Education, Enterprise Compute, and Hands-On Sprints Turn Into Mission Impact
#AI cannot just work in theory. It has to perform in complex real world environments. The Naval Postgraduate School is building a hands on AI curriculum that brings together secure compute, operator in the loop experimentation and rapid, hands on sprints that mirror the challenges students will face in the field. These efforts are strengthened by industry partnerships with technology leaders including Dell Technologies, NVIDIA and Sterling Computers. The result is an education model that turns enterprise compute and practical experimentation into mission impact. Read the full article.
Naval Aviator Turned NPS Doctoral Student Earns National Recognition for Applied Quantum Research
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jens Berdahl, a former F/A-18 pilot and current NPS physics doctoral student, received the Margaret Burbidge Award for Best Experimental Research from the American Physical Society for his work on NPS’s atomic fountain for advanced quantum sensing.
His research team is developing a system capable of detecting tiny changes in gravity with extraordinary precision, supporting applications such as submarine tracking and precision navigation.
Key aspects of this work include:
USSOCOM Commander Highlights Innovation and Joint Education at NPS
U.S. Navy Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, MS in Physics '05, commander of USSOCOM, returned to campus to engage with students and faculty on mission-driven research addressing frontline operational challenges. His visit highlighted NPS work in AI, autonomous systems, joint experimentation and counter-uncrewed systems technologies, emphasizing the importance of connecting emerging capabilities with operational needs. Bradley’s discussions underscored how NPS education and research deliver insight and advantage to the joint force. Read more.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global Contributes to Advanced Military Exercise
The Naval Postgraduate School’s CAMRE facility partnered with Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global to integrate the AMBIT XTRUDE polymer composite printing system into a Navy CNC machine during Trident Warrior 2025. The hybrid setup enabled rapid production of large components, including drone boat hull segments, with service members becoming proficient after only a few hours of training. The effort showcased how combining additive manufacturing with CNC machining can accelerate practical, fleet-ready solutions. Read more.
The Naval Postgraduate School Provides Defense Acquisition-Relevant Graduate EducationThe recent executive order on “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base” highlights the acquisition workforce as a national strategic asset and calls for delivering state-of-the-art capabilities at speed and scale. The article traces decades of acquisition reform and emphasizes that one element has been consistently overlooked: graduate education for the acquisition workforce. NPS stands ready to support this effort by providing defense acquisition-relevant graduate education through flexible, tailored programs in program and contract management. Read more.
Naval Postgraduate School students, alumni, faculty and staff are actively engaged in impactful discussions across a spectrum of critical topics, reflecting the expertise of the individuals and the institution's contributions to addressing defense and national security challenges.
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