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Alondra Nelson
@AlondraNelson46
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Principal Deputy Director for Science and Society,
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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I will deliver my State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 7 at 9pm ET.
From record job creation to cutting health care costs to boosting manufacturing, our second year was filled with historic progress—and I’m excited about the work ahead. Tune in.
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At HHS, we’re committed to advancing equity & are proud to serve in an Admin that works to ensure no one is left behind. This commitment is reflected in our work to lower health care costs & to improve health care access, maternal health, reproductive health, and much more. #BHM
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I'm proud of what's been accomplished over the last two years under the leadership of a President with boundless optimism for our "possibilities," and a hard-wired belief in equity and fairness. I return to my work grateful to have been a part of the Biden-Harris team.
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It was an honor to be asked at a critical moment for our nation to build a team that considers the social implications of science and technology more centrally in U.S. policy, as a necessary component of American innovation.
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"The Biden economic plan is working." --
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A historic jobs day at the WH:
- Unemployment lowest since 1969
- More jobs created in two years than any President has in a four year term.
- Record low Black unemployment
- Record low Black female unemployment
A strong economy!
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We’re joining a multi-agency initiative to recognize 2023 as the Year of Open Science, an opportunity to advance the adoption of open, equitable and secure science.
Learn more: open.science.gov
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Congratulations Ellen!
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Huge congratulations to my dear friend and colleague @EllenStofan on being named a 2022 Fellow by the @AAAS! Ellen's influential work in the field of planetary science & her commitment to diversity in STEM are just a few of the reasons why she's so deserving of this recognition.
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It's been an honor to serve with , who brilliantly executed ' economic opportunity agenda, drawing upon public investment and procurement, building agile supply chains, growing good jobs--all with attention to climate resilience and equity. Bravo, Brian!
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It has been an unspeakable privilege to serve @POTUS.
Thank you:
For putting your trust in me;
For leading us with resolve and integrity; and
For your unwavering vision that we can and will build an economy that works for all Americans.
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One year ago today, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden reignited the Cancer Moonshot — a whole-of-government approach to ending cancer as we know it and improving the patient experience.
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This Black History Month, we honor the contributions of Black Americans—the heroes we know and those whose stories deserve to be told. May their courage and determination be our call to action to continue the fight for freedom and justice for all.
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During Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, overcome, and expand democracy has helped our nation become a more fair and just society.
I'll never stop fighting to move us closer to the simple idea that all of us are created equal.
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Leadership is a vocation, is motivation, is determination, is vision.
Leadership expands opportunities and inspires possibilities.
Thank you for your leadership, .
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During Black History Month, the Biden-Harris Administration honors and continues the work of Black Americans who have created a more fair and inclusive democracy, helping our nation move closer to the realization of its full promise for everyone.
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ICYMI: NIST released an AI Risk Management Framework that can help maximize AI technologies’ benefits and reduce the risk of negative impacts.
See our voluntary guidance: nist.gov/news-events/ne
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Thanks so much for organizing!
Learned so much about how is moving the needle in all things #agritech #biotech #biomanufacturing while developing education programs and partnerships to grow the American #bioworkforce of the future 💫
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Last week, @WHOSTP team members Dr. Georgia Lagoudas and Dr. Dominique Carter visited @IAstate_cals to learn how critical public-private partnerships are for cross-cutting biotech and biomanufacturing innovation to grow the American bioeconomy.
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Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you can now get money back on your tax return for things that will help you save money on energy bills, reduce air pollution, & help tackle climate change:
🚘New or used electric vehicle
⚡️Heat pump that heats & cools
🏡Efficiency
☀️Solar PV
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As of January 1, you can get tax credits to install more energy efficient appliances in your home – electric ovens, solar panels, heat pumps.
Learn more at CleanEnergy.gov.
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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to advancing open, equitable research.
Announcing the YEAR OF OPEN SCIENCE, actions to provide access to taxpayer-supported research and data, accelerate innovation, and promote public participation and trust.
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There is still time to register for this important discussion about technology and employment rights.
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Resume scanners, timed tests, and video interviews are examples of automated technologies used by some employers to make hiring decisions. Tomorrow, EEOC will examine the use of these technologies and their potential impact on #EEO. #EEOCAIInitative #AI
eeoc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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Welcome to these extraordinary new members of the Science and Society team at @WHOSTP! 
Dr. Mark @Latonero, Deputy Director of the National AI Initiative Office, also sits with the Tech team, and is helping to advance policy to address the social implications of emerging tech.
Dr. Mark @Latonero, Deputy Director of the National AI Initiative Office, also sits with the Tech team, and is helping to advance policy to address the social implications of emerging tech.Show this thread
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. science education doctoral student Star Sharp, is an OSTP intern, who will have a broad set of experiences, including engaging policy work that advances U.S. STEMM equity and excellence. psu.edu/news/education
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Dr. Maryam Zaringhalam (), a molecular biologist, is Assistant Director for Public Access and Research Policy, and is focused on ensuring a more robust, open, equitable, and accountable US research infrastructure.
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Dr. Alan Mislove, Assistant Director for Data and Democracy, will focus on issues related to automated systems and practices related to technology, data and privacy.
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., Senior Policy Advisor for Science and Justice, brings expertise on issues concerning data, technology, and law.
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I am thrilled to be joining the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to work on issues regarding technology and the criminal legal system. I'm honored to be part of a team of wonderful colleagues doing this important work. twitter.com/BerkeleyLaw/st…
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Last week was a busy one for 's tech team. Here are a few highlights about how we're making tech and data work better for the American people.
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Don't miss on the #HealthCast podcast as she discusses the Cancer Moonshot Initiative, and the progress we have made since it's reignition.
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Happy Data Privacy Day folks!
As wrote:
"[W]e need serious federal protections for Americans’ privacy."
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And, as said in the Blueprint for AI Bill of Rights:
"You should be protected from abusive data practices via built-in protections and you should have agency over how data about you is used."
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And more celebrating with Dr. Andrew Hebbeler.
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This International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor and reflect on the memories of the six million Jews and many others who were murdered.
Today as we confront rising antisemitism, let us renew our pledge to combat hate in any form. Never again must truly mean never again.
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This voluntary framework will help develop and deploy AI technologies in ways that enable the United States, other nations and organizations to enhance AI trustworthiness while managing risks based on our democratic values.
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AI innovations are arriving at mind-boggling speed. Is your organization ready?
Today, NIST released an AI Risk Management Framework that can help maximize AI technologies’ benefits and reduce the risk of negative impacts.
See our voluntary guidance: nist.gov/news-events/ne
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STORY: grew up in Pawtucket, learning RI politics young - now he's at the White House as special assistant to the president
Chief photog + I visited Amo in DC for an up-close look at what it's like to work for POTUS
See our report:
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Mentors help others recognize and tap into their own talent to achieve amazing things.
To celebrate #MentorshipMonth, learn more about the programs that are seeding innovation anywhere to provide opportunities everywhere: bit.ly/3HgaJSJ
(LinkedIn account required)
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The Biden Administration digital-assets framework supports responsible technological innovation that make financial services cheaper, faster and more accessible with commensurate safeguards to ensure the digital economy works for the many, not just the few.
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