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Dave Moretti of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI, is the principal investigator for the Marine Mammal Monitoring on Navy Ranges program sponsored by the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Readiness Division. He will discuss ongoing Navy-funded studies into the effects of sonar on marine mammals based on research gathered from Navy ranges where populations of sonar-sensitive whales have been identified. Researchers are analyzing data from prototype passive acoustic tools designed to monitor these animals before, during, and after active sonar operations, then combining it with visual and tag data to better understand animals' reactions to sonar.Naval Undersea Warfare Center, NewportNavy Ocean StewardshipThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site.

US Army Col. Christian Ockenhouse, director of the US Military Malaria Vaccine Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), will discuss WRAIR’s malaria efforts, which encompass vaccine research, drug development, and diagnostics.The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is the premier biomedical research facility for the Department of Defense, focusing on the health and medical readiness of US military personnel while supporting global health efforts. WRAIR's portfolio includes the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Walter Reed Army Institute of ResearchUS Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandNaval Medical Research Center's Malaria Research DepartmentPATH Malaria Vaccine InitiativeSeattle BiomedThe Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

This segment of Armed with Science highlights the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) roles and responsibilities for homeland security research in two key areas: protecting critical infrastructure (drinking water and waste water systems) and recovering from biological, chemical or radiological attacks following domestic incidents.Joining the program is Dr. Peter Jutro, Deputy Director for Science and Policy at the EPA's National Homeland Security Research Center. He will discuss how EPA’s research (in collaboration with the Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Health and Human Services) provides scientific support to develop detection tools, establish procedures for containing contamination, measuring risks, and evaluating new and promising clean-up technologies and methods, including disposal methods in support of first responders.US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)EPA Homeland Security ResearchGreenversations: The EPA's Official BlogThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript.

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, will discuss how basic research plays a crucial role in the development of future Air Force technologies. They will explain 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. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) AFOSR Aerospace, Chemical and Material Sciences Directorate AFOSR on Facebook AFOSR on Twitter The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript.

Our guest is 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, she 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.The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a program that provides high school students the support and resources to design and conduct original research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas.We’re joined by Dr. Lynn Smith, director of the European Regional JSHS and member of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), who will discuss the major goals of the program and how it’s working to widen the pool of trained talent that will ultimately conduct research and development vital to our nation. Several students and mentors taking part in the JSHS program will join the call to discuss their experiences and their plans for the future. Regional JSHSNational JSHSDepartment of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)DoDEA EuropeDoDEA PacificAcademy of Applied ScienceThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

Sally Shoop and Barry Coutermarsh, research engineers at the US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab, will discuss the SAVE (Synthetic Automotive Virtual Environments) program, which aims to building hardware and software that can teach soldiers how to control a vehicle to avoid accidents and rollovers, and save the lives of military and civilian vehicle operators.One third as many soldiers are killed in vehicle accidents than in combat. To get technology for accident avoidance training into the hands of our soldiers, first you have to have good models for road surfaces encountered in military operations so that the vehicle dynamics is accurate enough to respond like a real vehicle. Two characteristics that make this SAVE distinctive from others are the ability to add unique surface environments into models and a partnership with top experts in the field, including Team O’Neil Rally School and Vehicle Control Training (VCT) of Franconia, NH, MIT, Georgia Tech, Ford Motor Company, SimCraft, and the Mechanical Simulation Corporation. US Army Cold Regions LabParent Army Corps of EngineersSoldier TV videoNHPR Radio interviewThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

