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to the SRI International Digest, our quarterly e-newsletter, or view previous issues. SRI International, an independent research institute, is meeting important R&D challenges for our clients. In this quarterly edition of the Digest, learn about a wall-climbing robot, the science of sleep research, and a new report on the future prosperity of rural America. IN THIS ISSUE: HOMELAND SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEFENSE HEALTH AND MEDICINE ECONOMICS NEWS AROUND SRI Fifty Years of SRI Innovation Chronicled in New Book
HOMELAND SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEFENSE NEWS Wall-climbing Robot Could Increase Combat Effectiveness SRI is developing a wall-climbing robot for three-dimensional mobility in urban environments. The robot, which will be used in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Force Multipliers for Urban Area Operations program, has potential for both the government and commercial sectors. Applications could include augmentation of human capabilities in hazardous environments, reconnaissance missions; and in search and rescue operations, where could not only climb walls, but also cross debris fields to locate casualties after an earthquake. Read more information about innovative uses of robots for automation. Multi-organization Research Effort Underway to Secure Critical Infrastructure Systems A consortium of institutions conducting cyber security research, including SRI, has launched an $8.5 million research initiative to help secure supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used in critical infrastructure sectors. Read more in this ControlGlobal.com article. Marcus Sachs Joins SRI as Deputy Director in Computer Science Laboratory Marcus Sachs directs the Washington, D.C. operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber Security Research and Development Center, which SRI manages. The Center is the primary vehicle through which the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) executes its cyber security R&D programs. In 2002, Sachs was appointed by President Bush to serve concurrently on the staff of the National Security Council as the Director for Communication Infrastructure Protection in the White House Office of Cyberspace Security, and on the staff of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board. More information. Meet Greg Myers, Computer Vision Expert Greg Myers develops computer vision, video, and imaging technologies for specialized systems with security-related applications. Read more about Greg. Solutions for the military and other government clients will be on display at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. from October 3-5, 2005. Visit the event’s website. HEALTH AND MEDICINE NEWS New Medical Devices in Development through Partnership with Delphi Through a research agreement with Delphi Medical Systems Corporation, SRI is co-developing two medical products: an oxygen concentrator based on SRI's Short Flow Path Pressure Swing Absorption (SHERPA) technology, and a nebulizer for delivering drugs to the lungs. Get acquainted with SRI's work in medical product development, or contact John Bashkin, SRI director of business development. Center for Computational Biology Has Goal to Speed Development, Safety of New Drugs SRI's new Center for Computational Biology has a goal to engage computer and life scientists in areas of 21st century biology through opportunities in symbolic systems biology, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics. The Center was recently awarded continuation of an important grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS, a unit of the National Institutes of Health) to model complex mammalian signaling networks based on signaling of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Additional information. To understand more about how the human brain controls sleep, and to discover new treatments for sleep disorders, SRI conducts in-depth sleep research programs. The Human Sleep Research Program in our Center for Health Sciences studies and tests the nervous system during sleep. Studies have included alcoholism's effect on sleep and the brain, sleep patterns in twins, and the effect of quitting smoking on slumber patterns. The program often seeks paid volunteers for its government-funded studies of human sleep patterns. Check out current opportunities and get more information on the Program's new website. SRI's Sleep Research and Neurobiology Services group in our Biosciences Division is working to discover the molecular bases for sleep disorders, which could lead to improved treatments for insomnia, shift work/jet lag, age-related sleep disturbances, fatigue, and narcolepsy. Visit their website. Biosciences and Medical Devices Solutions at BIO 2005 SRI will showcase its drug discovery and development and medical product development services at BIO 2005 in Philadelphia on June 19-22, and at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' annual meeting in Nashville, TN from November 6-10, 2005. Visit the event’s website. ECONOMICS and SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY NEWS What is the Future Prosperity of Rural America? A recent SRI study reports that rural America faces a need to rediscover its economic value. Commissioned by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, the study found that in both rural America and Washington, D.C., the focus is generally on problems rather than solutions. The study further revealed that the rural economy is diverse, moving well beyond agriculture, while policy and funding have not kept pace. The study identifies steps that can enable and stimulate economic growth, such as consolidating multiple programs; providing greater flexibility in terms of assistance and timeframes; and establishing alliances among and co-investment by rural communities, businesses, and federal and state governments. Learn more about the study. Economic Growth and Innovation Issues Examined in New Newsletter A quarterly newsletter recently launched by SRI's Center for Science, Technology and Economic Development (CSTED) reports on economic, workforce, and science and technology issues facing policymakers, businesses, and researchers. The inaugural issue focuses on offshoring and the future of U.S. manufacturing and medical genomics, among other topics. Download the first issue and sign up to receive future issues direct to your mailbox. David Cheney conducts science and technology policy research and analysis in SRI's Washington, D.C. office. Read more about David.
NEWS AROUND SRI SRI Recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area For the second consecutive year, SRI has been named one of the San Francisco Bay Area's 100 best places to work. The distinction is based primarily on an employee satisfaction survey regarding work environment, benefits, policies, and practices. Read the details. Fifty Years of SRI Innovation Chronicled in New Book Don Nielson, who spent nearly 40 years at SRI in a variety of research and management roles, has authored "A Heritage of Innovation: SRI's First Half Century". The new book concentrates on 50 of the more than 50,000 projects that the Institute has completed. Stories and photographs illustrate SRI's innovations and acquaint the reader with the people who have made SRI unique. Get purchase information.
SRI IN THE PRESS The New York Times' John Markoff notes that Doug Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse and other foundations of personal computing while at SRI, made a similar observation to "Moore's Law" years earlier than Moore himself. CBC Radio interviews SRI's John Bashkin about the Trauma Pod, a futuristic automated medical treatment system that would not require onsite medical personnel on the front lines of battle, under development for DARPA by an SRI-led team. SRI CEO Curt Carlson is quoted in a USA Today article about the relationship between perceptions in job prestige and job satisfaction. Small Times magazine picks up a San Jose Mercury News story about nanotechnology's big future; SRI Vice President of Physical Sciences Larry Dubois is quoted. Get more SRI press coverage in our online newsroom. ============= CONTACT US For more information on SRI's innovations and how we can help you, contact bizdev@sri.com. The SRI Digest welcomes your feedback. Please send suggestions or comments to newsletter@sri.com. Start or discontinue a subscription by sending an email to newsletter@sri.com. Read the SRI Digest in Japanese (Spring 2005 edition). ============= Copyright 2005 SRI International. All rights reserved. SRI International, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Phone: (650) 859-2000. SRI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute.
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