Selected News Coverage SRI is featured in many press articles and broadcast news segments. The following is a sampling of our news coverage, arranged chronologically. Links are given where available. | 2008 | BBC News, July 17 Say Goodbye to the Computer Mouse This article reports that although the computer mouse is nearly 40 years old, one Gartner analyst is predicting the demise of it in the next three to five years. Taking over will be so called gestural computer mechanisms like touch screens and facial recognition devices. Also mentioned in the article, “The mouse was invented by Dr. Douglas Engelbart while working for the Stanford Research Institute.”
St. Petersburg Times, July 17 Bay Area Attracts New Lab with Incentives This article reports that state and local officials pledged millions to lure SRI International to St. Petersburg two years ago, predicting more high-tech heavyweights would follow. Now, the state of Florida and local governments are budgeting a total of $30-million to attract Charles Stark Draper Laboratories of Cambridge. According to St. Petersburg officials, Draper focused on this area because of connections to SRI. Len Polizzotto, a senior Draper executive, was an SRI vice president when the company negotiated economic development incentives from the city and state. Mayor Rick Baker said, "They [these companies] tend to develop technologies and make them into marketable products that can launch other companies. That’s the idea behind SRI, and that's the idea behind this."
MarketWatch, July 16 PolyFuel Discloses Prototype Notebook Computer Fuel Cell Power Supply This press release announces that PolyFuel, Inc., a world leader in fuel cell technology, has developed the first functional version of its prototype power supply for notebook-class computers that can provide continuous non-stop runtimes with the simple hot swap of small cartridges of methanol fuel. The consumer-friendly design has been fully integrated with a representative notebook—the Lenovo T40 ThinkPad. PolyFuel was spun out of SRI International (formerly the Stanford Research Institute) in 1999, after 14 years of applied membrane research. Discover Magazine, July 14 Wall-Climbing ‘Bots: This One Doesn’t Bite the Dust This article reports that engineers at SRI International have created robots that can climb the walls of any building—even walls covered in dust. “These remote-control-car-sized robots can march up vertical surfaces made of wood, concrete, glass, brick, steel, and drywall. Electricity is the secret to their ability.” SRI’s research engineer, Harsha Prahlad is quoted in the article, saying, “In some ways it is similar to rubbing a balloon and sticking it on the wall, except we carry our own power supply and are able to control the adhesion.” PC World, July 13 Artificial Intelligence Tied to Search Future This article reports that AI (Artificial intelligence) has the potential to enhance Internet searches, but obstacles still must be overcome. The event also showcased several projects in the AI and machine learning spaces, including CALO (Cognitive Assistant that Learns and Organizes) Express. “This is a Windows-based version of SRI International's CALO project to build an intelligent personal assistant. For example, it can figure out RSS feeds and suggest new feeds for the user.” Forbes, July 9 America's Best Places For Alternative Energy This article reports that the “cubic mile of oil”—a metric roughly equivalent to the amount of oil consumed worldwide each year—is frequently used to explain the challenge facing solar, wind, geothermal and biomass power. The article asks, “So what would it take to replace the amount of energy in a cubic mile of oil?” Roughly 4.2 billion solar rooftops, 3 million wind turbines, 2,500 nuclear power plants or 200 Three Gorges Dams, according to Menlo Park, Calif., nonprofit research institute SRI International. In other words, no single category of renewable energy is growing anywhere near the speed it needs to bear the full brunt of displacing carbon-emitting fossil fuels anytime soon. Metro Silicon Valley, July 9 This article discusses truth versus myth in the food versus biodiesel debate. Many concerns and factors motivate individuals to choose fuel sources that are more stable than strictly petroleum-based options, including environmental sustainability, economical stability and national security. Barbara Heydorn, Director of SRI’s Center for Excellence in Energy, and Ripu Malhotra, Associate Director of SRI International's Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory, are both quoted throughout the article. BBC, July 8 This article reports robots that can climb walls have been developed by scientists in the United States. Developed by a team in SRI's Mobile Robotics and Transducers Program, the machines are about the size of a remote-controlled car and have caterpillar tracks similar to those on toy tanks. Inside these tracks are materials with electro-adhesive properties, which mean that when a current is applied, the tracks are attracted to the wall, preventing the robots from falling off. SRI’s Harsha Prahlad is quoted in the article. Hot Chalk, July 7 A Conversation with Jeremy Roschelle This interview details SRI’s latest math education research. Jeremy Roschelle, director of SRI’s Center for Technology in Learning, is an expert on computer-supported