IEEE-RAS Standards Associate Vice President Craig Schlenoff Appointed to the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the White House

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Craig Schlenoff as the Deputy Director and Incoming Director of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office at the White House. This appointment serves as a testament to Dr. Schlenoff’s exceptional work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and as Associate Vice President of Standards for IEEE-RAS.

As Deputy Director and Incoming Director, Craig Schlenoff will be pivotal in shaping the nation's research and development efforts in networking and information technology. He will spearhead initiatives to drive innovation, enhance national security, and bolster the United States’ position as a global leader in technological advancements.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Craig Schlenoff on this well-deserved appointment and eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will make in his new role for the next year. Meanwhile, he will continue in his role with IEEE-RAS, facilitating the increasingly important International Standards Working Group meetings, the development of new standards study groups, and the annual Standards Scholarships to assist students in attending standards meetings at IEEE-RAS conferences.