Center for Anticipatory Intelligence at USU

Meet alumnus Kyle Ransom, whose research, mentored by Dr. Jeannie Johnson, explored Chinese marketing of surveillance technology in Latin America. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Minerva Research Initiative, Kyle utilized the Cultural Topography Analytic Tool to examine how China markets AI-enabled surveillance tech. His work provides valuable insights into the societal and security implications of these technologies for U.S. policymakers and military leadership. Kyle’s key research findings have been presented to U.S. military officials overseeing China-Latin America relations at Fort Bragg. Reflecting on his research approach, Kyle emphasized the power of interdisciplinary work, stating: "This kind of multi-disciplinary research is essential to tackle the complexity of 21st-century problem sets. Exploring the intersection of technology, international relations, and culture revealed new insights that would not have been possible by investigating these fields individually. I would encourage students to pursue research that stretches their disciplinary expertise." #USUResearch #YoUR #YearofUndergraduateResearch #ThisIsResearch #Celebrating50Years #USUAggies #50Faces

Strider CEO Greg L. and COO Eric Levesque recently sat down with Jeannie Johnson at Silicon Slopes to discuss the critical intelligence gap facing private industry and how Strider is stepping up to fill it. ? Companies are on the frontline in today’s geopolitical competition. IP, talent, and supply chains are under constant threat from state-sponsored actors representing competing nations—but industry lacks access to the intelligence needed to defend itself. ? That’s the gap Strider is closing. ? Watch this clip from their conversation to hear how open-source data, AI, and strategic intelligence are transforming how businesses, government, and academic institutions secure innovation and their critical assets on a global scale. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gN9Anr-D

Thanks Gert-Jan B. -- terrific to spend time with your team at the SANS CTI Summit!

We are incredibly thankful for the contributions that Greg L. and Eric Levesque from Strider Technologies have made to the Intermountain Intelligence, Industry, and Security Consortium (I3SC) and the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence at USU. We are thrilled to honor them today as the I3SC Outstanding Industry Partner for 2025! This award recognizes Strider's exceptional contribution to advancing and securing Utah's intellectual capital and establishing the Strider Fellows program. Starting this fall, their infusion of $150,000 in scholarship funding will allow us to recruit and support top talent from across the nation and deliver the industry-aligned workforce that Utah needs. #StriderFellows #I3SC #CenterforAnticipatoryIntelligence

We love every opportunity to show up with Strider Technologies. Greg L. and Eric Levesque set the gold standard for reinvesting in Utah's tech ecosystem and its and higher ed communities. Thank you Silicon Slopes Summit team for bringing all of this together! #AnticipatoryIntelligence #CenterforAnticipatoryIntelligence

Students in the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence can dive into topics such as Russian Security Affairs, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and the Art and Science of Anticipation with Professor Briana Bowen. We now offer UK Politics and Security Affairs as part of our International Security track! #AnticipatoryIntelligence #CenterforAnticipatoryIntelligence

Thank you, Jeannie Johnson of Utah State University, for coming to Utah Valley University and talking to the founders at Strider Technologies at today's session of the Silicon Slopes Summit! #SiliconSlopesSummit #NationalSecurity #Intelligence #Technology #Utah #UVU

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort! Our program welcomes ALL academic backgrounds. From STEM to social sciences, we’re breaking down traditional academic barriers. Our students represent?over 65 unique disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to tackle complex global challenges.?Whether you’re in engineering, communication studies, education, or graphic design, your perspective is valued in our classroom.

The Center for Anticipatory Intelligence places a great emphasis on hands-on learning and ensuring our students can excel in a high-stakes environment. Every Fall semester, CAI 5000 American National Security Framework students participate in a capstone simulation that replicates the fast-paced environment of the U.S. Intelligence Community and learn from industry professionals. Check out an article about this year's simulation by USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Andrea D.! https://lnkd.in/gCmwhvd4