Computing, Data Science & AI/ML

Engagement Opportunity: OSTP Releases RFI to Inform new AI R&D Strategic Plan

April 29, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform a new National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan. The RFI for an updated plan seeks to identify what steps in AI R&D need to be taken by the federal government over the next three to five years to secure U.S. leadership in AI innovation, strengthen economic and national security, and “promote human flourishing...

Engagement Opportunity: RFI on the American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP)

May 8, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have recently launched theAmerican Science Acceleration Project (ASAP)– a bipartisan initiative to dramatically increase the pace of scientific and technological discovery with the goal of “making American science 10...

Policy Update: National Science Foundation Updates

May 9, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

This Lewis-Burke report provides an update on policy developments at the National Science Foundation (NSF). May 10, 2025, marks the 75th Anniversary of NSF – “Since 1950, NSF has invested in ideas and innovations across all fields of science and engineering.” While celebrations have been scaled back, the National Science Board (NSB) noted earlier this week the significant achievements of NSF to date, and that success in the next 50 years will look very different.

NSTC Scalable Memory Architecture Program

April 8, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about a new $33.5 million funding opportunity from the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), the Scalable Memory Architecture Program (SMAP).

SMAP aims to develop new architectural solutions that leverage new memory technologies and advanced packaging techniques to create the “data, tools, and technology assessment capabilities needed to optimize performance, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency...

Washington Update - April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: Agency Responses to Executive Orders Agency Update: NSB Seeking Nominations for Board Members for 2026 -2032 Term     Funding Opportunity: Department of Transportation Releases FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All NOFO    Funding Opportunity: NSTC Scalable Memory...

Engagement Opportunity: DARPA MTO Hosts Spark Tank Event & Invite-Only Pitch Day

March 26, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) is hosting a Spark Tank event on July 24 and 25 in Aurora, Colorado. This event aims to expand DARPA MTO’s engagement with stakeholders across the innovation ecosystem. MTO seeks to engage with small businesses, startups, and others who have not previously engaged with DARPA. MTO’s mission is to “dominate the microsystems ecology militarily and economically.”  The event will allow participants to engage directly with MTO leadership and program managers. Attendees will have the opportunity...

POLICY UPDATE: Agency Responses to Executive Orders

March 10, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided an updated report on the agency response to recent Executive Orders document with updates from the following agencies:

HHS DOC DOE NASA NSF NEA USAID EPA USDA

DOD FY 2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Solicitation

March 7, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about the FY26 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Solicitation.

Originally established in 1985, MURI remains one of the most popular programs among researchers at institutions of higher education and stands as the benchmark for building a defense-oriented research capability on campus. With the goal of leveraging interdisciplinary teams to understand and achieve revolutionary breakthroughs on behalf of...

Engagement Opportunity: DARPA DSO Critical Orientation of Mathematics to Produce Advancements in Science and Security (COMPASS) Workshop

February 25, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is hosting a hybrid workshop to provide information and facilitate technical discussions with potential proposers about the Critical Orientation of Mathematics to Produce Advancements in Science and Security (COMPASS) Advanced Research Concept (ARC) Opportunity. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, the event will introduce the COMPASS Opportunity, offer a broad program overview, and feature discussions with government personnel and leading researchers.

COMPASS...

Washington Update - February 7, 2025

February 7, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: Agency Responses to Executive Orders Engagement Opportunity: RFI on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan Funding Opportunity: ARI Releases BAA for Behavioral and Social Sciences