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Goal 2:  Supporting Research and Innovation 

Grow the impact of the college’s research scholarship at least proportionate to overall University research impact growth over the next five years.

Objective 2.1: Catalyze new research that applies HHD expertise to solving critical and emerging societal problems. Capitalize on excellence within the college, addresses expertise gaps, and/or complements available University resources. 

Action Item 2.1.1

Build community, mobilize activity, and develop plans for college response in key emerging research domains (e.g., environmental health; aging and neurodegeneration; racism and social injustice; implementation science, and data science)

Action Item 2.1.2

Improve channels of communication and support an expertise database that will allow us to organize groups for rapid responsivity to leading edge opportunities and challenges

Action Item 2.1.3

Enhance engagement with Penn State Research Institutes, colleges, and cross-college research consortia around the pursuit of strategic co-hires and other collaborative investments 

Key Performance Indicators

Number of grant proposals and awards in identified critical and emerging areas increased.