Events
Events at NPS
Global ECCO Presents: CTX Conversations with Mr. Thomas Friedman - Strategic Implications of the Gaza War
The Combating Threats Exchange Journal (CTX) announces the launch of CTX Conversations, a series of virtual discussions between recognized area experts from around the world, covering a spectrum of critical topics, including irregular warfare, counterterrorism, East Asian security, and much more.
We are honored to kick off this series with Dr. John Arquilla, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Naval Postgraduate School, in conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist, Thomas Friedman. Together, they will delve into the strategic implications of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, offering their own insights and analysis on this difficult topic.
Mark your calendars for March 15, 2024, at 12 PM PST to join us for this thought-provoking session. Following the discussion, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions and share their own thoughts with Mr. Friedman, Dr. Arquilla, and the rest of the online audience. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity.
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STRAIT OF DENIAL
Lecture Title: STRAIT OF DENIAL: Exploring Alternatives for Maritime Statecraft towards China
Abstract:
A Naval War College at the Naval Postgraduate School Symposium to explore U.S. and Allied strategic and policy responses to PRC challenges. The forum will address political, military, and economic aspects of maritime statecraft to enhance integrated deterrence in US-PRC great power competition around the globe.
Presenters:
An introduction by RADM Peter Garvin, President, Naval War College & Keynote Speaker Dr. Bruce Jones, author of "To Rule the Waves: How Control of the World’s Oceans Shapes the Fate of Superpowers."
Location: Glasgow 102 Auditorium, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/EPmcS2b9in
Flyer: view flyer
SCHEDULE (all times PDT):
DAY 1: Tues 19 March
0800–0810: Welcome: ADM Peter Garvin (NWC). ADM Ann Rondeau (NPS)
0810–0820: Opening remarks: Dr. Yvonne Chiu (NWC)
0820–0920: Keynote: Dr. Bruce Jones (Brookings Institution), author of To Rule the Waves: How Control of the World's Oceans Shapes the Fate of Superpowers
0930–1035: Economic affairs and maritime statecraft
-Ms. Fernanda Kroup (Onyx Strategic Insights)
-Dr. Tabitha Mallory (China Ocean Institute)
-Dr. Jeff Reeves (NWC), Dr. Chris Twomey (NPS)
1040–1145: Political affairs and maritime statecraft
-Ms. Darshana Baruah (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
-Dr. Yvonne Chiu (NWC)
-Mr. Mark Metcalf (University of Virginia, CDR USN, ret.)
-Dr. Andrew Scobell (United States Institute of Peace)
Break
1300–1405: Military affairs and maritime statecraft.
-Mr. David Brown (NWC, COL USA, ret.)
-CDRE Dean Commons (Royal Australian Navy & INDOPACOM)
-Mr. Jeff Kline (NPS, CAPT USN, ret.)
-Dr. Craig Whiteside (NWC)
1410–1515: China and the Global South
-Dr. Chris Darnton (NPS)
-Dr. Samuel Helfont (NWC)
-Dr. Emily Meierding (NPS)
-Mr. Mark Polyak (Ipsos)
1520–1625: Technology, Innovation, and maritime statecraft
-Mr. Isaac Stone Fish (Strategy Risks)
-CAPT (USN) Nathan Gammache (Defense Innovation Unit)
-Ms. Elina Noor (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
-Dr. Jeff Reeves (NWC)
1625–1640: Closing remarks.
DAY 2: Wed 20 March
0800–0920: Senior leadership panel
-RADM Chris Cavanaugh (CTF-74)
-RADM Ted LeClair, Deputy COMNAVSURFPAC
-RDML (Sel) Tuan "Tuna" Nguyen, C7F N5
-Mr. Dave Herring COMPACFLT N2
-Mr. Noah Zaring, U.S. State Department Representative at COMPACFLT
0930–1050: Participant small group discussions for each panel topic (simultaneous).
1100–1115: Panel/discussion 1 outbrief (Ian Easton, NWC)
1115–1130: Panel/discussion 2 outbrief (Dex Wilson, NWC)
1130–1145: Panel/discussion 3 outbrief (Craig Whiteside, NWC)
1145–1200: Panel/discussion 4 outbrief (Sam Helfont, NWC)
1200–1215: Panel/discussion 5 outbrief (Chris Sharman, NWC)
1215–1230: Concluding remarks
This symposium is being conducted under The Chatham House Rule.
Winter Graduation Awards Ceremony
The 2024 Winter Quarter Awards Ceremony is currently scheduled for Tuesday, 19, March.
For more on this event, please visit Graduation Schedule of Events.
Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy, & Environment
The NPS Climate & Security Network is pleased to host the next collaborative effort of the Naval Education Enterprise focused on climate and security.
Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy & Environment featuring Mr. John Englander
26 March 2024 / 9:30–10:20 am PT / Virtual
Presentation Title: Rising Seas: National & Global Security Challenges
Co-sponsored by NPS, Naval War College, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Naval Community College, and Marine Corps University
Join the event online at: https://nps-edu.zoomgov.com/j/1618959468
Passcode: @CNAslr24# / Meeting ID: 161 895 9468
NPS Faculty are invited to a Faculty Roundtable following the Address from 1030–1130 PT. The Roundtable is reserved for faculty from the Naval educational institutions to discuss issues with the speaker and each other. To RSVP for the Faculty Roundtable, email kristen.fletcher@nps.edu by Friday, 22 March.
