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NSI welcomes Dr. Tim Aiken, a new Postdoctoral Research Associate

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:21:24 +0000

NSI welcomes Dr. Tim Aiken, a new Postdoctoral Research Associate Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 02/22/2024 - 14:21

NSI welcomed a new Postdoctoral Research Associate. Dr. Tim Aiken recently graduated with his PhD from CU’s Aerospace Engineering Sciences program. Tim will support the extensive hypersonics efforts at NSI.

Tim received a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences in 2023 from the University of Colorado and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 2019 from the University of Kansas. His dissertation research involved the development and application of quantum state-resolved chemical kinetic models for ionized hypersonic flows. His current research involves a continued exploration of the detailed kinetics underlying plasma formation behind strong shock waves via novel code development, the calculation and inference of key rate parameters, and the analysis of experimental data from impulse facilities. Another major piece of Tim's research is sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification, whereby the contribution of model parameter uncertainty to the uncertainty in each model prediction is systematically quantified. He has also investigated the performance of Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) models for the prediction of turbulent heat transfer and skin friction over flat plates immersed in hypersonic flow.

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CU Boulder joins academic partnership with U.S. Space Command

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:03:15 +0000

CU Boulder joins academic partnership with U.S. Space Command Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 02/22/2024 - 14:03

The University of Colorado Boulder has been selected as a United States Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise member. The new national program is designed to expand collaboration and academic exchanges between universities and U.S. Space Command.

Space Command has four key goals for the program:

Engage the future workforce
Increase space applied research and innovation
Expand space-focused analytic partnerships
Enrich the strategic dialogue on space

The program will have particular impact in developing training for members of the still new Space Force military branch, which was established in 2019, but its impact will be felt across all branches of the military and into the civilian space realm..CU Boulder was invited by Space Command to apply to the program, which was created in 2022. The initiative has particular relevance to the aerospace department but the partnership applies university-wide.

CU Boulder has been selected as a United States Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise member. The new national program is designed to expand collaboration and academic exchanges between universities and U.S. Space Command.

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Tim White appointed as the new Associate Director for Research at the Center for National Security Initiatives

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:29:27 +0000

Tim White appointed as the new Associate Director for Research at the Center for National Security Initiatives Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:29

We are delighted to announce that Tim White has been appointed as the new Associate Director for Research at the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). Tim joined CU’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2018, after a ten-year career as researcher at Air Force Research Lab. His research focuses on the development and integration of stimuli-response in a wide variety of materials. . As Associate Director of Research, Tim will engage CU campus faculty to foster new collaborations, develop new industry and government customers to grow DoD-related extramural funding opportunities, and work with NSI RAs to strategically develop research trajectories. His extensive background in security studies, coupled with his dedication to advancing national security solutions, makes him a natural fit for NSI, as our campus moves towards campus research. The Center for National Security Initiatives welcomes Tim White to its team with high expectations for impactful contributions.

We are delighted to announce that Tim White has been appointed as the new Associate Director for Research at the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). Tim joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2018, after a ten-year career at the Air Force Research Lab.

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CU Boulder hosted the Colorado Semiconductor Workforce and Innovation Forum

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:56:09 +0000

CU Boulder hosted the Colorado Semiconductor Workforce and Innovation Forum Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/12/2024 - 13:56

CU Boulder hosted the Colorado Semiconductor Workforce and Innovation Forum at the SEEC Auditorium on January 25, 2024. The event attracted over 150 attendees from local universities and businesses, as well as state and federal government officials, to discuss leveraging Colorado's leadership in chip design and R&D to develop a local workforce that can address the challenges identified by the CHIPS and Science Act. The event featured presentations from VIPs, including Erwin Gianchandani (NSF's Director of Technology, Innovation and Partnerships), Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Representative Joe Neguse, Provost Russell Moore, and President Todd Saliman. NSI's own Dr. Chan addressed the audience during a plenary panel session on Sustaining U.S. Competitiveness in Chip Design and R&D, alongside Dr. Marla Dowell (NIST's Director of the CHIPS Metrology Program), Falan Yinug (Qualcomm's Director of Economic Strategy), and Moderator Erik Hadland (Director of Technology Policy at Semiconductor Industry Association).

The event attracted over 150 attendees from local universities and businesses, as well as state and federal government officials, to discuss leveraging Colorado's leadership in chip design and R&D to develop a local workforce that can address the challenges identified by the CHIPS and Science Act.

