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The Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy (STEP) advises federal, state, and local governments and informs the public about economic and related public policies to promote the creation, diffusion, and application of new scientific and technical knowledge to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the U.S. economy and foster economic prosperity for all Americans.

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Building the Skilled Technical Workforce: ‘It’s Very Much a Work in Progress’

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How much progress has been made in building America’s skilled technical workforce? Harry Holzer, a professor of public policy at Georgetown University, shared his thoughts on that question, as well as on how recent legislation and advances in AI are likely to affect this segment of the labor force.

Dec 23, 2024

Defense Department Should Invest in Leap-Ahead Semiconductor Technologies, Work to Reshore Production Capabilities, and Strengthen Industry and Interagency Engagement, Says New Report

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Semiconductors are integral both to everyday technologies and to the systems necessary for maintaining national security. A new National Academies report recommends actions for the Defense Department, coordinating with industry and other federal agencies, to secure access to advanced semiconductors.

Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Should Build Out Secure ‘Cyber Interstate’ and Other Infrastructure to Support Smart Manufacturing and Circular Economy Efforts, Says New Report

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Government support for smart manufacturing infrastructure, technologies, and workforce will enhance the sector’s sustainability efforts and support a circular economy, streamline supply chains, and maximize innovation and competitiveness in the U.S.

Dec 12, 2023

Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership in Science and Technology Requires Greater Focus on Strengthening Innovation, Not Solely on Restricting Access to Specific Technologies

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To maintain U.S. global leadership in science and technology, federal agencies should pursue a coordinated risk-management approach that protects the United States’ own capacity to innovate, rather than emphasizing the protection of specific technologies from access by competitor nations.

Sep 29, 2022

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