HII Partners with University of Maryland’s School of Engineering to Accelerate Defense Technologies

Core Insights - HII's Mission Technologies division has joined the Corporate Partners Program at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation in defense and national security [1][3]. Group 1: Partnership and Collaboration - The partnership will provide opportunities for collaboration, access to campus facilities, and pathways for intellectual property licensing, enhancing ties between academic expertise and real-world applications [1]. - Garry Schwartz, COO of Mission Technologies, has been appointed to the industry advisory board of the MATRIX Lab at the University of Maryland, emphasizing the commitment to bridging industry and academia [2]. Group 2: Innovation and Research - The MATRIX Lab is a state-of-the-art facility focused on advancing autonomy and uncrewed systems, with affiliations to the Department of War, including the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division [3]. - HII's sponsorship will establish the HII Lecture Series, bringing together thought leaders from various sectors to discuss emerging technologies and collaboration opportunities [6]. Group 3: Educational Support - Funds from the Corporate Partners Program will support recruitment, internships, scholarships, and other initiatives that benefit students and faculty at the University of Maryland [5].