The NP 306 Assessment Review Team (Team) assembled March 4-5, 2008 at the Marriott Residence Inn-Greenbelt to assess the impacts and relevance of the National Program.  The Team analyzed 162 accomplishment reports in this two-component program.  Seven problem areas containing a total of 23 objectives were reviewed.  Each problem area was rated for relevance and impact and comments were directed at each of the 23 objectives. 

The Team wishes to thank the ARS staff for assembling the information in a form that was easily utilized.  To begin, the Team offers some comments regarding the overall process of retrospective accomplishment review, then general comments on the NP 306 National Program, and finally specific comments on each of the seven program areas.

Before the Team offers specific comments on the accomplishment reports it examined, the Team was impressed with the productivity of the National Program.  Clearly the opportunity to transform research into economic activity is evidenced by the large number of CRADAs generated in this National Program.  Finally, the Team compliments the National Program for its efforts to engage stakeholders in defining the research program that should be supported with public funding through ARS...

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