Teaching in the Age of AI, a Congressional Hearing
On February 24th, the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education convened a hearing titled Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The hearing brought together educators, nonprofit leaders, and the private sector …
NAEVR Hill Briefing Calls for Federal Funding for Vision Research
On February 24th, the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) hosted a congressional briefing to elevate vision as a national priority. The briefing highlighted vision’s impact on mental health and the urgent need for increased federal investment and …
AI’s Emerging Role in Cognitive Memory: AAAS Program
On February 23rd, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences convened a public program titled How Can AI Impact Human Memories? The event brought together leading scholars to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping not only the storage and …
Scientists Are Committed to Impactful Research, According to Sage Survey
A recent white paper from Sage, “Do social scientists care if they make societal impact?” showed, yes, researchers are strongly committed to having an impact. However, they face some challenges and do not see their institutions as supportive of that …
PCORI Science Fair Showcases Important Research
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) hosted its third annual Congressional Science Fair on October 23. The fair proceeded despite the shutdown by relocating from the Capitol to a private venue in downtown DC, allowing presenters, patient partners, and policymakers …
PCAST Meets to Discuss Convergence Science and Increasing the STEM Workforce
The President’s Council of Advisors in Science and Technology (PCAST), created in 2001 to advise the President on science, technology, and innovation issues, draws its membership from the private sector and academia. PCAST met on July 11 for forward-looking presentations …
