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Rsity at Buffalo the State University of New York University at Buffalo The State University of New York Office of the President September 27, 2012 MEMORANDUM To: Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher Chancellor, State University of New York ~e.. \:..: L.A!'r~ . .. .,_, . From: Satish K. Tripathi ~ President · RE: Shale Resources and Society Institute Per the September 12, 2012 request of the SUNY Board of Trustees, and based on consultation with the University at Buffalo Provost and College of Arts and Sciences Dean, below is a report summarizing the facts and circumstances regarding the formation of the Shale Resources and Society Institute (SRSI) at the University at Buffalo, the selection of its directors, and publication of its first report. For the Board's further information and context, the report provides an overview of university policies and practice regarding research centers and funding in general and their relevance to the Shale Resources and Society Institute in particular. We include a timeline of activities associated with the institute's formation. There has been significant public misinformation and misunderstanding since the publication of the SRSI's May 15, 2012 report, "Environmental Impacts during lyl:arcellus Shale Gas Drilling: Causes, Impacts, and Remedies." This report seeks to clarify any resulting confusion. The University at Buffalo's Mission as a Research Institution Irnpactful, groundbreaking research; transformative educational experiences; and deeply engaged service to our local, state, national, and international communities define the University at Buffalo's mission as a premier, research-intensive public university. UB views the three traditional pillars of the public higher education mission-research, education, and public service-as interdependent endeavors that continually enrich and inform each other. We are committed to bringing the benefits of our research, scholarship, creative, and educational excellence to the members of our local and global communities in ways that enhance both our understanding of our world and the quality of life for all people. 501 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1600 Tel: (716) 645-2901 Fax: (716) 645-3728 Web: www.buffalo.edu Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher University at Buffalo Report on the Shale Resources and Society Institute 2 University Research External funding for university research generally comes from one of three sources: competitive (state, federal); philanthropic; or corporate/industry funding. Focusing on the third source, as that is a specific topic of inquiry by the Board of Trustees regarding this particular case, corporate/industry support is a common and essential source of university funding for research conducted by investigators across the disciplines, at universities around the world. As reported by the National Science Foundation for 2009, the most recent year that data is published, national university research expenditures funded by industry were almost $3.2 billion (of total expenditures equaling $54.9 billion). Corporate support enables education, ensures that research is at the cutting edg~, and focuses attention on timely issues. In addition, undertaking research sponsored by the private sector is a critical component of the university's contributions to the economic, social, and cultural vitality of our larger communities-a key outcome of our mission. The impact of university scholarship is enhanced by addressing concerns and exploring issues of importance to the public good. Over the past several decades, university research has produced numerous breakthrough discoveries that have led to successful university-industry partnerships formed to maximize their profound scientific and societal impact. To cite just a few examples, university­ industry partnerships have improved the quality of life for millions worldwide through the development and dissemination of tests used for earlier detection of various cancers so that survival rates could be improved, drugs used in cancer treatments, the MRI scanner and MRI technology - developed through the work of faculty at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Stony Brook ljniversity-and the battery-powered implantable cardiac pacemaker-the work of former UB engineering faculty member Wilson Greatbatch. Working with a broad array of partners, including the private sector, is therefore critical to advancing UB's research mission as well as SUNY's more broadly. The University at Buffalo is engaged in a number of major research projects that receive corporate and/or industry funding. Below are a few examples illustrating the scope of these projects and their impact: • Toshiba Research Stroke Center/CTRC-The Toshiba Corporation, which funds the Toshiba Research Stroke Center, provides that center and UB's new Clinical and Translational Research Center with state-of-the-art imaging equipment advancing life­ saving medical research, as well as funding translational research projects in the center: • Allstate Minority and Women's Emerging Entrepreneur (MWEE) program­ Supported by the Allstate Foundation, the program provides women and minority entrepreneurs with practical business tools, training, and one-on-one mentoring by local business executives to develop successful strategic business plans. Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher University at Buffalo Report on the Shale Resources and Society Institute 3 • IBM- IBM has donated key equipment items for a Clean Room in UB Engineering's new building (Davis Hall) as well as scientific equipment to be used for teaching and research in the UB Departments of Chemistry and Physics. • Center for Computational Research (CCR) - A state-of-the-art supercomputing facility that supports groundbreaking work in bioinformatics, materials informatics, and other high-impact fields, the CCR was established in 1998 with a major equipment grant from SGI, along with university funds and a Major Research Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The CCR has also been enhanced with a prestigious Shared University Research grant from IBM, as well as equipment donated by Sun Microsystems. • Center for Protein Therapeutics-Advancing treatment of major disorders like Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and other cen tral nervous system diseases, UB ' pharmaceutical sciences researchers have joined forces with scientists from six of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies (Abbott Labs, Amgen, Eli Lilly and Company, Merck & Company, Pfizer and Roche) to develop promising protein-based drugs-the most rapidly expanding class of drug treatments for many cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, rheumatologic and neurological conditions and diseases- and to train the scientists needed to build an intellectual infrastructure in this developing field. Academic Freedom and Conflict of Interest The University at Buffalo's policies and practices require the reporting of all funding sources for sponsored research. As is the case at every major research university, some faculty research is funded in part by industry sources. To ensure transparency and adherence to rigorous standards of academic integrity, we focus on identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest. If the conflicts are determined to be unmanageable, UB will not accept the funding. As with all research at UB, regardless of the source of the funding, it is neither the role of the university nor of the funding source to dictate the conclusions drawn by faculty investigators. This core principle is critical to the preservation of academic freedom. UB recognizes that conflicts-both actual and perceived- can arise between sources of research funding and expectations of independence when reporting research results. These conflicts are broadly recognized and, following national best practice, UB has established policies that govern disclosure of significant financial interests and sources of support that could impact the independence and integrity of the scholarship and research undertaken by faculty, staff and students. Our faculty, staff, and students are expected to follow international norms for disclosing financial interests and sources of support for their research when reporting the results of their scholarship. Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher University at Buffalo Report on the Shale Resources and Society Institute 4 There is increased national scrutiny regarding disclosure of financial interests when publishing results. In response, journals and funding organizations are requesting greater disclosure. As an example, last month, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) issued new conflict guidelines for PHS-funded university research. UB has adopted these disclosure standards (See Attachment A: UB Conflict of Interest Policy and Public Health Service Policy). Faculty sometimes undertake research in areas that are the subject of significant public debate. These activities are supported as an essential part of the research mission of the university. While UB does not adopt an institutional position on the outcomes of policy debates, we have every expectation that the faculty will conduct their public and policy-related activities as professionals, basing their conclusions on rigorous evidence and methodology. University at Buffalo Department of Geology The University at Buffalo Department of Geology, a unit within the College of Arts and Sciences, is an internationally known center for research and scholarship. Its major fields of education and research can be grouped into five large areas, including envirorunental geosciences; volcanology; climate change; integrated tectonics
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