Industry Day - U.S. Air Force Weather and Maine
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is hosting an Industry Day event in Portland, Maine, on April 1-2, 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration between academia and industry regarding Air Force Weather initiatives. This inaugural partnership event, organized in conjunction with the University of Maine and the Roux Institute, will focus on addressing challenges faced by Air Force Weather as it adapts to Great Power Competition (GPC) and seeks innovative solutions in areas such as meteorology, environmental sensing, and AI/ML technologies. The event is designed to strengthen connections and provide a platform for discussing potential research, education, and training pathways, with participation encouraged from organizations interested in supporting national security efforts. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Lt Col Gretchen De Blaey at gretchen.de_blaey@us.af.mil. Registration details will be provided at a later date.

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