The Realignment
FAI Presents | Jennifer Pahlka & Michael Kratsios : From Tech to Government and Back Again
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Quick takeaways
- There are multiple pathways for technologists to enter government and contribute their skills, including programs like the United States Digital Service, Presidential Innovation Fellows, and fellowships sponsored by organizations like Tech Congress.
- Emerging technologies such as quantum information science, biosecurity, and the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) present opportunities for technologists to make a significant impact in government, contributing to national security, innovation, and effective delivery of government services.
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Opportunity for Technologists in Government
There are various pathways for technologists to enter government and contribute their skills. Programs like the United States Digital Service and the Presidential Innovation Fellows offer opportunities to work on actual technology projects within government. Fellowships, such as those sponsored by organizations like Tech Congress, provide a chance to contribute to technology policy on the federal level. Political appointments made by the President to specific departments and agencies are also avenues for technologists interested in policy. Additionally, the website AI.gov lists pathways for those interested in AI-related issues. It is important for technologists considering positions in government to seek guidance and support from others who have navigated the process.
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