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Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

The Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) brings together leading experts to advise on computing, telecommunications, and information technology. It examines the technical, policy, and societal dimensions of computing and communications, identifying emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation. Through workshops, public meetings, and influential reports, CSTB informs national dialogue and provides a neutral forum where stakeholders across sectors explore complex issues and shape the future of these vital fields.

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Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 10)

  • September 18, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting was closed in its entirety.

Workshop Session on Transformative Science & Technology for Defense: Materials and Manufacturing for Contested Environments

  • September 15, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Past

Emerging advances in materials and manufacturing are making it possible to overcome the unique challenges presented by operating in harsh environments—from polar regions and space to fusion reactors....

Cancelled - Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 9)

  • September 11, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting was postponed.

Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting 11)

  • September 8, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting was closed in in its entirety.

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 8)

  • September 4, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 7)

  • August 28, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Defense Software for a Contested Future: Report Release Webinar

  • August 28, 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

U.S. national security depends on defense software that is secure, reliable, and agile. At the request of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the National Academies of Sciences, Eng...

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 6)

  • August 21, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting was closed in its entirety.

Workshop Session on Transformative Science &Technology for the Department of Defense: Non-Linguistic Artificial Intelligence Models

  • August 20, 2025
  • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Past

While large language models (LLMs) dominate headlines, a broader class of artificial intelligence systems are quietly transforming defense capabilities across domains from battlefield awareness to...

Workshop Session on Transformative Science &Technology for the Department of Defense: Operationalizing very Low Earth Orbit

  • August 20, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Past

As global threats evolve and technological frontiers expand, the operationalization of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) presents a strategic inflection point—unlocking unprecedented capabilities for real-t...

Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting 10)

  • August 18, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

Erion Plaku will discuss CISE’s strategies and role in AI—covering research on AI, AI for research, and industry partnerships—while Vince Kellen, CIO of UCSD, will highlight opportunities for agentic...

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 5)

  • August 14, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 4)

  • August 7, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting was closed in its entirety.

Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting # 9 -Virtual)

  • August 4, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

Dhabaleswar Panda will brief the committee on the critical role of academia in advancing AI research, highlighting the importance of cyberinfrastructure investments. To view the Vimeo, please click he...

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 3)

  • July 31, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This session was closed in its entirety.

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