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Oversight Unit

Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS)

The Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS) provides independent and authoritative advice to the federal government and the nation on important science and technology policy issues. Through workshops, roundtables, and consensus studies, DEPS brings together experts from across academia, industry, and government to discuss pressing interdisciplinary questions. Recommendations from DEPS reports support policy decisions ranging from future research agendas to fuel economy standards. The 13 DEPS units do work on a variety of topics including national security, space and aerospace, infrastructure, energy, computer science, math and statistics, physics, and laboratory assessments.

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Description

The Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS) provides independent and authoritative advice to the federal government and the nation on important science and technology policy issues. Through workshops, roundtables, and consensus studies, DEPS brings together experts from across academia, industry, and government to discuss pressing interdisciplinary questions and propose solutions. Recommendations from DEPS reports support scientific and policy decisions on a variety of topics including:

  • National security and intelligence
  • Computing, telecommunications, and information technology
  • Modeling and analytics
  • Manufacturing, materials, and supply chains
  • Energy and sustainability
  • Space, aeronautics, physics, and astronomy
  • Infrastructure and scientific assessments

Download recent DEPS reports and learn more about the work led from our 13 program units (boards).

Newsletters

DEPS maintains several topical email lists. If you are interested in learning about our ongoing studies, upcoming events, and new publications, visit the board pages below to subscribe for updates:

Collaborators

Committee

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Executive Director

Staff

Tina Bahadori

Lead

Sue Wyatt

Scott Weidman

Danitza Valdivia

Major units and sub-units

Board on Assessment of National Institute of Standards and Technology Programs

Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design

Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

Mathematical Sciences Education Board

Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics

Naval Studies Board

Intelligence Community Studies Board

Board on Army Research and Development

Board on Energy and Environmental Systems

Space Studies Board

Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board

National Materials and Manufacturing Board

Board on Army Science and Technology

Laboratory Assessments Board

Air Force Science and Technology Board

Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board

Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment

Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Executive Office

Air Force Studies Board

Board on Physics and Astronomy

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