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DARPA launches five regional Commercial Accelerators to help advance early-stage technologies for national and economic security: Capital Factory, Cimit, FedTech, SRI, and WRC. DARPA Commercial Accelerators will work with qualified companies to help facilitate rapid commercialization and scale of DARPA-funded technologies. https://lnkd.in/eE2GiSBQ
As new smart rings emerge and enthusiasm grows, researchers are evaluating these products’ effectiveness for reproductive care. SRI's Fiona Baker, director of the Center for Health Science and Human Sleep Research Program, spoke to Scientific American on wearables and menstrual cycle tracking: “Wearables are changing the landscape for menstrual cycle tracking and what can be done with those data." Read more: https://bit.ly/3YWSyuO
Researchers at SRI have developed a novel AI model designed to enhance the comprehension of human intent. The model leverages advanced machine learning techniques to interpret and predict user intentions with greater accuracy and has the potential to revolutionize various fields, from customer service to healthcare, where understanding user intent is crucial for improving interaction quality and outcomes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cyElHi
Join us for our next PARC Forum this September 5th! Parmy Olson, author of the upcoming book "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World," and technology writer at Bloomberg, will discuss her new book, and, with Karen Myers, VP of SRI’s Artificial Intelligence Center, how AI is poised to transform the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leaders in the field of AI. The event will be held in person and online. Register here: https://bit.ly/4dFRakl
#DYK? 50 years ago, SRI’s role in SWIFT – the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication – began when its founding members, struggling with both concepts and national differences, needed help with functional and organizational design. SRI offered advice, facilitated discussions, and helped resolve differences to gain consensus among SWIFT’s members.
At SRI, diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a layer we add to our daily lives; it’s embedded in who we are and what we do. Ty Scott, SRI’s senior HR business partner and DEI program manager, discusses how organizations can foster inclusive and empowering environments by driving collaboration, inviting difference, encouraging autonomy, and embracing diverse perspectives. See more people spotlights, inspiring stories, and exciting innovations on our Instagram! Follow us: https://bit.ly/46BCXCr
KQED, with event partners including SRI, is hosting a climate adaptation science fair for children ages 6-12 at their San Francisco headquarters. Discover how those in the Bay Area can adapt their homes and communities to keep up with the changing climate. Learn about home electrification, how to make an air filter, and more. Attendees can also join in interactive activities, talk one-on-one with University of California, Berkeley scientists, and learn about exciting SRI projects, like our cooling paint. Register here for the in-person event on August 21st: https://lnkd.in/e9WKerqn
Nuclear engineer, radiation biologist, and SRI Biosciences research scientist J. Tyson McDonald, PhD is studying the profound effects of radiation on human biology, both in space and on Earth. This research not only enhances our understanding of how radiation impacts astronauts during space missions but also provides critical insights into radiation therapy for cancer patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/46ia9im
To help navigate genetics, SRI has debuted a major update to its Genome Explorer, now offering rapid, responsive zooming and panning of genome visualizations, while providing displays with high information density that can be parsed by users. “Genome browsers are essential question-answering tools for biotechnologists, geneticists, and other bench scientists, as well as teachers and students,” said Peter Karp, SRI’s Technical Director of the Bioinformatics Research Group and a developer of Genome Explorer. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cOBP0Q
Happy #NationalInternDay! We’re excited to host sixty talented undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students this year. The program is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, with opportunities to apply academic knowledge to practical challenges and work hands-on with teams across SRI. Interested in a career at SRI? Learn more at www.sri.com/careers