Defense Tech Podcast

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Defense Tech Podcast

Join Host Civilian Sydney as explores the inner workings of government innovation through conversations with key industry players, subject matter experts and government officials. Despite lacking government expertise, Civilian Sydney aims to demystify the complexities of defense tech by engaging insiders and experts in the industry. Listen in as she goes behind the scenes of government to explore the latest in microelectronics, space defense, contracting, startup funding and more. Powered by NSTXL.

  1. DoD-Critical: Capitalizing on Collaboration with the California DREAMS Superhub

    23 DE JAN.

    DoD-Critical: Capitalizing on Collaboration with the California DREAMS Superhub

    In this week's episode Civilian Sydney sits with Stephen Crago and Mike Haney, who help lead the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices, or California DREAMS, Superhub. Stephen is the Director and Principal Investigator of CA DREAMS at the University of Southern California, and Mike is the Deputy Director of CA DREAMS and the Director of the MOSIS 2.0 initiative. In this episode, we cover electromagnetic warfare, 5G/6G technologies, the CA DREAMS MOSIS 2.0 initiative, cross-hub collaboration, and more. Please leave a review if you love the podcast! If you have a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like to hear from on the show, you can reach out to me at sydney@nstxl.org. Learn more about CA DREAMS: https://ca-dreams.org/ Connect with NSTXL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-security-technology-accelerator/

    29min
  2. DoD-Critical: Why We Need Trusted Systems with the SWAP Hub

    16 DE JAN.

    DoD-Critical: Why We Need Trusted Systems with the SWAP Hub

    Tune in to this episode as Civilian Sydney sits down with the SWAP Hub's CTO, Krishnendu Chakrabarty. Krishnendu is the Fulton Professor of Microelectronics in the school of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. He also acts as the Chief Technology Officer for the SWAP Hub. In this episode, we discuss some of the projects that the SWAP Hub is currently focused on, as well as what the Hub's workforce development initiatives are accomplishing - further cementing our understanding of why building a pipeline of qualified microelectronics workers is so crucial for U.S. manufacturing independence. Connect with the SWAP Hub: https://microelectronics.asu.edu/southwest-advanced-prototyping-hub/ Learn More About NSTXL: https://nstxl.org/

    25min
  3. DoD-Critical: Lab-to-Fab for Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors with the CLAWS Hub

    19/12/2024

    DoD-Critical: Lab-to-Fab for Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors with the CLAWS Hub

    Join Civilian Sydney as she chats with Fred Kish and John Muth from the CLAWS Hub as they discuss commercial leap-ahead technologies, wide-bandgap semiconductors, access to cleanrooms, building a robust workforce pipeline and more.  Fred Kish is a renowned engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of optoelectronics, particularly in the development of high-performance LEDs and integrated photonic circuits. He is currently a distinguished professor and NNF Director at North Carolina State University.  John Muth is also a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, and he specializes in wide bandgap semiconductors and their applications in various technologies, including LEDs, lasers, and power electronics. To learn more about the CLAWS Hub, visit: https://claws.ncsu.edu/ Learn more about the Defense Tech Podcast: https://nstxl.org/the-defense-tech-podcast/

    35min
  4. DoD-Critical: Why User-Centric Design Matters with the SCMC Hub

    12/12/2024

    DoD-Critical: Why User-Centric Design Matters with the SCMC Hub

    Civilian Sydney talks with Brett Hamilton and Jalen Rollins from the Applied Research Institute, also known as ARI, who help lead the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub. In this episode, they dive into technologies such as electromagnetic warfare and discuss the foundational elements for the successful integration of technologies. Brett serves as Senior Vice President of Microelectronics & Advanced Technology Strategy at ARI, and is a respected national microelectronics leader with a 27-career at the DoD. Jalen is the Innovation Program Manager for SCMC and leads impactful campaigns for ARI and the SCMC Hub, leveraging his expertise in innovation methodologies and industry trends to drive impactful initiatives. Enjoy the episode! Learn More About the SCMC Hub: https://microelectronicscommons.org/connect/silicon-crossroads-microelectronics-commons-hub/ Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wZgd28XRRNc Connect with NSTXL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-security-technology-accelerator/

