
DoD Minerva
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A DoD #basicresearch program for deeper understanding of social & cultural forces that shape regions around the world of strategic interest. Links/RTs≠DoDviews.
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http://minerva.defense.gov/ 05-06-2012 14:16:55
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Register now for Minerva's Virtual Discussion Series! Nov. 7th - "Evolving Contexts of Deterrence" Nov. 9th - “Social and Political Cohesion in Evolving Crisis Situations” AFOSR U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Office of Naval Research (ONR) Department of Defense 🇺🇸 DoD CTO events.sa-meetings.com/ereg/index.php…


#Minerva-funded researchers from @umdARLIS of Univ. of Maryland examine what characteristics make something cute and how social media posts may #influence human emotions and behavior. To learn more, watch Enterprise: University of Maryland Research Stories! today.umd.edu/information-wa…

Reminder that White Papers for Minerva's FY23 University Research FOA are due on Jan. 16th! Learn more about this opportunity and topics of interest here: minerva.defense.gov/Research/Resea… AFOSR Office of Naval Research (ONR) U.S. Army DEVCOM Department of Defense 🇺🇸



#Minerva-funded researchers identify that when constraints are placed on illegal fishing at the local level, there is an increase in the likelihood of #piracy attacks. To learn more, read research highlights from Sea Around Us | Bluesky: @seaaroundus.org! Office of Naval Research (ONR)




Minerva-Funded researchers explore the role of gender in #extremist and #terrorist narratives, examining how gender dynamics influence recruitment, propaganda, and the operational strategies of these groups. Minerva PI: (((Mia Bloom)))🌈🦄🏳️🌈🇺🇦🎗️ (Georgia State University Research) journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

The Department of Defense 🇺🇸 announced the selection of a team of U.S. (Princeton University ) and U.K. (Cardiff University) researchers to investigate the growing threat that malign social influence campaigns pose to democracies. Read more: defense.gov/News/Releases/…

The Department of Defense 🇺🇸 has awarded $46.8 million in grants for the Minerva Research Initiative. These grants will fund research on key national security issues, including societal cohesion, climate adaptation, and AI impacts. Read more: defense.gov/News/Releases/…

Congratulations to the 19 university-based faculty teams! U.S. Army DEVCOM Office of Naval Research (ONR) AFOSR

AFOSR is proud to play a key role in the Department of Defense 🇺🇸’s $46.8M DoD Minerva Research Initiative, supporting 19 research teams exploring social sciences to enhance U.S. national security. Learn more: defense.gov/News/Releases/… #MinervaResearch #AFOSR #STEM #NationalSecurity

Minerva research uncovers Russia’s ‘hard soft power’ tactics - mixing propaganda with subtle threats to sow division and chaos abroad. This strategy is shaping global media narratives and targeting foreign populations. Office of Naval Research (ONR) #PublicDiplomacy theconversation.com/how-russia-emp…
