Federal Intel/Update

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about federal priorities and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI). Federal activity in AI research and development (R&D) has ramped up in the last year since the release of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies. From the launch of the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to the release of a Senate AI roadmap which calls for a $32 billion investment in AI, interest in this emerging technology has significantly...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is requesting feedback on their draft Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy. This document addresses the future of human presence in low Earth orbit (LEO) to advance space science and exploration. The strategy includes 12 goals and 42 objectives covering six areas: science, exploration-enabling research and technology development, commercial low Earth orbit infrastructure, operations, international cooperation, and workforce and engagement. To ensure these goals meet the needs of the space community, NASA is seeking feedback from U.S...

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

On July 26, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved its draft fiscal year (FY) 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill and associated committee report. The Senate Committee used emergency spending to fund non-defense agencies above the tight Fiscal Responsibility Caps. Due to these additional resources, the Senate Committee would provide modest increases to all major research agencies and economic development programs while the House Committee would propose slightly less for science agencies along with deep cuts to many economic development...