Digital Government
New National Science Foundation Director Begins Six-Year Term
Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan officially became the 15th director of the government’s lead scientific research outreach and funding arm.
Artificial Intelligence
Bill Proposes Restructuring NSF and $100B to Focus on Tech
The new agency would feature a technology directorate to usher advancements in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, 5G communications and cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Administration Proposes At Least Half a Billion in Quantum Investments
Most agencies saw cuts in general federal research and development funding in the 2021 budget request, but several saw an uptick in quantum-focused dollars.
Digital Government
NSF Tech Leader Aims for a Data-Savvy, Innovation-Focused Workforce
Dorothy Aronson, the National Science Foundation’s dual-hatted chief information officer and chief data officer, discusses her role in shaping the data literacy of the agency’s workforce.
Digital Government
Republican-Backed Bill Aims to Address Climate Change and Boost America’s Technological Competitiveness
The 232-page bill proposes to double basic research funding over the next decade.
Policy
Congress Passes Bill to Spur Veterans’ Participation in STEM Fields
The STEM workforce gap is real. Lawmakers say veterans are a key to help close it.
Policy
Trump Signs Law to Boost Girls’ Access to STEM Education at Earlier Ages
The law calls for more research and grants to expand existing National Science Foundation initiatives.
Digital Government
Trump Announces Picks to Replace Outgoing Leaders at NSF, CISA
The administration plans to nominate a replacement for the National Science Foundation director and appoint a new assistant director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Podcasts
Critical Update: A Quantum Leap
Quantum computers will be able to crack our encryption but when?
Emerging Tech
World’s Fastest Academic Supercomputer Unveiled in Texas
The new system will power new discoveries for researchers from across the U.S. and world.
Emerging Tech
How Birds Perch Could Lead to Nimbler Flying Robots
It could eliminate the need for runways.
Emerging Tech
White House Unveils Joint Committee to Invigorate U.S. Research Communities
Co-chairs from across federal agencies will work together on policy-making insights.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence
France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.
Artificial Intelligence
Feds Must Start Preparing for Their Future Jobs, NSF CIO Says
A new National Science Foundation app could help federal employees actively position themselves as part of the future workforce.
Emerging Tech
NSF Wants to Build an App that Matches Feds to Tech Jobs
And some of those jobs might not exist yet.
Digital Government
What Are Broadband's Socioeconomic Impacts? Commerce Wants Your Input
The federal government is creating a national research plan for broadband.
Emerging Tech
White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs
The Interior Department will soon use drones for search and rescue missions.
Emerging Tech
White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program
The National Science Foundation research program could help reach greater connectivity.
Digital Government
National Science Foundation, Agriculture Release CIO-Boosting FITARA Plans
All agencies must publicly post their plans by Dec. 31.
Digital Government
White House Announces Expansion of Lab-to-Market 'Innovation Corps'
The National Science Foundation’s four-year-old Innovation Corps has just added many more federal agencies to its repertoire.
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