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Director and Senior Fellow, Renewing American Innovation Project
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Deputy Director and Fellow, Renewing American Innovation Project

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Assuring U.S. Global Competitiveness in Science, Technology and Commerce

The CSIS Renewing American Innovation Project is pleased to host a conversation with Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) about the future of U.S. competitiveness in science, technology and innovation led by RAI senior adviser and former NIST director Walter Copan.

Event by Walter G. Copan , Sujai Shivakumar , and Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) — December 16, 2021

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Renewing American Innovation

The U.S. can no longer count on a large technological lead in many technology areas to secure its competitiveness and strategic advantage.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar — December 15, 2021

RAI Explainer: Patents

What is a patent and what is its purpose?

Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia — December 15, 2021

Regional Technology Hubs

What constitutes a Regional Technology Hub? And why is it critical for Congress to provide resources for fostering technological development outside of America’s metropolitan supercenters?

Blog Post by Gregory Arcuri — December 15, 2021

Promoting Competition in the American Economy

In July, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Yet, some recommendations contained in the order contradict and undermine the White House’s stated priority of maintaining U.S. leadership in 5G standards and deployment.

Critical Questions by Alexander Kersten and Gabrielle Athanasia — November 29, 2021

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The Shot Heard around the World

Vaccine diplomacy has never been more important. The United States has an opportunity to deploy its scientific and economic prowess in the service of all humanity. Yet, the United States has been slow to seize the opportunity while geopolitical rivals eagerly fill the gap.

Report by Andrei Iancu , Gary Locke , and David J. Kappos — November 17, 2021

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Winning the Tech Talent Competition

Data show that China is quickly catching up to the United States due to intense investments in education and other high-tech talent initiatives. Without STEM immigration reforms, U.S. technology leadership will continue eroding.

Report by Remco Zwetsloot — October 28, 2021

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Inclusive Innovation: Building Opportunities for all Americans

Please join the CSIS Renewing American Innovation Program for a timely discussion on the need for greater diversity in innovation.

Event by Andrei Iancu , Lonnie Johnson , Cordell Hardy , Valencia Martin-Wallace , and Lisa Jorgenson — October 26, 2021

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