The event is open to the public.
For more information on Mr. Englander: https://johnenglander.net/
TEDx Talk: Sea level rise – fact & fiction
Books: High Tide on Main Street (2012); Moving to Higher Ground (2021)
GOFO/SES Executive Data and AI Course
Computer Science Department
In collaboration with the CDAO, the accomplished faculty and staff at NPS has created a foundational executive-level course specifically for DoD leadership examining the potential of AI and the necessary considerations for its successful adoption. The course includes current data and AI-related policies, initiatives, efforts and practices in the DoD and industry, emphasizing the importance of effective data management. The course, offered in a DoD-centric environment, consists of curated content presented by subject matter experts through interactive instruction and discussion, small group problem-solving exercises, and current use cases. The application-based approach will improve the capability and readiness of commands and organizations with respect to using and leveraging AI and ML techniques, technologies, and systems.
Hall of Fame Induction for Colombian Admiral Guillermo E. Barrera
What: Hall of Fame Induction for Colombian Admiral Guillermo E. Barrera
When: 28 March 1500-1700
Where: Herrmann Hall Quarterdeck
Who: Adm Barrera, VADM(ret) Rondeau, RADM Aiken, RADM Garvin (Pres. Naval War College) (t)
Why: Recognize the service of Admiral Barrera as a former Head of Service, and his service to the U.S. Navy at NPS and NWC
POC: CAPT John Tully, john.tully@nps.edu
Winter Graduation Ceremony
The Naval Postgraduate School Summer Quarter Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024.
Viewing will be available at www.nps.edu/web/video.
Please visit Graduation site for more information.
224th Submarine Birthday Ball
NPS welcomes Rear Admiral Richard Seif, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet as guest speaker for the 224th Submarine Birthday Ball. This event is hosted by the Northern California Chapter of the Naval Submarine League (NSL) whose mission is Promoting the Importance of the Undersea to the National Defense. Please join us for a formal affair with remembrance, fellowship, dinner, dancing, and celebration.
Formal attire suggested.
GOFO/SES Executive Data and AI Course
Computer Science Department
In collaboration with the CDAO, the accomplished faculty and staff at NPS has created a foundational executive-level course specifically for DoD leadership examining the potential of AI and the necessary considerations for its successful adoption. The course includes current data and AI-related policies, initiatives, efforts and practices in the DoD and industry, emphasizing the importance of effective data management. The course, offered in a DoD-centric environment, consists of curated content presented by subject matter experts through interactive instruction and discussion, small group problem-solving exercises, and current use cases. The application-based approach will improve the capability and readiness of commands and organizations with respect to using and leveraging AI and ML techniques, technologies, and systems.
21st Annual Acquisition Research Symposium
About the event: The Acquisition Research Symposium is the premier event connecting acquisition professionals from across disciplines and around the world. Senior acquisition officials from the Departments of Defense and the U.S. Navy serve as keynote speakers and panel chairs who present their critiques and comments on research papers and priorities. Many attendees are Naval Postgraduate School faculty and graduate students engaged in acquisition-related research.
This year’s symposium takes up the theme of “Resourcing Innovation” in coordination with the final report from the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Reform. Many panels and papers explore the role of funding and the budget process in driving acquisition innovation. Other panels consider topics including space acquisition, supply chains and logistics, artificial intelligence, systems engineering, software-based systems, digital engineering, cybersecurity, shipbuilding, autonomous vessels, and international acquisition.
The symposium is free to attend and offers both in person and virtual attendance.
Hosted by the Acquisition Research Program, Department of Defense Management, in conjunction with the Naval Warfare Studies Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Program and registration link: https://event.nps.edu/conf/app/researchsymposium/home#!/page/551?c=66
MOVES Open House
The MOVES Institute's Open House, scheduled for June 4-6 in Glasgow-102, serves as a convergence point for professionals in the modeling and simulation (M&S) field from the Department of Defense, industry, and academia. The event aims to facilitate discussions on the current state of the art and the anticipated impact of future developments in M&S. Distinguished keynote speakers, including the Chief Systems Engineer at Boeing and the military director of the Army Modeling and Simulation Office, will share insights. Additionally, a Navy information warfare (IW) flag officer is expected to deliver a keynote address on M&S in the Navy and IW world. On Thursday, industry practitioners will showcase their latest and most innovative products during a demonstration session. For more details, visit the website, and specific information will be provided closer to the event date.
Maritime Risk Symposium (MRS) 2024
The Maritime Risk Symposium is an annual 2½ day conference in which government and maritime industry leaders, port representatives, researchers, and solution providers convene to examine current and emerging threats to maritime security. Maritime security is increasingly at risk during the current period of great-power competition and ongoing conflicts, especially in the Grey Zone. The maritime industry now finds itself at the center of attention for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Merchant Marine, inter-agency coordination, state and local governments, and international stakeholders. Our shared goal: Building unity of purpose to achieve unity of effort.
Local host: NPS Naval Warfare Studies Institute (NWSI) https://nps.edu/web/nwsi
Web link: https://www.maritimerisksymposium.org
EUCOM International Symposium
NPS EUCOM International Continuing Education Symposium
NPS Continuing Education Alumni Symposium sessions are designed provide our graduates an opportunity to learn about academic and operational development in their domains of study and reconnect them with NPS programs and research opportunities.