WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: Engineers who are performing exceptional research and technical work in a variety of disciplines will convene for a two-and-a-half day event at the National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) 26th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (USFOE) symposium. Eighty-five of the nation's sharpest early-career engineers from industry, academia and government were nominated by fellow engineers or organiza  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Dr. Steve Kim was recently honored with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Professional Achievement Award for his innovative research and persistent drive to tackle challenging and evolving subject matter. Kim is a scientist in the Performance Optimization Branch of the 711th Human Performance Wing's Airman Systems Directorate. Here, he lead  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: With support from the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Air Force Academy expanded its summer research program for undergraduate cadets and is now providing virtual research opportunities to the largest group ever in the school's history. "Thanks to AFRL, many more of our future USAF leaders will be exposed to research during their undergraduate studies," said USAFA Associate Dean of   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory's Coatings and Corrosion Teams are dedicated to providing the latest state-of-the art coating systems for aerospace products to enable the warfighter to safely and effectively conduct operations while protecting Air Force and Department of Defense assets. Currently, Hexavalent Chromium is the go-to for corrosion protection material. However, it is highly to  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: Seven teams led by Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers will each receive $3 to $5 million per year as part of the Seedlings for Disruptive Capabilities Program (SDCP) to execute three-year projects and advance ideas that may create remarkable new capabilities for the future force. Selected via a competitive three-step process and approved by AFRL Commander Brig. Gen. Heat  more

AMES, Iowa, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory issued the following news release: Theresa Windus, the Interim Director of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Ames Laboratory and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Professor at Iowa State University, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS Fellows Program recognizes members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science of chemi  more

DAYTON, Ohio, July 29 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, David DeVillers, issued the following news release: The United States entered into a $1 million Settlement Agreement with a global oil and fuel analysis instruments company that was awarded three contracts through the United States Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Spectro Scientific (Spectro) will pay $1,050,957 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through its parti  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Last week, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base advanced to the evaluation phase of the process to hosting the US Space Command. Wright-Patt's advancement comes as a result of Congressman Mike Turner's (OH-10) advocacy in Congress to increase the base's growth and funding. "This advancement of Wright-Patt in the selection process of US Space Command is an important step forward that I have advocated strongly for,  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: If you like to physically challenge yourself and earn some swag to show off your accomplishment, sign up for the 2020 Air Force Marathon's Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge series. "The Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge was designed to encourage participants to challenge what they thought possible." said Air Force Marathon director Brandon Hough. Although the in-person 2020 Air Force Marathon was can  more

LITTLE ROCK AFB, Arkansas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear analysts from the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio recently visited the 19th Airlift Wing to conduct the first vapor purge test on a cargo plane as part of a series of experiments they will conduct on aircraft across the Department of Defense. The vapor purge tests look to determine how long it takes for a chemical contaminant,  more