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“I don't think I would have the job I have if it weren't for the work that I've done through the Acquisition Research Symposium to take these ideas, to think about them hard, to work with another person as a co-author or co-authors and put down ideas about what we should be doing differently about this work,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Nickolas Guertin.   Hear from Guertin, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus, NPS students and other attendees in this video recap of the 21st annual Acquisition Research Symposium, hosted by NPS on May 8-9 in Monterey.   Each year, the Acquisition Research Symposium brings together experts from government, military, industry, and academia to explore the impact of defense acquisition on the delivery of innovative and necessary warfighting capabilities. It also provides a forum for NPS students to present their research on acquisition matters and offer improvements for the future.   - Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eHrEjRYF - More about ARP at NPS: https://lnkd.in/gFUcgXi - NPS Department of Defense Management: https://nps.edu/web/ddm US Navy | United States Marine Corps | Department of the Navy Research, Development, and Acquisition (RD&A) | Office of Naval Research | Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition | Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School | Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School #AcqnSymposium #acquisition #contracting

📣 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📣 The proposal window is now open for the 22nd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit, scheduled for May 7-8, 2025. Deadline for paper and panel proposals is November 18. Learn more & submit proposals at www.researchsymposium.com. This year, the symposium is combined with an Innovation Summit under the overarching theme of "Transitioning Technology." The goal of this dual event is to explore and promote innovative ways to #transitiontechnology from research and development to programs of record to support the warfighter. The Innovation Summit will take place May 8, featuring panels designed to enhance understanding of current, past and future #innovation efforts across the defense innovation ecosystem. These panels will be composed of stakeholders from across academia, industry and government, bringing together diverse perspectives and areas of expertise. The Symposium is sponsored by the Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School, Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School, and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association. #Acquisition #Collaboration #defenseindustry #innovationsummit

This week we are celebrating the #EtterAward Winners from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory! Mr. Trey J. Morris, Emergent Engineer Award Morris demonstrated leadership and excellence in developing the capability to use machine learning models and artificial intelligence algorithms to rapidly search vast ocean areas for surface vessels. This development has enabled analysts to quickly locate vessels at sea and classify them as merchant, combatant, potential smuggler or illegal fishing vessel in hours instead of days. Morris has been able to synthesize advances from the private sector and multiple academic fields to match them to the unique requirements and stressful workflows of the warfighter. His ability to integrate a broad set of critical science and technology efforts has enabled NRL to extend its legacy of scientific and technological achievements, and has resulted in groundbreaking intelligence and warfighting capabilities for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epVrVF9h #NavyResearch #ScienceWins #EtterAwards #NRL #people #partnerships #resiliency #revolutionize #innovation #innovate #STEM #usnavy #lab #education #scientist #laboratory #NRLresearch  #ScientificAdvancements #scientificresearch #FutureTech #research #engineering #engineers #science #technology

Last week, R&E’s Future G principal director, Dr. Tom Rondeau, and Naval Postgraduate School president, Vice Adm. (Ret.) Ann Rondeau (no relation), met to kick off the FutureG Active Duty Opening Source Development (ADOSD) program. The partnership supports two FutureG and R&E priorities: rapid innovation through open-source software and workforce development, which are critical to successful integration of FutureG technologies into the operating force. It will leverage open-source software as the basis for graduate education and research to empower the active-duty FutureG workforce with the foundational knowledge they will need to support the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy. “The FutureG mission is to advance and adapt cellular network technology for Combined, Joint All-Domain Command-and-Control operations (CJADC2), and the NPS mission to provide defense-focused graduate education for warfighter advantage, making us ideal partners to help support our warfighters’ needs,” Dr. Rondeau said.

On May 9, Christopher Collins, the United States Department of Defense executive director for the Office of Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment, chaired a technical panel at the 21st Annual Acquisition Research Symposium at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. The panel, “Advancements in Digital Engineering for Test and Evaluation,” included three presentations by researchers from Georgia Tech Research Institute and DOT&E, who provided the latest details on digital engineering’s advancements with testing and evaluation practices. Additionally, the Acquisition Research Symposia hosted senior defense acquisition officials, NPS faculty, and graduated students for discussions on research priorities and findings across the acquisition discipline. Digital engineering can help the DoD outpace America’s adversaries because it helps decisionmakers make quicker, more well-formed choices while also continuously adapting and improving military systems.

