competitively-selected teams that integrate astrobiology research and training programs in concert with the national and international science communities. NAI's mission is to: ● Carry out, support and catalyze collaborative, interdisciplinary research; ● Train the next generation of astrobiology researchers; ● Provide scientific and technical leadership on astrobiology investigations for current and future space missions; ● Explore new approaches using modern information technology to conduct interdisciplinary and collaborative research amongst widely-distributed investigators; and ● Support learners of all ages by implementing formal, informal, and higher education programming and public outreach.
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