The COVID-19 pandemic has put the need for strong IT leadership front and center. Overnight, agencies had to develop a new way of working and new models for operations. In many cases, agency chief information officers (CIOs) were able to lead the charge in transitioning to a virtual environment. Employees could stay engaged, work processes often were improved, and digital services proved their worth. Join us online Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00...

For the government to properly serve its mission, agencies need engaged employees. Yet, the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows that government employees often feel like don’t have the proper tools and resources they need to get their job done. The cloud can alleviate some of those issues.Join us online Thursday, June 4 from 2:00-2:30 p.m. ET/11-11:30 a.m. PT for a fireside chat with government and industry experts to learn ho...

This live webinar features Dr. Vincent Covello and Dr. Randall Hyer, MD, advisors to the World Health Organization (WHO) and State Public Health Directors during the COVID-19 pandemic, to cover how to manage stressors and create calm in the current information environment, while working and at home. The broadcast includes a Q&A session to address your questions and concerns with our speakers. Webinar Lessons and Takeaways Tools and techniq...

This workshop examines the relationships between theory, energy conservation, and social and environmental factors for man-made and natural light applications. Two full days focus on the effective use of lighting the environment to augment other forms of security technology. The effects of light on human physiological and psychological behavior are discussed in detail.

Science is foundational to life and the planet as we know it. Policymakers understand this, as do scientists. However the boundary-spanning between policymakers and scientists does not come naturally. Given the current vulnerabilities faced by places, people, ecosystems, and markets, it is essential to create more opportunities for policymakers and scientists to work effectively together. The dynamic tension created by the “pull” o...

What occurs in a community is inherently geographically personal; everyone who lives in a place cares about that place. That means governments and citizens rely on each other to meet the community’s needs and shape its future. Esri’s GIS-based Smart Community Information System provides an opportunity to evolve how governments think about civic inclusion. It can help flag where people are speaking up and where are they not, which n...

The BlueTech Expo is a unique two-tier marketing and networking event for the ocean technology and science industry! Join us on the eve of CHOW (Capitol Hill Ocean Week) for this unique business platform. The event brings together companies involved in ocean science & technology with government procurement officers and decision makers, global investors, and industry leaders from all over the world. Day one is the symposium featuring cuttin...

Reducing homelessness is top of mind for governments and not-for-profit organizations. This pressing social issue requires the support and attention of multiple disciplines ranging from health, human service, law enforcement, and public works just to name a few. But in order to make progress addressing homelessness, gov needs accurate data collection, strong collaboration tools, advanced analytics for improved planning and response as well as...

WiSTEM Conference Awards is an annual initiative of the MKF hosted to establish, recognize, honor, and promote the outstanding contribution women make to the scientific and technological communities that improve and evolve our society. This has grown to become the largest global event for women in Science, Tech and Math, gathering an international audience of women technologists, scientists, mathematicians and achievers who are not only adding...

Designed especially for federal technical staff and federal contractors with custodial/janitorial contracts, this course will familiarize you with categories of biobased products relevant to the cleaning function, resources helpful in the selection of biobased products, and suggestions for conducting a pilot to test biobased products prior to adoption. Course Objectives: After completing this module, you will be able to: Explain mission-orient...