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Shalin Jyotishi

@shalinjyotishi.bsky.social
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Science, Workforce, & AI Policy + Implementation. Founding Director Future of Work & Innovation Economy @New America Writer @Forbes. Visiting Scholar @ASU. Occasional musician. #SciPol #EduSky #STS #EconSky linktr.ee/shalinjyotishi

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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New for me in @yahoonews.com: As AI Reshapes Work, Congress Should Ensure Community Colleges Are Ready Our most ambitious AI policies are still taking shape; there's low-hanging fruit for the current/next Congress to bite. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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As AI Reshapes Work, Congress Should Ensure Community Colleges Are Ready
America's most ambitious AI policies are still taking shape, but Congress has low-hanging fruit it should act on to build capacity of community colleges for the AI era.
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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I hear the story about how it took 30 years to gain productivity from electricity a lot in relation to AI (I have even told it myself) But not every technology is that way. Ford went from inventing the modern assembly line to rebuilding all work around it in 3 years, cutting car making time by 88%
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New America @newamerica.org · 23/08/2026
New America experts in the news: 🗳️ Proportional representation research from @politicalreform.newamerica.org featured in @npr.org. n.pr/4wIIZN9 🤖 @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social discusses how to build an AI-ready workforce for the World Economic Forum. bit.ly/4wEOtZm
The image is a news graphic featuring the NPR logo and stickers that say "I Voted" with American flag designs. The text reads: "Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they’re open to big changes. Highlight: Proportional representation research from New America's Political Reform program featured in NPR."Students seated with graduation caps below a banner featuring the World Economic Forum logo. The text reads: "To build an AI-ready workforce, look beyond traditional universities" by Shalin Jyotishi, Founder & Director, Future of Work & Innovation Economy.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
It was a treat co-hosting the Advanced Manufacturing Communities Collaborative #ManufacturingMomentums summit at @newamerica.org this week! Excellent sessions on the manufacturing sector's industrial competitiveness + keynote remarks from former DoD Secretary Leon Panetta!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Department of Justice divided nine National Science Foundation #workforce and #education programs aimed at increasing diversity into three pots based on whether it felt they discriminated on the basis of race or sex, including the NSF ATE program supporting community colleges.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In 2025, the U.S. National Academies revenue from the federal government was a notch higher than it was in the COVID era, but it is down from a pre-COVID crest. As the Trump admin considers defunding the National Academies, these numbers will be worth watching for 2026. H/T @aip.bsky.social
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Adriana Bankston @abankston.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join us online tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on ways to strengthen the U.S. #research #ecosystem, improve #talent retention, and ensure global leadership in #research. Register: tinyurl.com/2s3ere46. Donna Ginther @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social @scipolguy.bsky.social Trelysa Long @itif.org
can the united states retain its scientific talent?
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New from me for the World Economic Forum, drawing on insights from our partnership with the National Science Foundation and the National Applied AI Consortium led by Miami Dade College www.weforum.org/stories/arti... @newamerica.org @educationwork.newamerica.org #scipol #workforce #AIeducation
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Looking forward to joining @itif.org this Thursday at 4 PM DT for a conversation on how the United States can retain its scientific talent, along with @scipolguy.bsky.social, @abankston.bsky.social, and Donna Ginther, moderated by ITIF's Trelysa Long Register here: itif.org/events/2026/... #scipol
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If it’s true that AI research could be automated by 2030-2031ish, what is likely to happen to other areas of research? What’s the future of the research uni especially in light of the whole new institution movement? It seems we should be debating this now, not in 2030/31
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Education & Work @educationwork.newamerica.org · 12/08/2026
What does the #FutureOfWork look like? VOTE HERE to discuss emerging #tech like #AI with @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social, a leading voice on the innovation economy. 🔗 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... (Find this session at the larger @sxsw.com conference, not the EDU event!)
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New from me in @forbes.com - National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges From the care economy to quantum, work-based learning experiences like internships and apprenticeships will be needed at scale. www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
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National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges
The Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy Work-based Learning Cohort will expand hands-on learning for students at six institutions nationwide.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
$100k fee for OPTs? Policy necrosis for the economy. Looking forward to being back at @itif.org's Hamilton Center on Industrial Strategy for a panel on how the U.S. can #retain scientific talent alongside @abankston.bsky.social Donna Ginther, Trelysa Long Register here: itif.org/events/2026/...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
@markwarner.bsky.social unveiled an AI<>economy legislative suite that's one to watch. The National Workforce Transition Fund has my endorsement. Commentary and details below. industrialcyber.co/ai/warner-un...
