DoD Basic Research

Showcasing outcomes & innovations across @DeptOfWar S&T enterprise, from #basicresearch to #technology development.

[SMART Scholarship @SMART_DoW]

Computer Science Education Week celebrates the innovators shaping the future through code and creativity! From algorithms to AI, it’s a reminder that today’s students are tomorrow’s problem solvers. 

#CSEdWeek #STEMEducation #FutureofTech #SMARTScholar #CSPowersAI

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Congrats to @NavyResearchLab’s John Lyons — #LUCI Fellow and newly elected @APSphysics Fellow — recognized for his breakthrough work in wide-band-gap semiconductors! 🔬 #materialsresearch #DefenseResearch

https://t.co/YagdV30fDo

[SMART Scholarship @SMART_DoW]

Congratulations to the FY25 SMART SEED Innovation Award recipients!

The Department of Defense SMART Scholarship Program recently announced $6.1 million in new research awards to 18 SMART scholars as part of its competitive SEED Innovation Award for Fiscal Year 2025.

Read more: https://t.co/XbhGrrKn3P
#SMARTScholarship #SEEDInnovation #STEMLeadership #DoDInnovation #SMARTSuccess

[SMART Scholarship @SMART_DoW]

We had an incredible time attending #ACSFall2025 where Innovations in Chemistry took center stage! From keynote talks and poster sessions to hands-on demos and meaningful conversations, it was an inspiring week.

#Chemistry #ChemistryInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #STEMCommunity @AmerChemSociety

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

From inspiring plenaries to interactive sessions and outreach, #DBRC2025 showcased the power of innovation, collaboration, and discovery.

Read the full recap:

https://t.co/s2Cc8AZszc

@DeptofDefense @DoDCTO @SMART_DoD

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

A special thanks to @SMART_DoD for helping make this year’s conference a true space for discovery, connection, and impact!

[SMART Scholarship @SMART_DoW]

We had an incredible week at #DBRC2025 connecting with STEM researchers, leaders, and students.

From SEED poster sessions to the SMART “Pathways to Impact” Career Showcase and K–12 outreach, DBRC showcased innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning in STEM.

Thank you to everyone who shared their work and passion for advancing science and technology.
#DoDSTEM #SMARTScholarship #STEMCareers #Innovation #Collaboration #DefenseResearch

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Congratulations!!

[SMART Scholarship @SMART_DoW]

🚀 Congrats to Joseph Fiordilino Ph.D., SMART scholar & SEED awardee, for being selected as a 2025 LUCI Fellow by @DeptofDefense’s Basic Research Office! He’ll drive applied math & computational science through DoD-university partnerships.

Learn more: https://t.co/kGXpXy8IwE
To learn more about the SMART scholar SEED award visit https://t.co/VGS7REzJej

#LUCI #SMARTScholarship #DoDInnovation #STEM4Defense #ResearchFellowship @DoD_BasicRsch

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Day 2 of the #DBRC2025 embodied this year's theme: "Foundational Science: Where Big Ideas." Dr. Adam Kaufman (@JILAscience) delivered a plenary titled, "Programmable Optical Clocks for Quantum-Enhanced Sensing" highlighting cutting-edge research and theoretical applications.

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

The #DBRC2025 is an opportunity to connect academia and government to advance the future of #defenseinnovation!

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Setting the tone for a week of #innovation, #collaboration, and advancing #defenseresearch—OUSD(S&T) leadership pictured with the Planning and Technical Committees whose dedication makes #DBRC2025 possible.

@DoDCTO

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Today we opened #DBRC2025 with a powerful message from Dr. David Montgomery, Acting Director of the Basic Research Office (BRO), and Mr. Holthe, Performing the Duties (PTDO) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)).

@DeptofDefense @DoDCTO

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Tomorrow we kick off #DRBC2025! We're bringing together @DeptofDefense scientist and academic researchers to explore basic research that drives future defense innovation!

You may still register using the following link:
https://t.co/Fy2PvH95Wn

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

The @DeptofDefense has awarded $43 million to U.S. universities for defense-related research equipment. This investment bolsters cutting-edge innovation and strengthens national security through academic partnerships. #ResearchInnovation #DefenseTech

https://t.co/qpP0f0DOl8

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

The @DeptofDefense awarded $46.8 million in grants under the Minerva Research Initiative to fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts.

Learn more here!

(https://t.co/myGl3QZ9Xy).

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Congratulations to this team awarded through the social science #BARI !

[DoD Minerva @DoDMinerva]

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

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Reminder: The FY25 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Webinar is tomorrow at 3PM EDT. Learn more about DOD's most prestigious $3M dollar single-investigator awards. Registration Link: https://t.co/MxyjHoMPNJ #afosr #onr #basicrsearch #dod #funding #science #physics #researchfunding

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

The 2025 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Competition Webinar is on August 2nd at 3:00 EST. Please register if you are interested in applying or share: https://t.co/ly7ntT4hqx

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

Congratulations to Vannevar Bush Fellow  Prof. Elchanan Mossel (c/o ‘19) of @MIT for being 1/250 elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2024 and being specifically recognized for his contributions in mathematics.

Visit: https://t.co/OkQ54kWN0U ! #BasicResearch

[DoD Basic Research @DoD_BasicRsch]

BRO was pleased to introduce more than 140 academic researchers to the #DoD #basicresearch ecosystem during our #DEPSCoR Day outreach event at @UofOklahoma on Apr 25! DoD staff, program officers and experienced DoD grant recipients shared advice on engaging with @DeptofDefense.

[DoD Minerva @DoDMinerva]

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