Science and Technology Policy,
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Jacob Robertson is a Senior Manager for Science Policy for the Federation of American Scientists. Previously, he was a program manager at the American Physical Society (APS Physics) where he served as the liaison between administrative staff, leadership, and volunteer committee members to select and recognize recipients for academic honors. He was appointed to the APS Committee on Membership in 2023. Jacob has also served as a consultant for the Global Council for Science and the Environment and a program assistant for COMPASS Science Communication. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Science and Technology Policy degree from Arizona State University.
Outside of loans, the federal government can do more to support the restart and ensure other nuclear plants continue generating clean baseload energy for as long as safely possible.
A just transition from coal to nuclear energy production requires developers to listen and respond to local communities’ concerns and needs through the process of planning, siting, licensing, design, construction, and eventual decommissioning.
Operation Warp Speed’s unique success is thanks to strong public-private partnerships, effective coordination, and structured leadership. Here’s how to replicate the OWS model for future success.
This month marks three years since the COVID pandemic took hold of nearly every aspect of American life. In a few more months (May 2023) the coronavirus public health emergency is set to conclude officially, following the Administration’s announcement to wind down the declarations. As the nation grapples with the tragedies and lasting effects of the pandemic, […]