A DoD #basicresearch program for deeper understanding of social & cultural forces that shape regions around the world of strategic interest. Links/RTs≠DoDviews.
New Minerva-funded research by Nicholas Evans (@neva9257) from @UMLResearch explores the ethical and regulatory challenges of enhancing warfighters' biological, physiological, and cognitive capacities.
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Read the full publication now!
https://t.co/9SvCKLkDzu
Minerva research uncovers Russia’s ‘hard soft power’ tactics - mixing propaganda with subtle threats to sow division and chaos abroad. This strategy is shaping global media narratives and targeting foreign populations. @USNavyResearch#PublicDiplomacy
https://t.co/gTiCJgfy13
AFOSR is proud to play a key role in the @DeptofDefense’s $46.8M @DoDMinerva Research Initiative, supporting 19 research teams exploring social sciences to enhance U.S. national security. Learn more: https://t.co/GnHyKLtd1Y
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The @DeptofDefense has awarded $46.8 million in grants for the Minerva Research Initiative. These grants will fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts.
Read more:
https://t.co/YtdEvlCIZT
The @DeptofDefense has awarded $46.8 million in grants for the Minerva Research Initiative. These grants will fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts.
Read more:
https://t.co/YtdEvlCIZT
The @DeptofDefense announced the selection of a team of U.S. (@Princeton ) and U.K. (@cardiffuni) researchers to investigate the growing threat that malign social influence campaigns pose to democracies.
Read more:
https://t.co/fp4Igpvmvv
Minerva-Funded researchers explore the role of gender in #extremist and #terrorist narratives, examining how gender dynamics influence recruitment, propaganda, and the operational strategies of these groups.
Minerva PI: @MiaMBloom (@GSU_Research)
https://t.co/3698KwnXJn
Forthcoming paper presents a highly efficient agent-based model to evaluate false alarm impacts in ML-based IDSs during dual DoS and Phishing attacks. #CyberSecurity#MachineLearning
#Minervafunded researchers, Jeongkeun Shin, L. Richard Carley, and Kathleen M. Carley from @CarnegieMellon received “Best Paper Runner Up” at the 2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference! The conference accepted 63 papers and theirs was selected as second best! 🏆
Exciting news! Congrats to the 7 DoD-university faculty teams selected for the FY23 #DECUR Partnership. Thrilled to see collaboration between Defense #PME institutions and civilian research universities advancing fundamental social science research.
https://t.co/aVeED8zoOs
Register now for the 2024 Minerva Meeting & Program Review! #Minerva grant awardees will share research findings with #defensepolicy makers, military operations personnel, and other academics interested in #nationalsecurity.
#socialscience
https://t.co/Lf6Bp8TQUr
#Minerva-funded researchers identify that when constraints are placed on illegal fishing at the local level, there is an increase in the likelihood of #piracy attacks.
To learn more, read research highlights from @SeaAroundUs!
@USNavyResearch
SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Minerva Meeting & Program Review on April 16-17th in Arlington, VA!
#Minerva grant awardees will share research findings with defense policy makers, military operations personnel, and other academics interested in national security!
Check-out recent highlight about the #DECUR project between @NAU and the @NDU_EDU that seems to examine cultural variation in the core components of #AI.
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How well does American AI understand Korean slang? – The NAU Review. Thrilled to share work by partner on @DoDMinerva DECUR project Scott Jarvis and research fellow Kelly Kendro looking at AI ethics across cultures @NDU_CIC https://t.co/prsbAA6Qoe
Reminder that White Papers for Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA are due on Jan. 16th!
Learn more about this opportunity and topics of interest here:
https://t.co/3AqT7gvmR8
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Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA is NOW OPEN!
A university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally.
White Papers are due on Jan. 16th!
https://t.co/3AqT7gvUGG
#Minerva-funded researchers from @umdARLIS of @UofMaryland examine what characteristics make something cute and how social media posts may #influence human emotions and behavior.
To learn more, watch Enterprise: University of Maryland Research Stories!
https://t.co/PBQOlaopg4
Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA is NOW OPEN!
A university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally.
White Papers are due on Jan. 16th!
https://t.co/3AqT7gvUGG
Join the #Minerva research community, defense policy makers, and military operations personnel for a policy-oriented conversation on Nov. 7th and 9th from 2-3pm!
Registration is now available!
https://t.co/EPC7kiKBHn
#dodbasicresearch#socialscienceandpolicy#dodgrants