Training in Innovation and Emerging Technology Adoption

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Abstract:

In response to Congressional tasking, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)contracted with the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) through the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC), a Department of Defense sponsored University Affiliated Research Center, to conduct a study and report on the status of innovation and emerging technology adoption training programs available to Department employees (government civilians, contractors, and active duty). AIRC researchers from the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) prepared a comprehensive review of the topic through literature reviews, interviews, and surveys. Drawing from the broader study,this report presents the status of the Department, academia, and industry innovation and emerging technology adoption training programs while specifically addressing the five enumerated items requested by Congress.

Author(s):
Nix, Maegen ; Houfek, Christina
Author Organization(s):
Stevens Institute of Technology
Funding Organization(s):
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Washington , DC ; Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2023 Mar 07
Pagination:
59

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
HQ0034-19-D-0003
Task Number(s):
0238
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
personnel management, disruptive technology, students, national security, systems engineering, united states government, department of defense, governments, procurement, air force, commerce, education, employment, engineering, management personnel, public policy, small business
Keyword(s):
defense-related innovation
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 May 02
Update Date:
2023 Jul 24