By Samir Naqvi – Nov. 26, 2018 In October 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued a press release announcing a major expansion to its “Hack the Pentagon” program. As part of this expansion, the DoD has awarded contracts to several Silicon Valley firms that will help the Pentagon increase its capacity to run and issue “bug bounties” to successful hackers. …
Could HQ2 Nab Amazon a $10 Billion DoD Cloud System Contract?
By Troy Barnes – Nov. 19, 2018 The long wait is over — Seattle-based behemoth Amazon recently announced its second headquarters (or HQ2) will actually be HQs 2 and 3, with bases in Queens, New York, and Crystal City, Virginia. While some point to the geographic and logistical advantages gained by the East Coast approach, others have taken a more …
Army-Funded Research Creates Education Kit for Science Teachers
By Samir Naqvi – Nov. 12, 2018 For decades, U.S. teachers have puzzled over a common dilemma: how can they provide hands-on biology education without breaking the bank? The exorbitant cost of the specialized equipment and supplies needed to carry out even simple biology experiments leaves many teachers without viable and practical options. But this may be about to change. Recently, a team …
DoD Invests Millions in Student STEM Programs
By Troy Barnes – Nov. 5, 2018 For millennia, a country’s defense resources have generally been concentrated on developing arms. As recently as the 1980s, the U.S. was embroiled in a nuclear arms race with some of the world’s biggest superpowers. But as technology has advanced, so have the means by which enemies attempt to infiltrate foreign political and economic …