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First Accelerator

01.24.22 | 1 min read

The inaugural Day One Accelerator cohort spans a diverse range of science, technology and innovation interests and expertise, including both veteran policy experts and those new to the process. Each member of the group is developing a catalytic proposal for action.

Participants
Ann Dunkin
Greg Godbout
Ilana Harrus
Jamie Meacham
Jeffrey Schub
Jennifer Goldsack
Natalie Henkhaus
Patrick Gonzalez
Sarah Rovito
Steph Guerra
Stephen Posner
Victoria DeLeo
Andrea Ippolito
Mrunali Manjrekar
Mary Woolley
Proposals
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Scaling Proven IT Modernization Strategies Across the Federal Government

An approach to scale proven IT strategies to fix and modernize the federal government’s technology infrastructure, processes and culture.

11.13.20 | 1 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
An Initiative to Build the National Climate Bank

A Climate Bank would spur $500 billion of private and public investment, create 5.4 million jobs, and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions while driving capital into frontline and environmental-justice communities.

09.17.20 | 5 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Modernizing the Relationship between Scientists and the Public

Despite growing demand for their skillsets, scientists aren’t trained to engage the public. This proposal offers policy actions to fix that.

09.15.20 | 1 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire Under Climate Change

A proactive strategy to prevent and mitigate catastrophic wildfire under climate change.

09.11.20 | 1 min read
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Education & Workforce
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Policy Memo
Strengthening the U.S. STEM Talent Pipeline Through a National Youth Innovation Showcase

The next administration should strengthen the U.S. STEM talent pipeline through instituting a National Youth Innovation Showcase.

09.04.20 | 1 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Leveraging Machine Learning To Reduce Cost & Burden of Reviewing Research Proposals at S&T Agencies

A proposal to introduce machine learning to triage scientific proposals at S&T agencies to save over $300 million annually.

08.28.20 | 6 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Transforming Infant Nutrition to Give Every Baby a Strong, Healthy Foundation

A three-pronged approach to transform infant nutrition through the National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition.

07.21.20 | 6 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Expanding the Health Policy Mission of the Veterans Health Administration

A proposal to coordinate and consolidate the healthcare innovation, demonstration, and implementation capacities of the VA and HHS.

07.21.20 | 1 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Building Trust In the Health Data Ecosystem

A proposal to build trust in the health data ecosystem.

07.21.20 | 1 min read
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