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SRI to Manage World's Largest Single-Dish Radio Telescope
The world's largest, most sensitive single-dish radio telescope, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, will be managed, operated, and maintained by an SRI-led team. The National Science Foundation has awarded SRI a five-year cooperative agreement valued at approximately $42 million. The observatory is an important instrument for advanced research in astronomy, planetary science, and space science communities. More info ›› |
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DARPA Eyes SRI for Robotic Visual Intelligence System
Military reconnaissance teams often risk their lives to patrol dangerous areas—and camera devices on unmanned vehicles require human intervention. SRI and partners are developing VIGIL (Visual Intelligence Grounded in Learning), a visual intelligence system that launches a new era in unmanned robotic surveillance technology.More info ›› |
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SunBay Digital Mathematics Receives Next-Generation Learning Challenges Award
SunBay Digital Mathematics, a two-year collaboration between the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and SRI, with Pinellas County schools, has received a $500,000 award from the Next Generation Learning Challenges collaboration. The program's goal is to increase student success in middle school math through a technology-enhanced curriculum and teacher professional development.
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New Video Stabilization Product Turns Shaky Footage into Usable Information
The new Acadia ILS-6000™ series delivers high-performance, real-time video stabilization for stationary and mobile security/surveillance platforms. It addresses the industry need for an easy-to-install and -operate motion stabilization solution. The ILS system is available as a self-contained, weather-resistant unit, an OEM circuit board module, or a multi-channel rack mount.More info ›› |
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SRI Sarnoff Receives James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award
The Defense Security Service has recognized SRI Sarnoff in Princeton, New Jersey, as one of 17 defense contractors (out of 13,000) that has achieved industrial security excellence. The James S. Cogswell Award is conferred to companies who have demonstrated a sustained degree of excellence and innovation in their overall security program management, implementation, and oversight.More info ›› |
:: SRI in the News
Areas Tie Economic Futures to Industry Clusters
USA Today
The Tampa Bay region, long known for tourism and traditional industries, could be a hub for future high-tech industry sectors. SRI recently identified early-stage clusters for the marine, medical and aerospace industries, and for business financial and data services, to help build the foundations for new growth.
Lots of Technology and Play Too, for the Future Workforce
SF Examiner
Global Innovation Forum Silicon Valley: Innovation and the Digital Generation brought together academia and business leaders to discuss how the future will shape up in light of the needs of the digital generation. San Jose State University's Lucas School of Business organized the event, and IBM and SRI were sponsors.
Sleep Loss in Preschoolers May Cause ADHD Symptoms
KVUE
Young adults, children, and preschoolers who do not get enough sleep are more likely to be hyperactive and inattentive in kindergarten, exhibiting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms, according to a recent SRI study of 6,860 children. SRI's Erika Gaylor, Ph.D., is the study's lead author.
TrapIt Launches Private Beta for Content Discovery
Yahoo! News
One of SRI's latest ventures, TrapIt, has announced the private beta of its web application for personalized content discovery, delivery, and curation. TrapIt is the latest offspring of SRI's CALO (Cognitive Assistant that Learns and Organizes) project, the largest artificial intelligence project in U.S. history.
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Why Text When You Can Tout? Ask Shaquille O'Neal!
NBA star Shaquille O'Neal recently announced his retirement via SRI's new spin-off company, Tout. On Tout, users can upload 15-second videos of "life's defining moments", then share them via Facebook, Twitter, email, or SMS with a single click.
Read more about Shaquille's touting, and learn about other SRI ventures, including the recently launched TrapIt, which discovers and streamlines web content personalized for you on your favorite topics and interests. Learn about SRI's process for creating market value through technology ventures.
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Digital Textbooks: New Visions for Interactive Learning, Jeremy Roschelle,
Director, Center for Technology in Learning
Video Fusion Systems: Helping Find Hidden Threats, Arnie Kravitz, Product Director, Engineering & Systems Group
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July 13-15
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SRI will exhibit
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August 16-19 Washington, D.C.
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August 29-September 1
Hollywood, FL
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September 17-20
Chicago, IL
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September 25-30
San Francisco, CA
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