The Department of Energy has announced that it will invest $10 million in a program to support emerging engineers, entrepreneurs and researchers to develop and commercialize new technologies. Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2024 will also host gatherings and provide mentorship opportunities, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy said Thursday. IGNIITE […]
A consortium comprising Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory has partnered with NextSilicon and Penguin Solutions to support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Advanced Simulation and Computing program. According to Sandia, which leads the tri-lab consortium, the partnership will develop the next Advanced Architecture Prototype System vital to the […]
The Department of Commerce has finalized an initial agreement with newly established nonprofit organization SemiUS to operate the anticipated National Semiconductor Technology Center, a pivotal element in President Joe Biden’s commitment to fortify U.S. technological leadership. In a press statement issued Thursday, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the NSTC’s role in establishing a robust semiconductor […]
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a past Wash100 winner, has launched a new office within the Department of Homeland Security that would oversee the agency’s statistics work. The Office of Homeland Security Statistics will be responsible for department-wide statistical reporting and analysis, policymaking and decision-making support, law enforcement and investigative operations enhancements and enterprise-wide […]
The Internal Revenue Service has appointed Rajiv Uppal as chief information officer. At the IRS, he will lead the agency’s efforts to improve taxpayer services, implement data- and analytics-based audits and modernize core infrastructure. He will also oversee the agency’s digital transformation efforts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Uppal currently serves as the acting […]
The Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have jointly launched the Shields Ready campaign to enhance the critical infrastructure community’s resilience to disruptions due to changing environments. According to a press release on the campaign’s media launch in Long Beach California, on Tuesday, Shields Ready […]
The Department of Energy has announced a potential $10 million funding opportunity for organizations looking to develop innovative clean energy solutions. The Spurring Projects to Advance energy Research and Knowledge Swiftly funding round, managed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, will support concepts designed to reduce emissions, increase energy independence, enhance energy security and improve […]
Federal Resources Corp. announced that it has secured three Department of State contracts totaling $881 million to provide technical and functional support services, software as a service and hardware for the modernization of the communications and marketing platforms of two of its bureaus. The contracts, spanning five years each, aim to enhance the government’s communication […]
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General said the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s “outdated and overly permissive” device management policy leaves it prone to cyberthreats. According to the OIG’s spring audit, ICE allows personnel to use their government-issued gadgets for “nearly unlimited” personal use. The oversight body found that employees were […]
A newly introduced House bill is seeking to continue quantum research efforts under the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 to ensure the United States maintains its quantum leadership and competitiveness against its adversaries. A 2018 legislation laid out a 10-year quantum research effort but it only provided a five-year authorization to operate quantum research centers. […]
