You are cordially invited to attend a Fireside Chat with the leadership of the Naval Research & Development Establishment (NR&DE), the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (DASN/RDT&E), SES Brett Seidle, Ph.D. and the Chief of Naval Research (CNR), RADM Kurt Rothenhaus, Ph.D.  The event will take place on 23 Apr from 1500-1600 in Glasgow 109.

Computer Science Department

In collaboration with the CDAO, the accomplished faculty and staff at NPS has created a foundational executive-level course specifically for DoD leadership examining the potential of AI and the necessary considerations for its successful adoption. The course includes current data and AI-related policies, initiatives, efforts and practices in the DoD and industry, emphasizing the importance of effective data management. The course, offered in a DoD-centric environment, consists of curated content presented by subject matter experts through interactive instruction and discussion, small group problem-solving exercises, and current use cases. The application-based approach will improve the capability and readiness of commands and organizations with respect to using and leveraging AI and ML techniques, technologies, and systems.

Open to everyone on campus.

The event will be led by a panel of experts, and will discuss the on-the-ground and on-the-water challenges of sea level rise for military operations and installations. Participants can expect information and perspectives on global sea level rise, how it impacts Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Naval Station Norfolk, and how we can use data and modeling to navigate in today and tomorrow's rising seas.

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About the event: The Acquisition Research Symposium is the premier event connecting acquisition professionals from across disciplines and around the world. Senior acquisition officials from the Departments of Defense and the U.S. Navy serve as keynote speakers and panel chairs who present their critiques and comments on research papers and priorities. Many attendees are Naval Postgraduate School faculty and graduate students engaged in acquisition-related research.

This year’s symposium takes up the theme of “Resourcing Innovation” in coordination with the final report from the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Reform. Many panels and papers explore the role of funding and the budget process in driving acquisition innovation. Other panels consider topics including space acquisition, supply chains and logistics, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, software-based systems, digital engineering, cybersecurity, shipbuilding, autonomous vessels, and international acquisition.

The symposium is free to attend and offers both in person and virtual attendance.

Hosted by the Acquisition Research Program, Department of Defense Management, in conjunction with the Naval Warfare Studies Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Program and registration link: https://event.nps.edu/conf/app/researchsymposium/home#!/page/551?c=66

Joint Interagency Field Experimentation / www.nps.edu/fx
Event Focus Area: C5ISR & Countermeasures
NPS Field Laboratory at Camp Roberts

The C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) framework represents a critical foundation for modern military operations. It encompasses the integration of advanced technologies, information systems, and communication networks to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and operational effectiveness. Countermeasures, on the other hand, are strategies and technologies developed to protect C5ISR systems from a wide array of threats, including cyber attacks, electronic warfare, and physical interferences.

• Cyber Resilience
• Signal Processing
• Situational Awareness
• Communications
• Unmanned Systems
• Physical Security
• Resilient Networks

Presentation by: Professor Kurt Gibble, Department of Physics at Penn State. 

Atomic clocks realize the most accurate measurements of any physical observable, determining the frequencies of atomic transitions to a part in 10¹⁸. They exploit the high-coherence central to atomic physics that underlies many applications, from clocks and atom interferometry to quantum information processing. I will describe how atomic clocks tick and discuss several general interest physics aspects of modern microwave and optical frequency atomic clocks. These include quantum mechanical collisions at microKelvin temperatures, frequency shifts due to microwave photon recoils, laser-cooling of cadmium for optical lattice clocks, tests of Beyond Standard Model physics using isotope shifts, and tests of general relativity with orbiting atomic clocks.

Learn more about this event on the Physics website.

The MOVES Institute's Open House, scheduled for June 4-6 in Glasgow-102, serves as a convergence point for professionals in the modeling and simulation (M&S) field from the Department of Defense, industry, and academia. The event aims to facilitate discussions on the current state of the art and the anticipated impact of future developments in M&S. Distinguished keynote speakers, including the Chief Systems Engineer at Boeing and the military director of the Army Modeling and Simulation Office, will share insights. Additionally, a Navy information warfare (IW) flag officer is expected to deliver a keynote address on M&S in the Navy and IW world. On Thursday, industry practitioners will showcase their latest and most innovative products during a demonstration session. For more details, visit the website, and specific information will be provided closer to the event date.

URL: https://nps.edu/web/moves/moves-open-house

The Maritime Risk Symposium is an annual 2½ day conference in which government and maritime industry leaders, port representatives, researchers, and solution providers convene to examine current and emerging threats to maritime security. Maritime security is increasingly at risk during the current period of great-power competition and ongoing conflicts, especially in the Grey Zone. The maritime industry now finds itself at the center of attention for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Merchant Marine, inter-agency coordination, state and local governments, and international stakeholders. Our shared goal: Building unity of purpose to achieve unity of effort.

Local host: NPS Naval Warfare Studies Institute (NWSI) https://nps.edu/web/nwsi

Web link: https://www.maritimerisksymposium.org

Advancing Analytical Leadership

Monday-Thursday, 24-27 June 2024
0830 to 1700 PT
Naval Postgraduate School
1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943

For over 55 years, the annual MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. Held in notable locations, the Symposium gathers over 800 OR professionals from military, government, industry and academic ranks to share best practices and enjoy a bit of well-deserved peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment.

For more information, please visit https://www.mors.org/Events/Symposium/92nd-Symposium.

Joint Interagency Field Experimentation / www.nps.edu/fx
Focus Area: Non-Standard Communication & Navigation
NPS Field Laboratory at Camp Roberts Event

The Non-Standard Communication & Navigation focus area delves into innovative and unconventional methods of communication and navigation, aiming to revolutionize how information is exchanged in diverse and challenging environments. This event centers on developing and growing cutting-edge technologies that transcend traditional communication and navigation paradigms, catering to scenarios where standard infrastructure is unavailable or compromised.

• Emerging Frequency Bands
• Quantum Communication
• Visible Light Communication (VLC)
• Biological Communication
• Cognitive Radio Networks
• Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments
• Swarm Communication
• Underwater Communication

NPS EUCOM International Continuing Education Symposium

NPS Continuing Education Alumni Symposium sessions are designed provide our graduates an opportunity to learn about academic and operational development in their domains of study and reconnect them with NPS programs and research opportunities.