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The Thomas A. Edison Chair for technology research and teaching
at the National Defense University was created in July 2001. The
Edison Chair is a member of the Center for Technology and National
Security Policy staff. In this capacity, the Chair will lead research
efforts, seminars, contribute to course development, present lectures,
teach and engage in other activities commensurate with his background
and experience. The Chair is currently held by Dr. Timothy Coffey.
The Thomas A. Edison Chair is responsible for the following:
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Conducts directed research and analysis
in areas of technology development and acquisition in
support of the Secretary of Defense's transformation initiatives; |
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Engages in independent and leading edge
research and analysis in the area of technology development
and transfer in support of the Services transformation
goals; |
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Establishes and maintains comprehensive
knowledge bases, which include historical, technical,
scientific, and other data and information, collected
on a worldwide basis on technology innovations; |
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Improves the quality of research performed
at universities to meet Defense needs; provides expanded
opportunities for interaction between universities and
the Department of Defense research community; and support
fellowships and traineeships in science and engineering
disciplines important to national research. |
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