While the demand for ocean acoustics is growing, both the multidisciplinary nature of ocean acoustic education and the different types of career paths have proved challenging for workforce development. This report, conducted at the request of The Office of Naval Research (ONR), explores the existing educational challenges and opportunities, and presents recommendations to achieve future training and education needs for an expanding workforce. https://lnkd.in/gDa9yTSE

At the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association, we recognize that students are the cornerstone of NPS, driving forward innovation and excellence. Their outstanding achievements not only reflect the values of our organization but also significantly contribute to #nationalsecurity and military operations. In this month's Faces of NPS: Information & Communication Technologies for Operational Readiness, we had the opportunity to showcase one of our students in the Information Professional (IP) Community. Lt.Cmdr. James Phan highlights the valuable experiences achieved by attending #NPS and why military services want to send their officers and NCOs to Naval Postgraduate School. "I think the most impactful experience since I’ve gotten to NPS has been interacting with other members of the Information Professional (IP) community that are in a similar point in their careers. We are a relatively small community of about 1,000 officers and there are approximately 35-40 IPs here at NPS. Learning what jobs they’ve done in the past can give me a lot of insight on where I might go next and how I can shape my academic curriculum to better prepare myself." Phan also emphasized the importance of investing in service members’ education to help with retention rates and alleviate the strain of increasingly demanding operational tempos. Graduate education offers a fresh perspective and alternative problem-solving approaches that prove invaluable upon returning to the Fleet and Force. Read Phan's full interview for more about his significant takeaways and the value of building connections with industry, academia and other military members: Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFs9c-uX #FacesofNPS #InformationProfessional #NavalPostgraduateSchool #operationalreadiness

Empowering Marines through Critical Thinking: Critical thinking - the cornerstone of effective decision-making - is essential for the 21st-century Marine Corps. From fixing an engine to navigating a complex tactical situation, it is the key to success. Recognizing this, the Marine Corps views itself as an educational organization, dedicated to fostering this vital skill. The OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) developed by John Boyd provides a valuable framework for applying critical thinking in real-time. Unfortunately, traditional training methods may inadvertently de-emphasize independent decision-making, potentially creating an "OOAA Loop" (Observe, Orient, Ask, Act) where initiative stalls at seeking approval. To empower Marines, we must transform the learning environment. Replacing passive lectures with problem-based learning and decision-based exercises encourages critical analysis, independent thought, and rapid action. By trusting our Marines as capable adults, we cultivate initiative and unleash their full potential. Let's embrace an educational approach that cultivates the critical thinkers our future demands. #criticalthinking #criticalthinkingskills #learning #education #marines #marinecorps #usmc #decisionmaking #decisions #empowerment

Happy to share my latest publication in Naval Research Logistics (NRL) , coauthored with my PhD student YuGuo and Professor Minghe Sun. Effects of green supplier integration and development in competing supply chains. #supplychainmanagement #gametheory #sustainability

“Continuous learning is the backbone of innovation,” said Angie Meier, department technology officer for the Undersea Weapons Department at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport. “In an era where technological breakthroughs are constant, companies that invest in the ongoing education of their workforce position themselves at the forefront of this industrial innovation.” With deep expertise in the latest advancements in systems engineering, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) faculty helped engineers at NUWC Division Keyport advance their skills in the Design for Manufacture and Assembly methodology during a recent workshop, with a distinct focus on real-world challenges and opportunities in the sustainment of existing systems. “The NUWC Division, Keyport-NPS collaboration exemplifies how partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders can create a pipeline of talent that is not only well-educated but also attuned to the dynamic demands of our Navy’s sustainment efforts,” Meier added. • Check out this recent NAVSEA release for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gWeedmNx • Learn more about Systems Engineering at NPS: https://nps.edu/web/seet US Navy | Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) | NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC) | Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport | #professionaldevelopment #systemsengineering