11

March

12:00 pm
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1:30 pm

National Defense, Academia & Supply Chain Super Connector

Rooftop
March 11, 2025
The Riley Building 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

Dr. Vinod Veedu, Assistant VP of Defense Research Advancement for Rice University, will lead two exciting “Lightning Talks” on the role of academia in shaping the future of the Department of Defense and the role of supply chain connectivity in securing national interests. Confirmed speakers include:

Chris Doneski, BAE Systems

Ross T. Guieb, Texas A&M

Lt. Col Theresa A. Kopecky

Michelle Michot Foss, Baker Institute

John O’Grady, Raytheon

SESSION RECAP

Connections from across the world were made at our Super Connector event, which featured two "Lightning Talks" led by Dr. Vinod Veedu, assistant VP of Defense Research Advancement for Rice University. Panelists included Chris Doneski, director, Army Programs - Army Futures Command at BAE Systems, Ross T. Guieb, executive director of the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex at Texas A&M University, Lt. Col Theresa A. Kopecky, Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in Energy & Minerals at Rice Univerity's Baker Institute, and John O'Gradydirector, Army Innovation, Transformation, and Strategic Engagement at Raytheon.