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Just a moment please..
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Deeply saddened to hear the passing of Caroline Wagner. Big loss for the #scipol and natsec policy community. My deepest condolences to her family and the Ohio State Glenn College community. glenn.osu.edu/news/pa/coll...
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Glenn College Remembers Professor Caroline Wagner
The Faculty Emeritus, internationally recognized for her research and teaching of the intersection of science and policy, passed away June 24.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The public interest technology profession/movement continues to grow, now in the #Mamdani administration. The movement has come a long way since @newamerica.org, Hewlett, and Ford back in the 2010s. Good example of the think-and-do-tank mission in action www.insidehighered.com/views/2019/0...
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Colleges must develop interdisciplinary training for future technology and public policy leaders (opinion)
Higher education must give the next generation of technology and policy leaders the interdisciplinary training they need to succeed, write Anne-Marie Slaughter, Darren Walker and Larry Kramer.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Jason Rittenberg penned a state of play summary for EDA's Regional Tech & Innovation Hubs program, created under CHIPS. Great to see this place-based policy program persist from the Biden admin. Plus, some relatedly exciting news from NSF is coming this week. www.newamerica.org/insights/com...
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Education & Work @educationwork.newamerica.org · 02/07/2026
⏯️ We asked journalists why in-depth, place-based reporting matters. Hear their reflections below—and then learn about a new reporting fellowship, launched by our #FutureOfWork & Innovation Economy initiative and in partnership with @workshift.bsky.social. 🔗 www.newamerica.org/fellowships/...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Are you a savvy storyteller wanting a boost in covering the intersection of science and tech-based growth, industrial policy, and the workforce/education? Apply to our new Future of Work Reporting Fellowship by July 24! www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
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Expanding Journalism Around Education, Work And The Innovation Economy
New America and Work Shift have launched a reporting fellowship to spur local journalism around education, AI, emerging technologies, and the tech-based economic growth.
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Zahava Stadler @zahavastadler.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Attention journalists and writers interested in the workforce, technological change, economic development, and how these are showing up in people's real lives: Take a look at this fantastic fellowship opportunity with @workshift.bsky.social & @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social's team!
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Future of Work Reporting Fellowship
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Culture and narrative eats policy for lunch. That's why @newamerica.org's Future of Work & Innovation Economy is priortizing investing in local journalism and storytellers at the intersection of education and work, emerging technologies, and public policy. Please apply for and share our fellowship!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Pretty helpful conceptualization of a think-tank. But work with practitioners is missing. That's a key part of what we do @newamerica.org - TA, convening communities of practice, fostering peer learning/practice change at institutions. Maybe a 4th concentric square for the think/do-tanks out there
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
More evidence that the "CHIPS" part of the CHIPS & Science Act is not dead, despite the president's comments. The CHIPS National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), which NSF and the Commerce Dept launched, has expanded. My latest story for @forbes.com! www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Despite headlines Of #AI induced #layoff waves at Fortune 500 companies, recent #jobs numbers point to a labor market that seems to be bolstered by healthy rates of job creation. Unemployment has stayed between 4.3-4.5% since last summer.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
During #APIMonth, Joyce Hwang and I interviewed Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke, CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread What Do #AsianAmerican and #PacificIslander #Voters Want in 2026? www.newamerica.org/insights/wha...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This week's @forbes.com story dropped today New $25 million grant #funding program in the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration for #AI upskilling. It's not new funding but reconstitution of #three previously sunset programs following EDA #reauthorization in 2024. Link below!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
As a bass player and jazz aficionado, I never really get tired of going to #NOLA, but this time was special. Thanks to the New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) for a great #CityScapes 2026 summit convening #econdev leaders from small and mid-sized cities and for including me in your closing plenary.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This is some exciting and frankly grounding work from our New Practice Lab. Check it out!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🆕For @Forbes: 80+ Chambers Of Commerce Raise Alarm On STEM Talent Exodus, R&D Funding It's not just universities - business is getting more engaged in federal R&D advocacy and voicing concerns around #STEM talent loss due to funding uncertainty www.forbes.com/sites/shalin... #scipol #scipolicy
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Here here. Workforce funding, R&D funding, Econ Dec/industrial policy to what end? Not typically the end goal taxpayers who underwrite those investments would rank as priority #1 Oftentimes our end goals are well-meaning but unimaginative and myopic. Looking forward to this!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New for @forbes.com: Inside NSF's partnership with DOL, USDA, and SBA to help a broad constellation of actors better coordinate their attempts to foster AI literacy and workforce readiness -- unis, CCs, labor unions, K-12, museums, industry associations, libraries, www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
New for @forbes.com: A non-profit foundation for the U.S. National Science Foundation could allow billions in new philanthropic investments to augment federal funding for R&D and STEM education. @scipolguy.bsky.social @techiewonk.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @dkthomp.bsky.social
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Following the launch of our first-of-its-kind national survey last week, @newamerica.org & the Association of Community College Trustees is pleased to announce our national Presidents-Trustee #AdvisoryCommittee on Economic and Workforce Development! www.newamerica.org/insights/new...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
More than $156 billion in proposed data center investments have been blocked or delayed across at least 17 states in 2024-2025.
