ARL Science of Extreme Materials Workshop

U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory: Science of Extreme Materials Workshop - October 30, 2024

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) is the Army's sole foundational research laboratory focused on cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation, and transitioning capabilities for the future Army. To support the Science of Extreme Materials competency, DEVCOM ARL Northeast Regional Site will host a workshop to connect with potential partners from institutions of higher learning and industry to inform them about the ARL's mission and opportunities for collaboration.

• When: 30 October 2024 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Where: Northeastern University Innovation Campus, Building 5 - 1st Floor Conference Facility | 147 South Bedford Street, Burlington, MA 01803

The event will feature plenary presentations in the morning, including an overview of ARL's Science of Extreme Materials Competency led by Dr. Chris Hoppel and Dr. Chakrapani (Pani) Varanasi. Their presentations will highlight the Science of Extreme Materials thrust areas, capabilities, S&T strategy, and various collaboration mechanisms.

Following ARL keynotes, participants will be invited to provide 15-minute lightning talks on their department or research groups' efforts related to the science of extreme materials. Networking opportunities between attendees will be included to encourage budding collaborations. A detailed agenda will be provided prior to the workshop via email to the registered attendees.

All briefings and discussions will be conducted at the unclassified level.

Notes:

This is an in-person event, and there is no charge for attendance. There will be free on-site visitor parking. Space and time constraints of the facilities will require limit to maximum 100 participants and 15 invited talks.

Registration: To attend, you must register no later than 11 October 2024 at:

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=916081&k=0B6044097356

To accommodate wide participation, there is a limit of three (3) representatives per academic/industry organization. There is no limit to government attendees.

There will not be on-site registration. If your name is not on the list of participants, you will not be allowed to enter the workshop at Northeastern University Innovation Campus

Participant 15-min Lightning Talks

A maximum of 15 short lightning talks from participating organizations will be included in the final agenda. The intention of these talks are to highlight the organizations related materials science efforts and associated research capabilities in order to foster collaborative discussions.

Participants interested in presenting a 15-min lightning talk, please indicate on the registration website. Please include the presentation title and potential alignment to science of extreme materials thrust area(s).

Science of Extreme Material Thrust Areas

1. Materials for extreme conditions e.g materials that can withstand very High/low temperatures, high strain rates etc.

2. Reconfigurable smart materials (e.g. on demand color and shape changing materials)

3. Novel materials processing, characterization techniques of structural and functional properties

4. High throughput design of materials design with AI/ML

General Information:

This Workshop notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes, and all information provided is subject to change. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Workshop Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals, and no contracts will be awarded during the Workshop or as a result of the Workshop activities. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Workshop Notice. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee for travel expenses or marketing efforts. All costs associated with responding to this Workshop Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense.

Submit any questions to ARLNortheast@arl.army.mil with ARL Workshop Question in the subject line. Relevant questions submitted by 11 October 2024.

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