Feds at Work: Advanced the science and use of an alloy that returns to its original shape after…The work is leading to groundbreaking technologies for safer, more efficient aviation and space explorationOct 16, 2019Oct 16, 2019
Feds at Work: Created a new forecasting model and warning system for predicting deadly hurricane…The system saves lives by alerting residents sooner of the approaching dangerOct 15, 2019Oct 15, 2019
Feds at Work: Led the development of digital tools for improving aspects of the Medicare programThe tools provide patients with better access to their health records and change physician payment incentivesOct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Feds at Work: Identified and implemented solutions to combat noise-induced hearing lossHearing loss affects hundreds of thousands of sailors and Marines and costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year in treatments for…Oct 10, 2019Oct 10, 2019
Feds at Work: Carefully monitored a large and sustained eruption of Hawaii’s Kīlauea VolcanoProvided vital updates to protect residents, tourists and property from ash, lava and toxic fumesOct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
Feds at Work: Uncovered the largest bribery and corruption scandal in U.S. Navy historyProsecution resulted in dozens of federal criminal convictions and sanctions against numerous Navy officersOct 1, 20191Oct 1, 20191
Feds at Work: Provided vital training and resources for rebuilding in HaitiLocals rebuilt thousands of homes and roofs ripped apart by a Category 4 hurricane, making the structures safer and stronger to withstand…Sep 26, 2019Sep 26, 2019
Feds at Work: Five decades of helping shape U.S. foreign policyHelped protect U.S. interests abroad and advance democracy and human rights around the worldSep 19, 2019Sep 19, 2019
Feds at Work: Strengthened our nation’s defenses against nuclear and radioactive threatsDeveloped performance standards and tests for detection systems that screen nearly 7 million cargo containers entering U.S. seaports every…Sep 17, 2019Sep 17, 2019
Feds at Work: Led response efforts for dozens of disease crises, including Ebola, SARS and West…Greatly improved our country’s ability to identify, prepare for and respond to inevitable flu pandemicsSep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019