Public Policy
Examples of policy topics include: high-skills immigration, patent reform, research and development in the federal budget, comprehensive energy policy, communications policy, cybersecurity and privacy, U.S. innovation and competitiveness, and ensuring a top-notch technology workforce to ensure prosperity and security in the United States.
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The Next 50 Years of IEEE-USA
In 1973, IEEE created the organizational unit IEEE-USA (originally IEEE-USAB) to support the career and public policy interests of IEEE’s U.S. members. That means that this year marks the 50th anniversary of IEEE-USA! (If you missed it, we recently celebrated that significant milestone with the IEEE-USA 50th Anniversary Cruise, which…
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Large Language Models: The Transformative Force Shaping the 21st Century
It is important that we understand how Large Language Models (LLMs) work and are evolving, as they can and are shaping how we work and interact daily.
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Pros and Cons: The Latest Patent Legislation
Engineers and other professionals need to be aware of both the positive and the negative patent legislation before Congress.
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AFRL Regional Network Kicks Off Operations in the Midwest
Pilot initiative connects a diverse range of partners with the Air Force Research Labs to create a dynamic science and technology ecosystem.
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Why a Security Posture Assessment is Critical for Modern Organizations
Cyber-related cognizance, action, and resilience all have a common starting point: security posture assessment.
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The Future of Cars: Safer, Smarter and More Connected
The time to address security concerns from increased digitization is now, to realize the full benefits of automotive innovation.
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White House Outlines National Objectives for Digital Assets R&D
The White House released a report outlining national objectives for federal R&D focused on development, use and protection of digital assets.
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White House Requests Public Input on Worker Monitoring Technologies
The White House OSTP has requested public input on how automated tools are being used to surveil, monitor and manage workers.
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Plans Unveiled for a National Semiconductor Technology Center
NIST recently outlined a vision and strategy for establishing a National Semiconductor Technology Center, authorized under the CHIPS Act.
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New NSF Program Seeks to Accelerate Translation of Research into Impactful Products and Solutions
NSF's Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program helps academic institutions speed and scale their research activities to generate impactful products, services and solutions.