Klagsbrun Featured in Quanta Magazine
Center for Communications Research Staff Member Zev Klagsbrun was featured with Noam Elkies, professor at Harvard University, in Quanta Magazine for finding an elliptic curve with the most complicated pattern of rational points to date. The two mathematicians broke a record and renewed a debate about the fundamental nature of some of math’s most important equations.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Knapp Interviewed on Facilities and Assessment Management Podcast
Corporate Real Estate Senior Manager Luke Knapp was interviewed on Beyond Built, The Future of Facilities and Asset Management, a podcast presented by software company Accruent. In the episode (starting at 9:52), Luke discusses challenges around securing distributed energy infrastructure, the importance of standard protocols, human error management and the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Sbragia Interviewed by South China Morning Post
Chad Sbragia was interviewed by South China Morning Post, discussing the past and present state of relations between the U.S. and China.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Levine Interviewed on the GovNavigators Show
Peter Levine was spotlighted on the GovNavigators, a podcast hosted by the Federal News Network. He discussed his work on Capitol Hill and efforts to reform management practices at the DOD.
JUNE 3, 2024
Bhatt Appeared on ABC True-Crime Documentary Series
Sujeeta Bhatt appeared in episodes 1, 2 and 5 of ABC’s “The Interrogation Tapes,” a special “20/20” true-crime docuseries, which premiered in April.
APRIL 30, 2024
Valdivia Interviewed for Issues in Science and Technology Podcast
Walter Valdivia was interviewed on The Ongoing Transformation, a podcast by the National Academies of Sciences journal Issues in Science and Technology. He discusses paradoxes in public policy, what think tanks do and the curious path of a career in science policy.
MARCH 12, 2024
Lockwood Spoke at Senate Hearing
Julie Lockwood testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, “Evolving Workforce Dynamics and the Challenges for Defense Acquisition and Defense Industrial Base Personnel,” on February 28.
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
BEYOND SOLITAIRE PODCAST 142: BETSY JOSLYN ON THINKING WITH WARGAMES
Betsy Joslyn spoke on Beyond Solitaire, a podcast sponsored by Central Michigan University’s Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations. Betsy discusses the nuances in designing professional wargames at IDA.
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
OFFICIAL SAYS DOD AIMS TO PROMOTE SERVICE IN ITS RECRUITING MESSAGE
IDA collaborated with CNA, RAND and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to cohost the America's All-Volunteer Force conference on January 29.
JANUARY 31, 2024
DOD Official Discusses Challenges, Solutions to Recruiting All-Volunteer Force
IDA collaborated with CNA, RAND and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to cohost the America's All-Volunteer Force conference on January 29.
JANUARY 30, 2024
Taking Care of Service Members Is Key to Recruiting Next Generation
IDA collaborated with CNA, RAND and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to cohost the America's All-Volunteer Force conference on January 29.
JANUARY 30, 2024
U.S. and China to Resume Staff-Level Military Dialogue in January
Chad Sbragia was interviewed for Nikkei Asia on U.S.-China defense talks.
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Pechkis Spoke at Executive Roundtable Event on Space
Dan Pechkis participated in an executive roundtable event, Utilizing Space for the Benefit of Earth, hosted by the Embassy of Sweden at the House of Sweden on November 30. He spoke on how space-based data, such as Earth observation data, can be used to solve real world problems.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Wargamer Analyst Betsy Joslyn ’14 on Why ‘It's a Great Time to be a Nerd’
Betsy Joslyn was interviewed for Bridgewater College on her journey to wargaming and how at IDA, she has discovered a synergy between her science background and the tapestry of wargaming.
DECEMBER 2023
China's firing of defense minister: Five takeaways
Chad Sbragia was interviewed for Nikkei Asia on how the removal of the Chinese Defense Minister impacts U.S.-China defense talks.
OCTOBER 26, 2023
U.S. Worries About Escalation in Pacific as Chinese Military Steps Up Confrontation
Chad Sbragia was interviewed for The Wall Street Journal on the Xiangshan Forum.
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Software Productivity Trends and Issues within the Defense Industrial Base
David Tate was featured on a podcast at the National Defense Industrial Association’s Emerging Technologies Institute.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Sbragia Interviewed in Nikkei Asia
Chad Sbragia was interviewed for Nikkei Asia on U.S.-China military-to-military communications.
JUNE 26, 2023
Sbragia Interviewed in Politico China Watcher
Chad Sbragia was interviewed in the Politico China Watcher newsletter.
JUNE 1, 2023
Sbragia Cited in RFA and The Messenger
Chad Sbragia was cited in Radio Free Asia (RFA) and The Messenger for serving as a panelist at the United States Institute of Peace’s hybrid event, U.S.-China Crisis Communications in Dire Straits.
JUNE 2023
Wojton Selected for 40 Under 40
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce named Director, Research Quality and Chief Data Officer Heather Wojton among the 40 Under 40 honorees for 2023.
MAY 30, 2023
Lindorf on In-House Influence Podcast
Director and General Counsel Benjamin Lindorf recently appeared as a guest at the In-House Influence podcast during which he discussed personal experiences that helped shape his career.
APRIL 25, 2023
Wong Quoted in Sea Power Magazine
Yuna Wong was quoted in a Sea Power Magazine article, “Shall We Play a Game? Winning Isn’t the Point, Experts Say.”
APRIL 5, 2023
Fischerkeller Published in Lawfare
Michael Fischerkeller coauthored “U.K. National Cyber Force, Responsible Cyber Power, and Cyber Persistence Theory” with Richard Harknett and Emily Goldman. The article, published in Lawfare, discusses the U.K.’s National Cyber Force (NCF) and the national cyber strategies of the U.K. and U.S in the context of cyber persistence theory.
APRIL 5, 2023
Va. Tech National Security Institute, IDA Partner on Workforce, Research Opportunities
IDA President Norty Schwartz joined Virginia Tech President Tim Sands at a ceremony celebrating the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations. Virginia Tech is the first academic institution selected by IDA for collaboration.
MARCH 8, 2023
Researchers Lead Series of Focus Groups in Support of USNORTHCOM Women, Peace and Security Program
Jen Taylor, Terri Walsh and Carolyn Kenney led a series of focus groups in support of U.S. Northern Command’s Women, Peace and Security program.
MARCH 2, 2023
DOD Announces Establishment of the Defense Management Institute
IDA hosted the kick-off event announcing the launch of the Defense Management Institute. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and DOD Performance Improvement Officer Michael Donley made the announcement joined by IDA President Norty Schwartz and IDA Senior Fellow Peter Levine.
JANUARY 31, 2023
Despite Issues, VA’s EHR Deployment Remains Scheduled to Pick Up in Mid-2023
IDA provided a cost analysis to lawmakers that estimated that the full cost of deploying the Electronic Health Record system across all of the VA’s medical centers would be more than $50 billion over 28 years.
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Crane Interviewed for Financial Times
Keith Crane was interviewed for the Financial Times article entitled, “The Race to Reinvent the Space Station.” The interview was based on a STPI report that Keith coauthored with Benjamin Corbin, Bhavya Lal, Reina Buenconsejo, Danielle Piskorz and Annalisa Weigel, who were all formerly at IDA.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Fischerkeller Cited in Washington Post Article
Michael Fischerkeller was cited in a Washington Post article. The information in the opinion piece is based on “Cyber Persistence Theory: Redefining National Security in Cyberspace,” the book he coauthored with Emily Goldman and Richard Harknett.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Fischerkeller Interviewed for Cyberlaw Podcast
Michael Fischerkeller was interviewed by Stewart Baker and Dave Aitel for an episode of The Cyberlaw Podcast: Cyber Persistence, a series produced by Lawfare. In the episode, Michael discusses “Cyber Persistence Theory: Redefining National Security in Cyberspace,” the book he coauthored with Emily Goldman and Richard Harknett.
AUGUST 16, 2022
Fischerkeller Appeared on ‘Government Matters’
Michael Fischerkeller appeared on “Government Matters” January 26 on WJLA 24/7 News. A recording is available on their YouTube channel. Michael’s remarks focused on the value of cyber operations in supporting an escalation management strategy during a militarized crisis.
JANUARY 26, 2022
