Science & Technology Action Committee

In this moment of unprecedented global competitiveness, the strength of the U.S. science & technology enterprise will dictate our place on the world stage. That’s why we’re launching the Vision for American Science & Technology (VAST) Task Force, a cross-sector coalition of industry leaders working to develop impactful policy recommendations that will position the U.S. S&T enterprise to support America’s global leadership. Together, we’ll work to drive innovation, boost research and collaboration, and foster a prosperous future for our nation. #VAST Read more from Alison Snyder and Maria Curi in Axios ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eh2g7gmU

AI is one of the most important innovations of the generation, that’s why Congress must collaborate with the companies that are driving AI advances to inform regulation that addresses concerns surrounding AI without stifling U.S. innovation. Sens. Chuck Schumer, Martin Heinrich, Todd Young, and Mike Rounds have a bipartisan deal to focus on AI next month. Read more form Ursula Perano: https://lnkd.in/dtv2D2QA

Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently noted that “American R&D does not thrive unless we have the federal component to lay this foundation of basic research, to educate students that are going to feed into all these industries.” The U.S. must increase its investments in research and development to remain globally competitive and support our economic development and national security.  https://lnkd.in/eRgFW-Qw

In her 2024 State of the Science address, Science and Technology Action Committee member Marcia McNutt noted that while U.S. science is strong, we must take action to increase federal investments, remain competitive with China, and earn public trust. She expanded on her remarks in the Fall 2024 edition of Issues in Science and Technology and identified the core challenges the research community must address to maintain and strengthen American science. Read more⬇️  https://lnkd.in/e3-vvmEu 

ICYMI: The AFL-CIO and National Science Foundation (NSF) just announced a five-year partnership to connect scientific researchers with frontline workers to better incorporate the needs of workers into the future of federally-funded science.     Informed federal funding and cross-sector partnerships at all levels will be the key to ensuring the success of the U.S. science & technology enterprise.   https://lnkd.in/ghaBQwt2  

Last week marked the beginning of FY25, but we don’t yet have a federal budget. We appreciate the hard work happening on Capitol Hill to advance FY25 appropriations funding and hope our policymakers can finish the job. It’s essential that Congress complete action on FY25 appropriations to support funding for necessary science and technology research. Enactment of an FY25 continuing resolution beyond December 2024 will delay everything from cancer research at the The National Institutes of Health of Health to university partnerships at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Read the letter we sent to congressional leaders last month: https://lnkd.in/e723TumQ

Congratulations to Nobel Prize Winners Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun! This exciting moment is a reminder of the critical importance of federal funding for science research. “It represents the recognition of how wonderful and unexpected discoveries come from a curiosity in basic science financed by tax payer money. It’s a vitally important, probably the most important message, that this investment really pays off,” Ambros said. https://lnkd.in/eCfJSCka

The New York Academy of Sciences and Science & Technology Action Committee gather this evening in NYC to discuss the importance of adopting a national S&T strategy to drive and align federal policies and investments at the United States of Science. Can’t make it in-person? Join virtually here: bit.nyas.org/3XfR6CB   

Science, industry, education & other sectors must align on the importance of adopting a national S&T strategy to ensure U.S. competitiveness. Join Mary Woolley, President and CEO of Research!America: Discovery. Innovation. Health., Keith R. Yamamoto, PHD, Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Strategy at University of California, San Francisco, and Dario Gil, PHD, Director of Research at IBM and Nicholas Dirks, PHD, CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, for this timely discussion. Register here to attend in-person or virtually: bit.nyas.org/3XfR6CB   

Monday is fast approaching!⏳ Join us on September 16 in NYC for a discussion on national science strategy at United States of Science 🌎, presented by the Academy and the Science & Technology Action Committee! Explore challenges facing the scientific community and how to overcome them with an expert panel featuring: -Nicholas Dirks, Academy President and CEO -Dario Gil, IBM, Science & Technology Action Committee, National Science Board (NSB) -Mary Woolley, Research!America: Discovery. Innovation. Health. -Keith R. Yamamoto, University of California, San Francisco, Science & Technology Action Committee -Jo Craven McGinty (Moderator), The Wall Street Journal Don't miss it! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dX8tjaWS