Notice of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program 30th Anniversary Commemoration
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The NITRD Subcommittee will hold a virtual public meeting to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Act of 1991 and the launching of the High-Performance Computing and Communications Program, now known as the NITRD Program. One of the key parts of this legislation was to establish an effective mechanism to coordinate HPC, networking, and information technology (IT) research and development (R&D) undertaken by the agencies of the Federal Government. The legislation also expanded Federal funding support for HPC and IT R&D to ensure continued technological leadership in these areas by the United States. The Act aimed to provide U.S. researchers and educators, as well as government and the public, with the advanced computing and information resources they needed for achievement of personal, business, and public goals. The NITRD mission has expanded over the last three decades as the capabilities of advanced computing, networking, and IT technologies increased dramatically. Join us as we recognize and celebrate the origins and expansion of America's IT innovation highway.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61329-61330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24290]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of the Networking and Information Technology Research and
Development Program 30th Anniversary Commemoration
AGENCY: Networking and Information Technology Research and Development
(NITRD) Program National Coordination Office (NCO), National Science
Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The NITRD Subcommittee will hold a virtual public meeting to
mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the High-Performance
Computing (HPC) Act of 1991 and the launching of the High-Performance
Computing and Communications Program, now known as the NITRD Program.
One of the key parts of this legislation was to establish an effective
mechanism to coordinate HPC, networking, and information technology
(IT) research and development (R&D) undertaken by the agencies of the
Federal Government. The legislation also expanded Federal funding
support for HPC and IT R&D to ensure continued technological leadership
in these areas by the United States. The Act aimed to provide U.S.
researchers and educators, as well as government and the public, with
the advanced computing and information resources they needed for
achievement of personal, business, and public goals. The NITRD mission
has expanded over the last three decades as the capabilities of
advanced computing, networking, and IT technologies increased
dramatically. Join us as we recognize and celebrate the origins and
expansion of America's IT innovation highway.
DATES: December 2, 2021.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom, 12 Noon
(EST).
Instructions: Registration is required. You will be asked to
provide your name, email address, and affiliation. The meeting link
will be available on <a href="https://www.nitrd.gov/nitrd-30th-anniversary-commemoration/">https://www.nitrd.gov/nitrd-30th-anniversary-commemoration/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Weber at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e000d012e00071a1c0a40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f616c604f61667b7d6b21686079">[email protected]</span></a> or call
202-459-9684. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-
800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through
Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background/Objectives/Overview: The NITRD Program is the Nation's
primary source of federally funded IT R&D, critical to promoting and
protecting American leadership in science and technology (S&T)
innovation. The NITRD Program focuses its work on addressing strategic
IT R&D imperatives that lead to cutting-edge computing, networking, and
information technologies that support U.S. national security, economic
competitiveness, and individual health and well-being. One of the key
parts of the 1991 legislation was to establish a mechanism to lead the
coordination and planning of multiagency and multisector HPC R&D to
maximize the effectiveness of the Federal Government's R&D investments
and the transition of discoveries to societal benefit. This vital
mission has expanded over the years to include coordination of Federal
agencies' R&D broadly across critical computing- and IT-related topics
in advanced wireless technologies, artificial intelligence, big data,
cybersecurity, health IT, networked physical systems, privacy
protection, robotics, and software productivity and sustainability.
Through NITRD, Federal agencies exchange information; collaborate on
research activities such as testbeds, workshops, strategic planning,
and cooperative solicitations; and focus their R&D resources on common
goals of making new discoveries and/or developing new technology
solutions to address our Nation's most critical priorities. As an
example, NITRD-linked HPC and IT R&D underpinned U.S. leadership in
fighting COVID-19, not only to speed discovery of therapeutics and
vaccines but also to support Americans in conducting their personal
relationships, education, healthcare, and businesses remotely wherever
possible. The increased national commitment to IT R&D has been
reflected in the growth in combined investment requests by NITRD's
Federal member agencies from less than $5 million in 1991 to nearly
$6.5 billion requested for FY2021. For more information about the NITRD
Program, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.nitrd.gov/about/">https://www.nitrd.gov/about/</a>.
Submitted by the National Science Foundation in support of the
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD)
National Coordination Office (NCO) on November 2, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-24290 Filed 11-4-21; 8:45 am]
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