Jason Gallo

About Jason Gallo

Leveraging 18+ years working in and with the executive and legislative branches of…

Experience

1. Director - Science, Technology, and Innovation Analysis Program

   National Science Foundation Nsf

   Jun 2024 — Present · Alexandria, VA, US

   Lead the Science, Technology, and Innovation Analysis Program at the National Science Foundation\'s National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). Responsibilities include providing strategic direction for a multidisciplinary research portfolio focused on U.S. science and engineering, R&D activity, STEM education and workforce, emerging technologies, and national competitiveness. Manage the production of the Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) biennial report series (mandated by Congress), a key source of objective, quantitative data on the U.S. science and engineering enterprise in a global context. Supervise a team of 10 analysts to deliver accurate and timely policy-relevant analyses. Serve as a liaison between NCSES/NSF and the National Science Board, federal agencies, and the international research community.

Education

• University of Tübingen

  Contemporary German History and Political Science

  1995 — 1996

• Colorado College

  BA, Classics, History, and Political Science

  1994 — 1997

• Northwestern University

  PhD, Media, Technology, and Society

  2002 — 2008

• Georgetown University

  MA, Communication, Culture, and Technology

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Communication Theory
• History of Technology
• Social Media
• Science Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Technology Policy
• Socio-Technical Systems
• Public Policy
• Information Science
• Government
• Rhetorical Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Earth Observation
• Data Analysis
• Mass Communication
• Policy
• Qualitative Research
• Research Design
• Analysis
• Research
• Data Policy
• Science
• Policy Writing
• Statistics
• Policy Research
• Editing