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The U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting more than 20 exploratory research projects examining the interactions of people and society with physical and digital infrastructure. Through NSF’s Strengthening American Infrastructure initiative, researchers will investigate a variety of areas — from bridges and electrical grids to online education — with the shared goal of producing fundamental…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center recently conducted research and analysis on possible DoD applications for CS-GAG hydrogels. Background CS-GAG hydrogels are a modification of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA, found naturally in the human body, is produced in the plasma membrane of vertebrate cells [1]. HA hydrogels have been used successfully in cell delivery and many other biomedical applications [2]. Modification of natural…
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The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on global atmospheric dust research. Of particular interest are efforts that focus on atmospheric dust interactions with climate change and its expected future effects, both broadly and for U.S. Department of Defense installations and operations (globally or in a specific region), or ecological…
Throughout the course of various crises, communication from government agencies and key stakeholders is critical. Unfortunately, this communication has been upended many times in a variety of ways. To alleviate public fear, some organizations have fallen into the trap of downplaying the seriousness of a catastrophic event. In other cases, information posted on social media…
This in-depth webinar will explore how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can play a critical role in identifying and mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) and preventing the diversion of dual-use technology. As regulatory pressures and national security concerns grow, organizations must adopt innovative approaches to ensure that sensitive technologies do not fall…
A senior U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) official hosted government officials, academics, and entrepreneurs from Indonesia for a discussion on how the Pentagon is aligning its cyber workforce strategy to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving domain. Patrick Johnson, Director of the DoD Chief Information Officer’s Workforce Innovation Directorate, provided an in-depth overview of…
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The protective equipment currently provided to Army rotary-wing aircraft crews is effective at protecting against injuries caused by enemy ordnance, though unprotected arms and legs remain the most vulnerable to injury, according to an analysis of combat damage events that occurred during Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) between 2003…
Barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The bio-derived diesel fuel in use today is blended into petroleum diesel at a relatively low percentage, typically…
A new collaborative research project will provide potential solutions for decarbonizing chemical plants, helping to establish American leadership in “green manufacturing.” The project is supported by a $3.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Growing Convergence Research program and will seek to produce green ammonia with renewable electricity directly from nitrogen and water….
Norfolk Naval Station, VA – Currently, if a sailor needs to test for a biological agent aboard a ship, they use a variety of biosensors to detect the agent and collect a sample for follow-on and confirmatory analysis. This process not only takes time and attention away from the mission at hand but could also mean…
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Future battlefields require an on-the-go approach to the identification of whatever biological threat our Warfighters may come across. One such approach – Far-Forward Advanced Sequencing Technology, or F-FAST – uses rapid DNA and RNA sequencing systems for biothreat identification in far-forward environments. While these types of tests normally require a…
Defense Strategies Institute’s (DSI’s) Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit will bring together U.S. Department of Defense, federal government, and industry to drive the integration and connectivity of microgrids and distributed energy resources into our defense…
With the expertise of thought leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense, industry, academia, and allied nations, this conference dives deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. The discussions will encompass technology shaping…
The AFCEA Atlanta Chapter presents the next Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. AFCEA provides a meeting place for government, academia, and industry working in all disciplines in industry, service, government, military,…
NERC, the E-ISAC, and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) are co-hosting the 13th annual grid security conference, GridSecCon 2024, on October 22 – 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hyatt Regency. Join industry and government…
TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data…
The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…
Director, Ohio Federal Research Network
Lisa Delp is the Director of the Ohio Federal Research Network Commercialization Team. She has operated as the interface between academic labs, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities, and Ohio industry. This work provided the insight to develop a repeatable, measurable, and scalable process to aid in identifying technology solutions to meet the needs of the DoD. She also co-founded the GDI Partners TRIAD (Technology Requirements & Innovation Awareness Days) program that provides education and advocacy to stimulate small business growth and the commercialization of new technology for the U.S. Warfighter.
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