19 OCTOBER 2021

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NSF Supports Infrastructure-Focused Research Projects Grounded in Behavioral and Social Science

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…

Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications

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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FUTURE WEBINARS

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What are the key emerging and reemerging infectious diseases in west and central Africa?

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The 2nd Annual Research and Development (R&D) Workshop “Protecting the Software and Hardware Supply Chain: Demonstrating Improvement Over Time”

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Where can combatant commands access established international agreements allowing/enabling science and technology collaboration (i.e., information exchange, meetings, experiments, field tests, field observations, training and exercises)?

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What research exists to suggest whether molten salt reactors are feasible for use on the moon?

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What are non-U.S. Department of Defense use cases for activated carbon/charcoal?

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Where can information on Raman spectroscopy (training materials, best practices, safety) be found, specifically for portable/handheld Raman spectrometers?

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What are the primary concerns of managing a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack from the standpoint of medical management of casualties?

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Hypersonic Innovation Conference

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2025 Energetic Materials Technology Working Group Meeting

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2025 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference

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What are the key emerging and reemerging infectious diseases in west and central Africa?

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The United States has had a growing interest in Africa for nearly 30 years, as evidenced by an increase in military and humanitarian activities there, not overlooking the 2007 creation of the U.S. Africa Command. Apart from insurgencies, terrorism, and political upheaval, infectious disease is a major challenge to operations in Africa, especially in the…

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The 2nd Annual Research and Development (R&D) Workshop “Protecting the Software and Hardware Supply Chain: Demonstrating Improvement Over Time”

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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (DHS S&T) cyber community of interest (COI) and the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Cyber Security and Information Assurance Interagency Working Group (CSIA IWG) are excited to once again co-host the workshop on protecting the software and hardware supply chain. This year’s focus is…

Where can combatant commands access established international agreements allowing/enabling science and technology collaboration (i.e., information exchange, meetings, experiments, field tests, field observations, training and exercises)?

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What research exists to suggest whether molten salt reactors are feasible for use on the moon?

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What are non-U.S. Department of Defense use cases for activated carbon/charcoal?

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Where can information on Raman spectroscopy (training materials, best practices, safety) be found, specifically for portable/handheld Raman spectrometers?

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What are the primary concerns of managing a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack from the standpoint of medical management of casualties?

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Hypersonic Innovation Conference

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Defense Strategies Institute’s 4th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference will support the United States’ ability to develop & operationalize hypersonic weapons as well as defend against incoming missile threats. The 2025 Conference will highlight hypersonic technology research, development, and innovations across the United States that will enable strategic and operational superiority for the Joint Force. Hypersonic…

2025 Energetic Materials Technology Working Group Meeting

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The 2025 Energetic Materials Technology Working Group Meeting is a major international forum for exchange and dissemination of information on the latest advancements in insensitive munitions (IM) and energetic materials (EM) technology. The objective of this Meeting is to identify innovative solutions taking place within the international community, to include chemistry and applications of new…

2025 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference

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Mark your calendars and join us on September 15 -17, 2025 for the annual conference in undersea warfare. Connect with Navy leaders, defense experts, and industry professionals to gain cutting-edge insights into the latest advancements in undersea operations, from countering threats to power projection from the sea. Network, learn, and shape the future of undersea…

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit

September 23, 2025 - September 24, 2025

This event gathers Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) members and the greater ecosystem from across the United States each year at the Advanced Functional Fabric Summit. Attendees will learn about new advanced fiber and…

Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition

August 27, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Explore the innovations that will help shape national security for the next century at NDIA’s flagship Emerging Technologies Conference! Hear directly from technology leaders in government, defense industry, the commercial sector, and academia on cutting-edge…

GridSecCon 2025

October 7, 2025 - October 10, 2025

NERC, the E-ISAC, and WECC are cohosting the 14th annual Grid Security Conference, GridSecCon, from October 7-10 in Las Vegas. Join cyber and physical security leaders for four days of collaboration, networking, and expert training…

TechNet Indo-Pacific 2025

October 28, 2025 - October 30, 2025

TechNet Indo-Pacific is the largest strategic event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. TechNet Indo-Pacific, now in…

Voice From the Community

Lisa Del

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.