U.S. State Department - OES

The State Department and are excited to announce our call for nominations for the 2025 U.S. APEC Science prize for Innovation, Research, and Education (ASPIRE) competition. This year‘s prize is centered around the convergence of AI and biotechnology. These two fields have already generated groundbreaking innovations, such as AI-assisted drug discovery for rare disease diseases, for Americans and others around the world.
We look forward to receiving nominations! The nomination, criteria, and contact for application form, due by June 20, can be found here: https://www.state.gov/2025-u-s-aspire-competition/. Candidates must be U.S. citizens under the age of 40 and can be U.S. government affiliated or non-government.

The State Department was pleased to participate in Capitol Hill Ocean Week to talk about something that affects every American who enjoys seafood and supports our ocean — U.S. fisheries competitiveness and sustainability. 🐟🌎

Did you know?
✔️ U.S. marine fisheries support 2.3 million jobs and nearly $500 billion in economic activity every year.
✔️ The State Department works hand-in-hand with NOAA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and international partners to protect American fishers and consumers.
✔️ We lead global efforts to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing — keeping illegal seafood off your plate and ensuring fair access for American fishers.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation