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The official newsletter for the Networking and Informational Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program
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Greetings from the NCO Team,
Earlier this month, we were honored to host Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), at the NCO office. We had the opportunity to express our gratitude for his steadfast leadership and unwavering support of the NITRD Program. Thank you, Kei, for your continued commitment to the NITRD community.
Kei Koizumi visits the NITRD NCO office team
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Thank you to everyone who attended our NITRD Subcommittee Meeting virtually and in person. Special thanks to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for hosting the meeting at their headquarters.
During the meeting, I announced my departure from NITRD. I will be stepping down as the NITRD National Coordination Office (NCO) Director and returning to NIST. Kirk Dohne, who is currently the NITRD NCO Deputy Director, has stepped in as Acting NITRD NCO Director.
It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your NITRD Subcommittee co-chair and NCO Director for the past 15+ months. I leave you in good hands with Kirk and the NCO team.
Subcommittee Meeting attendees pose for a photo at HHS
This will be our last newsletter of 2024. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to working with you in the new year.
With sincere gratitude,
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Dr. Craig Schlenoff
Director of the National Coordination Office (NCO) for the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program
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JUST RELEASED: NITRD PODCAST EPISODE |
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 Tune in to learn how federal agencies are collaborating to help build the next generation of AI researchers.
Speakers:
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Michael Littman, Division Director, Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS), National Science Foundation
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Christyann Pulliam, Management Quality Assurance Specialist, United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Gil Alterovitz, Director of National Artificial Intelligence Institute Department of Veterans Affairs
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Kevin Johnstun, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Educational Technology, Department of Education
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Ellen Zegura, Division Director of Computer and Network Systems, National Science Foundation
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Listen to the Latest NITRD Podcast Episode on Human and AI Collaboration
In this episode, Steven Lee, from the Department of Energy Office of Science, moderates a rich dialogue on human-AI collaboration alongside specialists from NIST, CDC and NASA. Together, they explore how AI complements human capabilities across various domains, the importance of building trust, and the socio-technical challenges of integrating AI into human teams. Through insights into cutting-edge programs, such as AI-enhanced worker safety and autonomous aviation systems, the conversation highlights the potential and responsibility in shaping AI for societal benefit.
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 Supplement to the President’s FY2025 Budget Released
This document is a supplement to the President’s FY2025 Budget Request to Congress. Following Congressional mandate, the Supplement incorporates budgetary and programmatic information for member agencies of the NITRD Program and for the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative. This report covers FY2023 actual, FY2024 enacted, and FY2025 requested funding levels by agency and Program Component Area for all NITRD R&D programs. It also describes the key R&D programs and coordination activities planned for FY2025 by the federal agencies participating in NITRD.
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The Joint Engineering Team (JET) Community of Practice (COP) provides a forum for members of the Research & Engineering and the Research and Education Network communities to exchange their latest network plans, issues and problems; and discuss consequences and possible solutions. Learn more about the JET COP here.
- Upcoming JET COP Public Meeting: January 21, 2025 (Agenda)
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The Fast-Track Action Committee (FTAC) on Digital Twins
This FTAC will develop a Digital Twins Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan, focusing on the fundamental and cross-cutting research and development challenges and opportunities that span digital twin applications.
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The NITRD Program is currently working on the following documents that will be coming out soon:
- National Privacy Research Strategy
- Digital Health Research and Development (DHRD) Strategic Plan
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ABOUT NITRD
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NITRD is the Nation’s primary source of federally funded R&D in advanced IT in computing, networking and software. Learn more here. |
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WEBSITE
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For a variety of resources including news and publications, visit our website. |
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NEWS & EVENTS
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Find upcoming workshops, recent announcements and Requests for Information here. |
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PUBLICATION LIBRARY
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Find publications, strategic plans and reports here. |
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Reporting directly to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is the United States’ primary source of federally funded research and development (R&D) in advanced information technologies in computing, networking and software. The NITRD Program coordinates the activities of multiple agencies to tackle multidisciplinary, multitechnology, and multisector R&D needs.
We invite you to send your agency news for newsletter consideration to communications@nitrd.gov.
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