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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Elevate and Strengthen the Presidential Management Fellows Program

The challenges facing our country require a robust pipeline of talented and representative rising leaders across federal agencies. The Presidential Management Fellows program has historically been a leading source of such talent. 

12.12.24 | 7 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A Quantitative Imaging Infrastructure to Revolutionize AI-Enabled Precision Medicine

In the nascent yet exponentially expanding world of AI in medical imaging, a well-defined standards and metrology framework is required to establish robust imaging datasets for true precision medicine, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing spiraling healthcare costs.

12.12.24 | 9 min read
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Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
Work-based Learning for All: Aligning K-12 Education and the Workplace for both Students and Teachers

The incoming presidential administration of 2025 should champion a policy position calling for strengthening of the connection between K-12 schools and community workplaces.

12.11.24 | 13 min read
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Global Risk
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Policy Memo
Pursuing A Missile Pre-Launch Notification Agreement with China as a Risk Reduction Measure

With tensions and aggressive rhetoric on the rise, the next administration needs to prioritize and reaffirm the necessity of regular communication with China on military and nuclear weapons issues to reduce the risk of misunderstandings.

12.11.24 | 7 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Unlocking The Future Of Work by Updating Federal Job Classifications

By acting now, the Administration can create clear career pathways for workers and better equip federal agencies with critical workforce insights to optimize national investments.

12.10.24 | 4 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Polar Infrastructure and Science for National Security: A Federal Agenda to Promote Glacier Resilience and Strengthen American Competitiveness

Congress and the incoming Trump Administration should work together to reinforce the U.S. position in the regions, recognizing the role Antarctica in particular may have in a changing global order and its significance for sea-level rise.

12.10.24 | 7 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Micro-ARPAs: Enhancing Scientific Innovation Through Small Grant Programs

Small, fast grant programs are vital to supporting transformative research. By adopting a more flexible, decentralized model, we can significantly enhance their impact.

12.09.24 | 6 min read
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Global Risk
day one project
Policy Memo
Removing Arbitrary Deployment Quotas for Nuclear Force Posture

Congress should ensure that no amendments dictating the size of the ICBM force are included in future NDAAs.

12.09.24 | 4 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Slow Aging, Extend Healthy Life: New incentives to lower the late-life disease burden through the discovery, validation, and approval of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints

New solutions are needed to target diseases before they are life-threatening or debilitating, moving from retroactive sick-care towards preventative healthcare.  

12.09.24 | 15 min read
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Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
Creating Competitive Career Pathways for Low-Income Americans through a Sector-Focused Employment Training Initiative

To help all American workers and strengthen the national economy, the next administration should establish a Sector-Focused Employment Training Initiative to coordinate and expand evidence-based sectoral employment training programs across the U.S. workforce

12.06.24 | 11 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Reform Government Operations for Significant Savings and Improved Services

Adopting and transforming to a government-wide shared service business model can save money, improve customer experience, improved decision-making power, and more.

12.06.24 | 5 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Onboarding Critical Talent in Days: Establishing a Federal STEM Talent Pool

The federal government can leverage existing authorities and hiring mechanisms to respond to staffing needs for emerging policies, technologies, and crises in near-real time.

12.06.24 | 6 min read
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