$420 million available to create open wireless networks
Funds to support innovations in open radio units for 5G and 6G cellular networks as well as commercializing the findings
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Three states get federal funds to study live traffic-safety data
California, Minnesota, Washington to gather a comprehensive understanding of traffic safety issues, their root causes and possible solutions
Maine executive order seeks to bring more women into construction
Order contains mandates for several state agencies to gather data and determine appropriate steps to boost female participation in construction
$285 million NOFO will support semiconductor research using ‘digital twins’
Funds will help make the U.S. a leader in developing new technology and help train workers and researchers
Penn State researchers modeling future electric-grid reliability, efficiency
Research part of a federal effort to improve electrical grid reliability by integrating batteries and renewables into wholesale electricity markets
Offshore wind auctions proposed off coasts of New England, Oregon
Proposed Sale Notices are part of agency’s five-year initiative to identify viable utility-scale projects
Pennsylvania to invest $274 million in water infrastructure projects
Projects include replacing lead or corroded pipes, revamping aging water systems, growing service capacities and expanding access
Federal initiative seeks research into agricultural robots
Agencies seeking proposals that 'present a compelling vision for pioneering robots with transformative potential in agricultural contexts'
FWS announces millions to mitigate climate change
Funds will support nature-based processes to enhance climate adaptation and resilience
