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Supporting STEM undergraduates - everyone’s a winner

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Final-year engineering students (L-R): Michael, Fouad, Sebastian and Luke present their 3D mask fabrication system at Ingenuity 2023.
Final-year engineering students (L-R): Michael, Fouad, Sebastian and Luke present their 3D mask fabrication system at Ingenuity 2023.

DSTG has a long history of working with universities to support student projects that benefit our work programs. Recently we joined with industry partner Fusetec to sponsor a team of four University of Adelaide engineering students to complete their Honours project at the pointy end of identity spoofing.

Seeking partners for Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise

Defence is seeking Expressions of Interest from university partners to form a Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise (CADRE) to enhance the Australian Defence Force's ability to operate safely in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments.

The CADRE will support the ambitious research program of the Operating in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Environments (OCE) STaR Shot. It will also, within a provided scope, have a remit to explore and capitalise on opportunities in sectors of overlapping need - such as health, civilian first responder and national security.

The CADRE will have an initial duration of five years, with an option to extend. Costs associated with running the centre will be covered by Defence through negotiation with the selected lead partner. However, Defence is looking for true integrated partners who each share a stake in the success of the CADRE.

Background

CBRN hazards, whether released on purpose or by accident, are some of the most insidious and challenging threats faced by Defence personnel and civilian first responders. The OCE STaR Shot - led by DSTG on behalf of Defence - aims to enhance the Australian Defence Force's capability to respond faster and more flexibly to CBRN threats.

The Science, Technology and Research (STaR) Shots are challenging, inspirational and aspirational S&T missions launched as part of Defence's More Together S&T strategy that will drive the evolution of innovation pathways, from fundamental research and development through to prototyping and transition into capability.

To apply

Responses to the EOI are now closed.

Future is bright for this laser research

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Miftar Ganija, wearing goggles investigates short pulsed laser systems in the lab.
Miftar Ganija investigates short pulsed laser systems in the lab.

Physicists Dr Miftar Ganija and Dr Keiron Boyd are leading an exciting laser research program for Defence.

Cavitation and correlation down under

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Defence scientist Dr David Clarke and colleagues have been developing a range of innovative experimental capabilities.
Defence scientist Dr David Clarke and colleagues have been developing a range of innovative experimental capabilities.

DST will be showcasing its support of Australian Defence's maritime activities at the PACIFIC 2019 international maritime exposition.

Australian and US universities to work together on autonomous vehicles

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The University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales and Queensland University of Technology, will join forces with Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales and Queensland University of Technology, will join forces with Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

A consortium of four Australian universities will receive $3 million from the Morrison Government to work with their American counterparts on developing the next-generation of autonomous vehicles.

Shedding new light in many directions

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Professor Nigel Spooner
Professor Nigel Spooner

Professor Nigel Spooner is digging deep for science.

Repurposing venerable models for land vehicle research

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Pictured: Professor Bill Schonberg (Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology) with DST researcher Dr Shannon Ryan.
Pictured: Professor Bill Schonberg (Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology) with DST researcher Dr Shannon Ryan.

Dr William Schonberg, Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been working closely with DST Scientists.

Ramping up individual and team performance

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HPRnet was established by DST and Army in 2016 to help address Army’s top Human Performance research priorities.
HPRnet was established by DST and Army in 2016 to help address Army’s top Human Performance research priorities.

DST's human performance researchers Dr Susannah Whitney and Phil Temby have joined forces with two West Australian universities to study individual and team performance in the Australian Army.

Far-sighted computer vision research

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Dr Victor Stamatescu
Dr Victor Stamatescu

Defence computer vision specialist Dr Victor Stamatescu has developed a computer vision algorithm that has the potential to automate post-disaster assessments and accelerate search and rescue efforts, ultimately saving lives.

Raising the bar on ration pack snacks

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Raising the bar on ration pack snacks
Raising the bar on ration pack snacks

Defence scientists based at DST's Scottsdale site are developing and evaluating an eat-on-the-go, supplementary food bar for the ADF, with a focus on provision of adequate energy, micronutrients and gut health.

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