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PRESS RELEASES
AFCEA INTERNATIONAL SELECTS DR. WILLIAM NOLTE TO HEAD INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE September 29, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA — Dr. William Nolte, Research Professor and Director of the Program on Intelligence Education and Research, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, has been selected to lead the AFCEA Intelligence Committee. As the committee’s chairman, he will provide direction to the members of the AFCEA Intelligence Committee, helping guide AFCEA’s outreach to intelligence professionals in both government and industry. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Educational Foundation and AMERICAN SYSTEMS Announce the VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarships September 15, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA - The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce a generous contribution from AMERICAN SYSTEMS that will launch two new scholarships in honor of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., USN (Ret.) for students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in an eligible major at accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) institutions in the United States. Click here for the full text.
BIOMETRIC CONSORTIUM CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO RETURNS TO TAMPA August 26, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA – The Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center September 22-24, 2009. The conference is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’s SOLUTIONS SERIES 2009 CONTINUES WITH IT ACQUISITION CONFERENCE August 12, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA – AFCEA International is pleased to continue its 2009 SOLUTIONS Series with “IT Acquisition: Shifting to a Modern Paradigm”, September 9-10 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia. The AFCEA SOLUTIONS Series promotes a detailed dialogue between government and industry on issues of national importance. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2009 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS August 4, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA - The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Bethany Johnson and Ashley Vechinski are this year's grand prize winners for the 2009 AFCEA National High School Science Fair Award for the best high school science project related to communications, intelligence or information systems. Their winning project was selected from science fairs nationwide and will be displayed at the AFCEA LandWarNet Conference and exposition, August 18-20, 2009, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The award includes a cash prize and a trip to Fort Lauderdale for the winners and their families. Click here for the full text.
LandWarNet 2009 Conference and Exposition Returns to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center August 18-20 July 22, 2009 Fairfax, VA – LandWarNet 2009 will focus on "A Global Network Enterprise Enabling Full Spectrum Operations for the Joint Warfighter" at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center August 18-20, 2009. The 2009 LandWarNet Conference is the premier forum to bring Government and Industry together to openly communicate commercial best business practices and government implementations. AFCEA International has put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, information exchange forums, and exhibits at this 3-day event. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’s SOLUTIONS SERIES 2009 BEGINS WITH INFORMATION SHARING CONFERENCE April 30, 2009
FAIRFAX, VA – AFCEA International is proud to continue its SOLUTIONS Series of events in 2009 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia. The first in the series will take place May 19-20 and is focused on Inter-Agency, Allied and Coalition Information Sharing. The conference is sponsored by AFCEA International in cooperation with U.S. Northern Command. Click here for the full text.
THIRD ANNUAL JOINT WARFIGHTING CONFERENCE AND EXPO RETURNS TO VIRGINIA BEACH April 22, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense conference and exposition in the Hampton Roads region returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, May 12 – 14, 2009. The Joint Warfighting Conference 2009 is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, in coordination with the U.S. Joint Forces Command and with support of the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for luncheons and Sunset Buffet on the Bay. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA USSTRATCOM Cyberspace Symposium April 7-8, Omaha, NE March 16, 2009 Fairfax, VA – The first annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Cyberspace Symposium, focusing on “Advancing Cyberspace Capabilities to Deliver Integrated Effects”, will be held at the Qwest Center Omaha April 7-8, 2009. During the Symposium, senior DoD, U.S. and allied government, industry and academia participants will share their perspectives with attendees about advancing cyberspace capabilities. Attendees will also gain awareness about industry best practices, common threats and vulnerabilities of .com, .mil, .edu, .org, and .gov domains, and strengthening joint cyberspace relationships. The Symposium includes numerous professional development and training opportunities, including keynote addresses, panel sessions, track sessions, and an exhibition. Click here for the full text.
