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Renewing the United States’ Skilled Technical Workforce

The United States cannot reclaim manufacturing leadership in emerging strategic technologies without the right talent infrastructure. And a strong talent supply chain cannot be built without policy alignment, regional action, and sustained support.

Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — July 9, 2025

The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm

Abandoning what is unquestionably the main battlefield of the twenty-first century would be a strategic mistake of historic proportions. Now is the time to strengthen—not weaken—U.S. national innovation capabilities and technological competitiveness, and the NSF is key.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — May 1, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Tracking CHIPS Act Incentives

Over two years after the CHIPS and Science Act was passed to revitalize U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing and drive innovation, the distribution of CHIPS Act incentives offers an early look at how this ambitious industrial policy is taking shape.

Newsletter by Chris Borges, Yutong Deng, and Julie Heng — April 25, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students

While the United States remains the top destination for international students, a factor that has historically helped the country maintain a competitive edge, this advantage is increasingly at risk if U.S. STEM graduates are not retained in the newly competitive global market for high skills.

Newsletter by Julie Heng and Yutong Deng — April 11, 2025

What RISC-V Means for the Future of Chip Development

Some policymakers worry that Chinese firms will use RISC-V architecture to bypass U.S. export controls. What is RISC-V, why is it a source of contention, and what can the United States do about it? 

Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — November 13, 2024