Recent reports from the Congressional Research Service include these (all pdf):
“Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments,” updated May 28, 2008.
“Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” updated June 5, 2008.
“The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues,” updated June 6, 2008.
Wickerson was a few years into their doctoral work in material science and engineering at Northwestern University when the prospect of writing a policy memo with FAS cropped up at a virtual conference.
Federal investment in STEM education/workforce development, though significant, can hardly be described as a generational response to an economic and national security crisis.
In the absence of a national strategy to address the compounding impacts of extreme heat, states, counties, and cities have had to take on the responsibility of addressing the reality of extreme heat in their communities with limited resources.
Dr. Onar’s work today will enable faster, more secure wireless charging for electric vehicle fleets, household appliances, and more.