President’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST)

PCAST

The NITRD authorizing language mandates a periodic review of the program’s activities, progress, and direction. The reviews are performed by a working group consisting of members of the President’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST) and outside experts from the fields covered by the NITRD program, as needed. The working group and PCAST often consult with government agencies, leading academic and national laboratory experts, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to assess the state of research and development in IT fields, the preparation of the future IT workforce, and the coordination of IT activities. The working group also assesses the operation and effectiveness of the coordination activities carried out by the NITRD Subcommittee. PCAST Reports on NITRD:

• Review of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program, PCAST Report, December 5, 2024.
• Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program Review, PCAST Report, January 11, 2021.
• Ensuring Leadership in Federally Funded Research and Development in Information Technology, PCAST Report, August 11, 2015.
• Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development in Networking and Information Technology, PCAST Report, January 17, 2013.
• Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development in Networking and Information Technology, PCAST Report, December 16, 2010.