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IDA Ideas

Through the course of this series we’ll bring in some of IDA's top experts to share their perspectives on cutting-edge research and issues of importance to the U.S national security and science policy community.

  1. JAN 14

    Challenges in Critical Mineral Tradeoffs

    IDA Ideas guest Ashley Nunes joins host Rhett Moeller to discuss the complexities that critical minerals present, including the global tradeoffs and policy goals relating to these rare, yet essential, resources. Ashley is a researcher at the Science and Technology Policy Institute, an IDA-operated federally funded research and development center. Transcript

    17 min

  2. 12/05/2024

    New Challenges in Nuclear Deterrence and Posture

    IDA Ideas guest James "Jim" Platte joins host Rhett Moeller to explain nuclear deterrence and the geopolitical and technological factors that affect U.S. nuclear strategy. Jim is a researcher within the Strategy, Forces and Resources Division of the Systems and Analyses Center, an IDA-operated federally funded research and development center. Transcript

    32 min

  3. 06/18/2024

    Exploring AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

    IDA Ideas guest Arun Maiya joins host Rhett Moeller to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning: what they are, their capabilities and limitations, ongoing developments in the AI field and applicability in the defense industry. Transcript

    32 min

  4. 04/30/2024

    Insights on Federally Funded Research and Development Centers

    IDA Ideas host Rhett Moeller speaks with IDA President Norty Schwartz about the nature of federally funded research and development centers and what makes IDA a standout organization. Transcript

    16 min

  5. 04/26/2024

    Addressing Challenges in Weapons Sustainment

    In this transcript of an episode of the podcast IDA Ideas, host Rhett Moeller speaks to V. Bram Lillard and Benjamin Ashwell about weapons system readiness and sustainment. Bram is the Director of the Operational Evaluation Division (OED) in the Systems and Analyses Center, an IDA-operated federally funded research and development center. Benjamin is a researcher in OED. Transcript

    31 min

  6. 02/06/2024

    Understanding Defense Supply Chain Risk

    IDA Ideas host Rhett A. Moeller spoke to James S. Thomason and Julie C. Kelly, researchers at the IDA Systems and Analyses Center, about how they estimate the risks to critical supply chains. Transcript

    29 min

  7. 05/02/2023

    Orbital Debris: Policy Implications

    IDA Ideas host Rhett Moeller spoke to Assistant Director at IDA’s Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) Asha Balakrishnan about the challenges orbital debris poses and how to respond to them in the policy arena. Transcript

    27 min

  8. 04/28/2023

    DATAWorks 2023: Day 3 Attendee Reactions

    IDA Ideas host Rhett A. Moeller spoke to Curtis Miller and Mark Herrera, researchers in the IDA Systems and Analyses Center, about their experiences as attendees on the last day of the Defense and Aerospace Test and Analysis Workshop (DATAWorks) 2023, held at IDA in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 25-27. Transcript and Notes

    9 min
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Through the course of this series we’ll bring in some of IDA's top experts to share their perspectives on cutting-edge research and issues of importance to the U.S national security and science policy community.

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  • Creator
    IDA
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
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