Workshops and Meetings
Workshops and Meetings for Committee Research Coordinators (CRC)
January 7, 2024 | TRB Annual Meeting
The following presentations were featured during the CRC Council meeting to offer guidance for, and illustrations of, committee success in the research activity domain.
Council Leadership Presentation and Success Stories
January 8, 2023 | TRB Annual Meeting
The following presentations were featured during the CRC Council meeting to offer guidance for, and illustrations of, committee success in the research activity domain.
Council Leadership Presentation: Joe Horton, Emily Parkany, & Bahar Dadashova
Success Stories
Standing Committee on Airport Terminals and Ground Access (AV050)
Standing Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges (AKB50)
January 9, 2022 | TRB Annual Meeting
The following presentations were featured during the CRC Council meeting to offer guidance for, and illustrations of, committee success in the research activity domain.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources: Joe Horton
Developing RNS and the RNS Database: Emily Parkany
Research Problem Statements & Funding: Bahar Dadashova
Success Stories
Standing Committee on Information Systems and Technology (AED30)
Standing Committee on Rural, Intercity Bus, and Specialized Transportation (AP055)
January 7, 2021 | 100th Annual TRB Annual Meeting
This virtual meeting featured presentations on key roles and responsibilities for CRCs and their subcommittees, in addition to breakout sessions for each official group in the new Transportation Research Board committee structure to discuss collaborative pathways.
CRC Council Meeting Notes & Chat Box Q&A
The Basics Presentation & RNS and Problem Statements - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation and CRC Council Chair
Sharing Results and Value - Emily Parkany, Vermont Agency of Transportation and CRC Council Member
Securing Funding and Obtaining Funding Program Feedback - Amanda Emo, Federal Railroad Administration and CRC Council Rail Group Representative
Committee Approach to Research - Joe Horton, California Department of Transportation and CRC Council Vice-Chair
Success Stories on the Research Cycle - Peter Mandle, InterVISTAS and AV050 Emeritus Member
January 12, 2020 | TRB Annual Meeting
This meeting included presentations on the TRB databases (RNS, RIP, and TRID), the Basics, and Success Stories. Also, time was allotted for TRB Groups to meet and a large amount of time is allotted for an open forum.
TRB Databases - Links - Bill McLeod, Transportation Research Board
The Basics Presentation - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation and CRC Council Chair
AFB10/AHB65 Successful Practices Presentation - Eric Fitzsimmons, Kansas State University
AFB70 Successful Practices Presentation - Roy Sturgill, Iowa State University
AFF20 Successful Practices Presentation - Michael Culmo, CME Associates, Inc.
AFD90 Successful Practices Presentation - Brian Schleppi, Ohio Department of Transportation
ADA60 Successful Practices Presentation - Eileen Barron, Utah Department of Transportation
AFP10 Successful Practices Presentation - Darren Beckstrand, Landslide Technology
AT025 Successful Practices Presentation - Bill Eisele, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
January 16, 2019 | TRB Annual Meeting
This workshop provided an opportunity to learn about and discuss the steps in the research cycle. Handouts for each step were provided.
January 13, 2019 | TRB Annual Meeting
This meeting of the TRB Committee Research Coordinators (CRC) provided updates on the basics, including roles and responsibilities and newer resources, 2018 CRC Council goals review, introduction of preliminary 2019 goals, committee success stories, TRB Group discussion, and an open forum for Q&A and sharing.
The Basics Presentation - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation and CRC Council Chair
AHB60 Success Story: Identifying Research Gaps and Research Needs - Shanshan Zhao, University of Connecticut - Shanshan was unable to give his presentation due to weather delays. It is provided here for your information.
AND30 Success Story: Incorporating Research into Your Triennial Strategic Plans and Sharing Research Results - Omar Ahmad, National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS), University of Iowa
AFH10 Success Story: Connection between AFH10 and AASHTO Committee on Construction - Christofer Harper, Colorado State University
January 10, 2018 | TRB Annual Meeting
“Workshop” for the Committee Research Coordinators
This workshop was held for the TRB Committee Research Coordinators (CRC). The goal of this workshop was to share successful practices and to learn about various resources and tools to assist the CRCs. Breakout Groups included: AASHTO-TRB Committee Connections; Funding Guidebook; TRB Committee Communication Coordinators (CCC); TRB Cooperative Research Programs (CRP); and TRB Research Needs Statements (RNS), Research in Progress (RIP), and Transportation Research International Documentation (TRID) databases.
AHB20 Success Story - James Colyar, Federal Highway Administration
AHB70 Success Story - Stuart Samberg; Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP (RK&K)
January 7, 2018 | TRB Annual Meeting
Meeting of the Committee Research Coordinators (CRC)
This was a meeting of the TRB Committee Research Coordinators (CRC). The goal of this meeting was to discuss 2017 and 2018 CRC Council goals and successful practices. Success Story presentations were made by TRB Blue Ribbon Committees awarded in the category of Advancing Research and by committees who volunteered to share their success stories.
