On Wed March 31, at 1pm eastern, Dr. Michael Posner, a recipient of the 2009 National Medal of Science, presented his work in the field of cognitive neuroscience as part of the Office of Naval Research’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Posner is Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon and discussed, “Attention as an Organ System: Implications for Education, Training, and Rehabilitation.”
A copy of the Powerpoint slides can be found here.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Listen live 2pm eastern on Wednesday, March 31, when we are joined by Dr. Joan Fuller, Program Director, and Major Michelle Ewy, Program Manager, at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research’s Aerospace, Chemical, and Material Science Directorate.
They will discuss how basic research plays a crucial role in the development of future Air Force technologies, and explore the process of finding the world’s top researchers and some of the breakthrough technologies that have resulted from basic research in their fields.
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, they will also share some words of advice for young women interested in pursuing scientific careers.
Listen live at 2pm eastern!
CDR Florence van Straten (1913-1992) paved the way for thousands of women who serve in the Navy's meteorological and oceanographic community.
Bob Freeman works for the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy.
For over 30 years, a stalwart of the Navy’s meteorological service was a tall, slim, reserved woman known informally as “Flossie.” Florence van Straten began that association during World War II, when the requirements for accurate weather support led to significant advances in atmospheric science. Van Straten played an important role in that effort, and continued to refine the developing science of naval meteorology after the war.
As U.S. participation in World War II began to gain momentum it became clear that the service of women in the armed forces was critical, and in 1942 the Navy created the WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service). One of the earliest volunteers was van Straten, who was immediately assigned to the Naval Aerology Service.
Dr. Posner presents Wed, March 31, from 1-2:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.
By Dr. Larry Schuette
One of my roles as the Director of Innovation at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is to facilitate discussion and collaboration amongst scientists and engineers at ONR, across the Naval Research Enterprise, DoD, industry, and academia. We have several approaches to initiating these types of exchanges – one way is via our Innovation Lecture Series which is comprised of three different types of lectures.
The first lecture series is intended to highlight the fine work and accomplishments of our Navy scientists and engineers. Twice in the past two years we have hosted the Assistant Secretary of the Navy recipients as the speakers for this series.
The next lecture series is our ‘Distinguished Lecture Series’. These slots are generally set aside for individuals who are well known as the pioneers and inventors of their field of research, who have been recognized by high level awards (Nobel Laureates, etc), publications, distinguished and emeritus status at their Universities, etc. We’ve also expanded this category to include highly decorated and respected service men and women, such as General James Mattis who is the Commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command – we are honored to host him next month on April 29th. (more…)
Sgt. Michael Heacock tracks clouds on the Station Meteorological Oceanographic Command's wall of thunder. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Botkin.
Bob Freeman works for the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy.
When Marines land on a beach and push inland to secure a strategic objective, the physical environment can either be a tactical asset or a dangerous impediment.
Marine Corps weather specialists ensure that the “boots on the ground” get a tactical advantage through detailed knowledge of the operational environment.
“We’re responsible for everything from the bottom of the ocean to the sun,” explained Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kari Hubler in a March 24 interview on Pentagon Web Radio’s webcast “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military.” Listen to the full interview.
The Maurelli Lab studies the molecular genetics of bacterial pathogenesis.
Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer Molly A. Burgess works in the Defense Media Activity’s Emerging Media Directorate.
A new five-year program project in the battle against the number one leading sexually transmitted disease, Chlamydia, has begun at the Uniformed Services University (USU) of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md.
After recently receiving a $12.2 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health, USU has partnered up with various other universities such as the University of Maryland and the University of Arkansas, making it a multi-institutional project.
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Listen live Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2pm eastern, when we are joined by Master Sergeant Kari L. Hubler, United States Marine Corps, who has been an enlisted specialist in the field of meteorology and oceanography for the past 17 years.
While most of her career has been spent in operational forecasting, Master Sergeant Hubler currently serves as a curriculum developer and trainer at the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. She also serves as the Marine Corps liaison to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command for training and education.
Listen live Wednesday and tweet questions to @ArmedwScience.
JSHS is designed to challenge and engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Ian Graham works for the Defense Media Activity’s Emerging Media Directorate.
A Defense Department program is giving high school students the support and resources to design and conduct original research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics areas.
Lynn Smith of the Department of Defense Education Activity, director of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium’s European region, discussed the program during a March 17 “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military” podcast.
“A Nobel laureate named Julius Axelrod once said, ‘Ninety-nine percent of discoveries are made by 1 percent of scientists,’” Smith said. “It’s exactly these kinds of students we’re trying to nurture with the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.”
Check out the full interview transcript.
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