NRWG 23 Detailed Event Descriptions 

Topic Sponsor Sync Session: The Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) kicks off with an overview of week's events, ensuring that sponsors know where they need to be and what they need to accomplish throughout the working group. There will also be a review of the expected output for the week, and questions will be answered. The primary purpose of the Sync Session is to ensure that sponsors are prepared for a successful week at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All Topic Sponsors are requested to attend.

NPS Capabilities Briefs & Lab Tours: NPS Capabilities Briefs & lab tours are primarily provided as opportunities for Topic Sponsors as well as new NPS faculty and students to gain a more in depth understanding of the specific research capabilities at NPS.

Moderated Panels (MP): Moderated, 55-minute panel sessions for Topic Sponsors, faculty, and/or students to discuss focused research priorities. Panel discussion will stimulate cross disciplinary interactions and collaboration within NPS and among Topic Sponsors. 

Engagement Sessions: Topic Sponsors, Faculty and/or students will have 25-55 minutes to brief their proposed research topics or current/past research. You are encouraged to schedule a Breakout Session, following engagement sessions, to discuss topics and begin scoping research to form an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF). 

Social and Research Poster Session: Building on information gathered during the lab tours, the poster session is primarily an opportunity for our many Topic Sponsors to get a better idea of the breadth and depth of the research taking place at the Naval Postgraduate School. Our world-class faculty study the cutting-edge developments of operational navies across the globe. Their research extends the reach of today's naval services, whether underwater, on the surface, in the air, or orbiting the earth. Come see their research projects, ask them to share their expertise, and enjoy the informal social.

Research Trade Show: Topic Sponsor Representatives and Research Sponsors from the DON and partnering DoD agencies will be assigned a trade show style booth in the NPS McNitt Ballroom where they will be able to discuss research opportunities with NPS faculty and students. NPS faculty and students are invited to meet with sponsors during the tradeshow to discuss topics and begin scoping research to form an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF).

Breakout Sessions: Breakout sessions provide settings where individual faculty or students can meet with Topic Sponsors to discuss topic requirements, begin writing IREFs, or stage IPRs of existing research. The ability to initiate topic dialogue is essential for understanding the challenges that organizations face and developing useful proposals to address them. Faculty and students are encouraged to schedule virtual sessions with Topic Sponsors to learn more about the problem, or even provide an initial solution if the researcher is already working on a similar problem. Likewise, Topic Sponsors are encouraged to reach out to faculty and students to discuss research needs. Attendees manage their own break-out session schedules.

In-progress Reviews (IPRs): Faculty members and students currently conducting research for sponsors who are in attendance should coordinate In-progress Reviews via Meeting Scheduler "Let's Meet" in the Whova Event App or another communication method of choice, and meet via Zoom, Teams or any relevant onsite working spaces as they see fit. (Reminder: Quarterly IPRs with the topic customer are required. You may complete/conduct the IPR in the forum of your preference (i.e. in-person, tele-conference, etc.).  The communication details (report, PowerPoint slides, etc.) should be sent quarterly to the NRP Program Office, nrp@nps.edu).

Topic Sponsor Out-briefs and Hotwash: Research Topic Sponsor Out-briefs provide a formal opportunity for sponsors to give feedback of metric outcomes of the event to the NPS Vice Provost for Research. The Hotwash is an informal discussion of the events suggestions for improvements. All Topic Sponsors are requested to attend.

No-host Social: Join us on Thursday afternoon in the wildly popular Trident Room where the friendly staff will pour you the coldest beer and serve you the hottest, saltiest popcorn known to man! This event is worth the price of admission!