Provide a forum to showcase the National Guard. Gain positive impressions of the National Guard. Build relationships among influencers in the College and University communities. Shift the mindsets of university/institutional leadership on service in the National Guard. 

The presentation will provide the audience with an overview of current Army research priorities and describe programs used to sponsor research and enable partnerships.  It will also provide guidance on how best to approach Army research organizations, and introduce opportunities for direct student engagement.  The objective is for the audience to have an understanding of opportunities with the Army, and increase confidence in how to pursue them.  The desired outcome is to expand and diversify participation in Army research efforts, to provide a robust ecosystem of institutions and people to support the Army’s need to operationalize science for transformational overmatch.

The Department of Defense’s National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards Boren Scholarships and Fellowships to America’s future leaders – undergraduate and graduate students committed to both long-term, overseas immersive language study and public service. Boren Scholars and Fellows, authorized under the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991, receive funding to study the languages and cultures most critical to our nation’s security. In exchange, they agree to utilize those skills within the government by seeking and securing federal employment for at least one year. Boren Scholars and Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are equipped with the intellectual curiosity and academic training to solve our nation’s complex, global problems. They are the public sector’s next generation of influencers and innovators. Dr. Nugent will speak about Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, and the many doors that these programs open up for students interested in overseas study and public service.

The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) is a scholarship-for-service program that offers full tuition, paid internships, monthly stipends and more to students pursuing STEM disciplines.  This“student-focused” session will provide a background on the scholarship opportunity with specific focus on scholar benefits, the application process, and the scholar experience as it relates to internships and employment with the Department of Defense.

This session will provide insights and tips about the Federal Government and how to apply for employment. During this session, you will be introduced to Mr. Adarryl M. Roberts, one of the Federal Government’s top leaders in the field of Program Management, Acquisition/Logistics, and Digital Transformation Technology at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Fort Belvoir, VA.  He will share Insights and Tips on seeking careers with the Federal Government and the DLA.  He will also provide information on how and where to apply for jobs, internships, and other career opportunities with his agency. You will receive information on how to apply for job opportunities in DLA and the Federal Government.

The objective of this panel-style session is for the panelists to share real-life experiences allowing the attendees to gain valuable insight and knowledge of the direction and distance to which they can propel their careers. Attendees of this session will acquire an acute appreciation for career insights to shape their plans for positive outcomes.