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性欲社 and Air Force Research Lab sign education agreement

August 26, 2020

Fritz Freudenberger
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A new five-year partnership between 性欲社 and the Air Force Research Laboratory will enable scientific collaboration, strengthening the research and education capabilities at both organizations.

Photo courtesy of AFRL. An Air Force Research Laboratory student intern performs a space experiment in their small satellite laboratory. Under a recently signed Education Partnership Agreement, 性欲社 is partnering with AFRL to collaborate on scientific research projects and education efforts.
Photo courtesy of AFRL. An Air Force Research Laboratory student intern performs a space experiment in their small satellite laboratory. Under a recently signed Education Partnership Agreement, 性欲社 is partnering with AFRL to collaborate on scientific research projects and education efforts.


鈥淭his is an exciting opportunity for Alaska,鈥 said Nettie La Belle-Hamer, interim vice chancellor for research at 性欲社. 鈥淭his partnership will strengthen both 性欲社 and AFRL, while supporting the needs of Alaskans as well as 性欲社 faculty and students, regardless of where they came from.鈥

Under the education partnership agreement, AFRL will be able to loan and transfer laboratory equipment to 性欲社, make AFRL scientists and engineers available to teach science courses at the university, provide faculty with sabbatical opportunities and students with internships, and involve students and faculty in national defense research projects.

鈥淭his is an important partnership with a great educational institution,鈥 said Kelly Hammett, director of the Directed Energy Directorate at AFRL. 鈥淲e look forward to welcoming university faculty and students in partnering with AFRL researchers on technology advancements for the nation鈥檚 defense, and in expanding STEM opportunities across the Alaska education system.鈥

The organizations are also working together to enhance education initiatives in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math), a key interest for both. Plans are in development to allow students to earn academic credit for work at the laboratory. In addition, AFRL scientists and engineers can help advise students on academic and career paths.

鈥淥ur EPA with the University of Alaska is a fantastic educational outreach opportunity to interest students in pursuing STEM careers to grow our country鈥檚 STEM workforce,鈥 said Col. Eric Felt, the Space Vehicles Directorate director at AFRL.