Science & Engineering Technology Division.

• Position: NDIA Committees & Divisions - National Defense Industrial Association - National organization overview

This division was formed to examine the various aspects of science and technology affecting national defense. In pursuing this mission, the Science & Technology Division provides a forum for discussion of the nation's defense needs by examining our existing capabilities and suggesting appropriate measures to overcome deficiencies in defense research and development. An important part of the activity is the opportunity for individuals from industry government and academia to examine vital information in an open forum on technical needs and planned efforts. The division is dedicated to fostering an increased interest in meeting the Defense Department technology requirements by creative research and advanced development throughout industry government and academia.

Specific objectives of the division include: advise the defense research and advanced technology community about DoD's plans, goals and problems; reviewvital aspects of challenges to defense technology; excite advanced technology people to generate new ideas for use in prospective research and technology programs; encourage R&D modernization programs; review major policy issues affecting defense R&D procurement and performance; encourage technology transfer between government, industry and academia; stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in solving defense problems; expose the defense research and technology community to DoD's plans, goals and problems; stimulate the improvement of technical and research...