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Office of the Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State (STAS)

Washington, DC
Joined June 2012
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@doscareers
DOS Careers
5 months
Did you know about the Diplomacy Lab for students and faculty? Since 2013, the U.S. Department of State has welcomed students of different majors to put their academic expertise into practice by conducting research and finding solutions to current foreign policy challenges at the
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careers.state.gov
Discover opportunities that allow you to contribute your experiences, knowledge, and expertise to work on U.S. foreign policy, global health, environment, technology, security, building operations,...
@StateACN
State ISN Bureau
5 months
Another project well done by our #DiplomacyLab students! 👏 @virginia_tech students researched potential partners for the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program, the U.S.'s key security initiative to prevent the illicit trade of WMD and related items.
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
5 months
The State Department and @APEC are seeking an American scientist working at the AI x Biotech nexus to nominate for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education (ASPIRE). Nomination criteria and application form, due by June 20, here: https://t.co/5WdwHrlUt7.
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The APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education (ASPIRE) is an annual award hosted by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  Policy Partnership for Science, Technology, and...
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@mkratsios47
Director Michael Kratsios
6 months
We must return to Gold Standard Science — reproducible, transparent, and truth seeking — to revitalize our scientific enterprise and fuel America's next wave of discovery.
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
6 months
America focuses on Gold Standard Science! At @theNASEM, @WHOSTP47 Director @mkratsios47 illustrated a plan to "reignite the American spirit that lit the world with Edison’s bulb, lifted the Wright brothers into the sky, and landed Armstrong on the moon.” 🎙️ https://t.co/k97MuyxwJJ
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whitehouse.gov
Remarks by Director Kratsios at the National Academy of Sciences REINVIGORATING AMERICA’S SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Washington, D.C.
@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
6 months
.@mkratsios47 just spoke @theNASEM about Gold Standard American Science. America’s national laboratories and universities are its crown jewels. Partnership between government and industry will revitalize America’s scientific enterprise. Read here:
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
6 months
.@mkratsios47 just spoke @theNASEM about Gold Standard American Science. America’s national laboratories and universities are its crown jewels. Partnership between government and industry will revitalize America’s scientific enterprise. Read here:
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Remarks by Director Kratsios at the National Academy of Sciences REINVIGORATING AMERICA’S SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Washington, D.C.
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
7 months
#SpaceDiplomacy is key to U.S. national security, economic prosperity, and scientific progress. Join @SciDiplomacyUSA and @MeridianIntl tomorrow for a forum on the critical roles of diplomacy, the commercial sector, and STEM education in strengthening U.S. space leadership.
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
7 months
Our science & tech office, alongside other @StateDept panelists, spoke today to a group from @UPennSciencePol about the essential work we do to benefit the American economy through international cooperation on emerging tech and science.
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
7 months
Acting @STASatState to Secretary Rubio hosted @Penn’s Science Policy & Diplomacy group to illustrate how @StateDept develops policy to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in global technology development. Great to meet future leaders! Tech leadership powers American prosperity.
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
7 months
This week, the Office of Space Affairs participated at the ROK-U.S. Commercial Space Seminar hosted by @MeridianIntl. Deepening commercial partnerships and identifying opportunities in the growing space industry is critical for the continued prosperity of the U.S. and the ROK.
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
7 months
Last week, @POTUS took action to ensure the U.S. is leveraging modern tech to grow the American economy. @mkratsios47: "It is not enough to seek to protect America’s technological lead. We also have a duty to promote American technological leadership." @StateDept is embracing
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN INNOVATION AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Endless Frontiers Retreat, Austin, Texas April 14, 2025 THE DIRECTOR: Thank you for the
@mkratsios47
Director Michael Kratsios
7 months
The Golden Age of American innovation is on our horizon, if we choose it. Today we shared the Trump Administration’s technology policy agenda. https://t.co/AG9AT9y7Sn
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@mkratsios47
Director Michael Kratsios
7 months
We are building a team. Come join us this summer at The White House.
