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Moving Towards a National Strategic Plan for Digital Twins Research and Development

This past December, the National Academies released Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins.  The report assesses the research and resources needed to support the development of digital twin technologies, identifies critical future research priorities, and presents an interdisciplinary research agenda for the field.

In response to the report's recommendations, the NITRD Digital Twins Fast-Track Action Committee, on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, is seeking public input for the creation of a National Digital Twins R&D Strategic Plan through July 28, 2024. This plan will act as an organizing national document, providing guidance for government investments in digital twins related research. 

About the Report

Learn more about our recent report, Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions of Digital Twins, on the study website.  Download the report and report resources using the links below:

• Full Report
• Press Release
• 4-page Summary (PDF)
• Feature Story: Unlocking the Promise of Digital Twins
• Infographic: Digital Twin of a Cancer Patient and Tumor (PDF)
• Public Briefing Slides (PDF)
• Public Briefing Video

About Us

The National Academies' Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics (BMSA) provides actionable advice on important issues related to math, statistics, data science, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital twins. Our work explores future research directions, guides investment priorities, strengthens connections between the mathematical sciences and other disciplines, and increases public awareness about the importance of the mathematical sciences.