Research & Development
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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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NIST Report Outlines Grand Challenges for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
NIST outlines seven “grand challenges” to strengthen the U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor technology and manufacturing.
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DARPA Forward Takes National Security Innovation “On the Road”
DARPA Forward aims to energize regional and national innovation ecosystems, fuel breakthroughs in national security, and help deliver the U.S. technological advantage.
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Congress Looks to Increase Federal Spending on Research and Development
Congress is still working on annual appropriations bills for the FY 2022 budget, including substantial increases for federal research and development.
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Virtual Congressional Visits Day Reaches New Levels of Member Participation
Going virtual reduced the costs and time commitment for CvVD volunteers, and allowed nearly three times as many IEEE members to join us as we had in 2019.
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Endless Frontier Act: Tech Transfer Disguised as Research Funding
The Endless Frontier Act, recently reintroduced in Congress, is a research bill. But if you look more closely, it is clear that it is much more.
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IEEE-USA Opens 2021 CvVD
Starting on 29 March, IEEE-USA will be hosting its annual Congressional Visits Day — but with a twist. This year's meetings will be held virtually.
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The Perils of Complacency: America at a Tipping Point in Science and Engineering
A new report addresses America’s relative strength in science, engineering, technology and innovation, including R&D, compared with that of China.
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IEEE-USA Joins with OSTP on Quantum Education Initiative
IEEE-USA has joined an effort to provide resources that will help teachers incorporate lessons on quantum science and engineering into their curricula.
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Growing Dependence of U.S. Workforce on Stem Skills Highlighted
A recent report from the National Science Board highlights the increasing importance of STEM-related skills for the broader U.S. workforce.