Introduction and Background - Sue Sillick; Montana Department of Transportation; CRC Council Chair
Multiple Stages of the Research Cycle – AHB20 Success Story - Christopher Poe, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Intra- and Inter-Committee Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration – ABG50 Success Story - Pierre Barrieau; Université de Montréal, ABG50 CCC and CRC
Identifying and Prioritizing Research Needs - AHB70 Success Story - Stuart Samberg, Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP (RK&K)
Developing Research Needs Statements (RNS) – AHB10 Success Story - Tom Jacobs, University of Maryland, College Park
RNS Database – AHB70 Success Story - Stuart Samberg, Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP (RK&K)
Monitoring Research and Sharing Results – AFB20 Success Story - Roger Bligh; Texas A&M Transportation Institute
January 8, 2017 | TRB Annual Meeting
Meeting of the Committee Research Coordinators (CRC)
This was a meeting of the TRB Committee Research Coordinators (CRC). The goal of this meeting was to discuss and gather input on the role of the CRC and CRC Council, activities and accomplishments, website resources, and 2016 and 2017 CRC Council Goals.
Introduction and Background - Sue Sillick; Montana Department of Transportation; CRC Council Chair
Student Engagement - Dimitra Pyrialakou; West Virginia University
Coordination and Collaboration Among Committees and Others - Joana Conklin; Montgomery County Department of Transportation; CRC Council Public Transportation (AP000) Group Representative
Developing Research Needs Statements (RNS)/Problem Statements - Ernie Heymsfield; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; CRC Council At-Large Representative
Securing Funding and Obtaining Funding Program Feedback - Amanda Emo; Federal Rail Administration; CRC Council Rail (AR000) Group Representative
Monitoring Research and Sharing Results - Cynthia Jones; Ohio Department of Transportation; CRC Council At-Large Representative
January 11, 2015 | TRB Annual Meeting
Meeting of the Committee Research Coordinators (CRC)
This was a meeting of the TRB Committee Research Coordinators (CRC). The goal of this meeting was to discuss and gather input on the role of the CRC and CRC Council, activities and accomplishments, website resources, the TRB Research Needs Statement Database, and 2014 and 2015 CRC Council Goals.
Role of CRC and Council; Committee Presentation Template Review - Joseph S. Shalkowski, Atkins North America, Inc.
Website Resources - Ernest Heymsfield, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
TRB Research Needs Statements Database - Michael DeCarmine, Transportation Research Board
Review of Activities and Accomplishments - Joana Conklin, Montgomery County Department of Transportation
Review of 2014 Goals and Introduction of 2015 Goals - Georgene Geary, GGfGA Engineering, LLC
January 12, 2014 | TRB Annual Meeting
Workshop 159: Back to Basics: Fostering and Nurturing Research Agendas
This workshop was held for CRCs, committee chairs, and others interested in fostering and nurturing research agendas for committees. Guidance and tools for CRCs were presented, including Research Needs Statements Database enhancements, strategies for committee collaboration, CRC–committee successful practices, CRC leadership council developments, and more.
Welcome, Introductions, and Updates - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation
TRB Research Needs Statements Database Update - Michael DeCarmine, Transportation Research Board
The Fine Art of Developing Research Needs Statements for TRB Cooperative Research Programs - Michael R. Salamone, Transportation Research Board
Success Stories
Mark L. Reno, Quincy Engineering
David L. Huft, South Dakota Department of Transportation, and Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
Ilona Kastenhofer, Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research
Amanda K. Emo, Federal Railroad Administration
January 13, 2013 | TRB Annual Meeting
Workshop 150: Back to Basics: Fostering and Nurturing Research Agendas
This information workshop was held for CRCs and committee chairs interested in naming CRCs for committees. Guidance and tools for CRCs were presented, including Research Needs Statement Database enhancements, strategies for quality, committee collaboration, CRC–committee successful practices, CRC leadership council development, and more.
Welcome, Introductions, and CRC and CRC Council Updates - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation
TRB Research Needs Statements (RNS) Database Update - Michael DeCarmine, Transportation Research Board
Research Funding Programs – National Cooperative Highway Research Program - Nanda N. Srinivasan, Transportation Research Board
January 22, 2012 | TRB Annual Meeting
Workshop 174: Back to Basics: Fostering and Nurturing Research Agendas for TRB Standing Committees
This workshop was an informational and organizational meeting for CRCs and committee representatives interested in learning about this TRB initiative. It was an opportunity for CRCs to discuss their role in overseeing committee research needs portfolios and as a community share experiences and successful practices. The workshop presented details of the initiative, discussed CRC roles, and gathered feedback for improvements to the Research Needs Statements Database.
Welcome and Overview: Brief Review of Back-to-Basics Initiative and the CRC Role - Barbara Thomas Harder, B T Harder Inc.
Overview of the TRB Research Needs Statements Database - Michael DeCarmine, Transportation Research Board
Potential Enhancements to TRB Research Needs Statements Database - Ronald R. Knipling, Safety for the Long Haul
Overview of Research Resources - Sue Sillick, Montana Department of Transportation
Successful Practices for Coordination and Collaboration Among TRB Standing Committees - Julie Lorenz, Burns & McDonnell