More than 100 Naval Postgraduate School students and faculty and Department of Navy partners participated in a virtual Artificial Intelligence executive briefing hosted by Dell Technologies and the NPS Foundation on April 29.
Dan Carroll, Dell Field CTO & Solutions Manager, opened the event with an overview of the AI landscape, highlighting commercial, government and national security application, and the capabilities that Dell and NVIDIA are providing. Retired Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, NPS President, and Todd Lyons, NPS Foundation Executive Vice President, spoke to vital role of the Naval Postgraduate School in driving AI adoption across the DOD and the new capabilities coming to NPS that will enable faculty and students to collaborate with industry partners in an outsized way.
Following the opening remarks, participants learned more about leveraging the Dell AI Factory and then broke out into three groups led by Dell and NVIDIA technologists focused on Modeling & Simulation and Omniverse, Automation, and 5G.
The event closed with a fireside chat featuring Carroll and Ryan Simpson, NVIDIA Engineering Chief Technologist. The conversation focused on responsible deployment of AI, highlighting the need for trust and transparency. They pointed to tools like NVIDIA cuOpt and Omniverse as ways to connect simulation with operational impact and emphasized the role of strong partnerships in getting it right.
NPS Energy Academic Group, International Fellow Add Expertise to Black Sea Maritime Forum
Experts from the Naval Postgraduate School contributed their insights and leadership to the Black Sea Maritime Forum hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF), engaging directly with senior defense leaders on regional security, energy resilience and allied interoperability.
• International Fellow Retired Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Ryo Sakai shared strategic insights from Japan’s defense modernization and maritime strategy connecting them to Black Sea security challenges.
• Dr. Brenda Shaffer and Lt. Col. Lawrence Walzer briefed on adversary energy disruption tactics, infrastructure resilience, and the national security risks of unreliable energy systems.
• U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart Munsch visited NPS following the forum to discuss research aligned with regional capability needs and coalition operations.
By contributing to high-level strategy discussions, NPS is ensuring its research and education stay tightly connected to the challenges U.S. and allied forces are facing right now. Read more.
Evolving Undersea Warfare Education to Meet Fleet Needs
Rear Adm. Mark Behning, Director of Undersea Warfare (OPNAV N97), visited the Naval Postgraduate School on April 17–18 to conduct a comprehensive review of its Undersea Warfare (USW) program. The visit included student briefings on classified research, curriculum evaluations, and discussions on future directions such as distance learning and industry collaboration. Dr. Doug Horner, Chair of the USW Academic Group, emphasized the importance of aligning the program with evolving Navy requirements to maintain its relevance and effectiveness. Read more.
NPS Earns Regional Recognition for Innovators and Influencers
The Naval Postgraduate School was honored with the Higher Education Award by the Monterey County Business Council at its 2025 Annual Gala and Economic Development Awards on April 25. This recognition highlights NPS' cutting-edge research, commitment to academic excellence, significant contributions to national security and profound impact on the Monterey County community.
Strengthening Global Ties: International Day at NPS
The Naval Postgraduate School’s 180 international officers representing 40 allied nations shared a meaningful exchange of culture, tradition – and great food – with their fellow NPS students, faculty, staff and families, during its annual International Day celebration. With nearly 2,000 attendees, the event reinforced NPS’ role in advancing global security and cooperation through shared experiences and partnership.
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