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Study the past if you wish to understand the present and predict the future, they say. Recently been toiling in the history of electrification, given AI musings. This was among the first electric signs in NYC in 1910 - a 40' Heinz Pickle ad. I'm struck by its international orientation!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
APLU is accepting nominations for the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award! This award honors leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in advancing the mission of public & land-grant universities. Submit a nomination by May 15: bit.ly/3QaYYUF
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Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award - APLU
Purpose: The Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities. Candidates should have...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
What does it actually take to build a workforce system that can keep pace with a rapidly changing labor market and economy? Coordination among K-12, higher ed, industry, econ dev, and the workforce system. Sounds easy, but never seems to happen. www.newamerica.org/insights/lev...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Honored to have been named a Big Bets Fellow by the Rockefeller Foundation this week. What an amazing crop of leaders. Excited to advance the scaling of our @newamerica.org-NSF Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy as a fellow! www.rockefellerfoundation.org/fellowships-...
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2026 United States Big Bets Fellows
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join @newamerica.org and @workshift.bsky.social this Thursday for the launch of our Future of Work Reporting Fellowship! Applications open through July. Please share with #journalists/freelancers/writers/storytellers you know. www.newamerica.org/events/a-new...
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A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🆕 @newamerica.org & Work Shift are launching a #paid Future of Work Reporting #Fellowship! Aimed at mid-career #journalists/#storytellers at the intersection of education, workforce, industrial policy, emerging tech, labor, etc. Press release, launch webinar, and app details below! Please share!
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Trump admin announces "first set" of appointees to the PCAST Marc Andreessen Sergey Brin Safra Catz Michael Dell Jacob DeWitte Fred Ehrsam Larry Ellison David Friedberg Jensen Huang John Martinis Bob Mumgaard Lisa Su Mark Zuckerberg www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
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President Trump Announces Appointments to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed the first members to his President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Established by
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Great turnout for our #student spotlight session at AAAS #ERN last week. Ty French @sunybroome.bsky.social, Michael Nelson Alamance CC, and Mehdiye Muhammedi CC Denver shared their experiences in emerging tech programs as part of @newamerica.org & NSF's Accelerator for CCs in the Innovation Economy
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Distribution of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Higher Education Institutions Across States via NSF
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New America @newamerica.org · 10/03/2026
Today, New America relaunches our brand and website, strengthening how we advance independent research and bold solutions for a new America. 📍 newamerica.org
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Pleased to be supporting Sens. Warner and Rounds' Economy of the Future Commission Act, which was dropped today. #Bipartisan legislation to develop solutions that help American workers adapt to the rapid #economic and workforce changes driven by #AI. www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
It was an honor to testify before the House Approps House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies this week. Thank you to Chair Aderholt and Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov for the opportunity. My testimony: www.newamerica.org/center-educa... @newamerica.org
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Next week I testify before the House Appropriations LHHS Subcommittee, overseeing ED & DOL, on "Preparing for the Future: America’s #CommunityColleges." Thanks to Chairman Aderholt, Ranking Member, @delauro.house.gov and the Committee for the opportunity. appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hea...
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Shalin Jyotishi @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
My latest for @forbes.com covers how OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Intel are partnering with National Science Foundation-funded National Applied AI Consortium - a free network for #communitycolleges to improve the quality and scale of #AIeducation. Check it out: www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
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NPR @npr.org · 20/02/2026
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. n.pr/3OtEZ2E
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.
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Education & Work @educationwork.newamerica.org · 09/02/2026
✨ How will #AI shape our work, relationships, and lives across adulthood? This time TOMORROW, join our #FutureOfWork Director @shalinjyotishi.bsky.social for a deep conversation about #GenAI and other emerging #tech with the world’s first chief AI ethics officer, Kay Firth-Butterfield.
Headshot of Kay Firth-Butterfield to the right of a large image of her new book, Coexisting with AI and surrounded  by text that reads, "A Conversation with Kay Firth-Butterfield, February 10, 1pm, Online"
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