Division of Research & Innovation
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Institute for National Defense Sciences (MINDS)Featured ProjectsMissionRole of MINDS
UxSDEF
THERMAL
Unmanned Aerial & Ground Sensors
LCC Enhancement
RACE
RACE
Creating Novel Alloys for Ship Building
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Institute for National Defense Sciences (MINDS) enables U ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ research activities to support the Department of Defense, Service Agencies, and other federal agencies and activities to address evolving national security objectives within selected technology focus domains. Scientists from the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ working on MINDS projects engage broadly with research partners to develop novel research approaches and agile innovation, providing solutions for advanced defense capabilities.
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Institute for National Defense Sciences (MINDS) serves as a coordinating hub for research activities and projects with the Department of Defense and related stakeholders addressing national security objectives. Scientists from Universities across the country work with MINDS projects to develop novel research approaches and agile innovation, providing solutions for advanced defense capabilities.
Partnered Agencies
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Naval Sea Systems Command