collaborative learning and the uses of innovative technology in learning. According to Jeremy, “We have been conducting research with technology to address two of the most difficult math concepts—fractions in elementary school and proportionality in middle school”. Also discussed in the article is SRI’s software to enhance math learning called TechPALS, and SRI’s Scaling Up SimCalc that uses animation and graphs to address the difficult topics of proportionality and related pre-algebra concepts. Today’s Engineer, July 3 Innovation— Every Engineer’s Role This article reports that in a knowledge-driven economy, innovation is heralded as the key to success. Leaders across industries maintain that competitiveness today cannot be sustained without innovation. While head of Innovation Management at SRI International (formerly Stanford Research Institute), William Miller observed four ways of thinking that combine into four different approaches to innovation which are outlined in this article. PC World, June 29 Tech Talk: Where'd it Come From, Anyway? This article discusses how some of the technology we take for granted today was named, such as “hypertext”, coined by Ted Nelson, along with “hypermedia” in 1965. According to the article, “The first practicable use of hypertext is credited to Douglas Engelbart with the “oN-Line System” (NLS) developed at Stanford Research Centre in the 1960's. Engelbart is also co-inventor with Bill English of the computer mouse.” Economist.com, June 25 This article discusses speech translation technology and mentions that SRI International is one of three main companies working with DARPA to create a two-way translation device. According to the article, “SRI’s Iraqcomm program operates on Windows XP and will work on some of the toughened-up notebook computers carried by soldiers and by foreign civilians. Like many language systems it uses statistical models to recognize speech patterns and sounds, in part to filter out sounds that are not speech and to predict the next word in a sentence.” CNET: 33Across, June 23 The Next Generation of Behavioral Ad Targeting This article discusses advertising in social media, and names such companies as 33Across, Meebo, Revenue Science and Tacoda. Privacy concerns regarding these types of social media sites are also discussed. Jeffrey Davitz, program manager and director of the social-computing group in SRI International's Artificial Intelligence Center, is quoted in the article saying, “The issue with social networking and advertising is largely not a technical problem; it's a cultural one. When you're out there with your friends and interacting, people are somewhat resistant to ads.” The article also mentions that SRI has developed an application that can automatically monitor people's interests and influence in military communities such as Company Command. Federal Computer News, June 23 According to this article, which discusses speech recognition technology, “DARPA tapped BBN Technologies, IBM and SRI International to develop systems capable of transcribing broadcasts into text and translating it into English text.” The article also mentions another military application of speech recognition involving the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which uses SRI’s DynaSpeak speech-recognition software to enable a pilot to control various subsystems through voice commands. Both Martin Graciarena, a research engineer at SRI’s Speech Technology and Research Laboratory, and Kristin Precoda, director of SRI’s Speech Technology and Research Laboratory, are quoted in the article. Wired, June 23 June 23, 1983: DNS Test Sets Stage for Internet Growth This article reports that 25 years ago today, Paul Mockapetris and Jon Postel ran the first successful test of the automated, distributed Domain Name System. DNS led the foundation for the massive expansion, popularization and commercialization of the internet. According to the article, “The fledgling internet of the time (Arpanet and CSnet) relied on a bulky and exponentially growing “phonebook” of addresses called the “host tables.” It was a text file maintained by SRI International in Menlo Park, California.” San Jose Mercury News, June 22 Shots Fired: Valley Start-Up Helps Cops, Military Quickly Pinpoint Origin of Gunshots This article discusses ShotSpotter, a fast-growing Silicon Valley company whose system for pinpointing the origin of gunshots is now getting deployed in cities across America - including neighborhoods in Oakland, San Francisco and East Palo Alto. This technology, first introduced in Redwood City in the mid-1990s, is also being tested by U.S. forces in Iraq. Physicist Robert Showen, ShotSpotter's founder and chief scientist, said it was East Palo Alto's crime troubles in the early 1990s that first inspired him to explore ways technology could be used to fight crime. Showen, who used to work at SRI International specializing in acoustic and radio wave research, developed the system of combining triangulating sensors and global position satellite (GPS) technology to determine where gunshots had been fired. According to the article, “When the federal government decided against buying the technology and SRI's interest faded, Showen struck out on his own.” Forbes, June 17 Fed Leases More Space as People Write Fewer Checks This article reports that the processing of