@WHOSTP47
WHOSTP47
7 months
🚨NOW OPEN - SUMMER Internship Applications! 🚨 https://t.co/UxmxvOuhtM
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
7 months
.@STASatState spoke at the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development emphasizing our leadership in the development of critical and emerging technologies, which have the potential to address key challenges and improve the lives of people everywhere.
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
8 months
When U.S. commercial diplomacy and tech leadership go hand-in-hand, America wins. By promoting American-made AI and new technologies, the @StateDept is securing a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future.
@BizAtState
Office of Commercial & Business Affairs
8 months
Embracing AI, new tech is vital to U.S. prosperity and national security.  At @MeridianIntl’s “Small Biz, Big Tech” dinner, Acting Special Rep. Besmer joined @StateDept officials, legislators, and U.S. private sector leaders to discuss the path to American tech dominance.
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
8 months
Celebrating 25 years of the Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum! It has supported joint R&D and exchanges for more than 15,000 scientists, including on emerging tech like AI and quantum. Science & tech partnerships expand American jobs and boost our economy! 🇮🇳 🇺🇸
@INDOUSSTF
IUSSTF
8 months
@INDOUSSTF marks 25 years of impactful Indo-US collaboration in STI & Capacity Building! From a bold vision in 2000 to a thriving ecosystem of breakthrough research,global partnerships & transformative solutions,our journey has been extraordinary! @IndiaDST @StateDept @USAndIndia
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
8 months
Great event with @SwedeninUSA. International collaboration on science and technology is essential to ensuring our national security.
@SwedeninUSA
Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to USA
8 months
Universities from Sweden 🇸🇪 and the U.S. 🇺🇸 gathered at the Embassy yesterday for discussions on how to foster trust and responsibility in global scientific collaborations, while addressing aspects of research security across science, medicine, and society. #IntheSpiritofNobel
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
9 months
.@POTUS is committed to ensuring the U.S. is the undeniable leader in AI. An AI Action Plan is being developed to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance. The American people are encouraged to share their policy ideas before March 15: https://t.co/gbnBqtSFaC
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federalregister.gov
On behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the NITRD NCO requests input from all interested parties on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan ("Plan")....
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
9 months
We’re protecting sensitive technologies, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnology, aerospace, and more, to stop American innovation from supporting China’s Military-Civil Fusion. https://t.co/tuTzkNvM3V
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY         THE SECRETARY OF STATE         THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE         THE ATTORNEY GENERAL         THE
@statedeptspox
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson
9 months
.@POTUS will create a fast track for investments from our partners in the U.S. and will restrict Chinese investment in strategic industries, protecting U.S. innovations from benefiting China's military industrial complex.
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@NASEMJefferson
Jefferson Science Fellowships
10 months
A 2017-2018 JSF Fellow at @StateDept shares the benefits of a Jefferson Science Fellowship.
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
10 months
It was a privilege to work alongside the @GPatState in advancing U.S. Diplomacy through Public Private Partnerships, including through Tech Diplomacy.
@GPatState
Global Partnerships Unit
10 months
I am so proud to have led eight Partnership Opportunity Delegations - PODs - all over the world during my last 2.5 years as Special Representative for Global Partnerships. Our efforts helped to revitalize a tool that leads to big impact. https://t.co/Eg3NDqyw3Q
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@STASatState
S&T Adviser at State
10 months
So glad to join such an important conversation hosted by @BCIU alongside #SpecialAdvisorDisability Minkara. Technology can be used to enhance our world, remove barriers, and increase accessibility for all.
@StateDRL
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor (DRL)
10 months
#SpecialAdvisorDisability Minkara joined a @BCIU event on inclusive tech with @STASatState. Technology can either remove or reinforce barriers to inclusion. Let’s remove barriers by creating pathways for persons with disabilities to be leaders in responsible tech governance.
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