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June 11, 2019
AFOSR develops Next Generation Scientists

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Some of the best and brightest ideas can come from young scientists eager to innovate and advance the world of science, and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is always searching for ways to harness that knowledge and talent to advance future U.S Air Force operations.Like
May 13, 2019
AFRL matching tech to needs with international partners

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Research Laboratory is reaching out to technical innovators and entrepreneurs within Israel to tap into potential new partnership opportunities. A group of AFRL scientists and engineers, hosted by Dr. Ehud Galun of the Israel Ministry of
May 8, 2019
AFRL achieves “shocking” materials technology breakthrough

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with research partners at Los Alamos National Laboratory, are working to change the shape of materials technology with a breakthrough development that could open up a new range of possibilities for the military and
Oct. 11, 2018
The power of one small basic research investment

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A small basic research investment by the Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, has created a community of origami researchers who in six short years have transitioned to working on applied technologies for the Air
Sept. 26, 2018
AFOSR Awards Grants to 31 Scientists and Engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced it will award approximately $13.9 million in grants to 31 scientists and engineers from 24 research institutions and businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young
Oct. 19, 2017
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research Awards Grants to 60 Scientists and Engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

ARLINGTON, Virginia -- In January 2016, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research awarded approximately $20.6 million in grants to 56 scientists and engineers from 41 research institutions and small businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator
Sept. 27, 2017
Tri-Service effort leverages synthetic biology expertise to address future warfighter needs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Taking advantage of Department of Defense research laboratory expertise in chemistry, biology, computer science and material science and engineering, a collaborative, $45 million tri-service effort is changing the way the DoD exploits biological systems to
April 24, 2017
Air Force patent license could lead to natural fiber automotive components

AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VIRGINIA – The Air Force Office of Scientific Research signed a Patent License Agreement with Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. that allows the company to use an Air Force developed fiber welding process in the creation of automotive components.Air Force research
April 5, 2017
AFOSR and NASA Glenn Research Center contribute to University of Queensland’s Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence

RESTON, Virginia -- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center significantly contributed to the University of Queensland’s recent success to host a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of