The centers’ directors are part of a collective body named the Centers Executive Council. The Centers Executive Council issues a joint operating plan for the centers that describes the coordination and communication processes to maximize the overall national impact. Specifically, the plan details processes for sharing and disseminating technical results and management best practices as appropriate.
The operating plan also includes a joint workforce development statement that addresses the recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce, planned engagement activities with industry to facilitate technology transfer, and outreach efforts to the broader scientific community, including international partners. The operating plan is updated yearly. This operating plan serves as a blueprint for the center’s operations and provides insights on how to further QIS and retain the nation’s leadership in this critical emerging area.
