
Actinide experts have led the international Tech-I Program for the US Department of State • Assessed and developed strategies for University technology commercialization • Edited a book on National Innovation Systems • Overseen funding of US state Technology Commercialization Programs.
Actinide experts have designed and led the US National Science Foundation's International Funding Agency Symposium • Overseen four national funding agencies • Provided peer-review systems for US states, the US government, and national programs around the world • Trained the staff of national funding organizations.
Actinide experts have created an innovative agent-based system and training program for using AI to advance research for a national STEM community • Served as an executive officer on the board of a private foundation, developing policy and training on the use of AI • Advised executives on the adoption and use of AI for institutional leadership.
Actinide experts have overseen the assessment of more than $500 million in STEM initiatives for universities, US states, and national governments abroad • We have developed and provided training on the use of logic models and the development of monitoring and evaluation plans.
Actinide experts have worked in more than forty countries, designing and leading hands-on training for universities, technology entrepreneurs, and national governments on funding agency operations, science diplomacy, proposal writing, research management, publishing, and research ethics.
Actinide experts have designed and organized national and international conferences on STEM policy and strategy • Served as Executive Editor of the 2020 Report of the G20 Science Working Group (S20) • Developed and coordinated international cooperation and funding agreements.

At Actinide, our vision is to use our international experience to solve national and institutional problems through direct action with measured impacts. We strengthen systems, build capacity, and design innovative solutions to combine traditional approaches with ethical, secure, and adaptable innovations in the use of AI.
Ultimately, our vision is to make ourselves obsolete by transferring knowledge and insight to the next generation who will lead their national innovation systems to achieve tangible success in scientific discovery, technology-based innovation, and economic growth.
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The work described here encompasses the wide-ranging experience of the executive leadership of actinide LLc as implemented while working at prominent stem organizations under private, industry, and government funding over the last three decades.
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