Emerging Tech Horizons
Episodes
The Rise of China's Emerging Technologies with Dean Cheng
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can the United States set the terms for technological advancements? Are there blurred ethical lines that give China an advantage over the United ...
Is the United States ready for an Industrial Policy?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, the United States has fallen behind its competitors when it comes to industrial innovations and policies. How did this happen? Find o...
How Pentagon Works with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Dr. Arun Seraphin is joined by Evelyn Kent, Program Director, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-serv...
How Well Does the DOD innovate in Science and Technology?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How well does the DOD innovate in science and technology, and how can it improve? Does the DOD acquisition system have some processes worth protecting...
Modernizing U.S. Science and Technology Policy on Emerging Tech Horizons
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does the government workforce need to adapt to this era of technology development? Can the judicial system keep pace with technology? What is the ...
The Blended Wing Body with Dr. Fay Collier, NASA on Emerging Tech Horizons
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the blended wing body concept? Why is the BWB receiving more attention than ever before? What advantages does it provide? How can it be utiliz...
Journalism and National Defense with National Defense Magazine
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can journalism impact national security strategies and policies? Why does the public need to be informed? Is it possible to have too much transpar...
Operational Energy, Renewable Energy, and the Future of Energy Technology
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does energy impact the U.S Department of Defense’s strategies and operations? What is the Chief Sustainability Office and what are its responsib...
CHIPS Act and Microelectronics with Dr. Michael Fritze on Emerging Tech Horizons
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are our current microelectronics challenges? What is the now-passed CHIPS and Science Act, and what will it do? How can the Department of Defense...
Operational Energy and DoD with Roberto Guerrero on Emerging Tech Horizons
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are Air Force Energy Programs getting more attention than ever? What is the Air Force doing to improve energy efficiency? What are the costs ...
Information Operations and National Security Challenges
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)? What does ARLIS do? Are we at a disadvantage when it comes to informati...
Department of Defense Acquisition and the Consortia Model
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Consortia Model? Why has the defense-based industry adapted the Consortia Model? How has it affected their policies and strategies? What b...
Understanding GAO's Science and Technology Assessments
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and what is the role of the Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics (STAA) team? What kind of...
What is the SBIR program?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can small businesses get involved with government contracts? How do we transition from research and development into product acquisition? Join us ...
Are autonomous weapons systems ethical according to international law?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does increased precision and speed of decision-making outweigh having a human in the loop? How do we define success in war and defense? Join Dr. ...
Navigating Autonomous Systems of Future Capabilities on Emerging Tech Horizons
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How close are we to fully autonomous flight? What barriers are there to certification and how can we overcome them? How will autonomous technology cha...
The Future with Hypersonics on Emerging Tech Horizons
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we get hypersonics into the hands of the warfighter? How does industry leverage academia to field innovative solutions? How can we make sure th...
The Future of AI for National Security on Emerging Tech Horizons
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we increase our understanding of how AI models can fit into our lives? How do we translate data science concepts to subject matter experts? Ho...
From Additive to Biotech, the DoD's Manufacturing Technology Program
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does the DoD ensure the industrial base is ready to meet the warfighter's needs? Can new manufacturing techniques be quickly transitioned to the s...
Helping Scientists Speak English
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, our host Dr. Lewis is joined by Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, Dean of Communication and Journalism and Executive Director, Alan Alda Center f...
Federal Government Challenges with STEM Talent
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, our host, ETI Director Dr. Mark Lewis and co-host, Deputy Director Dr. Arun Seraphin, talk about Arun’s c...
ETI On The Road: USSOCOM Small Business Programs with Mina Khalil
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a new type of episode, ETI On The Road, where we interview guests at various NDIA and ETI conferences and events. This special SOFIC episo...
ETI On The Road: Innovation at USSOCOM with Chad McCoy
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a new type of episode, ETI On The Road, where we interview guests at various NDIA and ETI conferences and events. This special SOFIC episo...
Air Force S&T Efforts with Gen. Arnold Bunch, USAF
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Emerging Tech Horizons features guest Gen. Arnold Bunch, USAF, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). Tune in for a co...
Silicon Valley and our Digital Future on Emerging Tech Horizons
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Emerging Tech Horizons features Craig Mundie, President of Mundie and Associates, and former Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Mi...
Acquisition Reform: Talking about What Went Wrong on Emerging Tech Horizons
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Emerging Tech Horizons features guest host Dr. Arun Seraphin, Deputy Director of the Emerging Technologies Institute, and Bill Gr...
Impact of Digital Engineering & Recent ETI Report on Emerging Tech Horizons
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week for a conversation with Jim Faist, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Technology, Innovation, and Labs at CACI Internat...
Developing Future Digital Workforce on Emerging Tech Horizons
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Federico Sciammarella, President and CTO of MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), a public-private partnership I...
Department-Wide Look at Microelectronics Modernization on Emerging Tech Horizons
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Dr. Lewis for this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons is Nicole Petta, Senior Director, Strategic Operations at Qualcomm. Nicole previously ser...
What's Next for Air Force in Microelectronics, Cyber & more on Emerging Tech Horizons
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 eng...
Military Modernization Challenges & Future of National Defense Strategy on Emerging Tech Horizons
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Accelerate AI adoption & Importance of AI Models Update on Emerging Tech Horizons
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tech...
Exploring Role of Digital Twins & 5G for Defense on Emerging Tech Horizons
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Johnathon Caldwell, Vice President of Business Innovation, Transformation and E...
Technology Priorities on Digital Engineering on Emerging Tech Horizons
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Emerging Technologies Introduction Challenges on Emerging Tech Horizons
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Discussion on How to Keep STEM Defense Talent on Emerging Tech Horizons
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Sara Carioscia, Johns Hopkins University PhD student in the Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology and Biophysi...
Vital Signs: The Health and Readiness of the Defense Industrial Base on Emerging Tech Horizons
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Breaking Barriers to Modern Technology in the Defense WorkForce on Emerging Tech Horizons
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Evolution of AI & Machine Learning on Emerging Tech Horizons
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Dr. Ravi Ravichandran, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the Intelligence and Secur...
Fraught History of U.S. Military Incorporating Emerging Technologies & Lessons Learned on Emerging Tech Horizons
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Emerging Technology Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis sits down with Dr. Richard P. Hallion, one of the world’s leading experts a...
Rise of China, Modernizing U.S. Military and Future of Warfare on Emerging Tech Horizons
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Mark Lewis sits down with Chris Brose, Chief Strategy Officer at Anduril Industries and author...
ETI's New Role with NDIA on Emerging Tech Horizons
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Dr. Lewis is joined by General Hawk Carlisle, USAF (Ret), President and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association. Jo...
The Importance of Civilian Space Efforts in National Security on Emerging Tech Horizons
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Dr. Bhavya Lal, Acting Chief of Staff at NASA. Listen in to hear Dr. Lewis and Dr. Lal discuss the importance o...
The Role of University Partnerships in National Security on Emerging Tech Horizons
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Dr. Mung Chiang, Dean of Engineering at Purdue University. Tune in to hear Dr. Lewis and Dean Chiang discuss th...
AI & the Future of Defense Modernization on Emerging Tech Horizons
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, ETI’s Dr. Mark Lewis is joined by Jason Matheny to discuss artificial intelligence and the futu...