FACT SHEET

Technology – Academics – Policy (TAP), a “virtual think tank,” is a valuable resource designed to inform interested parties – from policymakers to the media – and spark a constructive dialogue about U.S. public policy issues involving technology and innovation. Leading American universities have collaborated to put content on the website.

The TAP media page (techpolicy.com/Media.aspx) is designed to provide succinct summaries of research, and link to blog posts that highlight diverse perspectives on, and key takeaways from, current public policy debates and events from more than 100 of the world’s most respected scholars.

TAP Scholars

TAP scholars are based at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Berkeley Center for Law & Technology; Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition at the University of Pennsylvania Law School; George Washington University Law School; Searle Center on Law, Regulation and Economic Growth at Northwestern University; Silicon Flatirons at the University of Colorado; Stanford University Law School; and, The University of Chicago Law School.

TAP scholars closely examine current topics debated by lawmakers, policymakers, and thought leaders across the country. These topics include:

TAP Resources

TAP scholars and staff regularly discuss leading technology policy issues of the day on the site's blog, which can be found at techpolicy.com/Blog.aspx. Scholars and academic institutions featured on the site have direct access to make content changes and upload blog posts. 

The site also offers a calendar of technology policy events taking place around the country. An event listing can be found at techpolicy.com/Events.aspx. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/TAPolicy and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/tapolicy.