checks by the Fed is down as more Americans pay their expenses electronically with debit cards, automatic deductions from checking accounts or other options. Due to the shift in fewer paper checks and greater electronic movement of money in the United States, the Federal Reserve is now left with empty office space. SRI’s Director of Public Relations, Ellie Javadi, is quoted in the article, saying that in Montana, Silicon Valley-based SRI International will move its Helena operations and staff of 10 into 3,300 square feet of the Federal Reserve building next month. The relocation will provide expansion room for the research-and-development nonprofit founded in 1946 as Stanford Research Institute. The New Yorker, June 16 This article discusses speech recognition and emotion. Elizabeth Shriberg, a senior researcher in the speech group at SRI International is quoted in the article saying, “Especially when you talk about emotional speech, there is a big difference between acted speech and real speech.” Real anger, she went on, often builds over a number of utterances, and is much more variable than acted anger. For more accurate emotional recognition, Shriberg said, “we need the kind of data that you get from 911 and directory-assistance calls. But you can’t use those, for privacy reasons, and because they’re proprietary.” Medical News Today, June 13 “Fight-Or-Flight Response”: The Nerves Behind The Pain Relief Provided By Stressful Situations This article reports that in a new study conducted by a team of researchers in California, from AfaSci, Inc., Burlingame, and SRI International, Menlo Park, has revealed that nerves producing the peptide N/ORQ and nerves producing the peptide Hcrt are key in regulating stress-induced analgesia (SIA) in mice. The research team, which was led by Xinmin Xie and SRI’s Thomas Kilduff, showed that in the brain of normal mice, Hcrt-producing nerve cells (Hcrt neurons) and N/ORQ-producing nerve cells interacted. Exchange Magazine, June 12 This article lists the top 50 important people in the recent history of technology. The list’s top ten includes SRI’s Douglas Engelbart, creator of the computer mouse. According to the article, “Though it's hard to imagine working without one now, the mouse didn't catch on for more than a decade, until Apple computers started using them. Engelbart didn't stop at one invention, either: He and his research lab also developed an early online storage system—and even demonstrated videoconferencing back in 1968.” New York Times, June 8 Nature Gave Him a Blueprint, but Not Overnight Success This article mentions Douglas Engelbart’s invention of the computer mouse in 1964. According to the article, “It was obvious to many people that it was a better way to control a computer, yet it took two decades even to begin reaching a mass audience.” The article goes on to say, “Or consider the hyperlink, invented independently by Mr. Engelbart and the computing evangelist Ted Nelson in the mid-1960s. It took roughly three decades to reach the public in the form of the World Wide Web.” TechWorld, June 6 Mobile Computing & Wireless Networking Insight: The Benefits of 802.11s Wireless Mesh Nets This article highlights the four major benefits to 802.11s wireless mesh networks—these benefits stem from the IEEE 802.11s draft standard, whose implementation is being spearheaded by PacketHop. PacketHop is the leader in innovative broadband mesh network communications systems and an SRI International company. Wired, June 3 Researchers Build Electrostatic, Wall-Crawling ’Bots This article reports that, “Now SRI International, which has long been a leader in robotics, has developed ’bots that scale and stick to walls using electrostatic charges.” This article, which links to the coverage in ComputerWorld, quotes SRI's Philip Von Guggenberg: “the new electrical adhesive technology called compliant electroadhesion, provides an electrically controllable way to stick machines to a wall.” According to the article, “SRI also says the technology could eventually be used to enable human wall crawlers, which could prove useful for U.S. Special Forces.” St. Petersburg Times, June 1 Downtown St. Petersburg, a High-Tech Hotbed? This article reports that SRI International will construct a two-story, 37,000-square-foot facility next year on Eighth Avenue SE in St. Petersburg, Florida. Larry Langebrake, the director of the SRI Marine Technology Program and former head of USF's Center for Ocean Technology, said “St. Petersburg's image is evolving… Now, not only do you have SRI here, but you have an environment attractive to other companies.” The article includes a picture of SRI director Larry Langebrake, and Downtown Partnership chief Peter Betzer. Special Operations Technology, May 23 The Global Autonomous Language Exploitation (GALE) program at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in the third of five years, has met its objectives to date with flying colors. The program is on track to provide extremely high accuracy in translation for several genres of print and broadcast programming, eliminating the need for linguists for situations where U.S. warfighters would like to understand standardized Arabic, Dr. Joseph Olive, GALE’s program manager, told Special Operations Technology. The accuracy of the GALE devices—under development with contractors BBN Technologies, IBM