Keeping Our Food Supply Safe: the Total Diet Study
Have you ever wondered what chemicals are lurking in your food? Which pesticides are on your apples? Whether there’s arsenic in your rice? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has.
Policy
Tying Safety and Accessibility in a 21st Century Mobility Strategy
There’s also a tendency to believe that complex mobility challenges can be solved largely by creating effective multi-modal transportation systems. Unfortunately, this assumption can lead to bad outcomes.
The Government’s New Approach to a Storied Research Tradition
The PIF program is also a chance for the government to educate the private sector and public about the importance of federal research, which has spawned watershed technologies.
All About the Dockless Scooter Invasion
How are cities are coping with the balance of popularity and safety of dockless devices?
6 Principles for Building Trauma-Informed Communities
Just as communities can collectively experience trauma, they can also be a tremendous resource for resilience and healing.
5 Takeaways from OMB’s Fiscal 2021 Budget Guidance
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) just released their FY 2021 guide to the President’s Budget. As federal agencies prepare to submit their requests, information technology and customer experience dominate the agenda.
Federal Government Is Failing at Cybersecurity, Senate Subcommittee Reports
A Senate investigation released on Tuesday found that federal agencies’ cybersecurity tactics are outdated and unsecure.
CIO Success Stories Guide Future FITARA Implementation
Four federal CIOs spoke at the House Oversight hearing analyzing the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) 8.0 scorecard. Data consolidation, outdated legacy systems and costliness dominated the conversation.
As Cyberattacks Persist, State and Local Governments Look for Federal Support
Cyberattacks on state and local governments continue making headlines because of their detrimental consequences on constituents. At a recent House hearing, experts asked the federal government for better resources to prevent and mitigate threats.
Texas Upends Traditional Developmental Education
Developmental education costs tens of millions of dollars each year for Texas, its public higher education institutions, and our students and their families. The Texas Co-requisite Project is intended to provide more efficient services, saving time and money.