TechNet Tampa 2009, Defense and IT Conference and Exposition Returns to Tampa March 4-5 March 3, 2009 Fairfax, VA - TechNet Tampa 2009 will focus on "Breaking Down Barriers: Enabling a True Enterprise Network" at the Tampa, FL Convention Center March 4-5, 2009. AFCEA International and the AFCEA Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter have put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, professional development seminars, and exhibits at this 2-day event. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’S HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES February 19, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA’s eighth annual Homeland Security Conference: "Homeland Security 2.0” returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 25-26, 2009. Attendees include government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement. Click here for the full text.
Call for Technical Papers Maps the Road to ‘Convergence’ for MILCOM 2009 Technical paper abstracts for the 2009 conference, themed “The Challenge of Convergence,” are due February 15 February 3, 2009 Taunton, Mass. – The MILCOM 2009 technical committee is asking authors from industry, academia and the military and government to electronically submit abstracts of their technical papers by Sunday, February 15. Themed around “The Challenge of Convergence,” MILCOM 2009 will be the premier forum to generate breakthrough solutions for next-generation military and government communications. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE WARFARE AND TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO Focusing on the Future of the U.S. Military February 3, 2009 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest state-of-the-art warfare and technologies conference and exposition on the West Coast returns to the San Diego Convention Center, February 11-13, 2009. Click here for the full text.
MILCOM 2009 Will Address “The Challenge of Convergence” for Military, Intelligence and Homeland Security Communications December 2 , 2008 Organizers of MILCOM 2009 are looking for technology innovators who can offer solutions that address “the challenge of convergence” in next-generation government communication systems and networks. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’s SOLUTIONS SERIES FOCUSES ON CYBERSPACE November 25, 2008 AFCEA International will complete its SOLUTIONS series of events with a symposium focused on Cyberspace: Challenges and Solutions for National Security. The conference will take place December 10-11, 2008 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington D.C. The event will be compact, with four focused tracks designed to promote interactive dialogue. Click here for the full text.
SOUTH 2008: "Drugs and the Americas: Challenges and Global Impact" Conference and Exposition Held in Miami October 7-9 October 1 , 2008 AFCEA International and the U.S. Southern Command will host SOUTH 2008: “Drugs and the Americas: What Are the Challenges and the Global Impact?” October 7-9 at the Miami Mart Airport Hotel. Focusing on the critical issues surrounding drugs and the Americas, the conference and exposition brings together the subject matter experts from military, government and industry in an effort to call attention to the problems and initiate solutions. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Small Business Conference in Philadelphia Focuses on Doing Business with the Federal Government September 24, 2008 The AFCEA International Small Business Committee and the AFCEA Philadelphia Chapter will host a full-day plus educational outreach event on October 16, 2008 at the Union League of Philadelphia. The conference, “Doing Business with the Federal Government: Find the Opportunity, Capture and Close the Sale, Grow the Business,” provides educational content to small businesses and offers an outreach opportunity for AFCEA, its member companies and the federal government.
AFCEA Intelligence and the AFCEA Educational Foundation Announce New Intelligence Scholarships Scholarships help build future intelligence workforce September 24, 2008 AFCEA Intelligence and the AFCEA Educational Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of five intelligence scholarships aimed at undergraduate and graduate students pursuing academic degrees in global security, intelligence studies, and/or foreign languages. Click here for the full text.
Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo Comes to Tampa September 22, 2008 The Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center September 23-25, 2008. Supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA), the Biometric Consortium Conference will focus on biometric technologies for homeland security, identity management, border crossing, electronic commerce, and other applications. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA SOLUTIONS Series Focuses on Information Assurance September 5, 2008 AFCEA International is excited to continue its SOLUTIONS series of events with a symposium focused on Information Assurance, September 9-10 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington D.C. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration, the event will be compact, with four focused tracks designed to promote interactive dialogue. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA International Announces the Election of Paul Cofoni and Natalie Givans as Association Leaders July 10, 2008 Mr. Paul Cofoni, President and Chief Executive Officer, CACI International, Inc, and Ms. Natalie Givans, Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton, have been elected to lead AFCEA International. Mr. Cofoni will serve as Chairman of the Board and Ms. Givans will serve as the first Vice Chairman of the Board. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA's SOLUTIONS Series Continues in Washington, D.C. June 24, 2008 AFCEA International is proud to continue its SOLUTIONS series of events with a symposium focused on Identity Assurance, June 26-27 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington D.C. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration, the event will be compact, with focused tracks, to promote interactive dialogue. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Educational Foundation and ManTech International Corporation Announce the Inagural Eugene Renzi Teacher's Scholarship June 18, 2008 The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $50,000 contribution from ManTech International Corporation to launch and endow the new MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.)/ManTech International Corporation Teacher’s Scholarship Fund. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Educational Foundation Announces the 2008 National High School Science Fair Grand Prize Winner Winning Project Focuses on Solar Energy June 9, 2008 The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Nathan Monroe is this year's grand prize winner for the 2008 AFCEA National High School Science Fair Award for the best high school science project related to communications, intelligence or information systems. The winning project was selected from science fairs nationwide and will be displayed at AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute’s Joint Warfighting Conference and exposition, June 17-19, 2008, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The award includes a cash prize and a trip to Virginia Beach for the winner and his family. Click here for the full text.
