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James Adams, a senior advisor in APL’s National Security Analysis Department, has been named to the Federal 100 this year.

Engineers and researchers at APL recently won two awards from The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society for their study on 3D-printing a space instrument to detect and source air pollution. The project marks a significant milestone in the 3D-printing industry because it relies on an end product to help build a framework for material selection, characterization and development.

APL’s Discovery Program marks its 10th anniversary with a legacy of impactful contributions and continuous growth. This milestone reflects the program’s success in empowering new graduates through hands-on, rotational experiences across various technical domains, equipping them to create innovative solutions for critical national security challenges.

To address manufacturing challenges, the Navy is prioritizing the development and fielding of additive manufacturing systems, often called 3D printers, to supplement traditional casting methods and accelerate submarine production. APL is leading the charge in the development of tools and strategies that will speed up and improve inspection of additively manufactured parts.

Two breakthrough technologies from APL received Most Innovative Companies awards from Fast Company. APL was ranked No. 6 in the Rapid Response category for biothreat characterization technology and No. 10 in the Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) category for its use of AI to identify climate tipping points.

Built by Johns Hopkins APL in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer instrument called MEGANE reached the Japanese spacecraft manufacturer last week for final testing and for integration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Martian Moons Explorer mission spacecraft, on which it will play a significant role in determining the origin of Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos.

Another instrument planned for flight aboard NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) is ready for installation on the spacecraft.

Three APL staff members received honors for excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as a part of the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) at the 2024 BEYA STEM Conference, held Feb. 15-17.

APL has joined the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium, the first such group dedicated to promoting the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies with an emphasis on safety, reliability and ethical standards.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Christopher Maier visited APL’s research facilities and received briefings on artificial intelligence initiatives.