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NEMC AGENDA

NEMC Agenda

MONDAY – October 12

Welcome & Meeting Preview - Dr. Robert V. Duncan, Texas Tech University Senior Vice President for Research

Opening Address - Dr. Duane Nellis, Texas Tech University President

Strategic Roundtable Discussion - Dr. Robert V. Duncan, TTU Senior Vice President for Research, Moderator. Opening discussion of goals and aspirations for the consortium, including attracting federal resources and the intended publication.

TUESDAY – October 13

The capabilities of Stevens Institute of Technology in the areas of rheology, structure formation, mathematical modeling of continuous processing of energetics and ramifications for the development of next-generation of additive manufacturing methods - Dr. Dilhan M. Kalyon, Stevens Institute of Technology

Utilization of Versatile Tabletop Experimental Diagnostics to Characterize Materials Response - Joseph M. Zaug, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Works and Capabilities at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla) - Steve Tupper

Energetic Materials Research at New Mexico Tech - Van Romero

An Overview of Energetic Materials Research at Purdue University - S. F. Son

Printed energetics – the path towards additive manufacturing of munitions - Lori Groven, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Energetic Materials Research and Technology Transfer at SD Mines - Jan Puszynski, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

The State of Energetic Materials Research at Montana Tech - Ronald White

Scalable Manufacturing of Energetic Materials for Integrated Systems, Rutgers University - Stephen Tse*, Alberto Cuitiño, Fernando Muzzio, Assimina Pelegri, Bernard Kear

Exploiting the Materials, Methods, and Speed of Additive Manufacturing for Development of Projectiles, Pyrotechnics, and Explosives, Energetic Materials Products Inc. (EMPI) - J. J. Granier

Pantex High Explosive Capabilities - Jimmy Ramirez

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Seventy Years Since "The Endless Frontier" -- Advancing Science and the Legacy of Vannevar Bush - Dr. Heather Wilson, President, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DISPLAYS / RECEPTION - Featuring presentations of specific projects, programs, findings, or advances by academic or industry participants, whether research or technology, on related topics.

WEDNESDAY – October 14

Nanosilicon Production and Formulation into Additive Manufacturing Feedstocks, Systems & Materials Research Corporation (SMRC) - David Irvin

Picatinny Arsenal Research and Development - Mark Mezger

Energetic Materials Research at Texas Tech University - Michelle Pantoya

KEYNOTE PANEL: FUTURE SCIENTIFIC DIRECTIONS - Discussion and next steps for the consortium. Summarizing results of the conference, outcomes, successes; coordination of the publication plan. Michelle Pantoya, Texas Tech University, Moderator; Mark Mezger, Picatinny Arsenal; Jeff Yokum, Consolidated Nuclear Security; Magdy Bichay, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance, Disposal, Technology Division; Jan Puszynski, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Concluding Remarks - Dr. Robert V. Duncan, TTU Senior Vice President for Research

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