Terry Carpenter
Federal Leadership
As the Chief Information Officer of the National Science Foundation, Terry Carpenter oversees IT operations, cybersecurity, and the technological support of NSF’s mission to advance science. Carpenter has led critical efforts in IT modernization, including enhancing NSF’s cloud capabilities and implementing advanced data management systems. His work ensures that NSF can securely support large-scale research initiatives and collaborations with scientists worldwide. Speaking at the Elastic Public Sector Summit, produced by FedScoop, in March, Carpenter highlighted the delicate balance NSF faces in adopting generative AI. “It takes a lifetime to build a reputation; it takes a moment to lose it,” he said of the perils that come with the technology, if not used properly.
