I intend to continue shining a spotlight on our state’s resources so that we are given even more opportunities. This work creates jobs, attracts talent, and makes our nation safer – all at the same time. (4/4)
The trip was a chance for Mississippians to introduce senior Pentagon staff members to the dynamic research ecosystem we have created in our state. (3/4)
Today, I hosted the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology, Aprille Ericsson, in Vicksburg to visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers innovation headquarters, called the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). (2/4)
In Congress, I serve as the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. My role allows me to put Mississippi’s skills and potential on full display at the federal level. (1/4)
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Congratulations are in order for @drdraprille, the first confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science & Technology. Women’s leadership strengthens U.S. national security, and we are happy that Aprille will be serving in this key role at the Pentagon. #WomensLeadership
Aprille Ericsson, Ph.D., U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology, @USDEPARTOFDEF1, and Colonel Erin Pettyjohn, Director, Directed Energy Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, addressed and interacted with @STEMNOLA Tech campers on 7/16/24. @drdraprille
Live at 9:30am: SASC holds a confirmation hearing for:
-Hon. Melissa Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force
-Dr. Douglas Schmidt to be Director of Operational Test & Evaluation
-Dr. Aprille Ericsson to be ASD for Science & Technology
Watch: https://t.co/hqYWZjUlbn
Saturn has 83 moons. 63 moons are confirmed and named, and another 20 moons are awaiting confirmation of discovery and official naming. This is their dynamic visualization while they travel with Saturn through space
[📹 Cosmoknowledge]
WATCH: Howard University’s Step Team is ready to win a national competition on the world-famous Apollo Theater stage.
News4’s Molette Green has a look on the huge comeback after COVID-related disruptions. https://t.co/4Rt1uSxQ8V
Attention skygazers: Witness Venus and Jupiter hanging out like two peas in a pod! At twilight today (March 1), catch the pair above the western horizon during sunset and just a little bit after. Details on this and other events: https://t.co/Dz0MN3F6D0
For #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring Black Educators in Math Ed! Today we celebrate
@DocSTEM, Elementary Math & Science Instructional Support Specialist. Read more here https://t.co/iSPnnY88HM @bbamath@blackinmaths@NCTM
Hearing @lizzo play some of the Library's priceless antique instruments on Monday was such a gift, and we were honored and happy to help her share that gift with her concert audience Tuesday night. Here is some more behind-the-scenes footage of her Library tour. #LizzoAtLOC