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A DoD #basicresearch program for deeper understanding of social & cultural forces that shape regions around the world of strategic interest. Links/RTs≠DoDviews.

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New Minerva-funded research by Nicholas Evans (@neva9257) from @UMLResearch explores the ethical and regulatory challenges of enhancing warfighters' biological,  physiological, and cognitive capacities. @AFOSR Read the full publication now! academic.oup.com/jlb/article…

How do we justify research into enhanced warfighters?

Abstract. State militaries have strong interests in developing enhanced warfighters: taking otherwise healthy service personnel (soldiers, marines, pilots,

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Minerva research uncovers Russia’s ‘hard soft power’ tactics - mixing propaganda with subtle threats to sow division and chaos abroad. This strategy is shaping global media narratives and targeting foreign populations. @USNavyResearch #PublicDiplomacy theconversation.com/how-russ…

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among...

A new study found that pliant local media in Ukraine and Georgia was manipulated by Moscow to present anti-Western narratives.

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23 Aug 2024
AFOSR is proud to play a key role in the @DeptofDefense’s $46.8M @DoDMinerva Research Initiative, supporting 19 research teams exploring social sciences to enhance U.S. national security. Learn more: defense.gov/News/Releases/Re… #MinervaResearch #AFOSR #STEM #NationalSecurity

Department of Defense Awards $46.8 Million in Grants for Minerva Resea

The Defense Department announced $46.8 million in grants to 19 university-based faculty teams under its Minerva Research Initiative.

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Congratulations to the 19 university-based faculty teams! @usarmy_devcom @USNavyResearch @AFOSR
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20 Aug 2024
The @DeptofDefense has awarded $46.8 million in grants for the Minerva Research Initiative. These grants will fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts. Read more: defense.gov/News/Releases/Re…
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The @DeptofDefense has awarded $46.8 million in grants for the Minerva Research Initiative. These grants will fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts. Read more: defense.gov/News/Releases/Re…
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The @DeptofDefense announced the selection of a team of U.S. (@Princeton ) and U.K. (@cardiffuni) researchers to investigate the growing threat that malign social influence campaigns pose to democracies. Read more: defense.gov/News/Releases/Re…
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Minerva-Funded researchers explore the role of gender in #extremist and #terrorist narratives, examining how gender dynamics influence recruitment, propaganda, and the operational strategies of these groups. Minerva PI: @MiaMBloom (@GSU_Research) journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs…

Gender-Bender Narratives: Radicalizing Effects of Disinformation That Threatens Gender-Normative...

Gender norms have become a focal point of cultural debate and wedge issues in political elections, leading to discussions on how they may impact political and p...

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#Minervafunded researchers, Jeongkeun Shin, L. Richard Carley, and Kathleen M. Carley from @CarnegieMellon received “Best Paper Runner Up”  at the 2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference! The conference accepted 63 papers and theirs was selected as second best! 🏆
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Forthcoming paper presents a highly efficient agent-based model to evaluate false alarm impacts in ML-based IDSs during dual DoS and Phishing attacks. #CyberSecurity #MachineLearning
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Congratulations on your #DECUR Partnership award!
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Exciting news! Congrats to the 7 DoD-university faculty teams selected for the FY23 #DECUR Partnership. Thrilled to see collaboration between Defense #PME institutions and civilian research universities advancing fundamental social science research. defense.gov/News/Releases/Re…

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Register now for the 2024 Minerva Meeting & Program Review! #Minerva grant awardees will share research findings with #defensepolicy makers, military operations personnel, and other academics interested in #nationalsecurity. #socialscience events.sa-meetings.com/websi…
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#Minerva-funded researchers identify that when constraints are placed on illegal fishing at the local level, there is an increase in the likelihood of #piracy attacks. To learn more, read research highlights from @SeaAroundUs! @USNavyResearch
Sea Around Us | Bluesky: @seaaroundus.org@SeaAroundUs
5 Feb 2024
🌐 Global impact: Local efforts to curb illegal fishing might be driving an unexpected surge in piracy. bit.ly/piracysau
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SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Minerva Meeting & Program Review on April 16-17th in Arlington, VA! #Minerva grant awardees will share research findings with defense policy makers, military operations personnel, and other academics interested in national security!
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Check-out recent highlight about the #DECUR project between @NAU and the @NDU_EDU that seems to examine cultural variation in the core components of #AI. @AFOSR
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25 Jan 2024
How well does American AI understand Korean slang? – The NAU Review. Thrilled to share work by partner on ⁦@DoDMinerva⁩ DECUR project Scott Jarvis and research fellow Kelly Kendro looking at AI ethics across cultures @NDU_CIC⁩ news.nau.edu/jarvis-ai-resea…
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Reminder that White Papers for Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA are due on Jan. 16th! Learn more about this opportunity and topics of interest here: minerva.defense.gov/Research… @AFOSR @USNavyResearch @usarmy_devcom @DeptofDefense

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13 Dec 2023
Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA is NOW OPEN! A university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. White Papers are due on Jan. 16th! minerva.defense.gov/Research…
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#Minerva-funded researchers from @umdARLIS of @UofMaryland examine what characteristics make something cute and how social media posts may #influence human emotions and behavior. To learn more, watch Enterprise: University of Maryland Research Stories! today.umd.edu/information-wa…

Information Warfare’s Secret Weapon: Kittens | Maryland Today

Research on Social Media Sharing Reveals the Potential Dangers of Cuteness

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Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA is NOW OPEN! A university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. White Papers are due on Jan. 16th! minerva.defense.gov/Research…
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Register now for Minerva's Virtual Discussion Series! Nov. 7th - "Evolving Contexts of Deterrence" Nov. 9th - “Social and Political Cohesion in Evolving Crisis Situations” @AFOSR @ArmyResearchLab @USNavyResearch @DeptofDefense @DoDCTO events.sa-meetings.com/ereg/…

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SAVE THE DATE for Minerva's virtual series on Nov. 7th & 9th! More information including topics and registration will be provided soon! #policydiscussion #minervaresearch #socialscienceandpolicy #dodresearch
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Join the #Minerva research community, defense policy makers, and military operations personnel for a policy-oriented conversation on Nov. 7th and 9th from 2-3pm! Registration is now available! events.sa-meetings.com/ereg/… #dodbasicresearch #socialscienceandpolicy #dodgrants
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