Strength in standards development has been instrumental to the United States’ global technological leadership. Standards development underpins economic prosperity across the country and fortifies U.S. leadership in the industries of the future at the same time. Bolstering U.S. engagement in standards for critical and emerging technology spaces will strengthen U.S. economic and national security. The…
The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center was asked to identify if cleaning chemicals applied by electrostatic sprayers are effective at sanitizing touch surfaces. COVID-19 has highlighted the need for innovative sanitation methods for touch surfaces. Electrostatic sprayers that apply charged cleaning solutions to various surfaces have been identified as potential solutions for large-area decontamination. The concept is that the charged spray droplets will adhere to…
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The U.S. Department of Defense has invested heavily in concepts to continuously monitor performance and health status. While these investments have struggled to reach deployment, the fundamental research barriers are now better. Learning from past failures, the development path is clearer and involves adapting animal-proven biosensors onto commercially deployed, wearable, continuous glucose meters. New investments…
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium focuses on the DoD’s priority in environmental and energy issues. The Symposium will offer a variety of technical sessions and short courses, over 700 technical…
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON, COLLABORATIVE EVENT. In 2022, there were over 100 million displaced persons globally, a number that only continues to grow. Because one region’s instability bleeds into its surrounding areas, it is all…
Director of Growth for Innovative Technology Solutions
Nancy Smalley is the Director of Growth for Innovative Technology Solutions at Parsons Corporation, where she seeks opportunities to combine technology with analysis and bring new solutions to the industry. She has over 17 years of experience supporting the defense and intelligence industry. She recently completed her graduate degree at Harvard University, where she studied the intersectionality of government policy and sustainability, with a particular focus on alternative energy as a national security priority.
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