Digital Government
Former Government Scientist Named Inaugural Director of New Health Innovation Agency
Dr. Renee Wegrzyn will lead the new agency––the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health––aimed at advancing biomedical innovation.
Ideas
People Think They Should Talk Less to Be Liked, but New Research Suggests You Should Speak up in Conversations with Strangers
The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director’s Office Elevates Key Personnel
Nick Leiserson helped develop legislation that created the cyber director’s office. A year after its establishment, he’s moving to a position where he can use it to shape policy.
Ideas
The Perks of Positivity May Depend on Race and Culture
"There may be nuance in terms of what positive psychological factors protect people, depending on their race and their culture...""
Digital Government
Oversight Chair Maloney’s Primary Loss Kicks Off Leadership Campaign
Influential Democrats on the powerful committee are already angling to succeed the chairwoman the day after her primary loss.
Digital Government
VA Appoints Functional Champion to Help Streamline Embattled EHR Rollout
The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system
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Digital Government
Legal Defense Fund Launched for Former SBA CIO
The fund has raised over $25,000 as of Aug. 1.
Cybersecurity
Camille Stewart Gloster Latest Appointment to Office of the National Cyber Director
The former Google alum joins the White House as multiple federal agencies look to recruit top-tier talent for enterprise technology positions.
Digital Government
GSA Appoints Climate Adviser
The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements Monday.
Policy
Experts Call for More Chief Customer Officers in Government
Witnesses told Senate lawmakers that customer experience practitioners need representation within key federal agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability
The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.
Digital Government
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Digital Government
FBI Announces New Intelligence Directorate Chief
Tonya Ugoretz formerly held the role of assistant director of the FBI’s cyber division.
Digital Government
Federal Trade Commissioner Sworn in, Giving Dems Voting Majority
Privacy expert Alvaro Bedoya’s new term will run through Sept. 25, 2026.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Official to Assume Leading Role at the National Cyber Director’s Office
Another addition joined the new office from the intelligence community.
Policy
Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role
The Biden Administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Names Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.
Cybersecurity
CISA’s Newest Advisor Could Soon Have Agencies Asking: 'Does This Spark Joy?'
Another CISA advisor has referred to Bob Lord as a “digital Marie Kondo,” tidying up the Democratic National Committee by throwing out old software and unused tech.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms Laurie Locascio to Lead Tech Standards Agency
The bioengineering professor and NIST alum was nominated by President Biden back in 2021.
Digital Government