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Developing Technology to Push Out Into the Solar System Not Just to Visit, But to Stay

Summary: New Space Technology Research Institutes will help NASA develop game changing new materials and bio-manufacturing methods needed for the Journey to Mars
June 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM ET by Thomas Kalil, Lloyd Whitman

Open Data and Innovation at the National Day of Civic Hacking 2016

Join us for the National Day of Civic Hacking on Saturday, June 4, to leverage creativity, technology, design, and innovation to strengthen communities.
June 3, 2016 at 2:27 PM ET by Megan Smith, Cecilia Muñoz, Kristen Honey

New Commitments to Accelerate Investment in the Clean-Energy Transformation

Government and private sector leadership continue to work together to transition new clean-energy technologies from lab to market.
June 2, 2016 at 3:30 PM ET by John P. Holdren, Dan Utech

Celebrating National Oceans Month by Honoring and Protecting Our Ocean Heritage

This June, we celebrate National Oceans Month with actions to honor and safeguard our oceans.
June 1, 2016 at 2:22 PM ET by Jennifer Lee

A 21st Century Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for America’s National Security

People, infrastructure, governance, and innovation identified as key to effectively responding to rapidly evolving national security technology challenges.
May 31, 2016 at 3:21 PM ET by Steve Fetter and Chris Fall

Northeast Releases the Nation’s First Draft Regional Marine Plan

Today, the Northeast Regional Planning Body released a draft of the Nation’s first regional marine plan for public comment.
May 25, 2016 at 12:12 PM ET by Beth Kerttula

Administration Issues Strategic Plan for Big Data Research and Development

This Plan is an important milestone in the Administration’s Big Data Research and Development (R&D) Initiative.
May 23, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Keith Marzullo

Preparing our Nation to Beat the Heat

America's PrepareAthon! has designated the week of May 23–27 as Extreme Heat Week--a time to enhance national preparedness for dangerous heat.
May 20, 2016 at 8:56 PM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, Alice Hill

Expanding the Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Office

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is taking bold steps to help the U.S. military take advantage of commercially driven technology and innovation.
May 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET by Megan Smith, Thomas Kalil, DJ Patil

Tune In: President Obama Honors Nation’s Leading Scientists and Innovators

Watch the ceremony live at 2:30 PM ET as 17 scientists, engineers, and inventors are recognized for their contributions to science and engineering.
May 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET by Jo Handelsman

Attention Kid Scientists! – The President Wants Your Ideas on Science and Technology

The White House is inviting kids from around the country to submit ideas on important science, innovation, and technology issues.
May 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by John P. Holdren

Building Resilience to Wildfires in the Wildland-Urban Interface

The Administration is taking steps to protect and prepare Americans from the increased threat of wildfires.
May 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, Alice Hill

Computer Science is for All Students!

The efforts of the National Science Foundation helped lay the foundation and grow momentum for the President’s Computer Science for All initiative.
May 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Jim Kurose, and Kumar Garg

White House Arctic Science Ministerial: September 28, 2016

On September 28, 2016, science ministers from across the globe will gather in Washington, DC, for the first-ever White House Arctic Science Ministerial.
May 13, 2016 at 9:24 AM ET by John P. Holdren

Announcing the National Microbiome Initiative

The new National Microbiome Initiative aims to advance microbiome science in ways that will benefit individuals, communities, and the planet.
May 13, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET by Jo Handelsman

Happy 40th Birthday, OSTP!

Today, we at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy are celebrating OSTP’s 40th birthday.
May 11, 2016 at 2:47 PM ET by Kei Koizumi

Honoring Federally-Funded Scientists and Engineers at the Forefront of Research and Discovery

Meet the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
May 5, 2016 at 5:19 PM ET by Fae Jencks

Big Risks, Big Opportunities: the Intersection of Big Data and Civil Rights

Latest White House report on Big Data charts pathways for fairness and opportunity but also cautions against re-encoding bias and discrimination into algorithmic systems.
May 4, 2016 at 4:13 PM ET by Megan Smith, DJ Patil, Cecilia Muñoz

Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Today, we're announcing a new series of workshops and an interagency working group to learn more about the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence.
May 3, 2016 at 3:01 PM ET by Ed Felten

Announcing a New Study on Science & Technology for Drinking-Water Safety

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is beginning a new study to help inform action to ensure safe drinking water in the United States.
April 26, 2016 at 10:07 AM ET by Rosina Bierbaum and Christine Cassel

Collaboration Gives Federal Government Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing a New Home on the Web

This week, the White House announced the launch of CitizenScience.gov, the new hub for citizen science and crowdsourcing initiatives in the public sector.
April 14, 2016 at 10:03 AM ET by Jenn Gustetic, Kelly Olson, and Anne Bowser

Get Ex-Sci-ted and Tune In to the Largest-Ever White House Science Fair!

This afternoon, President Obama will host the sixth and final White House Science Fair of his Administration.
April 13, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET by Hannah Safford

Celebrating a Week of Science

This week, we at the White House are celebrating a #WeekOfScience!
April 12, 2016 at 5:09 PM ET by Hannah Safford

Supporting Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

Recent reports highlight the continued Federal commitment to understanding and managing the environmental, health, and safety aspects of nanotechnology.
April 11, 2016 at 2:20 PM ET by Lloyd Whitman, Treye Thomas

Engaging Students in the Virtual Student Foreign Service

OSTP’s Tom Kalil learns more about how the U.S. Department of State’s Virtual Student Foreign Service is advancing President Obama’s Open Government Initiative.
April 11, 2016 at 1:50 PM ET by Thomas Kalil

Science Fair 2016: Meet the Next Generation of America's Innovators

Meet the students who will be exhibiting their fascinating and innovative projects at the 2016 White House Science Fair.
April 8, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

The Deepening Story of How Climate Change Threatens Human Health

Climate change—driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases--threatens public health, and this threat will grow as climate change progresses.
April 4, 2016 at 1:04 PM ET by John Holdren, Gina McCarthy, Vivek Murthy, and Kathryn Sullivan

Saving Lives and Improving Health Care through Innovation in Organ Donations and Transplants

The White House, in collaboration with HHS, announces a Summit to highlight initiatives to shorten the time to receive life-saving organs.
April 1, 2016 at 7:10 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Thomas Kalil, Dr. Mary Wakefield

Shining a Light on Untold Stories in STEM

“Read All About It” and See How You Can Help Change the Image of STEM
March 31, 2016 at 9:52 AM ET by Jo Handelsman, Megan Smith, and Knatokie Ford

Announcing the 2016 White House Science Fair

Six years ago, President Obama made history by hosting the first-ever White House Science Fair. We're excited to host the 6th and final one of his Administration!
March 30, 2016 at 9:36 AM ET by Fae Jencks