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Congratulations to the FY25 SMART SEED Innovation Award recipients! The Department of Defense SMART Scholarship Program recently announced $6.1 million in new research awards to 18 SMART scholars as part of its competitive SEED Innovation Award for Fiscal Year 2025. Read more:…
We had an incredible time attending #ACSFall2025 where Innovations in Chemistry took center stage! From keynote talks and poster sessions to hands-on demos and meaningful conversations, it was an inspiring week. #Chemistry #ChemistryInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment…
From inspiring plenaries to interactive sessions and outreach, #DBRC2025 showcased the power of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. Read the full recap: linkedin.com/pulse/2025-def… @DeptofDefense @DoDCTO @SMART_DoD
A special thanks to @SMART_DoD for helping make this year’s conference a true space for discovery, connection, and impact!
A special thanks to @SMART_DoD for helping make this year’s conference a true space for discovery, connection, and impact!
Congratulations!!
Day 2 of the #DBRC2025 embodied this year's theme: "Foundational Science: Where Big Ideas." Dr. Adam Kaufman (@JILAscience) delivered a plenary titled, "Programmable Optical Clocks for Quantum-Enhanced Sensing" highlighting cutting-edge research and theoretical applications.
The #DBRC2025 is an opportunity to connect academia and government to advance the future of #defenseinnovation!
Setting the tone for a week of #innovation, #collaboration, and advancing #defenseresearch—OUSD(S&T) leadership pictured with the Planning and Technical Committees whose dedication makes #DBRC2025 possible. @DoDCTO
Today we opened #DBRC2025 with a powerful message from Dr. David Montgomery, Acting Director of the Basic Research Office (BRO), and Mr. Holthe, Performing the Duties (PTDO) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)). @DeptofDefense @DoDCTO
Tomorrow we kick off #DRBC2025! We're bringing together @DeptofDefense scientist and academic researchers to explore basic research that drives future defense innovation! You may still register using the following link: web.cvent.com/event/f99bbd10…
The @DeptofDefense has awarded $43 million to U.S. universities for defense-related research equipment. This investment bolsters cutting-edge innovation and strengthens national security through academic partnerships. #ResearchInnovation #DefenseTech defense.gov/News/Releases/…
The @DeptofDefense awarded $46.8 million in grants under the Minerva Research Initiative to fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts. Learn more here! (defense.gov/News/Releases/…).
Reminder: The FY25 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Webinar is tomorrow at 3PM EDT. Learn more about DOD's most prestigious $3M dollar single-investigator awards. Registration Link: noblis.webex.com/weblink/regist… #afosr #onr #basicrsearch #dod #funding #science #physics #researchfunding
The 2025 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Competition Webinar is on August 2nd at 3:00 EST. Please register if you are interested in applying or share: noblis.webex.com/webappng/sites…
Congratulations to Vannevar Bush Fellow Prof. Elchanan Mossel (c/o ‘19) of @MIT for being 1/250 elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2024 and being specifically recognized for his contributions in mathematics. Visit: amacad.org/new-members-20… ! #BasicResearch
BRO was pleased to introduce more than 140 academic researchers to the #DoD #basicresearch ecosystem during our #DEPSCoR Day outreach event at @UofOklahoma on Apr 25! DoD staff, program officers and experienced DoD grant recipients shared advice on engaging with @DeptofDefense.
Register now for the 2024 Minerva Meeting & Program Review! #Minerva grant awardees will share research findings with #defensepolicy makers, military operations personnel, and other academics interested in #nationalsecurity. #socialscience events.sa-meetings.com/website/71370/
The @DeptofDefense’s #DEPSCoR FY24 FOA’s are now open! #DEPSCoR aim to enhance #basicresearch capacity and competitiveness among institutions of higher education in eligible #DEPSCoR States/Territories. White papers are due June 24! For more info: basicresearch.defense.gov/News/Articles/…
University #researchers from DEPSCoR-eligible states/territories (in yellow + PR, Guam, & USVI): On April 25th, @UofOklahoma will host researchers to learn about #DEPSCoR and #basicresearch opportunities from #DoD program officers. For more info: epscor.ou.edu 

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