Second Annual Joint Warfighting Conference and Expo Returns to Virginia Beach Largest Defense Event in the Region Focuses on DoD Capabilities for the 21st Century June 3, 2008 AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute bring the dialogue about the future of the U.S. military back to Virginia Beach at the Joint Warfighting conference and exposition, June 17-19, 2008 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This event, the largest defense conference in the Hampton Roads region, is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, in coordination with the U.S. Joint Forces Command and with the support of the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Educational Foundation Announces Disabled War Veterans Scholarships Co-Sponsored by AFCEA Educational Foundation and Microsoft Employees April 21, 2008 The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the newly established Disabled War Veterans Scholarships of $2,500 each. The Scholarships are made possible by generous contributions from Microsoft employees with matching funds from Microsoft Corporation. The Scholarships are offered to active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’s Inaugural SOLUTIONS Series Debuts in Washington, D.C. The first in a series of quarterly forums focuses on Information Sharing March 6, 2008 AFCEA International is proud to announce the launch of a new and very different series of events – the AFCEA SOLUTIONS Series 2008. There are four events in the series, all taking place at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington D.C. SOLUTIONS promotes a detailed dialogue between government and industry on issues of global importance identified by the government. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA's Homeland Security Conference Focuses on "Building on Progress...A Promising Future" February 19, 2008 AFCEA’s seventh annual Homeland Security Conference returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 27-28, 2008. The Conference will focus on “Building on Progress… A Promising Future” and is unique because it explores the IT issues surrounding homeland security. Attendees include government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. Naval Institute Warfare and Technologies Conference and Exposition Returns to San Diego January 23, 2008 The largest state-of-the-art warfare and technologies conference and exposition on the West Coast returns to the San Diego Convention Center, February 5-7, 2008. At West 2008, senior military leaders and defense industry experts will address the theme “U.S at a Crossroads: Where – and How – After Iraq?” The 17th annual conference, which is expected to draw over 10,000 people, covers hot issues facing the military including fighting an unconventional war, shipbuilding, and cyber warfare. Attendees can see, touch and try out the latest communications, homeland security, biometrics and defense technologies from 400 exhibitors. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for meals. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Hawaii Chapter Endows the LTG Thomas Rienzi, USA (Ret.) Scholarship November 29, 2007 The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $60,000 contribution from the AFCEA Hawaii Chapter (AFCEA Hawaii) to launch and endow the new LTG Thomas Rienzi, USA (Ret.), Scholarship Fund. The AFCEA Hawaii LTG Thomas Rienzi, USA (Ret.), Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior or current undergraduate student for consistent academic excellence, leadership performance and community involvement. Each scholarship award is $3,000. Candidates must be planning to attend or be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the State of Hawaii. Students must be studying an eligible hard science or technical field. Applications are due no later than May 9, 2008, and the Award will be announced by May 30, 2008. Applications are available at www.afceahawaii.org. Click here for the full text.