    34min
  5. DoD Critical: AI's Role in National Security with the NW AI Hub

    05/12/2024

    DoD Critical: AI's Role in National Security with the NW AI Hub

    This week on the DoD-Critical series, Civilian Sydney talks with H.S. Philip Wong and Tsu-Jae Liu, professors leading the California-Pacific-Northwest AI (NW AI) Hub, one of eight Hubs of Microelectronics Commons. The NW AI Hub is focused on the development energy-efficient AI hardware and "AI at the Edge" - enabling AI use in devices soldiers carry.  Professor Liu currently serves as the Dean and the Roy W. Carlson Professor of Engineering at the UC Berkeley College of Engineering. Professor Wong is the Willard R. and Inez Kerr Bell Professor in the School of Engineering. To learn more about the NW AI Hub:    Visit the hub's website: northwest-ai-hub.org Subscribe to the Hub's news mailing list. Contact Professors Wong or Liu directly.

    33min
  6. DoD-Critical: From Research to Application with the NORDTECH Hub

    14/11/2024

    DoD-Critical: From Research to Application with the NORDTECH Hub

    Welcome back! Season 3 of the podcast is kicking off with Nicholas Fahrenkopf of the NORDTECH Hub, one of eight Microelectronics Commons Hubs that was awarded in 2023. This season we are exploring the six technologies that are critical to the Department of Defense in the effort to re-onshore microelectronics manufacturing technologies, as well as ensure the security of our current technologies. Nick is the Technical Director of NORDTECH, and earned his BS in Physics and PhD in Nanoscale Engineering from the University at Albany and has experience in integration engineering. In this episode, he walks us through the critical technologies that NORDTECH is focused on, including AI Hardware and Quantum Technologies. Wondering what these technology areas entail? Don't worry, I was too. Nick walks us through it all in this episode. Enjoy! Get connected with the NORDTECH Hub: https://www.nordtechub.org/contact Learn more about Microelectronics Commons: https://microelectronicscommons.org/ Get connected with NSTXL on LinkedIn

    27min
  7. Tech TALX: How Advanced Packaging Works with Analog Devices

    03/09/2024

    Tech TALX: How Advanced Packaging Works with Analog Devices

    Join Civilian Sydney in this Tech TALX episode as she sits with John Cowles from Analog Devices to talk advanced packaging and System on a Chip (SOCs). In this tech deep dive, John walks us through what an SOC is as well as its history, and why the industry is moving towards advanced packaging as an effective solution. John Cowles is the Senior Director of Technology at Analog. He has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in various specialties such as defense electronics, microwave radios, as well as power detectors, phase shifters and radar-focused products. He earned his PhD at the University of Michigan in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Watch the full video version on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p15YeChMJdo Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-security-technology-accelerator/

    22min
  8. Tech TALX: Digital Services for the DoD with Omni Federal

    20/06/2024

    Tech TALX: Digital Services for the DoD with Omni Federal

    The Defense Tech Podcast is back! This episode is a part of a new miniseries called Tech TALX where we will intermittently release standalone episodes. Each of these special episodes will help paint the larger picture of the technology that’s imperative to the DoD mission. On this week’s Tech TALX, Civilian Sydney meets with Brad Kettner and Dan Wenk from Omni Federal. In this episode, Brad and Dan provide a new perspective on the digital services and methods necessary to make real progress in DoD innovation, especially in space. They also discuss their passions in tech development, working with OTAs, and more. Follow our YouTube channel to watch the epsiode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyvInaKJqGG2un0R3GWtRw Follow NSTXL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-security-technology-accelerator/

    22min
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Join Host Civilian Sydney as explores the inner workings of government innovation through conversations with key industry players, subject matter experts and government officials. Despite lacking government expertise, Civilian Sydney aims to demystify the complexities of defense tech by engaging insiders and experts in the industry. Listen in as she goes behind the scenes of government to explore the latest in microelectronics, space defense, contracting, startup funding and more. Powered by NSTXL.

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  • Criado por
    National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL)
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2025
  • Episódios
    16
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Site do podcast
    Defense Tech Podcast

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