Our Mission
Turning technological possibility into public good
The SMART America Institute seeks to advance the responsible development, deployment, and governance of emerging technologies. By convening researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and civic leaders virtually, the Institute aims to translate technological possibility into societal benefit through informed dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based policy development.
Focus Areas
Where we work
Across the technologies reshaping the next century.
Artificial Intelligence
Responsible AI development, governance, and real-world deployment.
Quantum Science
Quantum computing, measurement, and sensing at the limits of physics.
Biotechnology
Advances in the life sciences and their societal implications.
Advanced Materials
Next-generation materials, nanotechnology, and manufacturing.
Robotics & Automation
Intelligent systems, automation, and human-machine collaboration.
Policy & Economics
Evidence-based policy and the economics of emerging technology.