U.S. State Department - OES

06/20/2025

06/10/2025

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.

06/10/2025

The State Department and APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 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 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.

06/03/2025

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

04/30/2025

On April 30th, the U.S. Department of State hosted a Commercial Space Roundtable focused on American Leadership and Prosperity in Space. This session convened leaders from prominent U.S. space companies and trade associations with representatives from relevant U.S. government agencies, including the State Department, NASA, and the Department of Commerce. 🌐

U.S. commercial space activities have rapidly expanded in the last decade and now comprise one-third of the global space economy. As the space environment evolves and strategic competition grows, the innovation of the U.S. commercial space sector is more critical than ever. This roundtable was an opportunity for private sector leaders and government representatives to identify ways the State Department can improve its advocacy and support for the U.S. commercial space sector globally, reinforcing America’s leading role in the modern space age.

Strengthening collaboration between the U.S. government and the commercial space industry is essential for ensuring continued American leadership and advancing our shared interests in a secure, stable, and prosperous space environment.

04/29/2025

Join the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center live online from 2pm - 5pm ET today for a critical discussion on Strengthening America's Leadership in Space.

Leaders from government, industry, and civil society will delve into topics on expanding the space economy & U.S. innovation, strengthening space diplomacy & global cooperation, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. 🚀

Watch the livestream here:

04/28/2025

Join the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center on April 29 for a special forum on Strengthening America’s Leadership in Space. This high-level forum will bring together U.S. and international leaders from government, industry, and civil society to highlight how space diplomacy advances national security, economic prosperity, and scientific collaboration.

The event will feature three dynamic panel discussions on:

🚀 Expanding the Space Economy – Entrepreneurship & innovation in the U.S. commercial space sector (with reps from Axiom, Maxar Intelligence, Commercial Space Federation, and the U.S. Department of Commerce)

🌐 Strengthening Space Diplomacy – Global cooperation for responsible space activity (with reps from the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs, the Secure World Foundation, Embassy of Japan, and Redwire Space)

🌟 The Next Generation – Inspiring future leaders in STEM (with reps from the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and the Smithsonian)

Watch the livestream here (April 29, 2pm-5pm ET):

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04/25/2025

Our science & technology office, alongside other U.S. Department of State panelists, spoke today to a group from the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Science Policy & Diplomacy Group about the work OES does to benefit the American economy through international cooperation on emerging technologies and science.

As President Trump has said, “We must blaze a trail to the next frontiers of science to cement America’s global technological leadership.”

04/09/2025

Congratulations to OceanX and José Maria Neves Presidente of Cabo Verde! Our collaboration with Atlantic countries, including Cabo Verde, on science exchange and marine scientific research advances our understanding of ocean systems, generates new discoveries, showcases American scientific excellence and research, and spurs innovation and investment.



U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde

04/04/2025

Congratulations to Angelique Songco – the Philippines' "Mama Ranger" – for her selection as an International Women of Courage awardee. Her leadership in maritime law enforcement has dramatically decreased illegal fishing and poaching in the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, protecting these precious coral reefs and the people and animals that depend on them.

To all our IWOC honorees: congratulations and thank you for your work to create a safer and more secure and just world for all.

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and World Heritage Site

04/03/2025

04/02/2025

We were delighted to welcome Argentina in Washington, D.C. last month for bilateral consultations on the peaceful uses and exploration of space. The United States and Argentina have collaborated for more than 60 years on mutually beneficial space activities, and we are just getting started!

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