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Adverse weather events not only wreak havoc on communities, but they also disrupt vital educational services. A first-of-its-kind study from SRI unveils that around 40% of Head Start & Early Head Start sites, which offer crucial and extensive support to young children and their families, are at risk of closure due to harsh climatic changes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CAXnAC

Thirty years ago, on November 18, 1994, The Rolling Stones made history by becoming the first major band to livestream a concert. Though before their iconic event, a lesser-known rock band, Severe Tire Damage (STD), had already made history by performing the first-ever live stream over the internet. From the balcony of the Xerox PARC building (now part of SRI), STD's live stream marked a pivotal moment, demonstrating the internet's power to connect artists and audiences globally.

Could Northeastern Ohio, once famous for making steel and vehicles, become the next big hub for EV battery making? A multi-dimensional study from SRI’s Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP) dives deep into the availability of skilled labor, the challenges, and the potential of this area — a region dubbed “Voltage Valley.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4e6oEYI

Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go to space, has had a career defined by extraordinary contributions to science and exploration. Learn about Ochoa's journey into space, her work at the NASA Johnson Space Center, her passion for supporting young people in STEM, and her role in helping SRI have an even greater impact. We're honored to have Ochoa on our board, and we congratulate her on her recent appointment to NVIDIA's board of directors! Learn more about our work in space at www.sri.com/space

Ty Scott, a senior HR business partner & DEI program manager at SRI, recently visited the Washington School for Girls as part of their Leadership Series to share the diverse experiences that shifted his academic mindset and guided his personal and professional growth. Scott’s visit was sponsored by our Black@SRI employee resource group (ERG), whose mission is to foster a sense of belonging and promote professional growth, not just within our organization but also in the communities we live and serve. Learn more about our ERGs: https://bit.ly/3uPoy1h

"The ocean holds 97% of the volume where life can exist, and it needs our attention,” said Julie Packard co-founder and executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, during a keynote address at our recent PARC Forum on ocean health. Leaders in ocean science and sustainability from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, SRI, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley to discuss how technology can help illuminate and protect our oceans. Read more from Stanford Doerr: https://lnkd.in/e9_sVNDH #PARCForum

SRI is collaborating with the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), under the Ministry of Defense, Japan, to propel groundbreaking research through the new Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute (DISTI). Together, we're harnessing the power of deep technology solutions to address critical national security issues for Japan. We’re excited for this next step in a 60-year journey with our Japanese partners to tackle the complex security challenges of the 21st century. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NKIzSg

SRI’s telemanipulation software, XRGo, was awarded an ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers) award for Future Software Trends in Pharma! ISPE’s?Robotics Applications of the Year Awards recognizes robotics technologies and software applications that will impact the pharmaceutical industry – like XRGo. Congratulations to the XRGo team! Learn more about XRGo at www.sri.com/product/xrgo

Today marks nearly 55 years since the first message was sent over ARPANET, the precursor to today’s internet. SRI hosted one of the four original network nodes, along with UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah. The very first transmission on the ARPANET was on October 29, 1969 – it was a logon from UCLA to SRI. By 1972, the ARPANET comprised 37 computers. “The ARPANET story reminds us that true innovation often requires patience and collaboration. Moving from those initial four nodes to today's billions of connected devices didn't happen overnight. It took years of work by researchers across multiple institutions. As we face today's grand challenges – from climate change to cybersecurity – the lesson about the power of sustained, collaborative research becomes even more relevant.” - David Parekh, CEO of SRI

We're thrilled to announce that Peter Marcotullio has been named SRI’s new Senior Vice President of Commercialization. Peter brings over 25 years of experience at SRI in our commercialization, licensing, and patent development areas. Join us in congratulating Peter as he continues leading SRI’s efforts to deliver innovative solutions that address critical global challenges through various commercial pathways. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YC852z