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New National Science Foundation Director Begins Six-Year Term

Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan officially became the 15th director of the government’s lead scientific research outreach and funding arm.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Bill Proposes Restructuring NSF and $100B to Focus on Tech

The new agency would feature a technology directorate to usher advancements in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, 5G communications and cybersecurity. 

  • By Frank Konkel

Administration Proposes At Least Half a Billion in Quantum Investments

Most agencies saw cuts in general federal research and development funding in the 2021 budget request, but several saw an uptick in quantum-focused dollars.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSF Tech Leader Aims for a Data-Savvy, Innovation-Focused Workforce

Dorothy Aronson, the National Science Foundation’s dual-hatted chief information officer and chief data officer, discusses her role in shaping the data literacy of the agency’s workforce.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Republican-Backed Bill Aims to Address Climate Change and Boost America’s Technological Competitiveness

The 232-page bill proposes to double basic research funding over the next decade.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Congress Passes Bill to Spur Veterans’ Participation in STEM Fields

The STEM workforce gap is real. Lawmakers say veterans are a key to help close it.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Trump Signs Law to Boost Girls’ Access to STEM Education at Earlier Ages

The law calls for more research and grants to expand existing National Science Foundation initiatives. 

  • By Brandi Vincent

Trump Announces Picks to Replace Outgoing Leaders at NSF, CISA

The administration plans to nominate a replacement for the National Science Foundation director and appoint a new assistant director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Critical Update: A Quantum Leap

Quantum computers will be able to crack our encryption but when?

  • By Jack Corrigan

World’s Fastest Academic Supercomputer Unveiled in Texas

The new system will power new discoveries for researchers from across the U.S. and world.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How Birds Perch Could Lead to Nimbler Flying Robots

It could eliminate the need for runways.

  • By Taylor Kubota, Futurity

White House Unveils Joint Committee to Invigorate U.S. Research Communities

Co-chairs from across federal agencies will work together on policy-making insights.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence

France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Feds Must Start Preparing for Their Future Jobs, NSF CIO Says

A new National Science Foundation app could help federal employees actively position themselves as part of the future workforce.

  • By Jack Corrigan

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NSF Wants to Build an App that Matches Feds to Tech Jobs

And some of those jobs might not exist yet.

  • By Jack Corrigan

What Are Broadband's Socioeconomic Impacts? Commerce Wants Your Input

The federal government is creating a national research plan for broadband.

  • By Mohana Ravindranath

White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs

The Interior Department will soon use drones for search and rescue missions.

  • By Mohana Ravindranath

White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program

The National Science Foundation research program could help reach greater connectivity.

  • By Mohana Ravindranath

National Science Foundation, Agriculture Release CIO-Boosting FITARA Plans

All agencies must publicly post their plans by Dec. 31.

  • By Frank R. Konkel

White House Announces Expansion of Lab-to-Market 'Innovation Corps'

The National Science Foundation’s four-year-old Innovation Corps has just added many more federal agencies to its repertoire.

  • By Hallie Golden

Why People Who Put ‘Data Scientist’ on Their LinkedIn Profiles Earn More Money

As the White House’s first chief data scientist, DJ Patil explains the growing importance of his field during his speech at the National Science Foundation.

  • By Hallie Golden