February 2024 Newsletter
NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO)
The STO is the world’s largest collaborative research forum in the field of defence & security
Catch up on the latest news and upcoming events from the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO)
STO launches Women and Girls in Science Challenge
In celebration of this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the NATO STO launched a new challenge that aims to inspire young women to pursue and/or further their careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The Women and Girls in Science 2024 Challenge, announced at NATO Headquarters earlier this month, is open to female university students and early-career researchers up to the age of 35. Participants are invited to submit a short research proposal on one of four focus areas: energy security, climate change, human security and societal resilience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their work at NATO Headquarters, with the three winners invited to visit the NATO STO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation in La Spezia, Italy this summer. The deadline for proposals is 21 April.
STO early-career scientists on working with NATO and the future of science and technology
In September 2023, the STO invited 12 early-career researchers to present their work to the NATO Science and Technology Board in Helsinki, Finland. In a new video, these researchers share their thoughts about their work, the future of science and technology in the Alliance, and how working with the STO has opened new doors in their careers.
STO holds 2024 Plans and Programmes Workshop, spotlighting NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept
The NATO STO held its 2024 Plans and Programmes Workshop this month in Paris, bringing together representatives of the STO and NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) for discussions on future STO programmes. The event featured keynote addresses from General Philippe Lavigne, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Dr Bryan Wells, NATO Chief Scientist, and Mr John-Mikal St?rdal, Director of the STO Collaboration Support Office.
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NATO Chief Scientist chairs opening session of climate change and security roundtable
Dr Bryan Wells, NATO Chief Scientist, chaired the opening session of the NATO Climate Change and Security (CC&S) Roundtable last month, highlighting the STO’s commitment to better understanding the impacts of CC&S from a science and technology perspective.
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NATO Chief Scientist participates in debate on sustainable transformation
Dr Bryan Wells, NATO Chief Scientist, participated in a roundtable debate on the importance of collaboration across universities this month, as part of an event organised by the Transform4Europe Alliance. "Scientific research is inherently international, and it progresses best through collaboration," Dr Wells said.
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Registration is open for two upcoming research specialists' meetings to be held on 21-22 May in Ottawa, Canada:
? The registration deadline for both events is 19 March.