Tec^Edge Academic Pipeline Program – this program seeks to attract and retain some of the most promising research talent (undergraduate through post-Doctorate) by offering relevant work experience through collaborations with local government, industry, and academia partners and their programs. Current initiative is with the Sensor Aided Vigilance joint team (see below) and Wright State University to place five out of State students with the joint team this Summer to work and learn and then to place five local students with the joint team throughout the 2008 academic year to do the same.  (Click here for more information about the WSU summer program.)

Tec^Edge Regional Incubator Program – this program seeks to attract and support small and/or innovative research companies with offerings relevant to Tec^Edge stakeholders to participate on joint teams and to locate and grow in the Dayton region. Current initiative is still in the discussion stage with three interested companies with offerings very relevant to Air Force Research laboratory needs.

Sensor Aided Vigilance Resident Team – this joint team (government, industry, and academia), with a specific focus to pursue persistent sensing technologies/approaches across time, space, and frequency, began operation at Tec^Edge in June, 2007 for what is expected to be an extended period of time (years).

Solution Forum – on technologies/approaches to assist in organized, extensive searches for a person of national interest in constrained or sensitive environments.  Still in the planning stage.

Visiting Professor Program – The Tec^Edge community is enhanced by our visiting professor program.  Professors from fields including science, engineering and technology are invited to become temporary residents of the Tec^Edge environment.  These professors work out of our facility and contribute to ongoing collaborations while visiting the Dayton region to work alongside professionals from area organizations. (Click here to see a list of current visiting professors.)

Precision Image Tracking and Registration Joint Team – this team will be co-led by GE Aerospace in support of AFRL/SN to develop and demonstrate improved onboard target geo-location, tracking, and other airborne target exploitation capabilities. The team is expected to come together to reside at Tec^Edge for brief periods during the project and also when they demonstrate their final results.

Developmental Workshop on Innovation and Collaboration – Tec^Edge hosts a monthly Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL): Innovation and Collaboration Workshop.  These four day events bring together AFRL members from across the country to work together toward their personal skill sets and AFRL culture in the process.  Experienced workshop facilitators employ a combination of group discussion, small team activities and brief lectures to immerse participants in a collaborative and rewarding learning environment.

Virtual Hub Message and Knowledge Sharing Boards – A place where Tec^Edge associates can share knowledge documents and information.  Current subject areas: Remote Biometrics, FEMA First Response (Rubble Rousers)

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