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Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

The Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) brings together leading experts to advise on computing, telecommunications, and information technology. It examines the technical, policy, and societal dimensions of computing and communications, identifying emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation. Through workshops, public meetings, and influential reports, CSTB informs national dialogue and provides a neutral forum where stakeholders across sectors explore complex issues and shape the future of these vital fields.

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Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

  • March 9 - 10, 2026
  • Workshop
  • Upcoming

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been growing rapidly in recent years. It is increasingly recognized for its transformative potential in healthcare, particularly in oncology....

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting # 21)

  • December 15, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee will continue its preparations for future meetings and will receive briefings on Advanced Cyberinfrastructure.

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Pathways to Doctoral Degrees in Computing: Report Release Webinar

  • December 12, 2025
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)
  • Webinar
  • Upcoming

The United States faces a critical shortage of computing doctorates—a vital workforce responsible for driving advances in artificial intelligence, bolstering cybersecurity, and training the next-gener...

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Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 21)

  • December 10 - 11, 2025
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee will convene in a closed session to continue refining the computing breakthroughs discussion and drafting the report.

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting # 20)

  • December 8, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee will continue its preparations for future meetings and will receive briefings on Advanced Cyberinfrastructure.

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Organizational Models for the Cyber Forces of the U.S. Armed Forces (Meeting #2)

  • December 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

This next meeting will include committee discussion to plan future speakers and presentation topics.

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 20)

  • December 4, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Upcoming

The committee will receive presentations on recent advances in computing and discuss plans for upcoming meetings.

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Fall 2025 Meeting of the Forum on Cyber Resilience

  • December 2 - 4, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Live

The Fall 2025 meeting of the Forum on Cyber Resilience will address critical topics including the operational security and resiliency of cloud infrastructure, cyber defense at state and local levels,...

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting # 19)

  • December 1, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will continue its preparations for future meetings and will receive briefings on Advanced Cyberinfrastructure.

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Thanksgiving Pre-Meeting)

  • November 24, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will meet briefly in closed session to continue working on the report.

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 19)

  • November 20, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will receive presentations on recent advances in computing and discuss plans for upcoming meetings.

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Organizational Models for the Cyber Forces of the U.S. Armed Forces (Meeting # 1)

  • November 20 - 21, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the first meeting of the Committee on Organizational Models for the Cyber Forces of the U.S. Armed Forces. During this meeting, the committee will begin the data-gathering phase and complete t...

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting 18)

  • November 17, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will continue its preparations for future meetings and will receive briefings on Advanced Cyberinfrastructure.

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Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns (Meeting # 18)

  • November 13, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will receive presentations on recent advances in computing and discuss plans for upcoming meetings.

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Future Directions for NSF’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (Meeting 17)

  • November 10, 2025
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will continue its preparations for future meetings and will receive briefings on Advanced Cyberinfrastructure.

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