TECHNET NORTH 2007 TO FOCUS ON C4ISR IN GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS Conference and Exposition Comes to Boston November 14-15 November 7, 2007 TechNet North 2007 will focus on “Persistent C4ISR - the Global War on Terror - Homeland Security - Humanitarian Operations” at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, November 14-15. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter, this 2-day conference will feature featured speakers, panel sessions and an exhibit hall. Registration for TechNet North keynote addresses, panel sessions, and exhibits is free; tickets are required for meals. On-site registration opens Tuesday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. For detailed information and on-line registration visit www.tnnorth.org. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO Kent Schneider Takes Helm as AFCEA Leader June 19, 2007 AFCEA International is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent R. Schneider as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association. He succeeds VADM Herb Browne, USN (Ret.), who retired in February after more than five years of service as AFCEA's President and CEO. The appointment was confirmed by the AFCEA Board of Directors and Mr. Schneider will begin at AFCEA on August 1. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2007 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GRAND PRIZE WINNER Winning Project Focuses on Nanotechnology June 12, 2007 FAIRFAX, VA - The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Franz Sauer is this year's grand prize winner for the 2007 AFCEA National High School Science Fair Award for the best high school science project related to communications, intelligence or information systems. The winning project was selected from science fairs nationwide and will be displayed at AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute’s Transformation Warfare conference and exposition, June 19-21, 2007, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The award includes a cash prize and a trip to Virginia Beach for the winner and his family. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE TEAM UP FOR FIRST ANNUAL TRANSFORMATION WARFARE CONFERENCE AND EXPO Focusing on the Future of the U.S. Military June 7, 2007 FAIRFAX, VA - AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute bring the dialogue about the future of the U.S. military to Virginia Beach at the Transformation Warfare conference and exposition, June 19-21, 2007 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. At Transformation Warfare, senior military leaders and defense industry experts will address the theme “Reconstituting and Reinventing the Force.” The conference, which is expected to draw over 2000 people, will cover hot issues facing the military including operational lessons learned, recruiting, training and retention, limited resources and acquisition reform. With over 120 exhibitors displaying communications, homeland security, information systems, biometric technologies and more, Transformation Warfare is the place for the community to learn about defense transformation. Click here for the full text.
"BIONIC BUGS" MAY BE NEXT DEFENSE DEPARTMENT INNOVATION June 5, 2007 Click here for the full text.
TECHNET TAMPA 2007 TO FOCUS ON COALITION AND INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP February 27, 2007 Fairfax, VA - TechNet Tampa 2007 will focus on “Investing in Coalition and Interagency Partnership: Meeting the Next Threat” at the Tampa, FL Convention Center March 13-14, 2007. AFCEA International and the AFCEA Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter have put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, professional development seminars, and exhibits at this 2-day event. Registration for TechNet Tampa seminars, panel sessions, and exhibits is free; tickets are required for meals. On-site registration opens Monday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m. For detailed information and on-line registration visit www.afcea.org/events/tampa. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA'S HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION FUSION February 20, 2007 FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA’s sixth annual Homeland Security Conference returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 28-March 1, 2007. The conference and exposition will focus on “Intelligence and Information Fusion… Beyond Sharing” and is unique because it focuses on the IT issues surrounding homeland security. The Conference attracts government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement issues. Click here for the full text.
BORDER FUSION FOCUS OF LIVE RADIO PROGRAM DURING AFCEA HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE February 7, 2007 Washington, D.C. - AFCEA International has entered into a strategic partnership with Trezza Media Group, The Flyzik Group and Federal News Radio to host a live Federal Executive Forum during its sixth annual Homeland Security Conference held February 28th - March 1st at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Click here for the full text.
