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We are saddened to share news of the passing of our friend and Special Advisor, Michael Ertmer. He leaves us with memories and his passion for national security innovation and entrepreneurship in Wisconsin. Michael T. Ertmer May 21, 1970 — December 12, 2024 Green Lake Michael T. (Mike) Ertmer...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA). This prestigious designation underscores UW–Madison's commitment to advancing cybersecurity education and research and recognizes its position as a leader in the...

The Wisconsin Security Research Consortium is pleased to announce the addition of UW–Madison Associate Professor and Chair of Human Oncology Zachary Morris, MD, PhD, to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Morris will advise on developing new pathways for the application of biomedical research and training...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) is excited to announce the release of its first project on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Tearline open source intelligence platform, a pioneering analysis focused on small passenger vehicles in Hamhung, North Korea. The CEAS Tearline...

The Wisconsin Security Research Consortium is pleased to announce the addition of David A. Brown to its Board of Advisors. Brown will consult on defense innovation pathways for researchers and growth industries in Wisconsin. Brown is an innovation strategist and leader at the Wisconsin Air National Guard....

The Wisconsin Security Research Consortium is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley G. Anderson Jr., MD, MS, FACS, to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Anderson will consult on issues relating to biomedical research and the biotechnology industry. After graduating from medical school at the University of...

The Wisconsin Security Research Consortium is pleased to welcome Captain (ret) Amir Tavakoli-Rizi to its Board of Advisors. Captain Tavakoli will support national security, language, and secure research initiatives at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He currently serves as a Senior Director at LG-TEK in Elkridge,...