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Advanced Sciences Convergence for Defense and Security

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Ashok Vaseashta
Affiliation:
avaseash@norwich.eduprof.vaseashta@nanoknowledge.info, Institute for Advanced Sciences Convergence, Hernodon, Virginia, United States
E.W. Braman
Affiliation:
Institute for Advanced Sciences Convergence, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes13873 Park Center Rd., Suite 500Herndon, VA 20171, U.S.A. Norwich University Applied Research Institutes, 57 Old Freight Yard, Northfield, VT 05663U.S.A.
J. Alvelo
Affiliation:
Norwich University Applied Research Institutes, 57 Old Freight Yard, Northfield, VT 05663U.S.A.
P. Susmann
Affiliation:
Institute for Advanced Sciences Convergence, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes13873 Park Center Rd., Suite 500Herndon, VA 20171, U.S.A. Norwich University Applied Research Institutes, 57 Old Freight Yard, Northfield, VT 05663U.S.A.
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Abstract

The process of Advanced Science Convergence is to understand how different disciplines, focusing on discrete problems and applications, can be coalesced into a system to solve an intractable problem. It requires understanding of far-reaching end goal that is not yet defined but can be described in terms of desired actions or qualities. Institute of Advanced Sciences Convergence (IASC) provides an early monitoring and identification of emerging scientific advances across multiple disciplines that create revolutionary, integrated and cross-cutting technologies to break through existing solution paradigms. The objective of IASC is to support federal agencies by providing cutting-edge, functional, and advanced technological solutions in support of national security by employing emerging areas in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information processing, and cognitive sciences. Our team is supported by professionals with extensive background in academia, military, federal agencies and international organizations. The IASC value proposition is based on assessment derived from data collected from various resources. The IASC business model provides invaluable information in support of national security based on staff experience without the expense of laboratory infrastructure. Due to rapid developments in nanotechnology, IASC seeks to reach out to identify partners through research collaboration as SMEs to support objectives through identifying advances in NBIC areas and develop strategic investments for technology/science roadmap.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2010

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