and SRI International—is verified through the use of multiple linguists, whose work is checked by multiple quality assurance personnel, whose work is examined by an adjudicator. CNET, May 22 This article highlights SRI International’s announcement regarding the development of a wall-climbing robot that uses a new electrical adhesive technology called “compliant electroadhesion” that can stick to anything “from brick to glass--even damp, dirty glass.” Popular Mechanics, May 20 Unmanned Spider-Man? SRI's Wall-Climbing Robot: Exclusive First Look This article reports that later this week, researchers from SRI International will unveil the design of a wall-climbing robot that uses electroadhesion technology at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Pasadena, Calif. Image and video footage included with this coverage. NJ.com, May 14 Corzine to Speak at Stevens Commencement This article reports New Jersey’s Governor, Jon Corzine, will speak at the commencement ceremony at Stevens Institute of Technology. SRI’s President and CEO Curt R. Carlson will also address the graduates and receive an honorary doctorate degree. Mercury News, May 12 Will Powerset Search Engine Speak Your Language? This article reports about the launch of Powerset, a new search engine based on natural-language search technology that will, at least initially, pull data from Wikipedia and Freebase. Co-founder Barney Pell is a former research scientist at NASA and SRI International. Network World, May 9 Wireless Mesh Standard Gets Boost from OLPC, Open Source This article reports the proposed IEEE 802.11s WLAN mesh specification is already getting some traction, though still over 18 months from final ratification. PacketHop, an SRI company, earlier this month announced it will release in July the first commercial implementation of the IEEE mesh draft. San Antonio Business Journal, May 9 S.A. Is Primed to Drive Huge Texas Golf Biz, Experts Say This article reports a new study of the golf industry in Texas, indicates that the sport has grown into a more than $7 billion industry annually. The study was conducted by Golf 20/20, a division of the World Golf Foundation, and by SRI International. eGov Monitor / European Commission, May 8 Europe's Top Innovation Prize Winners Announced Education Week, May 6 Why the Best Math Curriculum Won’t Be a Textbook New York Times / The Gainesville Sun, May 4 Prepping Robots for the O.R. Network World, May 1 PacketHop Unveils First Commercial Release of WLAN Mesh Standard This article reports PacketHop, an SRI company, this week unveiled the first commercial implementation of the draft IEEE 802.11s WLAN mesh standard. Commercial shipments are planned for July 2008. The novelty being brought to mesh networks by implementations of the 802.11s standard is interoperability along with an extension of outdoor WLANs. Individual.com, April 28 SRI International Links with Tampa Bay Technology Forum to Help Emerging Technology Companies This article reports SRI International and the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF), will serve as strategic advisors to TBTF's Emerging Companies Academy (ECA). SRI and the ECA will identify a select group of early-stage technology companies that could benefit from SRI's innovation and technology expertise, with the goal of preparing them for product launch or to raise angel or venture funds. CNETNews, April 25 Can Renewable Energy Make a Dent in Fossil Fuels? This article reports on the renewable energy outlook presented by Ripudaman Malhotra, who oversees research on fossil fuels at SRI. Quoted data is measured in CMOs (cubic mile of oil), a term minted by SRI's Hew Crane. An in-depth discussion will be found in an upcoming book from Oxford University Press by Crane, Malhotra, and Ed Kinderman called A Cubic Meter of Oil.
Daily Bruin, April 24 Old Mathematical Concepts May Provide New Identity Theft Protection This article reports Amit Sahai, an associate professor of computer science, and Brent Waters, a UCLA computer science alumnus, and now a computer scientist for SRI International, have developed a new technology based on decades-old math problems that could significantly decrease hackers’ ability to access personal and financial data. The News Herald / TMCNet, April 20 Region's Growth Tied to Target Industries: Aerospace, Logistics, Transportation among Suggestions from Economic Study This article reports SRI International recommended Northwest Florida focus on aerospace and defense, health sciences/human performance enhancement, renewable energy/environment, and transportation and logistics, as ideal sectors to support the region’s sustainable development. Matty Mathieson, director of SRI's Center for Science, Technology & Economic Development, stated the growth in renewable energy will favor other sectors, proving the synergic potential of these industry clusters. SF Gate / San Francisco Chronicle, April 17 FDA Soon May Support Biomarker Tests This article reports the Food and Drug Administration is poised to support a powerful new method of predicting the safety of experimental drugs. The new process uses biomarkers to predict the toxicity of investigational drugs on kidneys. The FDA is working with the Critical Path Institute, founded two years ago by the agency in collaboration with University of Arizona and Menlo Park's SRI International. The