Policy

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
Policy

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
Digital Government

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
Podcasts

Critical Update: A Quantum Leap

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

  • By Jack Corrigan
Emerging Tech

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
Emerging Tech

How Birds Perch Could Lead to Nimbler Flying Robots

It could eliminate the need for runways.

  • By Taylor Kubota, Futurity
Emerging Tech

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
Artificial Intelligence

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
Artificial Intelligence

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
Emerging Tech

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

And some of those jobs might not exist yet.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Digital Government

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

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

  • By Mohana Ravindranath
Emerging Tech

White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs

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

  • By Mohana Ravindranath
Emerging Tech

White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program

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

  • By Mohana Ravindranath
Digital Government

National Science Foundation, Agriculture Release CIO-Boosting FITARA Plans

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

  • By Frank Konkel
Digital Government

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
Emerging Tech

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
Cybersecurity

Got Ideas About Cyber R&D Strategy? You Can Weigh in Now

The National Science Foundation is teaming with the private sector to develop a federal cybersecurity research and development strategic plan.

  • By Hallie Golden
Digital Government

Could Demographic Information Boost the Number of Women in STEM?

Women remain a minority in STEM research programs and one reason for that could be the unequal distribution of grant money between the sexes.

  • By Hallie Golden
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