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NSI & U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) University Partnership Program (UPP) Meet at Tools, Applications & Processing (TAP) Lab

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:44:11 +0000

NSI & U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) University Partnership Program (UPP) Meet at Tools, Applications & Processing (TAP) Lab Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:44

In early August 2023, NSI participated in offsite meetings with representatives from U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) University Partnership Program (UPP) at the Tools, Applications & Processing (TAP) Lab. In addition to the program management team from USSF’s UPP program office, personnel from the TAP lab, and CU Boulder's Air Force ROTC detachment were all in attendance. The UPP team, which is focused on building capacity for educating and training the USSF's next generation of service members, requested the meeting to discuss the overall status of the effort and initiate discussion on how to further develop the program. The CU system, selected for its broad array of related workforce development and research capabilities was the second university to join the UPP.

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Intelligence and National Security Summit

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:42:19 +0000

Intelligence and National Security Summit Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:42

In July 2023, NSI attended the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) and Intelligence & National Security Alliance (INSA) sponsored Intelligence and National Security Summit at National Harbor, MD. The summit is the premier forum for unclassified dialogue between U.S. government intelligence agencies and their industry and academic partners, bringing together public and private sector leaders to advance collaborative solutions to critical intelligence and national security challenges. This year’s program focused on critical and timely issues such as lessons learned from the Russia/Ukraine War, technology futures, AI and emerging technologies, China, and the future of NATO and regional alliances. Additional breakout sessions included strategic intelligence challenges, digital engineering and the future workforce, and contemporary military intelligence priorities.

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Dr. Merritt Turetsky Joins NSI as the Faculty Director

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:25:37 +0000

Dr. Merritt Turetsky Joins NSI as the Faculty Director Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 09/25/2023 - 13:25

NSI is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Merritt Turetsky as the Faculty Director for Arctic National Security. As Faculty Director, Dr. Turetsky will play a pivotal role in developing a community of Arctic researchers at CU Boulder interested in national security-related Arctic research. She will focus on identifying and building CU Boulder research teams to take advantage of a growing portfolio of Artic-related national security research opportunities. With the Arctic experiencing rapid transformation due to climate change, her interdisciplinary team-focused approach is expected to lead to innovative solutions for the complex challenges the Arctic faces in the realm of security and sustainability.

We are excited to have Dr. Merritt Turetsky as a member of NSI, and her appointment as Faculty Director is a testament to NSI’s commitment to addressing global issues in the arena of environmental sciences and sustainability.

Read the full RIO announcement

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NSI Joins the U.S. Cyber Command’s (CYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network (AEN)

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:17:06 +0000

NSI Joins the U.S. Cyber Command’s (CYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network (AEN) Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 09/25/2023 - 13:17

In July 2023, CU Boulder’s National Security Initiatives (NSI), on behalf of CU Boulder, submitted for membership in U.S. Cyber Command’s (CYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network (AEN). CYBERCOM established the AEN in 2022 to strengthen relationships and communication with participating institutions and improve efforts to meet cyberspace educational demands and workforce development needs. The AEN also places an emphasis on several functional areas including applied cyber research, applied analytics, and a broad range of related strategic issues which align closely with the university's broader objectives. The partnership is intended to further expand CU's Cybersecurity & RF Engineering research cohorts in the national security space and develop increased collaboration opportunities with CYBERCOM.

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NSI Hires Two New Heroes

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:50:18 +0000

NSI Hires Two New Heroes Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/22/2023 - 13:50

NSI finalized candidate selection and began onboarding for its second iteration of supporting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes (HoH) Fellowship Program. HOH Fellowships place highly skilled and educated transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers with potential employers to create economic opportunity and further the development of a diversified workforce. NSI began it’s engagement with HoH in 2022 and has steadily increased its involvement commensurate with hiring needs. The two candidates selected for this iteration, Chris Balon and Matt Ervin, were screened from over six hundred potential participants and were chosen based on their career objectives, diversity of professional experience, and quality of academic preparation.

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NSI hosted a distinguished group of visitors

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:33:43 +0000

NSI hosted a distinguished group of visitors Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/13/2023 - 12:33

Also in November, NSI hosted a distinguished group of visitors, including Gen John Shaw (Vice Commander of U.S. Space Command), Dr. Ron Sega (former astronaut and former head of all Department of Defense Research & Engineering), leadership from industry (Lockheed-Martin, Ball, Raytheon, Northrop-Grumman), and Mr. Ted Harms (The Anschutz Foundation), in the Provost’s luxury box at the football game between the University of Colorado and the University of Oregon.

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