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.
Policy Topics include:
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S&T Fellows Make a Lasting Difference
In Washington, there’s a coalition of powerful and effective policymakers who are often overlooked: Science and Technology Fellows.
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NSF Grants to Promote Experiential Learning for Careers in Emerging and Novel Technologies
NSF will award $30M in grants to expand learning opportunities for individuals interested in careers in emerging and novel technology areas.
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NSF Releases Toolkit to Help Defend Research Integrity
The new toolkit provides researchers with a single location to access security best practices from across government and academia.
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Historic Artemis I Launch: What It Means
The launch of Artemis I marks the beginning of a new space age, echoing the excitement of the Apollo missions a half century ago.
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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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EV Charging Point Accessibility: What Improvements Are Needed?
Charging point accessibility can be a big deterrent to purchasing an EV, especially for people with disabilities. Why, and what can be done?
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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.
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White House Releases Blueprint for an AI “Bill of Rights”
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released a proposed “blueprint” for an AI Bill of Rights.