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Science In Its Rightful Place

A thank you for President Obama and the team—and partners across society—that helped him “put science in its rightful place”.
January 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM ET by John P. Holdren

Summary of Comments Received Regarding Data Portability

OSTP received 22 comments from companies, trade associations, advocacy groups, and individuals on whether and how to increase your ability to get and use your data.
January 10, 2017 at 9:19 AM ET by Alexander Macgillivray

Making Federal Research Results Available to All

Completion of department and agency public access plans means the public will have greater access to publications and data resulting from Federally-funded research.
January 9, 2017 at 3:56 PM ET by Jerry Sheehan

New Study Helps Map Out Road Ahead for U.S. Electricity System

The second installment of the Quadrennial Energy Review explores the transformations in the Nation’s electricity system that will be needed through 2040.
January 9, 2017 at 3:30 PM ET by John P. Holdren, Dan Utech, Secretary Ernest Moniz

Celebrating the Contributions of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Obama Administration PCAST leaves broad legacy in S&T policy
January 9, 2017 at 2:30 PM ET by Kristin Lee, and Ashley Predith

Ensuring U.S. Leadership and Innovation in Semiconductors

On Friday, January 6, 2017, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology released a report on semiconductor innovation, competitiveness, and security.
January 9, 2017 at 12:04 PM ET by Craig Mundie and Paul Otellini

Incentive prizes deliver important results for the Nation, offer more “bang for the buck.”

How IARPA (Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity) uses incentive prizes to solve hard, important problems at a fraction of the cost of traditional contracts.
January 9, 2017 at 9:55 AM ET by Thomas Kalil

Recommended Policy Guidance for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight

OSTP Issues “Recommended Policy Guidance for Departmental Development of Review Mechanisms for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO)"
January 9, 2017 at 9:06 AM ET by .

Strengthening Global Sharing of Scientific Data and Research Findings

Principles promote access to Federal government-supported scientific data and research findings for international scientific cooperation
January 6, 2017 at 9:12 AM ET by Mahlet Mesfin, Jerry Sheehan and Mark Paese

Try this at Home: Scouting local solutions & rapidly scaling what’s working

Innovative local teams in different parts of the country are driving economic growth, economic inclusion, and solving complex challenges. Let’s accelerate what's working.
January 5, 2017 at 4:55 PM ET by Megan Smith, Thomas Kalil, and Aden Van Noppen

OSTP Exit Memo: A Progress Report on America’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Enterprise

OSTP releases Exit Memo on broadening participation in science, technology, and innovation and setting course for science and technology frontiers.
January 5, 2017 at 6:00 AM ET by Cristin Dorgelo

TQ in Public Policy

Toward ever better public policy informed by technical expertise.
January 4, 2017 at 7:44 PM ET by Megan Smith and Alexander Macgillivray

Increasing the Transparency, Coordination, and Predictability of the Biotechnology Regulatory System

EPA, FDA, and USDA release the final version of a 2017 Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology.
January 4, 2017 at 1:20 PM ET by Robbie Barbero, James Kim, Ted Boling, and Julia Doherty

Harnessing the Power of Feedback Loops

White House workshop engaged leadership from across government, business, nonprofit, and philanthropy to improve program effectiveness through participant feedback.
January 3, 2017 at 12:30 PM ET by Thomas Kalil, David Wilkinson

2016—A Year of Milestones for Computer Science for All

The White House celebrates a banner year of community action, momentum and accomplishments for computer science education.
December 29, 2016 at 1:40 PM ET by Ruthe Farmer

Anticipating Epidemics using Computational Models

Federal agencies identify steps to advance the science and application of outbreak prediction.
December 23, 2016 at 9:58 AM ET by Jean-Paul Chretien, Eleanor Celeste and Caitlin Rivers

Dr. Sidney Drell (1926-2016)

Remembering a Legend in Science and Public Affairs.
December 22, 2016 at 4:02 PM ET by John P. Holdren

Investing Big in Small Satellites

Federal Agencies announce more than $100 million in new investments to develop small satellite systems and technology.
December 22, 2016 at 2:48 PM ET by Thomas Kalil

Advancing High-Value Imaging to Support Patient Care and Research

An interagency working group identifies six goals for medical-imaging research.
December 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM ET by Roderic Pettigrew, Richard Cavanagh, Jerry Sheehan, and Michael Cheetham

Providing the Foundation for the National Climate Assessment

Today, the U.S. Global Change Research Program is releasing for public comment a draft climate-change science report.
December 22, 2016 at 9:37 AM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, and Michael Kuperberg

Reducing the Organ Waiting List: Key Actions and Opportunities for the Future

New Federal and private-sector actions to help more people access organs transplants.
December 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM ET by Thomas Kalil, Jennifer Erickson, Robbie Barbero, and Megan Brewster

Improving Ocean Research and Mapping

Federal reports advance knowledge and describe actions to address ocean acidification and ocean and coastal mapping.
December 21, 2016 at 12:12 PM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson

Science and Technology in Service of National Disaster Preparedness, Reduction, and Resilience

Strategic reports released today on science and technology for National disaster preparedness and response.
December 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, and Dr. Steve Fetter

Scientific Integrity Policies: An Update

On the anniversary of OSTP’s guidance, updated website highlights the considerable progress agencies have made in advancing scientific integrity.
December 19, 2016 at 1:41 PM ET by Kei Koizumi and Jerry Sheehan

PCAST Releases Full Report on S&T to Ensure the Safety of the Nation’s Drinking Water

PCAST report makes near and long-term recommendations to improve the safety of the Nation’s drinking-water system.
December 19, 2016 at 10:19 AM ET by ROSINA BIERBAUM, PHD AND CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD

Celebrating Hidden and Modern Figures from Four Eras of Space Exploration

"Righting" Space History: From Bessie Coleman to the 'Mother of Hubble,' technical & scientific women have always been part of space exploration, discovery, & innovation.
December 19, 2016 at 9:01 AM ET by Megan Smith, Jo Handelsman, and Knatokie Ford

Updated Plan Outlines Arctic Research Goals

The Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021 supports U.S. Arctic policy across a range of scales— from Arctic peoples and communities to the global scale.
December 15, 2016 at 3:16 PM ET by Martin Jeffries, Sandy Starkweather, and Simon Stephenson

Incentivizing Innovation: A New Toolkit for Federal Agencies

OSTP and GSA launch the Challenges and Prizes Toolkit to help Federal employees solve problems by tapping into the ingenuity of the American people.
December 15, 2016 at 10:56 AM ET by Christofer Nelson, Jenn Gustetic, and Kelly Olson

Vector-Control Science and Technology to Manage Zika

“Strategy for Integrating Best Practices with New Science to Prevent Disease Transmission by Aedes Mosquito Vectors” released today.
December 14, 2016 at 11:34 AM ET by Jo Handelsman and Bruce Rodan

Increasing Diversity in the STEM Workforce by Reducing the Impact of Bias

Interagency Policy Group makes recommendations to increase diversity in the STEM workforce in both the Federal Government and academia by reducing the impact of bias.
December 12, 2016 at 9:10 AM ET by Jo Handelsman and Wanda E. Ward