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Policy Memo
Not Accessible: Federal Policies Unnecessarily Complicate Funding to Support Differently Abled Researchers. We Can Change That.

Standardizing support for Accessibility & Accommodations in federally funded research efforts would open opportunities for disabled scientists and their research programs.

11.25.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Promoting Fairness in Medical Innovation

The incoming administration must act to address bias in medical technology at the development, testing and regulation, and market-deployment and evaluation phases.

11.22.24 | 16 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
America’s Teachers Innovate: A National Talent Surge for Teaching in the AI Era

The new Administration should announce a national talent surge to identify, scale, and recruit into innovative teacher preparation models, expand teacher leadership opportunities, and boost the profession’s prestige.

11.20.24 | 10 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Using Title 1 to Unlock Equity-Focused Innovation for Students

Congress should approve a new allowable use of Title I spending that specifically enables and encourages districts to use funds for activities that support and drive equity-focused innovation.

11.19.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Establish Data Standards To Protect Newborn DNA Privacy by Developing Data Storage Standards for Newborn Screening Samples

The incoming administration should work towards encouraging state health departments to develop clear and well-communicated data storage standards for newborn screening samples.

11.18.24 | 11 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Reimagining the Enhancing Education Through Technology Program for the Modern Era

The reimagined E2T2 represents a critical opportunity to address many pressing challenges in K-12 education while preparing students for the future.

11.14.24 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A Digital Military Talent Initiative for Noncitizen Technologists

A new Digital Military Talent Initiative could help address the military’s digital-talent gap by providing an expedited path to U.S. citizenship through military service for noncitizen technologists aligned to NSCAI archetypes.

11.13.24 | 7 min read
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Blog
New Nuclear Requires New Hiring at the NRC

The next generation of nuclear energy deployment depends on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s willingness to use flexible hiring authorities to shape its workforce

11.06.24 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Investing in Apprenticeships to Fill Labor-Market Talent and Opportunity Gaps

To maximize the potential of apprenticeship programs, the federal government should develop a cohesive approach to supporting “apprenticeships of the future,” such as those in cyber, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

10.21.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
Three Artificial Intelligence Bills Endorsed by Federation of American Scientists Advance from the House Committee

Proposed bills advance research ecosystems, economic development, and education access and move now to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote

09.12.24 | 4 min read
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Emerging Technology
Public Comment
Public Comment on the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute’s Draft Document: NIST AI 800-1, Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models

NIST’s guidance on “Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models” represents a significant step forward in establishing robust practices for mitigating catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems.

08.28.24 | 13 min read
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Article
Reclaiming Privacy Rights: A Roadmap for Organizations Fighting Digital Surveillance

Surveillance has been used on citizen activists for decades. What can civil society do to fight back against the growing trend of widespread digital surveillance?

08.14.24 | 19 min read
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