NSF Convergence Approach to Transition Basic Research into Practice

11/02/2020

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by   Shelby Smith, et al.

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The National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator addresses national-scale societal challenges through use-inspired convergence research. Leveraging a convergence approach the Convergence Accelerator builds upon basic research and discovery to make timely investments to strengthen the Nations innovation ecosystem associated with several key R D priority areas and practices to include the coronavirus disease 2019, harnessing the data revolution, the future of work, and quantum technology. Artificial Intelligence is a key underlying theme across all of these areas.