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Defense Sciences OfficeCurrent
Research Topics: Health, Math, Neuroscience

Summary

How the brain stores and processes information remains a mystery, despite incredible discoveries and advancements in the field of neuroscience over the last century. The field of neuroscience has operated under the overarching idea that the brain processes information in a digital fashion based on firing rate of neurons.

Defense Sciences OfficeCurrent
Research Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomy, Resilience

Summary

Foundation models (FMs) have transformed AI capabilities in many domains by virtue of their large architectures, internet-scale datasets, and unique customization techniques (“fine tuning”).

Defense Sciences OfficeCompleted
Research Topics: Complexity, Interface

Summary

In a world of increasingly complicated and interdependent systems, analysts and decision-makers spend more and more time curating the knowledge that informs their models and decisions.

Small Business Programs OfficeCurrent
Research Topics: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

Summary

Performers will develop field-portable, low size, weight, and power (SWaP) technology for non-destructive viral identification.

Small Business Programs OfficeCurrent
Research Topics: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), Cyber

Summary

The goal of Multi-factor Continuous Authentication for Wearable Defense Equipment (MCAWDE) topic is to develop and demonstrate novel, continuous, multi-factor authentication solutions for small weight and power devices. | SBIR

Small Business Programs OfficeCurrent
Research Topics: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Summary

The objective of the Language Models for Veteran Suicide Prevention (LM4VSP) SBIR topic is to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) clinical co-pilot, based on Language Models, to augment the ability of mental health care professionals to care for and interact with patients at risk of suicide.

Biological Technologies OfficeCurrent
Program Manager:Mark Salvador
Research Topics: Sensors

Summary

The goal of eX Virentia (eXVi) is to use existing unmodified vegetation as a sensor to identify activities of DoD interest by utilizing natural plant responses to man-made chemical exposures.

Biological Technologies OfficeCurrent
Program Manager:Christopher Bettinger
Research Topics: Threat Countermeasures

Summary

The Simulating Microbial Systems (SMS) program seeks to create computational simulations that accurately predict the behavior of bacteria in various contexts.

Strategic Technology OfficeCurrent
Program Manager:Catherine Campbell
Research Topics: Chemistry, Manufacturing

Summary

This program aims to demonstrate that underwater 3DCP is possible. Program objectives include developing methodologies and chemistries for in situ manufacturing of concrete structures underwater in support of various Department of Defense (DOD) use cases, including coastal infrastructure reinforcement and bridge repair.

Strategic Technology OfficeCurrent
Program Manager:Hunter Martin
Research Topics: Chemistry, Resilience

Summary

This program aims to break the munitions production paradigm by developing the tools and processing methods required to safely turn readily available materials into reliable energetics.