Aptima Awarded Eight 'Innovative Technology Transfer' Contracts by Department of Defense.Partnerships with Universities Will Focus on Developing Leading-Edge Technologies for Military and Commercial Applications WOBURN, Mass. -- Aptima, Inc., a leader in human-centered engineering, today announced that it has been awarded eight Small Business Innovative Research Technology Transfer (STTR STTR Small Business Technology Transfer Program STTR Stator STTR Small Technology Transfer Innovation Research ) awards from the Department of Defense. The Phase I contracts, totaling in excess of $550,000, will explore the feasibility of cutting-edge ideas and technologies, which will be applied towards commercial application in later phases. Overseen by the US Small Business Administration, the STTR program partners small businesses with university-based research institutions, combining the strengths of entrepreneurial innovation with the support and resources of theoretical research. Aptima will be joint-venturing with the MIT Media Lab This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , the Naval Postgraduate School The Naval Postgraduate School is a graduate school operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants primarily master's degrees plus some doctoral degrees to its students, who are mostly active duty officers from U.S. and foreign military services. , George Mason University Named after American revolutionary, patriot and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. , Texas A&M, and other premier institutions to develop technologies that enhance the human performance of America's warfighters. The eight contracts fall within the following three broad categories: * 'Turning gaming into training' - harnessing the latest gaming and simulation technologies for improved training. * 'Human-machine interfaces' - optimizing the design of information displays for technical equipment, including the use of 3-D displays. * 'Self-forming networks' - helping people with common interests find each other and collaborate in information-rich organizations. "Aptima is thrilled to be recognized for the potential of these visionary concepts and to be partnered with these premier institutions," stated Aptima CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , John Shaw John Shaw may refer to any of the following people:
About Aptima Aptima is a leader in the field of human-centered engineering, solving the problems of human performance in today's complex, sociotechnical systems. Aptima's unique approach couples social science principles with quantitative, computational Having to do with calculations. Something that is "highly computational" requires a large number of calculations. methods. The company provides products and services focused on the design of organizations, user-centered technology, and training systems. For the Intelligence Community, Aptima applies this expertise to design tools for diagnosing and disrupting adversarial ad·ver·sar·i·al adj. Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements: "the chasm between management and labor in this country, an often needlessly adversarial . . . networks. Recognized by The Boston Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts (2006), Aptima is headquartered in Woburn, MA with offices in Washington, DC. www.aptima.com. |
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