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MITRE on S&T Strategy
May 13, 2024
Charles Clancy, CTO of MITRE, brings insights on national science and technology strategy. He discusses how MITRE supports government agencies while addressing the growing threats to America’s infrastructure from China. Clancy highlights the alarming cybersecurity workforce gap and suggests that AI could be a key solution. The conversation also dives into the evolution of R&D funding and stresses the importance of collaboration among academia, startups, and government to drive innovation in technology.
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- National collaboration is essential for addressing science and technology market failures and prioritizing key areas for innovation.
- Historical investments in science and technology have evolved to involve universities and federal programs, emphasizing the need for robust industry-academia collaborations in emerging tech sectors.
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MITRE's Role in National Science and Technology Strategy
Addressing critical market failures in promoting science and technology innovation requires a national-level effort involving government, industry, and academic collaboration to address the nation's key priorities. The evolution of the U.S. tech economy highlights historic bets on achievements like the Manhattan Project and Apollo Program, shaping national technology directions. However, the absence of a unifying goal post-Apollo led to market-driven tech development, primarily focusing on areas like software. Globalization shifted low-end manufacturing offshore, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of U.S. science and technology investments to respond to national security concerns, as reflected in the Chips and Science Act.
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