National Security Research and Innovation Day Conference
February 24, 2025
InterContinental Hotel (IHG)
11 E Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55101
National Security Research and Innovation Day was a unique opportunity for thought leaders, policymakers, researchers,
and industry experts to interact with UMN researchers on a select set of strategically important research topics
and advance leading-edge projects that will deliver significant value for the University, the state of Minnesota, and the nation.
This sold-out event brought 185 attendees that included UMN faculty and staff from across the University, 61 different
partner organizations, and 66 keynote speakers and presenters.

8:00AM - 8:30AM | Registration & Breakfast Buffet Location: Minnesota Court |
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8:25AM - 8:30AM | Photo Session Location: Minnesota East Room |
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Morning Program |
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8:30AM - 9:30AM
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Location: Minnesota East RoomAgenda:
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15 min - Break / Transition
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9:45AM - 11:30AM
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Session 1: Hypersonics
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15 min - Break / Transition
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11:45AM - 12:30PM | Session 3: Geospatial Imaging
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12:30PM - 1:15PM | Lunch Buffet - 45 min |
Afternoon Program | |
1:15PM - 2:15PM | Session 3: Geospatial Imaging
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15 min - Break / Transition | |
2:30PM - 4:15PM | Session 5: Materials in Extreme Environment
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15 min - Break / Transition |
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4:30PM - 5:30PM |
Location: Minnesota East RoomAgenda:
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5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Location: Minnesota CourtEnjoy some food and beverages, network with colleagues, and meet with our poster presenters to explore the following exciting topics covering all thematic areas of NSRI Day:
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