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President Biden’s decision to raise the job of science adviser to a cabinet-level position could make Eric Lander one of the most influential scientists in American history.Credit.Amr Alfiky/The New York Times
To the Editor:
“Is an Adviser Necessary to Help Elevate Science?” (Science Times, May 4) reported concerns that elevating the science adviser to the cabinet level could be “more symbolic than substantive.” For the sake of the country’s response to societal challenges, and its economic future and national security, let’s make sure that it’s substantive.
To get there, we need to support the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which the science adviser leads, beyond its pre-cabinet budget of $5.5 million a year. By comparison, other cabinet officials control billions.
When Rush Harris looks at his hometown of Marshall, he sees a city that is growing and thriving. He sees community leaders who are dedicated to improving the community so that residents have a better quality of life with an abundance of job opportunities.
He sees a city striving to stay on the cutting edge of technology and infrastructure to attract more business opportunities and educational systems dedicated to educating young students so they may become the business leaders of tomorrow. To be successful, you need people who are working together and who are having conversations with each other. That s the way I see our leadership and our city progressing, Harris said. It s one of the things that gives me hope about Marshall. You have people here who are talking to each other and working toward a common goal. It makes me excited about city.
Hall County launches survey to help shape plan for improving internet access and speeds
VIDEO: Hall County launches survey to help shape plan for improving internet access and speeds By Tamlyn Cochran | April 21, 2021 at 4:25 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 6:16 PM
MEMPHIS, Texas (KFDA) - The Hall County committee is asking residents and businesses to fill out a survey to help shaping a plan to improve internet access and the speeds on the internet.
Hall County is among 27 communities selected to participate in a statewide effort led by CN Texas and funded by the Texas Rural Funders - at no cost to the County itself.
Caldwell County launches new effort to expand broadband access
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CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas - The Caldwell County Broadband Committee is working to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan to expand broadband access in the county.
The committee, which is partnering with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is made up of local stakeholders who are focused on finding solutions for improving internet connectivity countywide. Broadband connection is essential to have in a community where everyone succeed, said Michael Kamerlander, CEcD, Director Economic Development in a release. This is even more evident while we deal with the pandemic and the increased need for connectivity.