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The need for speed has never been more critical. As the geopolitical landscape shifts, the United States stands on the brink of a hypersonic revolution. With advancements in technology outpacing traditional defenses, we are called not just to adapt, but to lead in an arena where milliseconds can mean the difference between success and failure. Women in Hypersonics shines the spotlight on those at the forefront of this transformation, tackling the complex challenges of hypersonic development.

Dr. Gillian Bussey, Deputy, Chief Science Officer, U.S. Space Force, to present at Hypersonic Weapons & Emerging Technologies Summit April 1st-2nd at Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel & Spa, Alabama.

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On Jan. 8, 2024, the Department of Defense Cornerstone Consortium under the DOD Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program and the National Imperative for Industrial Skills initiative awarded The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) a contract to develop a sustainable, targeted, workforce training program on the science and engineering of materials for hypersonic applications.

ACerS has partnered with the United States Advanced Ceramics Association (USACA) to create a comprehensive hypersonic materials training program. The goal of this program is to target those working in industry, national labs, DOD agencies, and others working in the field who may be outside the reach of academic programs.

The purpose of CS-24-1801 is to establish a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored strategic and long-standing, multi-year (5 year maximum) mechanism to solicit white papers addressing critical sectors, including workforce development. Regarding workforce development proposals, they must address chronic and persistent shortages of skilled industrial workers needed to produce and sustain today’s weapons systems. To improve workforce availability, proposals should include expanding training capacity, improving training and hiring recruitment pipelines, expanding outreach to underserved, women, and minority communities.

Women in Hypersonics was granted public charity status by the IRS in February of 2024, and is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest. WIH prepares young people for the future by supporting education and innovation by providing management & technical assistance for the purpose of advancing of science and technology.

In partnership with 5 major research universities, University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) has compiled a searchable catalogue of graduate level curriculum in hypersonics catering to the six critical technology areas identified by the Joint Hypersonic Technology Office (JHTO). The purpose of this website is to provide information and access to hypersonic graduate curriculum offered by our educational institutions to bridge the gap in hypersonic education needs of the workforce in industry and government.

Career Opportunity at the von Karman Institute in Belgium

The JHTO is seeking innovative ideas to rapidly deliver a low-cost hypersonic capability. Hyper-AMPD! is looking for solutions from new and non-traditional creators, as well as established partners

New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering Engineering is poised to make an impact in scientific advancement and workforce development for this burgeoning technological field. The department also is adding new course offerings in hypersonics. A senior elective/graduate-level hypersonics course in spring of 2022 had an enrollment of approximately 40 students, several of whom were already working in government positions. Plans are in the works to add additional courses in hypersonics and to offer a Certificate in Hypersonics for the professional development of working engineers. Hands-on hypersonics research experiences for undergraduate students and new course offerings can provide an entrée to graduate school or momentum for students to pursue employment at an aerospace engineering company.

In November 2018, the University of Notre Dame unveiled the largest quiet Mach 6 hypersonic wind tunnel in the country, supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. To further engage the University’s expertise for developing efficient, hypersonic flight vehicles, Notre Dame has launched the Hypersonic Systems Initiative. The Notre Dame Hypersonic Systems Initiative includes more than 35 researchers from the College of Engineering and College of Science. The Initiative aims to be a catalyst for new cross-cutting hypersonics research that pools resources while also fostering a “system-of-systems” approach that recognizes the interdependence of different design elements and provides coordination at their interfaces.

DoD STEM is committed to providing STEM education opportunities to students and educators of all ages and demographics.

Women in Hypersonics accelerates workforce development in critical technology areas.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the issuance of a presidential determination (PD) to advance the country’s hypersonic industrial base.

Issued by President Joe Biden, the directives authorise the use of Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities, which specifically focuses on advanced avionics, air-breathing engines, guidance systems and other constituent materials used in hypersonic systems.