WHAT IS THE NITRD PROGRAM?
Join host Craig Schlenoff, director at the National Coordination Office for the NITRD Program, as he dives into the multifaceted world of federal research and development (R&D). In this episode, Craig provides a comprehensive overview of the NITRD Program, a cornerstone in advancing America’s R&D in networking and information technology.
Key highlights from the episode include:
- An explanation of the significance of the $11 billion federal investment in networking and information technology R&D.
- The origins of NITRD, established in 1991 through the High-Performance Computing Act, and its evolution into one of the largest and oldest federal programs.
- NITRD’s mission to facilitate collaboration among federal agencies to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and expertise.
- A look into the diverse and expanding scope of NITRD, covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Intelligent Robotics, and more.
- Insights into the program’s support by 23 member agencies and its role in setting strategic R&D directions for the Federal Government.
Tune in to learn about the vital work NITRD is doing to maintain the United States’ leadership in cutting-edge R&D, and what you can expect from future episodes. For more information, visit nitrd.gov.
Craig Schlenoff
OSTP Assistant Director for Networking and Information Technology
Director, National Coordination Office
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy