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The Big Ten is winning when it comes to football and basketball, but failing basic economics. An overwhelming majority of large research institutions in the Big Ten and other schools in the geographic region are falling behind their peers in other regions — and it’s hurting all of us. During the last decade, Michigan held its own as the country’s second-largest academic research institution, according to data released in January by the National Science Foundation. But consider the declines. Wisconsin fell five spots to eighth; Pittsburgh and Minnesota fell four each to 15th and 17th; Pe...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING spent so much time at his second home, Brett Kitching enjoys sharing why the Ipswich Turf Club is such an important part of his life. The racing hub has provided almost daily experiences from when he was brought up just down the road at Ebbw Vale and he attended Bundamba primary and high schools. "I remember many days hanging over the fence watching the races from the primary school, or from the top level of the high school looking out over the course on midweek race days,'' Kitching said. "Ipswich was always the centre of my universe. I even initial...

Quick Hits *** The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the Department of Homeland Security announced several senior appointments on Monday. Nitin Natarajan is the agency's new deputy director. Eric Goldstein will serve as CISA's executive assistant director for cybersecurity. Dr. David Mussington was tapped to serve as executive assistant director for infrastructure security. Goldstein was a member of the agency review team that managed the CISA transition for the Biden administration and served at CISA's predecessor agency, the National Protection and Programs Directorate...

Who cares if you wear a hoodie or a suit? It’s the mission that matters most Responding to Steve Kelman's recent blog post, Alan Thomas shares the inside story on 18F's evolution. By Alan Thomas   Editor's Note: Steve Kelman recently blogged about the bad reputation 18F and other digital service teams have developed in more-traditional corners of the federal IT community. That piece prompted Alan Thomas, who headed the Federal Acquisition Service from June 2017 until October 2019, to share his take on the conflicting cultures and the steps taken improve the organization. At Kelman's enc...

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