National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU) has published the 2024 biennial report, Strategic Deterrence & Global Resilience: Advancing Integrated Readiness, to document the institute's mission, financial and collaborative achievements throughout the last two years and since it was established in 2012. 📘 🤝 ➡️ Experience the report at https://lnkd.in/gwY7zEY3. NSRI reports $293 million in total award value for 188 contracts since 2012 and $150 million in total executed research. During the reporting period, NSRI’s research teams worked closely with 33 DOD and federal government sponsors and 62 NU faculty and students through 65 active projects. They tackled emerging challenges, leveraging research to identify new threats, applying new concepts and technology to mitigate risks and pioneering capabilities to serve as a force multiplier for the Nation’s defense and intelligence communities. To demonstrate the effectiveness and relevance of NSRI’s capabilities and commitment, the report features 27 deliverables within four themes: 🔹 Foresight for tailored solutions 🔹 Thought leadership for actionable outcomes 🔹 Rapid response to real-time challenges 🔹 Optimized data and skills for efficient decision making #strategicdeterrence #deterrence #CWMD #defenseresearch #defenseinnovation #defensetech #CBRNE #nationalsecurity #mission #leadership #science #policy #nuclearweapons #biodefense #Nebraska #Omaha

Growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, and later in Tucson, Arizona, #NSRIFellow Dr. Nicole Buan experienced how dependent human beings are on clean soil, clean water and healthy crops and animals to survive. As a child, she observed firsthand how pollution harms coral reefs and the marine life people depend on for food. She watched the famous tropical beach, Hanauma Bay, once crystal-clear and filled with colorful fish that could be fed by hand, become so choked with pollution that the authorities had to strictly limit access to allow the bay and the wildlife to recover. Today, Hanauma Bay is once again a thriving shallow reef ecosystem, although feeding the animals is no longer permitted. As a teenager in Tucson, she regularly hiked desert trails amongst the cactus, creosote and rattlesnakes and celebrated every monsoon season when intense thunderstorms drench the cracked, dusty soil, bringing precious rain that plants, animals and humans ration all year to be able to survive. These experiences engrained her desire to develop environmentally friendly technologies as well as faith that humans can find sustainable ways to coexist with nature. "It’s the same in Nebraska," Dr. Buan explained. "It’s just baked into growing up in these places — you understand how we have to steward the environment. If we want to continue as a species, we have to work to protect our natural resources. It’s a fundamental driving factor for me. We need our products to rest on a sustainable bio-based economy." Since she joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010, Dr. Buan’s lab has contributed practical solutions toward her long-time goal, earning two patents for technologies that can enhance the production of renewable methane and isoprene, which could lead to the production of fuels such as natural gas and jet fuel. Two other pending patents focus on increasing crop growth for feed and fuel production. If these technologies can be developed further, they could help support the Nation’s energy independence and safe environment. --- Read the full feature ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gw5xbQgF --- #biology #biofuels #agriculture #nebraska #CWMD #WMD #CBRNE #nationalsecurity #highereducation #deterrence #mitigation #response #defenseresearch #defenseinnovation

In a world where adversaries enthusiastically develop technologically advanced devices and strategies, it is critical for the defense enterprise to proactively formulate solutions now to mitigate future attacks. Researchers embedded in the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) and the University of Nebraska System’s (NU) four campuses continue to elevate capabilities toward new agile solutions — and new uses for existing solutions. During this period, projects launched through NSRI fit this need and delivered promising products to end users. Countering Nascent Threats: Foresight for Tailored Solutions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gNcwgRJW Featured Impacts 🔹 Developing Small Molecule Prophylactic Treatments to Protect U.S. Troops from Radiation 🔹 Innovation Creates Faster, Safer Medical Equipment Sterilization 🔹 Testing Medical Countermeasures for Emerging Chemical Threats 🔹 Underway Infectious Aerosol Risk Study Contributes to Key Insights 🔹 Strategic Deterrence Experts Stretch Knowledge for Policy 🔹 Unique Service Model Advances CBRNE First Responder Skills 🔹 Determining Future Colorimetric Indicator Requirements 🔹 NSRI, NU Launch Initiative to Build Resilience for Food, Agriculture & Environment Defenses Experience the full 2024 NSRI biennial report at https://lnkd.in/g_6vzZBj. #solutions #defensesolutions #strategicdeterrence #deterrence #CWMD #WMD #CBRNE #military #firstresponders #research #highereducation #highered #UNL #UNLresearch

In the newest episode of "Shaping the Future," Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., president of the University of Nebraska System, interviewed #NSRIFellow Dr. Carrick Detweiler, professor in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Computing. The discussion explored Detweiler's startup, Drone Amplified, and how his research is helping fight and prevent wildfires. Detweiler, Drone Amplified’s co-founder and chief executive officer, discussed the background, inspiration and uses of the company’s signature product, IGNIS; a drone-based system that allows firefighters to control wildfires while staying out of harm’s way. He also talks about the critical role commercialization plays in bringing university research and discoveries from the lab to the marketplace. --- Tune in 📺 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMKSbCXp --- #drones #UAVs #wildfires #nationalsecurity #homelandsecurity #ISTAR #defenseinnovation #defensetech #military #UNL #UNLresearch

