The Science & Technology Action Committee Presents
A Vision for American Science & Technology
In an era of unprecedented global competition and rapid innovation, it is critical that the U.S. act decisively to bolster our global science and technology leadership. STAC is excited to present the Vision for Science & Technology (VAST), which offers a strategic roadmap to optimize our enterprise, fuel innovation, and enable our long-term economic prosperity.
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Our nation’s future is in question. Science and technology must guide the way forward.
We Are At A Crossroads
As other countries, particularly China, have doubled down on their investments and policies for their own R&D enterprises, America’s competitors are closely watching our next moves and fortifying their capabilities. If we stumble in this race, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to recapture our lead—and the American people will suffer the consequences.
That future is within reach. The opportunities before us are too great, the benefits too sweeping, and the risks of complacency and inaction all too real. We must realize America’s vast potential together.
VAST identifies three avenues for action to supercharge the U.S. science & technology enterprise:
Unleash the full power of America’s science and technology enterprise by breaking down barriers to progress 
Build and empower the strongest and most adaptable workforce in human history 
Drive breakthroughs, advance global competitiveness, address societal challenges, and strengthen our national security 
ABOUT THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACTION COMMITTEE (STAC)
We're a group of 23 non-profit, academic, foundation, and corporate leaders working to dramatically strengthen U.S. science and technology.
The Committee is co-chaired by:
Bill Novelli
Sudip Parikh, Ph.D.
Mary Woolley
Keith Yamamoto, Ph.D.
News and Updates
Keep up to date with our progress as we work to unleash American scientific and technical ingenuity against our burgeoning threats.
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