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Emerging Technology
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Policy Memo
Aligning Regional Economic Development Plans with Federal Priorities

Economic innovation requires more sophisticated, focused, and better supported local economic planning. Here’s how to achieve it.

03.27.23 | 15 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Meeting Agricultural Sustainability Goals by Increasing Federal Funding for Research on Genetically Engineered Organisms

The U.S. should increase funding on genetically-engineered organisms to power agricultural sustainability and resiliency.

03.24.23 | 10 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
Gathering Industry Perspectives on how the U.S. Government can Support the Bioeconomy

The past year has been an exciting time for the bioeconomy as U.S. government agencies work to update their approaches and improve coordination to better support bio-based products and processes.

03.23.23 | 4 min read
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Environment
Article
FAS Forum: Envisioning the Future of Wildland Fire Policy

In this critical year for reimagining wildland fire policy, we brought together stakeholders across science, technology, and policy to exchange forward-looking ideas with the shared goal of improving the federal government’s approach to managing wildland fire.

03.21.23 | 1 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
How to Replicate the Success of Operation Warp Speed

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.

03.20.23 | 13 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
The COVID Emergency is Almost Over—What Did We Learn About Rapid R&D?

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, […]

03.20.23 | 3 min read
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Education & Workforce
Press release
ALI Releases Statement on the President’s FY2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI) applauds the increases proposed for education research and development (R&D) and innovation in the President’s budget request. These include the $870.9 million proposed for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), including $75 million for a National Center for Advanced Development in Education (NCADE), the $405 million […]

03.15.23 | 2 min read
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Environment
Blog
A First Look at CHIPS and Science Programs in the FY 2024 Request

On Thursday, President Biden kicked off the FY 2024 cycle with the latest budget request. This skinny version of the budget – full details of which will come on Monday – contained similar themes as prior budgets: a focus on clean energy and climate, manufacturing and supply chains, applied R&D, place-based innovation, and cancer research, among […]

03.10.23 | 3 min read
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Environment
Press release
FAS Statement on President Biden’s FY2024 Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federation of American Scientists CEO Dan Correa released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget proposal: “We’re pleased to see the Administration continuing its support for critical investments in science and technology. These investments are vital for achieving national goals  like excelling in AI and the bioeconomy, managing wildfire risks, […]

03.10.23 | 1 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
A Bipartisan Health Agenda to Unite America: Innovative Ideas to Strengthen American Wellbeing

There’s more work to be done to build a healthier future for all Americans, but here are some ideas for starters.

03.08.23 | 5 min read
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Environment
Blog
(Mathematically) Predicting the Future with Professional Forecaster Philipp Schoenegger

Philipp Schoenegger is a professional forecaster – not the weather kind. Here’s how he uses data science to predict future events.

03.03.23 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Creating Equitable Outcomes from Government Services through Radical Participation

The Biden-Harris Administration should issue an executive order to embed Radical Participatory Design (RPD) into the design and development of all government policies, products, and services, and to require all federally-funded research to use Radical Participatory Research (RPR).

03.01.23 | 11 min read
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