132096 http://uservoice.com/users/132096-jps http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d215aaaf394adeab5f4746a0464f7569?default=http://uservoice.com/images/icons/default-avatar.jpg jps jps jps 0 0 68557 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68557-kick-start-research-and-innovation-in-energy Double the # of engineers who graduate from American universities each year to 60K. Bring more women into the field, encourage foreigners who study engineering here to stay. We train foreign... Double the # of engineers who graduate from American universities each year to 60K. Bring more women into the field, encourage foreigners who study engineering here to stay. We train foreign nationals, invest in them, and then make them go home. I would staple a green card to their diploma. 5973 26 6111 Obama CTO general 2008-11-11T21:23:10Z 2008-11-11T21:23:10Z general 68587 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68587-start-a-green-collar-jobs-program Connect the work that most needs doing (retrofitting our buildings with solar panels, insulation, etc.) with the people who most need work. Let's have the green energy revolution lift all boats--not... Connect the work that most needs doing (retrofitting our buildings with solar panels, insulation, etc.) with the people who most need work. Let's have the green energy revolution lift all boats--not create an energy apartheid! See http://www.vanjones.net/ for more. 2182 7 6111 Obama CTO general 123099 Matt_Lerner Matt_Lerner Matt_Lerner 2008-11-11T21:40:19Z 2008-11-11T21:40:19Z general 68758 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68758-ensure-reliable-trustworthy-election-technologies Electronic voting machines are insecure, unreliable, and prone to a variety of problems that undermine trust in our elections process. Optical scanners and other technologies have some problems as... Electronic voting machines are insecure, unreliable, and prone to a variety of problems that undermine trust in our elections process. Optical scanners and other technologies have some problems as well. The CTO can create a clear roadmap to get reliable, trustworthy, verifiable voting technology into every precinct in America by the time of the 2010 elections. Additionally, the CTO should employ information designers to create a national standard for ballot designs so that all citizens are ensured the right to a ballot that is clear, easy to use, and reliable. 2895 61 6111 Obama CTO general 123619 jesse_kocher jesse_kocher jesse_kocher 2008-11-11T22:52:08Z 2008-11-11T22:52:08Z general 68968 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68968-ensure-the-internet-is-widely-accessible-network-neutral The Internet is one of the most valuable technical resources in America. In order to continue the amazing growth and utility of the Internet, the CTO's policies Improve accessibility in... The Internet is one of the most valuable technical resources in America. In order to continue the amazing growth and utility of the Internet, the CTO's policies should: Improve accessibility in remote and depressed areas. Maintain a carrier and content neutral network. Foster a competitive and entrepreneurial business environment. 13679 39 6111 Obama CTO general 124867 Peat Peat Peat 2008-11-12T02:01:55Z 2008-11-12T02:01:55Z general 68969 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68969-build-a-nation-wide-smart-grid Embed intelligence throughout a nation-wide electrical grid, on both sides of the meter to enhance the efficiency of distribution and use. This will (A) accelerate the penetration of sources like... Embed intelligence throughout a nation-wide electrical grid, on both sides of the meter to enhance the efficiency of distribution and use. This will (A) accelerate the penetration of sources like solar & wind that are diurnal or intermittent; (B) take advantage of smart meters and distributed storage as plug-in cars become available; (C) permit power to be wheeled from where resources are rich to where electricity is needed; (D) provide tens of thousands of jobs and train workers to replace the baby boomers who will retire from utilities over the next 5-10 years. Start with the government-owned Bonneville Power Administration in the Northwest, learn what works, and extend the network across the country. 1857 11 6111 Obama CTO general 124872 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T02:03:04Z 2008-11-12T02:03:04Z general 68985 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68985-ensure-our-privacy-and-repeal-the-patriot-act- The patriot act had many sub-ordinate clauses that strip away our privacy as American citizens. These were shoehorned in as an effort to protect us, while they in fact strip us of certain rights to... The patriot act had many sub-ordinate clauses that strip away our privacy as American citizens. These were shoehorned in as an effort to protect us, while they in fact strip us of certain rights to privacy as citizens. Lets protect our nation while ensuring confidence and privacy to our citizens. 10617 37 6111 Obama CTO general 125000 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T02:26:07Z 2008-11-12T02:26:07Z general 70183 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70183-improve-the-usability-of-government-websites Current government website has minimum measurable usability and accessibility, but the interface and interaction design is far from current standards. I suggest that government give opportunities... Current government website has minimum measurable usability and accessibility, but the interface and interaction design is far from current standards. I suggest that government give opportunities to students in leading educational institutions (ie. state universities) to take part in redesigning the web experience of their jurisdiction. 5 2 6111 Obama CTO general 131094 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-13T01:33:32Z 2008-11-13T01:33:32Z general 70214 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70214-reestablish-a-u-s-office-of-technology-assessment Congress shortsightedly abolished the former U.S. Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) in 1995. In the meantime many European nations have strengthened their institutional capacity to anticipate and ... Congress shortsightedly abolished the former U.S. Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) in 1995. In the meantime many European nations have strengthened their institutional capacity to anticipate and guide technological innovation and to understand science-and-technology intensive policy issues. Denmark especially has excelled in developing mechanism for allowing laypeople to participate in policy deliberations related to science and technology (see www.tekno.dk/eng). 14 0 6111 Obama CTO general 131598 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-13T02:07:53Z 2008-11-13T02:07:53Z general 70306 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70306-disable-the-warrantless-wiretapping-infrastructure We never should make it easy for a wiretap to be put in place, because that only leads to telecommunication industry insider abuse. Wiretaps should be at least as hard to set up as they are to apply... We never should make it easy for a wiretap to be put in place, because that only leads to telecommunication industry insider abuse. Wiretaps should be at least as hard to set up as they are to apply for from a judge -- and those should be the only wiretaps. 8 0 6111 Obama CTO general 132096 jps jps jps 2008-11-13T03:47:54Z 2008-11-13T03:47:54Z general 2008-11-13T02:30:32Z 2009-01-26T01:03:59Z