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SRI has been selected as a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Regional Commercial Accelerator to help bring technology out of the lab and into the real world, helping to boost the commercialization of early-stage technologies critical to U.S. national and economic security. We're searching for qualified mentors and entrepreneurs who will help us harness SRI’s expertise to speed up technology transition in aerospace, robotics, AI, biotechnology, materials science, and other high-priority breakthrough technology areas. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZmyZq0

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