Independence Day and American Values
In honor of the 4th of July, the Department of State reflects on a nation built on ideas and autonomy.
State Department Using Streamlined Process to Hire 50 Data Scientists
In a hiring announcement issued last week, the State Department announced its intentions to hire at least 50 data scientists through a streamlined assessment-based application process.
Celebrating Ramadan | State Department
Senior Advisor Asha Castleberry-Hernandez wishes all celebrating Ramadan and shares one of her favorite memories of enjoying iftar at a traditional diwaniya gathering.
The Courage to Challenge Conventions | U.S. Embassy Singapore
During Women's History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Singapore highlights Professor Jackie Ying, a nanotechnology scientist and founding director of the Bioengineering Institute in Singapore.
Bipartisan Bill Would Revitalize the State Department Workforce
The 2021 State Department Authorization Act (H.R. 1157) is a bipartisan measure that would work to revitalize the Department of State by increasing hiring, retention, and bonuses. The act aims to improve the workforce at the State Department by providing broad guidelines on how to improve the department's foreign service and civil servants.
State Department to Begin First Phase of Returning Employees to DC Metro Area Offices
Officials at the Department of State have revealed to Federal new Network that employees will soon begin the first step in a multi-phased approach to reopening offices and resuming full operations. The agency is “closely monitoring” local conditions in the Washington, DC metro area and expects phase one of its reopening plan to begin Monday, June 15.