TRB CUTC Roundtable Discussion

CUTC Meeting, Lincoln, NEJune 4, 2014

James Bryant – TRB Staff for Education & Research

AgendaTRB OverviewTechnical Activities DivisionTRB University Representatives ProgramWhy 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

PanelistGen Giuliano, University of Southern CaliforniaJohn Mason, Auburn UniversityLarry Rilett, University of Nebraska, LincolnLily Elefteriadou, U. Florida

Roundtable Discussion

Questions

James W. Bryant, Ph.D., P.E.TRB Staff – Education & Researchjbryant@nas.edu202-596-2087