*Please note: This event is closed to the press as it is classified SECRET//NOFORN.
The 2024 Aircraft Survivability Symposium is a SECRET//NOFORN event; attendees must hold at least a Secret clearance and be U.S. citizens. Please review the security clearance and gate access information page when available and submit your clearance information via DISS according to the instructions.

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This two-day, classified symposium with an optional third day of classified tutorials fosters technical dialogue and exchanges of information on aircraft survivability topics such as design, operational experience, threats current and future, reliability, maintenance, and testing of aircraft survivability technologies.

Using the Naval Postgraduate School as our venue and co-sponsor provides attendees a unique symposium experience that offers a forum for learning through its presentation of relevant tutorials on the first day and then presentations by senior keynotes from government and industry, the armed services, industry, and academia on survivability-related subjects on the following days.

These presenters will discuss survivability technologies, survivability sustainment and operations, threats, and countermeasures. This symposium will also include warfighter information on survivability effectiveness in today’s fight, which will inform solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

Title: DTRA-NSERC, Interdisciplinary Project Topics in Support of Nuclear Strategic Deterrence

Speaker: MAJ  Dave Fobar, Deputy Director of Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Center (DTRA-NSERC)

Abstract: The Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Center is a Defense Threat Reduction Agency office that supports interdisciplinary project across the C-WMD enterprise. This colloquium is aimed to increase the awareness of DTRA, its contribution to Strategic Deterrence, and how NPS Faculty and Students can become more involved in DoD research problems centered around C-WMD topics.

For more information, please visit the Physics Department website. 

Up to 25 Foreign Naval Attachés will visit NPS on Friday, 8 November 2024 as part of a week-long visit to California. Other stops include San Diego and Los Angeles. Composition of the group remains to be confirmed, but we expect it to include multiple Flag Officers.

Composition of the group will drive agenda, but expect meetings to be requested with at least: senior leadership, IGPO, meetings with students from their countries. Possible interest in NPS research (if appropriate based on composition).

POC: Captain John Tully (x3783, john.tully@nps.edu)

Lecture Topic: Russia and national security “Fireside Chat” talk and Q&A with Lt. Gen. Eric Wendt, U.S. Army (retired), NPS Professor of Practice, Defense Analysis

Ambassador Sullivan’s career spans four decades in public service in prominent diplomatic and legal positions under five U.S. presidents. His most recent position was as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation 2020-2022 (for both President Biden and President Trump) in Moscow at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. He is author of "Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West."

Sullivan's earlier positions included Deputy Secretary of Commerce, following his service from 2005 to 2007 as the general counsel of the department. Previously, Ambassador Sullivan was counselor to Assistant Attorney General J. Michael Luttig in the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel. Read more.

For more information on current and past SGL events, visit https://nps.edu/sgls

Physics Colloquium: Quantification of Malaria Parasite in Blood Sample Using Lensless Inline Digital Holography (LiDH)

Speaker: Charlotte Kyeremah, University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract: Early and accurate diagnosis of malaria in the human red blood cells is acute to the success of eliminating malaria. The method of malaria diagnosis using optical microscopy involves staining and manual counting of infected cells by trained personnel, making the process subjective, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Here we propose to develop a 3D-printed lensless in-line digital microscope (LiDHM) without the need for staining the cells. We will integrate the microscope with a small embedded systems hardware platform to run multiple neural networks in parallel for image classification, object detection, segmentation, processing, and machine learning algorithms for automatic detection and quantification based on parasite stages in infected cells, and display for the visual user interface. We present the results of LiDHM along with the proof of concept by imaging-controlled phase objects and biological specimens.

For more information, please visit the Physics Department website. 

Register and more information: https://www.deps.org/DEPSpages/DEsysSymp24.html

The DE Systems Symposium focuses on systems aspects of Directed Energy in a limited-attendance environment. Some portions of the Systems Symposium are held at a CUI/Limited Distribution level while others are conducted at the Secret level.

CTX Conversations | Taiwan's Geopolitical Strategy: Adapting to the Shifts in Global Power Dynamics
Speakers: Dr. Tommy Jamison - Naval Postgraduate School and Dr. Sulmaan Khan - Tufts University
When: Thursday, 21 November 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Hybrid Event: UPDATE: Spanagel 421 - NPS
To join on Zoom, please contact: akatormu@nps.edu

Join Us for a Timely Discussion on Taiwan's Geopolitical Strategy

Global ECCO is excited to invite you to the latest edition of CTX Conversations, featuring an in-depth discussion between Dr. Tommy Jamison and Dr. Sulmaan Khan on the critical topic of Taiwan's Geopolitical Strategy: Adapting to Shifts in Global Power Dynamics.

Dr. Sulmaan Khan, who holds the Denison Chair in International History and Chinese Foreign Relations at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, is a leading expert on U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. He is the author of the acclaimed book The Struggle for Taiwan, which provides the first comprehensive analysis of the triangular relationship between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. In his work, Dr. Khan explores:

• America's complex and ambivalent commitment to Taiwan's defense
• China's deep-rooted resentment over Taiwan's separation
• Taiwan's remarkable transformation into a thriving democracy

Dr. Khan argues that while war is not inevitable, understanding the lessons of the past is crucial for avoiding conflict in this volatile region.

This live conversation with Dr. Tommy Jamison promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of Taiwan's future in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into one of the most pressing geopolitical issues of our time.

We look forward to your participation in this vital discussion.

This event will recognize faculty members who have been promoted and/or tenured.

Graduation Ceremony - 2024 Fall Quarter | More information coming soon.

Spring Naval AI Summit at NPS
Date: March 24, 2025 to March 27, 2025
Location: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA

The Naval AI Summit is an important component of the NAVPLAN Implementation Framework, and it will gather AI experts representing the Navy, other military services, defense organizations, stakeholders, students, academic scholars, AI experts, and even some industry pioneers. The goal is to discuss how AI can transform naval capabilities and tackle current maritime challenges. The event will provide a platform for learning about DOD, USN, and USMC platforms and processes for AI systems, for exchanging experiences and ideas regarding practical AI, and for discussing some of the most influential advancements in AI technology for naval applications.

If you have any questions, please email nwsi@nps.edu.