Emerging Tech Horizons

By Dr. Arun SeraphinScience Physics

Emerging Tech Horizons episodes

January 25, 2022 Department-Wide Look at Microelectronics Modernization on Emerging Tech Horizons
Joining Dr. Lewis for this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons is Nicole Petta, Senior Director, Strategic Operations at Qualcomm. Nicole previously served as the Principal Director for Microelectronics, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and was responsible for a Department-wide look at microelectronics modernization. Tune in for a conversation on the competitive landscape, transitioning to a zero-trust model, and where to go next.
25 min
January 12, 2022 What's Next for Air Force in Microelectronics, Cyber & more on Emerging Tech Horizons
For our first episode of the new year, Dr. Lewis is joined by Dr. Victoria Coleman, Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force. Tune in for an engaging conversation between Dr. Lewis and Dr. Coleman on the role, perspective, and unique influence of the Chief Scientist, how to support the S&T community, what’s next for the Air Force in microelectronics, cyber, and more!
30 min
December 01, 2021 Military Modernization Challenges & Future of National Defense Strategy on Emerging Tech Horizons
This week on Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Join us for her perspective on the challenges of military modernization, fielding new acquisitions while carrying legacy systems, what needs to be in the next National Defense Strategy, and competition with China. Press Enter to explore message content, then use Escape to shift focus back to navigate through the message stream.
30 min
November 10, 2021 Accelerate AI adoption & Importance of AI Models Update on Emerging Tech Horizons
On this week’s episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Michael Kratsios, Managing Director at Scale AI, and former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Tune in for a conversation about how government can accelerate adoption of AI, the importance of constantly updating and refining AI models to prevent weaknesses, insight into setting the emerging technology agenda, and more.
24 min
October 20, 2021 Exploring Role of Digital Twins & 5G for Defense on Emerging Tech Horizons
On this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Johnathon Caldwell, Vice President of Business Innovation, Transformation and Enterprise Excellence for Lockheed Martin Space. Join Johnathon and Dr. Lewis as they explore the role of digital twins in digital engineering, how they will change the development of emerging technologies, integrating digital twins into the customer review process, and 5G for defense.
26 min
October 14, 2021 Technology Priorities on Digital Engineering on Emerging Tech Horizons
This week on Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Lewis is joined by The Honorable Alan Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer's vast experience, from 24 years in the Air Force to being the former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, makes for a great discussion you won't want to miss. Join Mr. Shaffer and Dr. Lewis as they dive into topics such as digital engineering, technology priorities, and how to develop and introduce technologies more affordably and efficiently.
29 min
September 23, 2021 Emerging Technologies Introduction Challenges on Emerging Tech Horizons
Tune into this week’s episode of Emerging Tech Horizons as we welcome Dr. Mark Lewis’ longtime friend and Chief Operating Officer of Elantra.aero, Dr. Robie Samanta Roy. Using their combined experience in academia, government, and industry, Dr. Lewis and Dr. Samanta Roy provide their perspectives on the challenges we face when introducing emerging technologies, how safety concerns are being addressed, and what this technology could mean for the environment, the military, and the everyday civilian.
30 min
September 01, 2021 Discussion on How to Keep STEM Defense Talent on Emerging Tech Horizons
This week, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Sara Carioscia, Johns Hopkins University PhD student in the Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology and Biophysics. Listen in for an early career perspective on STEM defense talent, connecting funded researchers with Department projects, mentorship, and more.
36 min
August 11, 2021 Vital Signs: The Health and Readiness of the Defense Industrial Base on Emerging Tech Horizons
On this week's episode, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Wes Hallman, NDIA's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Policy and Nick Jones, NDIA's Director of Regulatory Policy. Tune in to hear them discuss NDIA's signature report, Vital Signs: The Health and Readiness of the Defense Industrial Base, including an overview of the 2021 report and preview of new topics for the 2022 report.
31 min
July 21, 2021 Breaking Barriers to Modern Technology in the Defense WorkForce on Emerging Tech Horizons
On this week's episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis sits down with Colonel John "JV" Venable, USAF (Ret), a senior research fellow for defense policy at the Heritage Foundation. Join Col. Venable and Dr. Lewis as they explore the barriers faced in the introduction of modern technology into the department, the span of control and vulnerabilities of our space systems, the role of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and more.
32 min

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ETI provides research and analyses to inform the development and integration of emerging technologies into the defense industrial base. This podcast will feature topics and speakers focusing on…