Tim Clancy

@archstreet
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Arch Street=making connections in science, cybersecurity & innovation. Environment, upstate NY, science & tech policy everywhere.

Former NSF congressional affairs and House Science Committee.

Academic interests include human trust and norms, cybersecurity law and policy, and critical infrastructure policy.

Warning: Occasional Boston Celtics musings

Webhttps://viewfromarchstreet.com/
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LocationAlexandria, VA
Tim ClancyMay 7, 2024
Large-scale battery technology is expanding rapidly across the U.S. electric bulk power system. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/07/climate/battery-electricity-solar-california-texas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qE0.S0Tq.QDMWrkaueqc8&smid=url-share
Giant Batteries Are Transforming the Way the U.S. Uses Electricity

They’re delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states. And the technology is expanding rapidly.

The New York Times
Tim ClancyMar 8, 2024

“I was trying to find a year that was worse than that in the [NSF]'s history and couldn't find one.”

Pleased to be featured in this week's National Journal, I just wish we were talking about a great outcome for #science, not one of the worst.

https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/724402/a-compromise-congress-steps-back-on-big-science-promises-in-funding-bill/?unlock=U806UL9TE43UCA8U

‘A compromise’: Congress steps back on big science promises in funding bill

Spending deal cuts NASA, National Science Foundation funding.

National Journal
Tim ClancyMar 6, 2024

It was the worst budget cycle for the National Science Foundation in it's 74-year history.

Worst. Ever.

https://www.science.org/content/article/final-u-s-spending-bills-offer-gloomy-outlook-science

Tim ClancyMar 5, 2024
By my calculation, NSF core research (RRA, non-TIP) is down sharply -- 17% -- from 2021 after inflation and ignoring the doubling of TIP last year. https://www.science.org/content/article/final-u-s-spending-bills-offer-gloomy-outlook-science
Tim ClancyMar 1, 2024
Bill comes due for capital-intensive projects at NSF, likely at the cost of a major leading-edge telescope. https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/nsf-likely-to-drop-one-of-two-giant-telescopes-from-consideration-for-construction-funds
NSF Likely to Drop One of Two Giant Telescopes From Consideration for Construction Funds

NSF’s board anticipates the agency will not have enough funds to support construction of both the TMT and GMT, which are competing against an array of other proposed infrastructure projects.

AIP
Tim ClancyFeb 27, 2024
New calls for a Pentagon #quantum information science adviser to improve coordination and ensure continued U.S. leadership. This follows a recent report by the Mitchell Institute that found DoD and the Air Force are lagging behind in #QIS investment both short and near term. https://breakingdefense.com/2024/02/why-the-pentagon-needs-a-quantum-czar/
Why the Pentagon needs a quantum czar

In this op-ed, Rebecca Grant outlines the reasons the Defense Department should consider appointing a Principal Quantum Adviser.

Breaking Defense
Tim ClancyFeb 27, 2024
NSF grant reviewers urged to think more about ‘societal benefits’ https://www.science.org/content/article/national-science-foundation-grant-reviewers-urged-think-more-about-societal-benefits https://www.science.org/do/10.1126/science.zu7er78/full/_20240223_on_nsf-1708708595637.jpg
Tim ClancyFeb 19, 2024
U.S. Announces $1.5 Billion for Chip Facilities in New York and Vermont https://viewfromarchstreet.com/2024/02/19/u-s-announces-1-5-billion-for-chip-facilities-in-new-york-and-vermont/
U.S. Announces $1.5 Billion for Chip Facilities in New York and Vermont

The U.S. Department of Commerce will provide $1.5 billion to build and expand GlobalFoundries semiconductor facilities in New York and Vermont. The funding is part of a continuing effort to on-shor…

View from Arch Street
Tim ClancyFeb 17, 2024
China has quietly launched the most powerful supercomputer currently in existence. https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-most-powerful-machine-yet-assembled-on-earth-china-quietly-launched-record-breaking-supercomputer-and-someone-virtually-deconstructed-its-processor
'The most powerful machine yet assembled on Earth': China quietly launched record-breaking supercomputer — and someone virtually deconstructed its processor

Tianhe-3 - "Xingyi" - is the latest in a series of supercomputers built by China's National University of Defense Technology

TechRadar pro
Tim ClancyFeb 10, 2024
National Semiconductor Technology Center Taking Shape https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/national-semiconductor-technology-center-taking-shape
National Semiconductor Technology Center Taking Shape

Top federal officials previewed next steps for launching the NSTC at a White House event.

AIP