Digital Government
University of Maryland honors faculty members elected to National Academies
The University of Maryland held a reception for faculty members who recently were elected to the National Academies of Science and Engineering.
People
Scientists at work under the volcano
The eruption of a volcano on Iceland has given NOAA scientists a chance to test an advanced computer model for predicting volcanic ash dispersion.
Cybersecurity
Cyber chief slams security efforts
The White House's top cybersecurity official calls for needed measures to protect federal networks, some of which should have been done long ago.
Digital Government
White House wants students' brainy broadband ideas
It's fine to solicit ideas from the crowd, but when you want something that’s really focused on solutions, you need to go directly to the brainy bunch.
People
Agencies walk a tightrope between cost savings and innovation
Civilian agencies and military services take different paths to making technology investment decisions.
People
U.S. investment in global research and development falls
North America funded 35 percent of the global research and development in 2007, according to a new report from the National Science Board.
Digital Government
DOE assembles team to tackle cybersecurity threats to power grid
The Energy Department assembles the National Energy Sector Cyber Organizationam to work on reducing cybersecurity risks faced by the U.S. power grid.
Cybersecurity
Northrop Grumman to fund university research on cybersecurity tech
Northrop Grumman plans to fund researchers at Carnegie Mellon, Purdue University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with millions of dollars to focus on leap-ahead cybersecurity technologies.
Modernization
Cancer institute seeks expert to develop data standards
The National Cancer Institute plans to standardize data elements in its research grid for better information sharing.
Cybersecurity
Wireless medical records system comes to Indianapolis
Emergency medical workers in Indianapolis and its suburbs now have access to electronic health records.
Digital Government
NASA awards 152 small-biz research contracts
NASA awards contracts to 126 small businesses worth $91 million for research projects in areas including technology to monitor the health of space crews and transmitters for deep space communications.
Modernization
NTIA awards grants for national broadband map
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is getting started on the $350 million broadband mapping project funded by the economic stimulus law.
Digital Government
DOD looks to industry for best technologies to help combat troops
The Defense Department wants industry to lead the way to quickly acquire the tools of tomorrow’s trade.
Modernization
Audit: IRS killed online project just before deployment
The IRS hopes to revive a canceled project to allow taxpayers to view their tax records online, according to an audit.
People
VA says it has new system to prevent IT mismanagement
In response to criticism from its inspector general's office, the department said it has set up a new oversight system to improve its IT management.
People
VA cancels remainder of $75 million research contract
The VA has canceled a major research contract on Gulf War illness with a medical center in Dallas, citing performance deficiencies and noncompliance.
People
DOE to invest $37 million for R&D into clean energy
The Energy Department plans to release $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to small businesses to stimulate research and development into clean energy technologies.
Modernization
NextGen 911 shows versatility
A vendor today showed how the Next Generation 911 emergency calling system is expected to use Internet Protocols to process phone calls, text messages and video.
People
Rising Star Marwan Jamal
Jamal led the creation of the Crisis Management Center, a high-tech facility that can simulate crisis scenarios used to teach leadership and management competencies. He also manages the private-sector initiative for the IRM College, through which more than 30 IT companies loan equipment to the college for use in training.
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