Innovation & Competitiveness
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First Funding Opportunity Announced for CHIPS for America Initiative
On 28 Feb, NIST announced its first solicitation of proposals for funding authorized by the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
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New Federal Internet of Things Advisory Board Established
A new federal Internet of Things Advisory Board will provide advice to federal agencies participating in the IoT Federal Working Group.
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National Academies Report Offers Recommendations on “Protecting U.S. Technological Advantage”
National Academies report posits that U.S. technological competitiveness has traditionally hinged on the economic and technological dominance of our R&D system coupled with the ability to limit access to military sensitive technologies through controls.
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Senate Hearing Looks at Emerging Computing Technologies
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing looks at the challenges of securing U.S. leadership in emerging computing technologies.
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NSF and INTEL Collaborate on Semiconductor Workforce Development
In September, NSF and Intel announced a joint $10 million endeavor to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing workforce development.