SEPTEMBER 27, 2016, NORFOLK, Va (NNS) - Thousands of people from all over the world migrate to the United States seeking the 'American Dream' of achieving success and prosperity through hard work, determination and the initiative of living well. Data collected by the Department of Homeland Security in 2014, showed that people from various countries migrated to the United … [Read more...]
Human Performance Wing Team Researches Human-Machine Trust
September 27, 2016, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - A research team in the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Airman Systems Directorate here focuses on how humans make reliance decisions with technology or, in other words, how human-machine trust is maintained and lost. At first glance, this may seem like a small feat, but Dr. Joseph Lyons, a Human Trust and Interaction … [Read more...]
Carderock Wants Researchers to Patent and Technology Transfer Their Inventions
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016, WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) - Potential inventors from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division attended a training session on patent and technology transfer in West Bethesda, Maryland, Sept. 20. Dr. Joe Teter, director of technology transfer; and Dr. John Barkyoumb, director of strategic relations; both working in Carderock's Chief Technology … [Read more...]
Change in Season: Fall Weather Hazards
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016, by LT Sarah Janaro - Pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, and football are all people seem to talk about these days. Yes, fall is here! While it is a beautiful and usually mild time of year, it can also bring unusual weather. Since fall is a transitional season, weather hazards seen during both warm and cold months, including hurricanes, wildfires, intense … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For Your First Deployment Away From Your Family
September 27, 2016, by Henry Kingston - Military life is tough but the notion of serving one’s country makes it a lot easier. People who are professionally engaged in the military are always aware that there will be a time, whether it is just at the start of their service or some time later, that they will be deployed in an area where they will be away from their family for … [Read more...]