This impactful effort will empower the broad society to be included, and to actively participate in both efforts and benefits of the quantum era." Jared Serbu: Say a little bit more about what you mean by more inclusive access. News Release. “NSF has concluded that this recent damage to the 305-meter telescope cannot be addressed without risking the lives and safety of work crews and staff," Sean Jones, assistant director of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate at NSF, said on Thursday. Sean has 1 job listed on their profile. (165.6 KB) Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer. Hubbard Radio Washington DC, LLC. Sean Jones, Acting Assistant Director at the NSF's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences comments: "The future of fundamental research and education is in our hands. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The National Science Foundation announced . 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But I really have to look at what the administration’s been calling the industries of the future and some of the work we’ve been doing pushing artificial intelligence, but also quantum information science – some really fascinating work and research that’s going on there. Modern humans reached westernmost Europe 5,000 years earlier than previously known. Jared Serbu: And did you know those candidates need to have any particular impact in any particular area? Program Director, Division of Earth Sciences at National Science Foundation (NSF) And many of those activities really do go to inspire the next generation of those who are interested in STEM, and in science. This impactful effort will empower the broad society to be included, and to actively participate in both efforts and benefits of the quantum era,” said Sean Jones, Acting Assistant Director at the NSF's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. “This was not an easy decision for the NSF to make,” Sean Jones, NSF assistant director for the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate, told reporters. Denise Caldwell, NSF . Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. September 28, 2020. Are you looking forward benefits to particular sectors of the economy or to the federal government itself, or just really trying to advance the state of knowledge and in basic scientific fields? And then a lot of work going on with our – major research facilities in physics and astronomy, really just given us a deeper appreciation and view as to how the cosmos is actually, has been built and is being developed. Sean Jones: Yeah, well, I think there’s three pivotal points here that I’m trying to really focus our directorate on and that’s really supporting the boldest possible science going forward, increasing our partnerships, and that’s with our federal agencies, as well as with industry partners, and also an increased commitment for more inclusive access. 1 priority," Sean Jones, the assistant director for the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate, said. Credit: Sean Jones, NSF Download the high-resolution PNG version of the image. So we’re looking at increasing access for those who want to go into STEM fields, and also increase access to all the resources that our directorate really provides to advance the research enterprise itself. Sean Jones: Sure. The 43-year-old TV presenter fought back tears as she dedicated the closing moments of the latest episode to young shooting researcher Charlie Mott after his passing. https://www.nsf.gov/staff/staff_bio.jsp?lan=sljones&from_org=DMR Jones talked with me about what the directorate does, and the direction he hopes to take it. Sean Jones: Yeah, so when we look at the science and technology enterprise, we look at the United States, we really want to increase the access for all those who are interested in being a part of this great research endeavor. There’s been a change in leadership for one of the key scientific leadership posts at the National Science Foundation. “NSF has concluded that this recent damage to the 305-meter telescope cannot be addressed without risking the lives and safety of work crews and staff," Sean Jones… So it’s an exciting directorate for the National Science Foundation. Tom Temin is host of the Federal Drive and has been providing insight on federal technology and management issues for more than 25 years. And our directorate really is about fundamental science, and advancing work that scans and the scales of the universe, from fundamental particles all the way to the cosmos. Tali Bar-Shalom, OMB . “NSF’s Spectrum Innovation Initiative was created to find ways to maximize our nation’s limited radio spectrum resources,” said Sean L. Jones, NSF assistant director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Nasser Barghouty, NASA . Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne. “This decision was not an easy one to make,” Sean Jones, NSF’s assistant director for mathematical and physical sciences, said at a news briefing … But we also collaborate on research programs and making sure that we find the best science for the nation through our various programs. Jared Serbu: Maybe say a little bit about how that selection process works, and how you select candidates for research projects? Jared Serbu: That’s Sean Jones, the newly appointed director of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation. September 29, 2020. Now, researchers are planning a rebirth. So the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is the home of five unique divisions, starting with the Division of Chemistry, Division of Materials Research, Physics, Astronomy and Mathematical Sciences. The 57-year-old observatory, a survivor of numerous hurricanes and earthquakes, is now in such a fragile state that attempting repairs would put staff and workers in danger. “This agreement will provide enhanced access to NTIA and FCC expertise, helping us focus spectrum research and develop a technologically sophisticated workforce at the speed this nation requires to stay at the forefront of innovation,” said Sean L. Jones, NSF Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Sean Jones was appointed as the new director of NSF’s Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate last month. Arthur “Skip” Lupia, Assistant Director for SBE, NSF Speakers: Vicki Chandler, Dean of Faculty, Minerva Schools at KGI & NSB Member Fleming Crim, Chief Operating Officer, NSF Sean Jones, Deputy Assistant Director, MPS, NSF Rebecca Keiser, Office Head, OISE, NSF 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. The 57-year-old observatory, a survivor of numerous hurricanes and earthquakes, is now in such a fragile state that attempting repairs would put staff and workers in danger. “This decision was not an easy one to make,” Sean Jones, NSF’s assistant director for mathematical and physical sciences, said at a news briefing today. “NSF’s Spectrum Innovation Initiative was created to find ways to maximize our nation’s limited radio spectrum resources,” said Sean L. Jones, NSF Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences.