U.S. Department Of Defense
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U.S. Senate confirms Schmidt to lead operational testing and evaluation for the Department of Defense
Douglas Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science, has been confirmed to become Director of Operational Test and Evaluation for the Department of Defense following a full vote by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 29, 2024. Read MoreMar 6, 2024
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Vanderbilt initiated startup Zeno Power receives $30M to build the first commercially developed nuclear–powered satellite
Zeno Power, a startup initiated through the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, is on track to launch the first commercially developed space nuclear system in history. The satellite will be used by the U.S. Space Force to conduct first-of-its-kind mission types. Read MoreJun 9, 2023