Why National Security Needs Neurodiversity Drawing on a Wider Range of Cognitive Talents to Tackle National Security Challenges

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Abstract:

National security organizations need highly skilled and intellectually creative individuals who are eager to apply their talents to address the nations most pressing challenges. Government officials and industry representatives have described the high stakes of the national security threats facing the United States; the demand for a STEM-skilled1 and technology savvy workforce; and the need to fill jobs that require enormous attention to detail, precision, and a low tolerance for errors.

Author(s):
Weinbaum, Cortney ; Khan, Omair ; Thomas, Teresa D. ; Stein, Bradley D.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Paper
Publication Date:
2023 Mar 28
Pagination:
6

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
employment, national security, autism, diseases, governments, united states, security, cyberspace operations, neurobehavioral manifestations, public policy, recruits, customer services, cyber threats, intelligence analysis, intelligence tests, mental processes
Keyword(s):
neurodiversity
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 Mar 29
Update Date:
2023 Jun 21