NPS-Stanford Ocean Sciences Collaboration for May 29 Ocean Sciences Workshop

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and Stanford University invite faculty participation in the 2nd collaborative workshop, with this event focused on Integrated Ocean Science & Technology, designed to foster new research partnerships and generate competitive joint research proposals addressing critical challenges in the maritime domain.

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RDML T.J. Zerr, Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), will be visiting NPS to discuss academic programs, current research, and to meet with Surface Warfare Officers on campus. He will also provide a Secretary of the Navy Guest Lecture in King Hall to discuss how today’s Surface Force sharpens tactical excellence and warfighting readiness. Drawing on fleet command, policy experience at the National Security Council, and leadership of the Navy’s surface warfare development enterprise, Admiral Zerr will also examine how doctrine, training, and operational lessons shape the Navy’s ability to fight and win at sea.

Maj General Devin Pepper of the U.S. Space Force will meet and speak as part of the Executive Leaders Program, CHDS.
 

NPS will host the Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion for a tour of the NPS campus. Location Pending.

Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. 

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Discovery Day @ NPS is an immersive STEM event for middle- and high-school students. Students will explore cutting-edge research through hands-on activities in robotics, physics, oceanography, space science, and more. It’s a unique opportunity to experience science and technology in action, guided by experts at the forefront of Naval STEM research.

Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities: Naval Postgraduate School's 23rd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit

This free, unclassified, sponsored event is the premier forum for advancing acquisition research and innovation in support of the warfighter. Every year, we bring together academic researchers, acquisition professionals, and defense service leaders for two days of exploration, discovery, and dialogue intended to inform acquisition policy and modernization efforts.

This year's event is themed Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities. Panels will explore and promote innovative ways to enhance readiness, deter adversaries, and increase warfighting capabilities by reviving our defense industrial base, reforming our acquisition process, and rapidly fielding emerging technologies.

The event will feature keynotes from:

• Honorable Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, and

• Jason L. Potter, Performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)

We'll also hear from an array of military leaders and members of the senior executive service, including:

• Honorable Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy

• VADM Dion English, Director of Logistics at the Joint Staff

• Lieutenant General Frank Lozano, USA, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires (PAE Fires)

• Rear Admiral Brian Metcalf, USN, Program Executive Officer, Ships

• Mr. Michael Miller, Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency

• Rear Admiral Kurk Rothenhaus, USN, Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

• Mr. James Ruocco, Senior Executive Service, performing duties of Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition

• Thomas W. Simms, Executive Director, Systems  Engineering and  Architecture, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for   Mission Capabilities

Go here to see the full program and complete your registration. 

JIFX 26-3 enable rapid iteration on nascent technologies with the direct input of end users.

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JFAOC – Navy Day; initial training and mentorship for new foreign affairs officers (FAOs); GL 102 | RDML Ray Owens and RDML Mike Baker.