Notice2022-07500
Notice of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program 30th Anniversary Symposium
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April 8, 2022
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The NITRD Subcommittee will hold a symposium 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. The NITRD 30th- Anniversary Symposium will bring together leading experts from the government, academic, and private sectors to both mark NITRD's past accomplishments and look to the future. The full-day agenda includes speakers and panels in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, networking and security, privacy and the Internet of Things, computing at scale, and how technology can benefit society. As a group, they will present the latest advances and discuss where research is headed. In-person attendance is by invite only, but the public is invited to view the livestream symposium. Registration is required for livestream participation.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20888-20889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07500]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of the Networking and Information Technology Research and
Development Program 30th Anniversary Symposium
AGENCY: Networking and Information Technology Research and Development
(NITRD) Program National Coordination Office (NCO), National Science
Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of NITRD 30th Anniversary Symposium.
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SUMMARY: The NITRD Subcommittee will hold a symposium 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. The NITRD 30th-
Anniversary Symposium will bring together leading experts from the
government, academic, and private sectors to both mark NITRD's past
accomplishments and look to the future. The full-day agenda includes
speakers and panels in areas such as artificial intelligence and
machine learning, networking and security, privacy and the Internet of
Things, computing at scale, and how technology can benefit society. As
a group, they will present the latest advances and discuss where
research is headed. In-person attendance is by invite only, but the
public is invited to view the livestream symposium. Registration is
required for livestream participation.
DATES: May 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET).
ADDRESSES: The in-person attendance to the Symposium is by invitation
only; virtual attendance will be available through livestream.
Instructions: Registration is required for virtual attendance. The
agenda and information about how to register and livestream the
Symposium will be available the week of the event at: <a href="https://www.nitrd.gov/30th-anniversary-of-the-nitrd-program/">https://www.nitrd.gov/30th-anniversary-of-the-nitrd-program/</a>. For more
information about the NITRD Program, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.nitrd.gov/about/">https://www.nitrd.gov/about/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Weber at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acc2cfc3ecc2c5d8dec882cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b1518143b15120f091f551c140d">[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: Thirty years ago, Congress recognized the importance of
advancing Federal investment in HPC and established a mechanism by
which the Federal Government could maximize and coordinate its HPC
research and development (R&D) investments. The HPC Act of 1991 has
expanded in scope and evolved over the years into the NITRD Program,
with 25 Federal member agencies and 60 participating agencies. In
fiscal year 2021, Federal agencies are investing approximately $7
billion in NITRD-related R&D.
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 legislation led to America's world leadership in
networking and information technology (NIT), which has paid huge
dividends, changed our world, and driven prosperity. This vital mission
has
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expanded over the years to support the Federal Government's role in the
thriving US information technology innovation ecosystem that uniquely
integrates expertise and resources spanning the Federal Government,
academia, and private industry. Currently, NITRD coordinates Federal
agencies' R&D across critical computing- and IT-related topics in
advanced networking technologies (including wireless), artificial
intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, health IT, information
integrity, networked physical systems, privacy protection, robotics,
and software. 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. The Federal role in NIT R&D continues to be crucial as
Federal investments have led to many of the key technologies used
today. As an example, NITRD-related 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 education, healthcare, and business remotely wherever possible.
Our economy has been driven by successes such as these, ensuring a
future that is even brighter than the past. However, there are still
many exciting challenges and possibilities ahead, which with continued
coordinated investment will allow America to continue to change the
world. 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 $7.8 billion
requested for FY2022.
The Symposium is organized by the Computing Community Consortium in
collaboration with the NITRD NCO and the National Science Foundation.
Submitted by the National Science Foundation in support of the
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD)
National Coordination Office (NCO) on April 4, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-07500 Filed 4-7-22; 8:45 am]
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