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• [New] The DOD will invest in human capital and create a workforce literate in data science that can harness new information and Bayesian analysis to better understand changing security environments. CSIS
• ADB's $100 million loan will uplift computer science, software engineering, and information technology programs in three key public universities: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, the University of Dhaka, and Jashore University of Science and Technology. Press Xpress
• The information collected by the robotic system will be essential for enhancing data science education for UMaine students. Morning Ag Clips
• China has launched a comprehensive project of an integrated information network of space and ground in Science and Technology Innovation 2030 to carry out technological research and development of ISTNs. MDPI
• In the next decade, quantum information science and quantum technologies are expected to have a significant impact on the US economy, as well as on that of other countries. Physics
• The N.S.F. said in a statement that while it will focus on the Trump administration's priorities - like artificial intelligence, quantum information science, biotechnology and nuclear energy - it remains committed to awarding grants and funding all areas of science and engineering. The New York Times
• Innovation is a lynchpin for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs by 2030, which requires an international science ecosystem where access to information and data is open, reliable, and secure. United States Mission to the United Nations
• DOE's Office of Science is announcing a Funding Opportunity of $625 million available to support National Quantum Information Science Research Centers to accelerate the transformational advances needed in Quantum Information Science. Energy.gov
• Targeted action to bolster quantum-related efforts by the National Labs, DOE's Quantum Information Science Research Centers, and NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes will help to advance quantum research and development. / USA Special Competitive Studies Project
• A National Science Foundation demonstration project aimed at improving data infrastructure within the U.S. government is eyeing an artificial intelligence chatbot that could help answer questions about statistical information. FedScoop
• While quantum information science holds the potential to drive innovations across the American economy, from fields as diverse as materials science and pharmaceuticals to finance and energy, future quantum computers may have the ability to break some of today's most common forms of encryption. The White House
• Advance Quantum Information Science and Technology Readiness, + $13.9 million: NIST will enhance quantum technology research in critical technologies to support the nascent U.S. quantum industry by: Identifying and resisting quantum threats with tools such as post-quantum cryptography. NIST
• As one of the first dedicated underground Quantum Information Science facilities in the U.S, QUIET will support research and development of QIS applications. Inside Quantum Technology
• Halem's team is working on new satellite data assimilation techniques that will blend information from space-based remote sensors into their Wildfire Digital Twin, enabling improved global data forecasts that will be useful for emergencies and science missions alike. phys.org
• The Agency for Science, Technology, and Research is a Government agency in Singapore offering a fully funded A STAR Computing and Information Science Scholarship for 2025. Opportunities Corners | Scholarships, Internships, Fell
• San Diego's newest biotech company hopes to accelerate the research and discovery of viable medicines through Mirador360, its proprietary precision development engine that leverages genetic information and data science. San Diego Union-Tribune
• There will also be more emphasis on science, and hosting the World Congress for Information Technologies, themed around 'Science As A Means Of Fulfilling The Promise Of The Digital Age,' reflects Armenia's strong commitment to advancing science and its link with tech. Payoneer
• NOAA and the National Science Foundation are working with insurance and reinsurance companies to improve catastrophe models and better quantify risk by incorporating more climate information, developing new tools for the insurance industry, and training the workforce of the future. U.S. Department of Commerce
• The US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects computer science and information technology employment to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029. Springboard Blog
• The role of information security analyst will grow by 32%, and the role of forensic science technician will grow by 13%. Cybersecurity Exchange
• Job opportunities for computer and information research scientists - including data science roles-will grow 22% by 2030, which is much faster than the national average. Springboard Blog
• A $162 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation will drive the creation of advanced materials capable of remarkable things - from being tough enough to withstand the heat of a fusion reactor to processing information at the quantum level. National Science Foundation

Last updated: 18 September 2025