The Department of Energy has released $264 million in grants to 29 projects focusing on clean energy technology advancements. The funding will support 11 new Energy Earthshots research centers led by DOE national laboratories and 18 university research teams participating in the Energy Earthshots initiative. Their goal is to advance clean energy technologies and address […]
The Department of Energy is investing $22 million into 12 state programs to drive smart manufacturing, which is the use of emerging technologies to optimize the traditional production process. Launched in April, the State Manufacturing Leadership Program is expected to spend a combined $50 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to expand small- and medium-sized […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded Raytheon a four-year, $80 million task order for water resources prediction capabilities modernization. The RTX business will work with the National Weather Service to enhance the Next Generation Water Model Framework, Flood Inundation Mapping and Enterprise Hydrofabric Solution. Shawn Miller, technical director of civil and autonomous vehicle […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have started accepting applications from tribal governments to receive funding for improving their cyber defenses. Selected applicants will split funding worth $18.2 million under the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program to support their new or existing cybersecurity programs and enable them to identify and […]
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate announced that it has extended a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Synthetik Insurance Analytics to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency understand and predict floods. Under the extended OT contract, Synthetik Insurance Analytics will continue developing technologies that can predict flooding, assess flood impacts on […]
Patricia Gruber has taken on the role of science and technology adviser to the head of the Department of State. Her responsibilities include building internal science, technology, engineering and mathematics capacity and connecting the department to science and technology stakeholders domestically and internationally. Gruber’s appointment signifies the importance of engaging with the scientific community on […]
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a nationwide health innovation network, called ARPANET-H, consisting of three regional hubs and spokes in various U.S. locations. ARPA-H has selected Advanced Technology International and VentureWell to facilitate the customer experience hub in Texas and the investor catalyst hub in Massachusetts, respectively. The agency will directly […]
Federal agencies are required to improve their business processes and service delivery through digitization under the Office of Management and Budget’s newly issued guidance. The Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience guidance, developed under the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, said agencies should ensure their websites, web applications, digital services and mobile applications are accessible […]
The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships has selected five teams to receive a $25 million investment to develop prototypes of their proposed technologies for securing 5G connectivity. Work will be performed over two years under the second phase of the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track G: Securely Operating Through 5G Infrastructure program, […]
Ohio-based nonprofit Battelle announced that it has a five-year, $416 million National Science Foundation contract to continue operating and maintaining the National Ecological Observatory Network. Paula Mabee, chief scientist and observatory director at NEON, noted that Battelle was selected to complete and manage the facility in 2016. NEON is aimed at collecting and providing open […]
