September 16, 2004

Dear Colleague:

The CISE Division of Computer and Network Systems recently released a new program solicitation for Computer Systems Research (CSR), NSF 04-609. The CSR program supports innovative research and education projects that will lead to better computer systems by increasing our fundamental understanding of such systems and by producing better systems software. CSR also supports the development of innovative curricular materials that have the potential greatly to improve higher education on computer systems topics.

The CSR program replaces and expands three previous programs. It is organized into four topical areas: Embedded and Hybrid Systems (EHS), Parallel and Distributed Operating Systems (PDOS), Advanced Execution Systems (AES), and Systems Modeling and Analysis (SMA).

We encourage you to read the CSR solicitation and to submit your best ideas. If you have questions, the primary NSF contact point for the EHS area is Helen Gill (hgill@nsf.gov); the primary contact for the PDOS area is Brett Fleisch (bfleisch@nsf.gov); and the primary contact for the AES and SMA areas is Frederica Darema (fdarema@nsf.gov).

Sincerely,

Gregory R. Andrews
Division Director
Computer and Network Systems