Federal Intel/Update

Engagement Opportunity: DOE Seeks Input on Future Priorities for the Frontiers in AI for Science, Security, and Technology Initiative

September 17, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about a Request for Information seeking recommendations on future directions and priorities for the new Frontiers in AI for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) Initiative. Responses are due by November 11.

Washington Update - September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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

Funding Opportunity: NEH Releases Second Solicitation for Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence Program Funding Opportunity: National Science Foundation Releases New DRK-12 Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation Solicitation Engagement...

November Elections Outlook for Research and Development Priority Areas

September 6, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about the potential implications of the November elections on overall U.S. research and development (R&D) priorities for the next Administration. While there are currently limited details on R&D priorities for a second Trump or a Harris Administration, we assume a future President Harris would have similar priorities as President Biden (with some additional new signature initiatives expected), and we also consider what...

Overview of Federal Artificial Intelligence Research and Policy Priorities

August 30, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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...

Washington Update - August 30, 2024

August 30, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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

Funding Opportunity: Office of Naval Research (ONR) Releases National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Engagement Opportunity: NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy Engagement Opportunity: Federal Advisory Committee Nomination Opportunities Update Policy Update: Lewis-Burke 2024 Landscape of Federal Artificial Intelligence...

NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

August 27, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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...

Washington Update - August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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

Funding Opportunity: DHS S&T Directorate Releases FY 2024 Long Range BAA Funding Opportunity: NSF Releases Solicitation for Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships Funding Opportunity: NOAA Releases 2024 Climate Program Office Competitions Funding Opportunities: IES Special Education and Postsecondary Evaluation DOD Funding Opportunities:...

Washington Update - August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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

Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2025 Interior and Environment Bill Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Releases FY 2025 CJS Bill and Report Engagement Opportunity: DARPA Announces Fall 2024 Discover DSO Day Funding Opportunity: DOD Releases FOA for FY 2025 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Funding Opportunity: EDA Releases New...

Washington Update - August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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

Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2025 Labor-H Bill Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Favorably Reports FY 2025 Energy and Water Development Bill Funding Opportunity: NOAA Releases Solicitation for Climate Variability and Predictability Program Engagement Opportunity: Lewis-Burke Attending the 2024 Military Health...

Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill and Report

August 2, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

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...