The Nebraska Deterrence Lab (NDL) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has partnered with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to help run a series of space deterrence wargames. As part of the team of nine NATO nations, NDL has assisted in developing and testing a deterrence framework that would anticipate and address future security challenges. The first wargame took place in the Netherlands on April 29-May 2, 2024. #NSRIFellows Dr. Michelle Black, professor of political science, and Dr. Deanna House, professor of information systems and quantitative analysis, co-lead NDL. Black’s experience working at the Department of Defense and House’s expertise in cybersecurity bring significant value to their own work as well as more comprehensive ideas in shared research. “NATO has invited academics before as individual experts, but this is the first time that they’ve partnered with a whole lab,” Black said. “And I do think that we’re the right lab for the job. We’re really open to understanding and thinking about concepts differently and have a history with them. It made sense.” --- Read the article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gN2VFXJw --- #wargame #deterrence #strategicdeterrence #NATO #nuclearweapons #nationalsecurity #homelandsecurity #Omaha

The past two years saw notable advances in biotechnology and other disruptive technologies that are expanding the scope and diversity of biothreats across the globe, including Russian and Chinese activities that U.S. national security leaders are watching closely. To help government customers address the myriad challenges, the NSRI chemical and biological defense team focused on research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of next-generation chemical and biological threat sensors and decontamination systems; rapid prototyping of novel collection; exploitation and detection systems on robotic platforms; and assessment and analysis of emerging threats, risks, capabilities and vulnerabilities. --- Read the 2024 NSRI Biennial Report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfm9QqAa --- #CWMD #CBRNE #deter #deterrence #nationalsecurity #defense #military #defensetech #defenseinnovation #biotech #disruption

Several NSRI scientists are at #CBDST2024 this week to showcase the institute's latest research and capabilities from the University of Nebraska System's four campuses. Find the NSRI booth to talk about research collaborations in the areas of: 🔹 Chemical & biological threat detection and countermeasure development https://lnkd.in/gg7AMpHg 🔹 Medical countermeasures https://lnkd.in/gxERc6qR NSRI staff are also presenting the following posters: 🔹 Plasma-assisted Destruction Of Fenitrothion By A Falling-film PlasmaReactor: https://lnkd.in/gjXJhyUk 🔹 Risk Exposure And Mitigation Of Potentially Airborne InfectiousDiseases On The Usns Mercy, A Navy Hospital Ship: https://lnkd.in/gzcSnSq2  🔹 Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Of Sevalent Formulations EnablingProphylactic Use Of Cbrn Medical Countermeasures: https://lnkd.in/g2mUhhd3  #CWMD #CBRNE #nationalsecurity #homelandsecurity #biologicaldefense #chemicaldefense #infectiousdisease

Via United States Department of Defense Nov. 20, 2024: As global tensions rise, the United States confronts a complex and evolving geostrategic landscape, demanding it modernize its strategic nuclear forces. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of the United States Strategic Command, yesterday, outlined the stakes during a "fireside chat" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. His remarks illuminated the critical role of nuclear deterrence and its supporting platforms, particularly the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications system, in securing U.S. strategic dominance and maintaining global stability. In a conversation with Aerospace Security Project Director Kari Bingen, Cotton explained that contemporary threats are markedly different from those envisioned by strategic planners when nuclear modernization efforts began over a decade ago. He noted that these efforts — originally designed amid low-intensity conflicts like the war on terror — now require significant adaptation to address the increasingly aggressive postures of adversaries like Russia and China. "The world has changed since nuclear modernization efforts began," he said. "Our posture must align with today's reality, where nuclear weapons are foundational to adversaries' strategies." Cotton's observation reflects a shift in global power dynamics, where nuclear capabilities are not merely a deterrent but a central element of adversarial strategies to challenge American interests. --- Read the article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gs_bz8YR --- #strategicdeterrence #deterrence #assurance #nuclearweapons #Russia #China #readiness #adapability

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for another year of research solutions and the brilliant minds behind them. This week, we thank our researchers, partners and supporters who make innovation possible. --- As the DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of United States Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska System, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) delivers solutions for strategic deterrence and CWMD mission requirements gaps. Our rapid-response capabilities and efficient contracting vehicle can help federal government program managers meet critical research and development needs. Connect with us to learn more. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gpMmFnw --- #grateful #thankful #Thanksgiving #mission #purpose #strategicdeterrence #CWMD #CBRNE #deterrence #nationalsecurity #homelandsecurity

#NSRIFellow Mark Hamill, MD, a professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, has been inducted into the prestigious American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. He joins two other UNMC colleagues in being inducted as members: Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, chief of the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology, and Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., current president of the University of Nebraska System and former UNMC chancellor who holds a tenured faculty appointment as a professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery and UNMC College of Public Health. “When I was granted associate membership into the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators several years ago, at the induction ceremony I was seated between two master surgeons — who wrote some of the textbooks I used during residency and fellowship,” Dr. Hamill said. “It’s quite an honor to be similarly recognized and granted membership into the academy. “My hope for the future is to continue in my efforts to advance surgical and critical care education on the local, national and international levels.” --- Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBRztHcm --- #military #militarymedicine #militaryhealth #surgeon #research #defenseresearch #Nebraska #Omaha