Dr. Andrew Gordon, research associate professor at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) will discuss UrbanSim, ICT’s computer-based game to support the training of military commanders and their staffs in complex counter-insurgency and stability operations. Dr. Gordon is the project leader for UrbanSim and will talk about where and how the application is being used, as well as ICT’s development of methodology to ensure training objectives are being met. He will also explain the ICT research that is integral to the successful development of a training game like this, including intelligent tutoring, multi-agent social simulation and story driven learning environments.The UrbanSim project is being performed under the ICT contract being managed by the United States Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Simulation and Training Technology Center.USC Institute of Creative TechnologiesUrbanSimICT on YouTubeICT on TwitterICT on FacebookUS Army REDCOM Simulation and Training Technology CenterThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, more commonly known as "HAARP," is a joint Air Force and Navy research program to enhance our knowledge of the physics of the ionosphere and radio science. The ionosphere, an upper atmosphere layer between about 60 and 200 miles in altitude, contains charged particles created by solar activity. These charged particles can impact long-range communications and space operations.HAARP is a research program and facility whose goal is to understand the impact of the ionosphere on communications and space systems and to aid in the development of methods to improve DoD’s utilization of these systems.Today we are joined by key members of the HAARP management team from both Air Force and Navy, including: • Mr. James Battis, HAARP Program Manager, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate• Dr. Todd Pedersen, Senior Research Physicist, AFRL, Space Vehicles Directorate• Dr. Keith Groves , Senior Research Physicist, AFRL, Space Vehicles Directorate• Dr. Paul Bernhardt, Senior Research Physicist, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Plasma Physics Division• Dr. Craig Selcher, HAARP Program Manager, NRL, Plasma Physics DivisionAdditional links:Air Force Research LaboratoryAFRL/Space Vehicles DirectorateNaval Research LaboratoryHAARP Read Transcript The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Regina Akers, historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command and expert on African American history, will discuss the little-publicized contributions of African American women in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Akers will also discuss the importance of oral history in documenting African American contributions in the military, what today's youth can learn from the experiences of African Americans, and her motivations for pursing a career in research.Naval History and Heritage CommandOn FacebookOn LinkedInOn YouTubeOn TwitterThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

We’re broadcasting live from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, with Col Paul Sheppard, Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force – Support Forces Antarctica. Col Sheppard will discuss the major contributions by Servicemembers in support of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) efforts in Antarctica. The 13th Air Force-led Joint Task Force, aligned under the US Pacific Command, is responsible for the coordination of strategic airlift, field support airlift, emergency response and aeromedical evacuation. They also are tasked with sealift duties, seaport access, bulk fuel supply, port cargo handling and other transportation related requirements conducted in what is considered by many to be one of the most difficult peacetime duty assignments.Article:13th Air Force Leads Joint Task Force Operation Deep FreezeArticle: Airmen Support Operation Deep FreezeNational Science Foundation, Office of Polar ProgramsUS International Polar Year 2007-2008 Web Portal13th Air Force Public WebsiteUS Pacific Command(PACOM)PACOM on TwitterPACOM on FacebookThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

The number of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) casualties has increased tremendously, especially for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Soldiers who are exposed to IED associated blasts are often not aware of any resulting mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and return to duty without proper medical diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Thomas Meitzler, scientist at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), and Dr. Joy Hirsch, professor at Columbia University and director of the Program for Imaging and Cognitive Sciences, will discuss a collaborative study to determine what areas of the brain are susceptible to damage and measure the neural circuitry engagement for TBI patients. The key goals of this project are to develop a pre and post deployment functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) protocol that identifies a specific neural signature from blast induced TBI in soldiers and to provide vehicle intelligence. The results of neuroimaging will be used to guide and monitor therapy, and prevent compounding injury by multiple blast exposures.U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center(TARDEC)TARDEC on TwitterProgram for Imaging and Cognitive SciencesThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

Mr. R. Paul Ryan, administrator of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), will discuss DoD Techipedi a scientific and technical wiki, designed to increase collaboration among DoD scientists, engineers, program managers and operational warfighters. Defense professionals and researchers in science and technology (S&T) have to rely on increasing number of resources for monitoring current trends and advancements in their various fields of knowledge. They need to be aware of how these technologies are being used and repurposed to fill capability gaps. DoD’s S&T wiki, DoDTechipedia, (and its suite of services) is effectively addressing the needs of our most important client – the warfighter. A secondary goal of DoDTechipedia is to provide those in defense and S&T with a means to communicate, collaborate, and market their expertise. DoD TechipediaDefense Technical Information Center (DTIC)The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read Transcript

Dr. Ray Perez, program officer with the Office of Naval Research, will discuss how video games can impact adult “fluid intelligence,” the fundamental ability to reason and solve problems in novel contexts. When people think of the U.S. Navy, they may visualize ships, planes, and other military hardware -- not necessarily neuroscience or cognitive research. Scientists studying brain function point to a growing body of research suggesting that the brain continues to learn and improve cognitive function with age. Dr. Perez, who is contributing to a growing body of research on how the brain functions, will discuss the Navy's interest in "brain plasticity" and "fluid intelligence" and how today's neuroscientific research may literally change the way we think 10 years from now.Read TranscriptOffice of Naval ResearchThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site.