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July 2, 2020
AFRL and Griffiss Institute offer STEM Summer Camps for kids grades 5-12

ROME, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate’s STEM Outreach Program in Rome, N.Y., in partnership with the Griffiss Institute, is proud to once again offer STEM Summer Camp programs to students in grades 5-12.With the uncertainties of COVID-19, the summer camp experience
June 30, 2020
Air Force collaboration leads to new method of triggering shape change

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The saying “form follows function” speaks to the obvious relationship between an object’s shape and its purpose, that is, how it will be used. It seems reasonable, then, if an object can change its shape, it can be used for a broader range of purposes.
June 29, 2020
Air Force awards $5.25 million to accelerate Quantum enabling technologies

ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory awarded $5.25 million to 23 small businesses during a first-of-its-kind virtual quantum collider pitch event June 15-16.“The U.S. military is leading the acceleration of quantum
June 29, 2020
AFRL partners with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- The Air Force Research Laboratory recently partnered with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors.The technology of reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors uses a new liquid polymer in a 3D printer that can dispense pre-ceramic
June 26, 2020
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate faculty earns SE&TM award at AFMC level

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate member earned the 2020 Science, Engineering and Technical Management (SE&TM) award at the Air Force Materiel Command level June 22, 2020.Lt. Col. Jay Rutledge, an associate professor and senior
June 19, 2020
Air Force Research Laboratory welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle officially assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory during an assumption of command ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall Auditorium June 18.Pringle replaces Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, who
June 17, 2020
AFRL machine learning and AI experts develop models for COVID-19 decision-making

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory are applying explainable machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to develop thousands of models that could help federal, state and local decision makers as they make re-opening decisions during the
June 16, 2020
AFRL, University of Dayton School of Law, create online Intellectual Property training program

DAYTON, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory and the University of Dayton School of Law, have created an online training program for government employees working in labs to learn how to prevent the loss of intellectual property and data rights that are vital to economic and national
June 12, 2020
AFRL ADAPTS performance platform supports COVID-19 tracking for Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory performance assessment platform is emerging as a helpful tool for monitoring symptoms of COVID-19.ADAPTS, which stands for Airman Data Analysis and Performance Tracking System, is a platform that includes mobile fitness
June 12, 2020
Air Force to award up to $5.4 million during two-day Quantum event

ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory will award up to 36 contracts to small businesses June 15-16 during a two-day virtual quantum collider pitch event.Each small business, selected by a panel earlier this year, will