Digital Government
The Key to Solving the Science and Math Talent Shortage? Women
Women are nearly half the U.S. workforce but only 23 percent of STEM employees.
Acquisition
GSA sets new OASIS deadline
With the government shutdown lifted, GSA is finally ready to close the door on proposal submissions.
People
Rebecca Schwartz: Nanotechnology for the troops
Much of Rebecca Schwartz's research at Lockheed Martin is classified, but her work is generally geared toward developing technical solutions to reduce the physical burden of troops in combat.
People
Fed tweeters back in action
The end of the shutdown brings expressions of relief, 140 characters at a time.
People
Michael Shrader: Aiding small tech manufacturers
As a VP at Carahsoft, Shrader oversees more than 50 small companies.
People
IT training trails new technology
The IT professionals who manage and operate federal systems are often unprepared to deal with technology advances because they lack time and money for adequate training.
People
Start-ups: Can there be too much of a good thing?
Encouraging young people to take risks and pursue business ideas is well and good, but efforts to persuade students to skip college in favor of start-up work go too far, Steve Kelman suggests.
Digital Government
What Does It Mean for the U.S. to 'Lose Control of the Internet?'
The NSA revelations have thrown open an Internet governance dispute that seemed resolved.
Digital Government
Los Alamos Accused of Disregarding Security During VIP Visits
Whistleblower says he was demoted after reporting the lapse.
Emerging Tech
Why Elon Musk Is a Utility Executive’s Worst Nightmare
Solar and other new technologies could render today's electricity business obsolete.
People
Feds to get back pay after shutdown
Furloughed employees and those who stayed on the job without pay will be compensated.
People
How to come back
Managers returning to work after a furlough face several challenges to get back up and running.
People
Victor T. Lazzaro: Putting health data to work
Lazzaro's efforts have helped policymakers, the medical community and businesses understand how medical offices nationwide are implementing new technology.
Digital Government
Health IT Regulators Face Challenges as Medical Apps Proliferate
Three agencies are charged with regulating the health sector.
Cybersecurity
FedRAMP and the new normal in cybersecurity
As technology becomes increasingly mobile and personalized, we must take a more collaborative, streamlined approach to security.
People
Obama fails transparency promises
A report from the Committee to Protect Journalists details the ways in which the Obama administration is not living up to its stated principles regarding information.
Digital Government
Debt Deal Funds DHS to Take Over Air Force Border Blimps
Budget agreement transfers money from the military to Homeland Security to sustain the aerostat program.
Digital Government
Report: NSA Director to Step Down by April
Gen. Keith Alexander and his deputy are expected to leave office in the coming months.
Digital Government