PAWR Project Office wins funding to accelerate wireless innovation
The National Science Foundation granted $2.8 million to US Ignite and Northeastern University to continue to lead the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Program, which drives foundational research in areas such as open radio access networks (Open RAN), spectrum sharing, and drone-based wireless systems. See the full announcement here and check out updates from our four platforms here.
We also wanted to share that Washington, DC's Hot 99.5 radio station featured Nick Maynard in their CEOs You Should Know segment. Listen now to learn more about Nick's background and US Ignite's work.
On behalf of all of us at US Ignite, happy holidays! Look for our next newsletter in late January.
New Investments in PAWR Program Strengthen US Commitment to Wireless Research in 5G, 6G, and Beyond
The Platform of Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announced $2.8 million in new funding from the National Science Foundation. Said NSF Assistant Director Margaret Martonosi: “PAWR helps America by facilitating the expansion of researchers who can now contribute to wireless innovation, and also expanding the reach of America’s benefit from it.”
Discovering Data Science - A Blog Series
This blog series aims to offer information, insights, tips, and examples of data science use for communities. Now more than ever community leaders need to be aware of what is possible through data science, and how to find the right partners for data projects. Click below to read the intro post.
Advocating for Continued Spectrum Sharing
US Ignite signed on to a letter urging the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration to build on the demonstrated success of the CBRS spectrum sharing model.
AI3 Prize Competition Concept Papers Due January 10
The Artificial Intelligence for IoT (AI3) Prize Competition has officially launched! Teams interested in creating an AI system to help first responders must submit their concept paper by January 10, 2023. The contest rules and details are available on the US Ignite webpage.
Kurrant Insights Features US Ignite's Work
In this interview, US Ignite's Lee Davenport talks with Kurrant Insights about how US Ignite works to match up cities and communities to smart city technology partners and vendors.