goal is to reverse a recent trend which has witnessed a lower number of innovative therapies submitted for FDA approval, concomitant with rising costs of drug development. TampaBay Online , April 17 This article reports Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to put up $6 million to help lure a non-profit high-technology company to the University of South Florida Research Park, promising the region potentially hundreds of new high-paying jobs. Len Polizzotto, formerly with SRI, is named in the article. SRI’s business development director Peter Marcotullio, states SRI helped play a matchmaking role in recruiting the high-tech group. SRI may also contribute to the local research work. Almanac, April 9 Robot Revolution Port Technology International, March Maritime and Port Security Focuses on Cutting Edge R&D This article describes a major new project underway at SRI's National Center for Maritime and Port Security in St. Petersburg, Florida. Applying a diversity of research and development capabilities, the Center will develop cutting-edge technologies to improve maritime and port security in areas that impact the nation's safety, security, and economy. Newsweek, March 14 This article reports that the National Mathematics Advisory Panel's recent report about math education in the U.S. recommended changes to the way math is taught and tested. According to the article, the report will provide momentum to the group of math researchers and educators who prefer the curriculum used in Singapore. The article quotes SRI's Charles Patton, who explains the differences between American and Singaporean math education. Almanac, March 12 Going Green: SRI Floats a New Green Idea This article reports that SRI, an organization at the forefront of environmental research and alternative energy technology, is now looking to the oceans for alternative energy - specifically, at waves. SRI engineers are creating an ocean buoy that harnesses electricity from the up and down motion of ocean waves. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, March 6 SRI Puts V2DB Portfolio Up for Sale This article reports that SRI has put its voice-to-database search patent portfolio up for sale. The patent portfolio addresses methods for spoken search and retrieval of information from large databases using a speech recognizer. NJ Biz, February 14 Carlson Says U.S. Must Emphasize Innovation This article reports on a speech that SRI CEO Curt Carlson delivered to a Princeton University audience of academics and technology entrepreneurs. Carlson argued that the United States must work harder to cultivate innovators and that the government should reconsider certain immigration policies. "Innovation is the only way for the West to get to wealth, prosperity, quality of life, sustainability and security." Daily News Record, January 26 Valley Needs to Sharpen Skills, Work Force Report Concludes This article reports that at two recent presentations, SRI and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership unveiled a study about the Shenandoah Valley's workforce. The 52-page report, titled "A Master Plan for 21st Century Workforce Transitions in Shenandoah Valley," is a two-part initiative to prepare the region's work force for future economic trends. WVIR - TV, January 25 Valley Discusses Workforce Preparedness This article and TV news story reports that SRI and the Shenandoah Valley partnership released a report on how to make the Valley ready for future economic trends, and more specifically, how to train and educate its workforce. Before an audience of business, community, and school leaders, SRI highlighted the challenges and opportunities ahead. Drug Discovery & Development, January 1 This article reports how SRI researchers are repurposing some drugs for new indications. SRI's work fits into two large research programs, one focused on determining the utility of old antibiotics against biothreat agents and a broader program to screen a large library of FDA licensed drugs to find compounds that show efficacy against biothreat agents. | 2007 | Drug Discovery News, December This article reports that SRI was awarded a $15.5 million, seven-year contract renewal from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). SRI will continue providing preclinical services for development of drugs and therapeutic vaccines for treating HIV and infections related to HIV and AIDS. Scientific American, December 28 This article details significant achievements in robotic technology that happened in 2007. Among the highlights listed is SRI's robotic surgery experiment aboard an aircraft. Popular Mechanics, December Robot Surgeons From Baghdad to Mars Are Closer Than You Think This article reports that SRI and the University of Cincinnati held a series of tests where during periods of zero gravity and sustained acceleration of 1.8 g's, a robot made incisions and applied sutures on simulated tissue, while a human surgeon did the same. The purpose: to measure just how precise a remote-operated robot can be, especially in a turbulent or gravity-free environment. Defense Systems, November/December Blazing Trails, Dropping Bread Crumbs This article is about miniature wireless relays that will help extend the range of impromptu networks fielded in tactical and emergency response settings. The article notes that SRl's Artificial Intelligence Center envisions mobile robots able to create a multihop network. The relay robots would re-establish communications in an infrastructure-damaging disaster. BusinessWeek, November 19 In this article, the writer describes a recent meeting that he had with SRI's CEO Curt Carlson and notes Carlson's explanation that companies facing tough choices should look beyond the customer they have today and anticipate the needs of an even larger audience a few years down the road. FDA News, November 15 SRI International Receives NIAID Contract This article reports that SRI has been awarded a $15.5 million contract by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to help develop drugs and vaccines for HIV and associated infections. CNET News.com, November 8 'Internet Van' Helped Drive Evolution of the Web This article reports on the SRI van that was "feted at a celebration marking the very first true Internet connection." The article notes that the first Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)-based transmission between three separate networks--Arpanet, packet radio, and satellite--was made possible by the van. FOX 13 Tampa Bay, October 26 Area's Ports Take Lead in Security Research This story reports that SRI St. Petersburg now leads the U.S. effort to secure major seaports. The Navy awarded SRI a $36.5 million contract, and the non-profit research organization has started a National Center for Maritime and Port Security. Tampa Bay Business Journal, October 26 Tampa Bay Gets Security Boost on $36M SRI Contract This article reports that the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded SRI a $36.5 million, five-year contract to develop a system designed to improve port security. WHSV-TV, October 23 This online and TV news story reports on ways that SRI is hoping to make an impact on the world through the work done in Shenandoah Valley. The story notes that while there is still an empty space where SRI will build new facilities, scientific research work has already begun. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal , October 25 SRI Gets $7.9M Cancer Research Contract This article reports that SRI was awarded a $7.9 million contract by the National Cancer Institute to conduct analytical chemistry evaluations of anti-cancer drugs and dosage formulations. CNET News.com, October 17 Air Force Fighter to Use Speech Recognition This article reports that F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, which the Air Force plans to roll out in 2008, will be the first U.S. fighter to respond to voice commands. The DynaSpeak speech recognition software was developed by SRI in conjunction with Adacel Systems. Nature, October 17 This article reports on job opportunities for researchers in northern Virginia. "This region is just burgeoning in technical activities," says John Mathieson, director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development at SRI. "It's a very dynamic place for jobs for scientists." Genetic Engineering News, October 15 This article about biodefense research was written by Rae Lyn Burke, senior director of SRI's Center of Excellence for Infectious Disease and Biodefense. It provides a brief history of research programs in bioterrorism and recommendations for future research needs going forward. Science Daily, October 15 Women With Severe PMS Perceive Their Sleep Quality To Be Poor This article reports that according to a recent study, women with severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) perceive their sleep quality to be poor. The study was authored by Fiona C. Baker, PhD, of the Human Sleep Research Program at SRI and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. San Francisco Chronicle, October 8 This article reports that SRI researchers are releasing a free diagnostic program to help network administrators find PCs infected with an insidious new type of virus that has already tainted millions of computers and used them to generate billions of spam e-mails. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, October 4 SRI Wins $9.5 M Biothreat Contract Scientific American, September 26 NASA Tests Robot Surgeons for Mission to Moon, Mars Education Week, September 25 R&D Project on Algebra Software Seen to Show Promise CNET News.com, September 22 Robo-doc to Perform Weightless Surgery San Francisco Chronicle, September 21 The Market of the Mind Genetic Engineering News, September 13 SRI and Pentax to Advance Diagnostic Tool Development for Cancer New York Times, September 12 Who Needs Hackers? EE Times, September 4 Bootstrapped Learning Beats AI IEEE Computer , September Ink, Improvisation, and Interactive Engagement Technology Review, August 23 Harvesting Power from the Ocean Tampa Bay Newspapers, August 19 Crist Visits St. Petersburg Energy Project SpaceWeather.com, August 15 Noctilucent Waves KGO-TV (ABC), August 14 Bay Area Lab Gets Contract for AIDS Research St. Petersburg Times, August 3 Buoys Could Deliver Energy New York Times, July 30 A Buoy for Alternative Energy CNN.com, July 27 In Touch with the Digital Age Chemical Online, July 24 SRI International Awarded DARPA Subcontract to Accelerate Vaccine Manufacturing Process T.H.E. Journal, July SRI Tackles Special Ed for WWC Wall Street Journal, July 18 Batteries in Gadgets Can't Support All the Gee-Whiz Adds
