The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL BIG DATA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

The NITRD NCO and NSF, as part of the NITRD Big Data interagency working group (BD IWG), request input from all interested parties as the IWG prepares updates to the Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 11:59 p.m. (ET) on July 29, 2022.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON ADVANCING PRIVACY-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES

The Office of Science and Technology Policy requests public comments to help inform development of a national strategy on privacy-preserving data sharing and analytics, along with associated policy initiatives. Interested persons and organizations are invited to submit comments on or before 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 8, 2022.

AI RESEARCH PROGRAM REPOSITORY

A searchable directory of AI-relevant Federal grant programs. Grant programs can be filtered by the offering department or agency, the particular AI strategy topic that is covered, and whether it is considered “core AI”, which advances the foundations of AI, or “other AI”, which refers to use-inspired AI research in fields such as cybersecurity or materials discovery.

AI R&D TESTBED INVENTORY

Testbeds provide environments to support development of real-world applications of AI that are robust and trustworthy. They embody key mechanisms to support research progress by creating benchmarking standards, enabling reproducibility testing, and building communities of discovery and practice. Locate Federally-supported testbed and testing resources that can support AI research.

NITRD and NAIIO SUPPLEMENT TO THE PRESIDENT’S FY2022 BUDGET

This document is a supplement to the President’s FY2022 Budget Request to Congress. Following Congressional mandate, the Supplement incorporates budgetary and programmatic information for member agencies of the NITRD Program and also, for the first time, of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative.

FEDERAL AGENCIES’ STEM INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

This STEM Portal provides programs targeted to all levels of experience so there is something for everyone interested in technology careers and advanced training. It gives in one location a searchable database of opportunities at Federal agencies for internships, scholarships, and other training programs.

PUBLICATION LIBRARY

Explore NITRD documents and reports including Federal Plans, Implementation Roadmaps, Strategy Documents, Scientific and Technical Reports, Workshop Reports, Supplements to the President’s Budget.

INNOVATION THROUGH NITRD COORDINATION

NITRD coordinates Federal R&D to identify, develop, and transition into use the secure, advanced IT, high-performance computing, networking, and software capabilities needed by the Nation, and to foster public-private partnerships that provide world-leading IT capabilities.

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COORDINATION AREAS

The annual NITRD Program Supplement to the President’s Budget provides a technical summary of NITRD research investments and activities planned and coordinated through the NITRD Program in a given Federal budget cycle. Budget information for the entire span of the NITRD Program, mirroring that reported in the annual Supplements, is captured in visual and interactive forms in the NITRD Dashboard.

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Coordination Areas

NITRD Program’s member agencies coordinate their NITRD research activities and plans by Program Component Areas (PCAs). For each PCA, agency representatives meet in an Interagency Working Group to exchange information and collaborate on research plans and activities such as testbeds, workshops, and cooperative solicitations.

Investments

The budget reporting and technical program summaries are organized by NITRD Program Component Areas (PCAs). The Supplement provides NITRD members’ budget reporting for the most recently completed budget cycle, the current budget cycle, and the budget requests for the next fiscal year. Budget information for the entire span of the NITRD Program, mirroring that reported in the annual Supplements, is captured in visual and interactive forms in the NITRD Dashboard.

R&D Resources

R&D RESOURCES: Dashboard, Libraries and Resource Guides, Federal programs, interagency collaboration opportunities, and other activities that support research and development, facilitate collaboration and coordination between member agencies, academia, industry, and other government entities.

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EVENTS

JUNE 7, 9, and 10, 2022

FAST TRACK ACTION COMMITTEE ON ADVANCING PRIVACY PRESERVING DATA SHARING AND ANALYTICS ROUNDTABLE SERIES

The Fast Track Action Committee on Advancing Privacy Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics invites you to participate in a virtual Roundtable series to be held via Zoom from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET on June 7, 9, and 10, 2022. Privacy-preserving approaches present a technological opportunity to harness the power of data and data analysis techniques in a manner that protects privacy and intellectual property. This can enable more collaboration across entities, sectors, and borders to help tackle shared challenges, such as health care, climate change, financial crime, human trafficking, and pandemic response…

Fast Track Action Committee on Advancing Privacy Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics

MAY 25, 2022

NITRD 30TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM

The NITRD 30th-Anniversary Symposium will bring together leading experts from the government, academic, and private sectors to both mark NITRD’s past accomplishments and look to the future. The full-day agenda includes speakers and panels in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), networking and security, privacy, the internet of things (IoT), and computing at scale. As a group, they will present the latest advances and discuss where research is headed…

Computing Community Consortium (CCC); NITRD National Coordination Office (NCO)

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Advancing a Vision for Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

(July 1, 2022)

Imagine a future where researchers can analyze a broad and diverse swath of medical records – without accessing anyone’s private data – to develop tools for physicians to identify early …

Request for Information on the Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan Update

(July 1, 2022)

BIG DATA / FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE / NEWS

The NITRD NCO and NSF, as part of the NITRD Big Data interagency working group (BD IWG), request input from all interested parties as the IWG prepares updates to the …

NITRD’s 30th Anniversary Symposium Recap – Panel 5: How Technology can Benefit Society: Broadening Perspectives in Fundamental Research

(June 30, 2022)

EVENTS / NEWS / NITRD 30TH ANNIVERSARY

All the panels featured throughout the day at the NITRD 30th Anniversary Symposium had two common threads: highlighting the astronomical advancements we’ve experienced in computing over the past few decades …

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“Everyone wins when we have an inclusive image of a STEM professional: this allows us to increase the talent pool, foster critical STEM skills among the broader community, and promote a healthier, more culturally sensitive workplace… An inclusive workforce provides a rich set of perspectives that enable innovation and creative discovery. I’m proud to say the NITRD Co-chairs and the NCO are committed to an inclusive NITRD, and so I challenge you with this question: What will you do today to empower a co-worker, neighbor, relative, or friend?”

Kamie Roberts, NCO Director and Co-chair, NITRD Subcommittee

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL BIG DATA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON ADVANCING PRIVACY-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES

AI RESEARCH PROGRAM REPOSITORY

AI R&D TESTBED INVENTORY

NITRD and NAIIO SUPPLEMENT TO THE PRESIDENT’S FY2022 BUDGET

FEDERAL AGENCIES’ STEM INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLICATION LIBRARY

INNOVATION THROUGH NITRD COORDINATION

COORDINATION AREAS

ADVANCED WIRELESS TESTING PLATFORMS

ADVANCING PRIVACY-PRESERVING DATA SHARING AND ANALYTICS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

BIG DATA

BROADBAND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTING-ENABLED NETWORKED PHYSICAL SYSTEMS

CYBER SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE

DIGITAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

HIGH END COMPUTING

INFORMATION INTEGRITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

INTELLIGENT ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

JOINT ENGINEERING TEAM

LARGE SCALE NETWORKING

MIDDLEWARE AND GRID INTERAGENCY COORDINATION

PRIVACY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

SOFTWARE PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND QUALITY

VIDEO AND IMAGE ANALYTICS

WIRELESS SPECTRUM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT