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Dear CISE community,
As I write this month’s newsletter, I want to recognize that NSF is undergoing a significant period of transition as it aligns with the priorities of the new Administration. Just before publishing this newsletter, we received news that the NSF Director was stepping down. This comes on the heels of a number of shifts — including adjustments to advisory structures and agency priorities.
Despite the changes, I want to reaffirm our strong support for the computing research community. Much of what CISE does is aligned with the vision shared by the new director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Areas like artificial intelligence and quantum technologies—where computing plays and will continue to play a central role—remain key priorities.
AI, in particular, has become intertwined with nearly every aspect of computing. It shapes how we build and optimize systems, improve cybersecurity, transform networks and support other disciplines, from education and health to food security and economy. The infusion of AI throughout our work reflects how vital computing is to achieving national prosperity.
At the same time, we are seeing the steady maturation of quantum computing systems and now is our opportunity to ensure we are thinking ahead to understand the full range of opportunities and challenges this novel technology will present.
As we navigate these complex times alongside the research community, I want to acknowledge a broader change affecting how we work together. In line with a recent Executive Order, several federal advisory committees, including those supporting CISE, have been disestablished. While these formal structures are no longer in place, our commitment to collaborating with the research community remains. We continue to value your expertise and insights, from informal conversations at conferences to workshop reports, all of which contribute to making our nation a leader in research and innovation.
We are especially grateful to the CISE Advisory Committee for their thoughtful service and guidance over the years, and to the former NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan for his leadership and dedicated service to NSF.
With computing at the heart of so many research and education priorities, I believe there is a real opportunity ahead to continue to advance the innovations and applications that benefit the American people, strengthen the computing science and information and engineering fields, and support the people who propel our nation to new heights of scientific and economic achievement.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication.
Greg Hager
Assistant Director for CISE
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