MILCOM, THE PREMIER MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS EVENT, CELEBRATES 25 YEARS FAIRFAX, VA — MILCOM, the premier military communications event, will be held at the Wardman Park Marriott and Omni Shoreham Hotels in Washington, D.C., October 23-25, 2006. Co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society, MILCOM celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Northrop Grumman Corporation and Cisco Systems are the corporate co-hosts of the event, MITRE Corporation is providing technical support and the Defense Information Systems Agency is the military advisor for the conference. Click here for the full text. AFCEA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF DUANE ANDREWS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, QINETIQ NORTH AMERICA, AS ITS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FAIRFAX, VA — Duane Andrews, Chief Executive Officer, QinetiQ North America, has been elected to lead AFCEA International. Mr. Andrews has been a member of AFCEA for more than two decades and has served ten years on the Association’s executive committee and board. As Chairman of the AFCEA International Board of Directors, Andrews will chair the Association’s Executive Committee and participate on the AFCEA Educational Foundation Board of Directors. Click here for the full text. AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2006 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GRAND PRIZE WINNER June 13, 2006 FAIRFAX, VA - The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Ivan Sergeev is this year's grand prize winner for the 2006 AFCEA National High School Science Fair Award for the best high school science project related to communications, intelligence or information systems. The winning project was selected from science fairs nationwide and will be displayed at AFCEA International’s TechNet International 2006 conference and exposition, June 19-20, 2006, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. The award includes a cash prize and a trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and his family. Click here for the full text. PREFERRED PARTNER INITIATIVE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM
COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), a non-profit international association whose headquarters are in Fairfax, VA, and the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland are pleased to announce the creation of the Preferred Partner Initiative, a scholarship program intended to facilitate AFCEA members’ pursuit of their graduate degree in engineering; thereby adding to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of engineers and technical professionals who support our armed forces. Click here for the full text. SIXTH ANNUAL AFCEA INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN LINK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED June 12, 2006 FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA International is pleased to announce the winners of its sixth annual Golden Link Awards, recognizing government and industry partnerships and innovation in developing and deploying technology solutions to support government operations. The winning projects will be displayed at TechNet International 2006, AFCEA International’s 60th annual defense and IT conference and exposition, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center June 19-20. The winners will receive their awards during the morning plenary session on Monday, June 19. Click here for the full text.
TECHNET INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION FOCUSES ON MULTI-LEVEL SECURITY June 5, 2006 FAIRFAX, VA—Recognizing the pressing need to share sensitive information of various classification levels among and across agencies, TechNet International 2006 -- AFCEA International’s 60th annual conference and exposition and one of the nation's largest defense-related IT events -- will include a focus on multi-level security (MLS). Taking place at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center June 19-20, the MLS Conference track includes two panel sessions, product demonstrations and a specialized exposition area. Click here for the full text.
HAMPTON, VA TO HOST AFCEA FORUM ON MILITARY TRANSFORMATION April 28, 2006 FAIRFAX, VA – Transformation TechNet 2006 will bring representatives together from all U.S. branches of service, coalition and joint forces, government agencies and industry to discuss “Team Transformation… A Must for International Security”. The conference and exposition takes place in the Hampton Roads Convention Center May 9-10, 2006. Click here for the full text. TWO ILLINOIS GRADUATE STUDENTS RECOGNIZED WITH SHRADER SCHOLARSHIPS April 28, 2006 This year, two of five national scholarships presented by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) went to engineering graduate students at Illinois. Robert Kidd, computer engineering, and Erick J. Rodriguez-Seda, electrical engineering, were named recipients of the Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship for Higher Education in Communications & Electronics. The scholarships--$3,000 each--are awarded to full-time graduate students currently working toward a master’s degree in the fields of electrical, electronics, chemical, systems or communications engineering; physics; mathematics; computer science; technology management; or information technology. Click here for the full text. RETIRED MAJOR GENERAL PRESENTS AFCEA SCHOLARSHIP TO JINGYI LI
AFCEA INTERNATIONAL CEO ANNOUNCED AS THE SSMAC 2006 CIVILIAN HONOREE FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION AFCEA International is proud to announce that VADM Herb Browne, USN (Ret.), President and CEO, has been named as the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’ & Airmen’s Club (SSMAC) 2006 Civilian Honoree for “Service to the Nation”. Ms. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross, will present the award at the Club's annual Military Ball, being held October 4 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. This year's military recipient, ADM (Sel) Thad Allen, USCG, Commandant-Designate, U.S. Coast Guard, will also be honored at this event. AFCEA'S HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION THREAT EXERCISE
AFCEA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE VADM ARTHUR K. CEBROWSKI, USN (RET.) AWARD
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