January 2020 | WorkScoop

Best Bosses in Fed IT nominations now open

Submit a nomination for the 2020 Best Bosses in Federal IT list. Nominations are open through February 28

Jan 30, 2020 By WorkScoop Staff

Highly detailed 3D rendering, perfectly usable for a wide range of topics like machine learning, the internet of things, network security or neuro science.

Government developing AI use case repository for agencies facing challenges

The AI Community of Practice meets next month to identify "practice areas" where use cases are hitting hurdles.

Jan 29, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan formally, swears-in Mr. Dana Deasy as the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, June 15, 2018 at the Pentagon, Wash. D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Angelita M. Lawrence)

DOD ‘considering qualified candidates’ for CDO as it transitions role

The Department of Defense CDO will now be housed under the CIO's purview, and Dana Deasy is "considering qualified candidates" for the role, currently held by Michael…

Jan 29, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

NSA chief information officer role remains ‘ambiguous’

Failure to clarify the position's authorities and responsibilities means the agency might not be getting the most out of its IT, according to NSA OIG.

Jan 24, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

Vintage engraving hemispheres human brain illustration in top view isolated on light green background

MSU gets $2 million for computational thinking research

Grant funding from the National Science Foundation will help K-12 teachers integrate computational thinking into their classrooms.

Jan 24, 2020 By Colin Wood

Howard U. receives $10M donation to fund STEM scholarships

The donation from Karsh Family Foundation will fund full scholarships and educational opportunities for students pursuing advanced degrees in STEM.

Jan 23, 2020 By Betsy Foresman

Fingerprint scanning from finger. Technology, security and biometric concept.

Background investigations reform shifts focus with backlog down

Lawmakers want to ensure a streamlined process will still exclude "the Edward Snowdens of the world."

Jan 23, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

Hacker using laptop. Lots of digits on the computer screen.

‘Rigid’ pay system blamed for Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy struggles

The U.S. Merit Protection Board has some ideas for a reskilling program that has yet to mint any new cybersecurity experts.

Jan 22, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

American soldier on a mission in headquarters.

Cyber training center at USC Aiken to receive $15M

The facility being built on the South Carolina university campus is tied to one of five Army National Guard cyber battalions.

Jan 21, 2020 By Colin Wood

Washington DC/USA Mar 25 2019/Signboard of United States Department of Veterans Affairs(VA).The VA stands in front of Lafayette Square Park in the north of the White House.

VA developing cyber careers program to fill gaps in workforce framework

The department is in the process of identifying new work roles tied to VA-specific positions.

Jan 21, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir