An ad hoc committee will conduct a study and prepare a report that will address the following questions:

1. What are the critical areas of mathematical and computational research that must be addressed for the next-generation electric transmission and distribution (Grid) system? Identify future needs. In what ways, if any, do current research portfolios in these areas (including non-U.S. efforts) need to be adjusted or augmented?

2. Because this research frontier is best approached by a community that is truly multidisciplinary--including cutting edge knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computation, but also a deep understanding of the emerging electric grid and of the questions we need to answer to realize its potential--how can the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) help to effectively build this community? What mix of backgrounds is needed and how can the community be developed? How can DOE extend its reach beyond its existing ties?
A public workshop will be organized and held as part of the information gathering for this study, addressing the first question above: "What are the critical areas of mathematical and computational research that must be addressed for the next-generation electric system?" An individually authored summary report of this workshop, addressing only that portion of the Statement of Task, will be prepared and released mid-way through the study.