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National Geographic, July This article examines swarm behavior -- how simple actions of individuals add up to the complex behavior of a group. The article explores ant and bee behaviors and how the study of swarm intelligence is providing insights that can help humans manage complex systems, from truck routing to military robots. The article describes SRI's Centibots project, an investigation to see if 100 robots could collaborate on a mission, and quotes Regis Vincent, senior computer scientist at SRI. Photonics Spectra, July This article describes the second-generation spectrophotometric elemental analysis system, a phosphate and nitrate measurement tool developed by scientists at the University of South Florida and SRI. The article explains that the system provides researchers with an accurate, high-resolution profile of nutrient concentrations in the open ocean, a challenge given the five or more orders of magnitude such concentrations span throughout the depths. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, June 27 This article reports that that Living Tomorrow San Jose, a meeting place for innovative companies to introduce products and services that demonstrate how people will live, work and shop in the future, added SRI President and CEO Curtis Carlson to its advisory board. Genetic Engineering News, June 20 This article reports that SRI has received drug development resource support from the NCI to further the preclinical development of SR16388, a novel antiangiogenic drug that is being investigated for the treatment of multiple tumor types, including metastatic prostate cancer. BusinessWeek, June 18 This article about three anti-spyware bills now before Congress quotes Marcus Sachs, deputy director of SRI's Computer Science Laboratory. WHSV-TV (ABC), May 31 This is an interview with Walter Moos, vice president of SRI's Biosciences division. In the interview, he discussed SRI's plans in Virginia and explained the research and development work done by SRI Biosciences. USA Today.com, May 7 This article is about NASA's Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) 12 expedition. The article explains that in the mission, a team of six aquanauts and two robotic surgeons will plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to test new medical and exploration tools for long duration spaceflight. The article notes that SRI's M7 surgical robot will be tested on the NEEMO 12 mission. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, May 7 This article reports that SRI has regained from Sanofi-Aventis all rights to tirapazamine, a cancer drug that reached phase III clinical trials. San Jose Mercury News, May 6 This article about telesurgery focuses on recent advances and milestones in the field. The article describes how NASA will conduct its second test in a year of a robot made by SRI to determine its feasibility for use on a future mission. Tom Low, director of SRI's medical systems and robotics program, is quoted in the article. Homeland Defense Week, May 1 In this video interview, Marcus Sachs, deputy director of SRI's Computer Science Laboratory, discusses the current state of cybersecurity and emerging threats to the nation's critical cyber infrastuctures. Omaha World-Herald, April 22 This article reports on "Building Bright Futures," an Omaha program to address education barriers that affect poor children. The article notes that the program commissioned SRI to conduct a study of the challenges faced by Omaha youth. Report findings are explained in the article. New York Times magazine, April 15 This article article about "green ideology" by columnist Thomas Friedman quotes SRI CEO Curt Carlson explaining the "China price" regarding the growth of alternative energy in developing countries. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, April 13 This article reports on SRI's collaboration with Blanca Pharmaceuticals on the development of antibiotics for drug-resistant infections. Harrisonburg Daily Record, April 13 This article reports that that SRI's Sharon Johnson has been named to "Lead Virginia", a leadership development program in Virginia. Its participants are senior-level executives in business, education, nonprofit and government agencies throughout the commonwealth. Centre Daily Times, April 13 This article reports that 40 members of SRI's State College location will participate in the Centre County 5K race in support of cancer research and treatment of community members who are afflicted with the disease. Red Herring, April 11 This article reports that scientists at SRI have developed a technology to make less expensive solar-grade silicon - just what the solar power industry needs. Speech Technology magazine, April This article article about the field testing of speech technology devices in Iraq describes SRI's IraqComm two-way translation system. The article notes that IraqComm includes archiving capability, a short-cut menu and editing function. i San Francisco Business Times, March 26 This article reports that Admiral Vern E. Clark has been elected to SRI's board of directors. San Jose Mercury News, March 20 This article is about SRI being awarded a Department of Defense contract potentially worth up to $85 million to make a drug soldiers could use to ward off the effects of deadly nerve agents. 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