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Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation's Decision Science Division (DSD), led by Dr. Maegen Nix, hosted over 40 experts from the Department of Defense Test & Evaluation (T&E), operational, and research communities for the FY24 Joint Test Concept (JTC) Workshop 2 – T&E Simulation. The June 5, 2024, event served as the second workshop in a series of three design-based collaborations. DSD developed and executed a decision-making simulation that challenged participants to unlock their intellectual capacity and tackle a complex operational scenario, applying and assessing the JTC reference architecture concepts created from pervious workshops. Utilizing dynamic and fast-past activities, participants found innovative solutions while defining and employing emerging JTC best practices. If you are interested in getting involved in future JTC events, contact Natalie Wells or Grant Beanblossom.   #T&E #collaboration #DoD #Research #simulation #workshop #TestTheWayWeFight #ReimaginingT&E

VT-ARC is calling on its colleagues, collaborators, and partners to consider joining us at the 2024 Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Fall Symposium: “Using AI To Build Secure and Resilient Agricultural Systems” (https://lnkd.in/eN-pDNuZ). This Fall Symposium will bring together academic, industry, and government stakeholders to explore how AI can be leveraged to mitigate cyber, climatic, and economic threats to food, agricultural, and water systems (FAW) that comprise two of the 16 US critical infrastructure sectors. As a reminder, paper submissions (https://lnkd.in/eY9F7yzF) are due in just one month, August 9, 2024. #PrecisionFarming #SustainableAgriculture #AgTech #Agriculture #cybersecurity #AIAgriculture #SmartFarming

The 5G Security Test Bed (STB), affiliated with CTIA, recently released a new report on security in 5G network slicing. Their recent test and validation of several network slicing security scenarios has led to the development of enhanced wireless network security, strengthening the 5G network slicing 3GPP standard.    VT-ARC is proud to be entrusted with hosting and operating the 5G STB at its Wireless Systems Applied Research & Development (WiSARD) Lab in Arlington, VA, helping to enhance the wireless security ecosystem and ensure the continued rollout of secure 5G networks.    To learn more, see the full report and one-pager here:   https://lnkd.in/eZ_x7WJ5 #5G #Cybersecurity #nextG #CTIA

You know summer has begun at Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation when our STEM Educators arrive. Thanks to Alexus Brown, Imani Myers, PMP , Marcela Rickett, Kelsey Southard, and Takara T. for creating a wonderful onboarding experience for all. To find out more about our STEM Program, check out https://briccdc.com/stem Welcome to VT-ARC! #STEM #Educate #STEMCAMPS #STEMEducators #Welcome #Makeanimpact #BRICC #PIA

Congratulations Thomas Faucheux, FMP for earning your Facility Management Professional Certification from IFMA. We are super proud of you.

Come join Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC), a phenomenal workplace where employees are first and we have amazing benefits and perks. VT-ARC has two new positions available: Basic Research Lead: Come work as a Basic Research Lead and collaborate with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) partners on accelerating technology innovation. This role will work to build connections between AFRL scientists, academia, industry, and warfighters to accelerate basic research funded by the Lab. This individual will work hand in hand with our team of analysts, marketing/communications staff, and event coordinators to enhance ties across the S&T ecosystem. Technology Transition & Transfer (T3) Lead: In this role, you collaborate with AFRL, and your focus is on identifying opportunities to accelerate basic research discoveries by leveraging the right acquisition approaches to overcome barriers to innovation. This individual will work hand in hand with our team of analysts, marketing/communications staff, and event coordinators to implement new technology transfer approaches and enhance ties across the S&T ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or science, project management skills, and experience in technology transfer within the physical sciences, biotechnology, or similar industries. Apply at vt-arc.org/careers #newopportunities #newjobs #hiring #AFRL #T3 #ScienceandTechnology #research #innovation #humanresources

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) was proud to host the Future Directions Workshop for Embodied Intelligence on May 19-20 at the K-Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Future Directions Workshop series aims to examine emerging research and engineering areas that are most likely to transform future technology capabilities. The workshop on Embodied Intelligence was a joint effort with VT-ARC, BRO, and the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The workshop gathered over twenty-six top researchers from both the United States and South Korea to discuss challenges and opportunities in Embodied Intelligence S&T and provide recommendations for research trajectories. VT-ARC Staff Dr. Sithira Ratnayaka, PhD, Dr. Kate Klemic, Sean Lemkey, and Jae Kwak helped organize and lead the workshop, along with Dr. Kyujin Cho, Dr. Yong-Lae Park, and Dr. Robert Shepherd. The Department of Defense, represented by Dr. Jean-Luc Cambier, Director of Research Programs within the Basic Research Office, and Dr. Dai Hyun Kim, Assistant Director for Artificial Intelligence & Trusted AI and Autonomy, also discussed initial workshop outcomes with leadership from MOTIE to help inform research directions. Thank you to all the participants, observers, and organizers that helped to make this important workshop a huge success! #VT-ARC #ScienceDiplomacy #EmbodiedIntelligence #DoD #VT #FutureDirections