LAMONT WEEKLY REPORT

June 20, 2003

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

P.O. Box 1000, 61 Route 9W Palisades, New York 10964

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<> LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

On Tuesday we held a day long internal discussion to talk about data base needs for the future, and brainstorm about possible ways to use the new NSF Cyberinfrastructure program to fund a growing set of data-related programs and initiatives around the campus.  It was a very useful day, that emphasized the diversity of the activities that already exist, as well as the many challenges that lie in the future. Sometime in early July we anticipate that a group of NSF program managers will visit for a day, and we will use this opportunity to both learn more about the Cyberinfrastructure program, and, by presenting some strawman ideas, attempt to get some specific feedback on how we can best tap into this possibly substantial new source of NSF funding.

I will spend most of Monday at NSF talking about this, as well as a myriad of other issues (e.g. the EWING refit), and will take advantage of my presence in DC to have lunch with one of Lamont's most distinguished alumni - Frank Press.

A matter of some interest from downtown is the impending appointment of a new member of the University's leadership: a Vice President for Research. No word on who or when as yet, but this (obviously) will be an important new position.

The Earth Institute is nearing the end of a gargantuan effort to complete a comprehensive strategic plan - a plan that will be presented to President Bollinger at the end of this month. Following his review it will be widely circulated around the University and you will see, for the first time I think, a coherent articulation of the goals and aspirations of this ambitious initiative. Peter Schlosser and the Academic Committee of the EI have been heavily engaged in this activity for the past many months - when and if summer ever arrives, I am sure they will be glad that his huge effort is completed.

Keep dry over the weekend,

- Mike

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