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West Point hosts 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations

Approximately 130 attendees including more than 100 U.S. Military Academy cadets, participated in the 2024 Student Workshop on Civil-Military Operations (CMO) event on March 4, 2024, at the Riverside Café at Eisenhower Hall....

USMA Social Sciences Department Hosts Annual Security Seminar

More than 250 Soldiers, scholars, diplomats, and other subject matter experts from around the world participated in the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) Security Seminar from Feb. 7-8, 2024, at the West Point Club Ballroom and Jefferson Hall. ...

West Point Dean Unveils Season 2 Of “Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact” Podcast

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point proudly announces the launch of the second season of its podcast, “Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact.” Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, the Dean of the Academic Board, will bring listeners along for an exclusive exploration of the academy’s top scholars as they delve into cutting-edge research and pivotal discussions shaping our nation’s future. ...

West Point faculty receive $900K DURIP award for manufacturing enhancement technology

To be effective on the battlefield and during intense training, Soldiers need to have equipment that is strong, durable and lightweight. Now, two faculty members from the U.S. Military Academy’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) will have more resources to advance their research in materials development and manufacturing, leading to the development of lighter, stronger and more resilient materials. ...

NEW! Inside West Point Podcast: West Point Dean and Mechanical Engineering Professor Discuss Energy Technology and National Defense

During this episode, “Powering the Future: Electrification of the U.S. Army Tactical Fleet,” Dr. Todd Davidson, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME), and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves discuss the complexities of electrifying the U.S. Army's tactical fleet. ...

Legal experts share insights at West Point to elevate Military Law dynamics

Exploring new methodologies in military law regulation entails navigating a terrain of challenges and responsibilities....

West Point launches New Insider Threat Journal

“Is there a nobler pursuit than that of protecting our people and the organizations they serve and that serve their employees?” ...

New Podcast: West Point Dean and BS&L head/professor discuss talent retention

“As a lieutenant or a young Soldier, your whole world is that battalion or squadron and how impactful that person can be on retaining talent or contributing to developing talent.” – Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board....

New Podcast: West Point Dean discusses autonomous robots on the battlefield with Robotics and Law experts

“We need cooperation and involvement to ensure our Soldiers are ready to fight the next war. We need the support of engineers, scientists and technologists to produce cutting-edge technology.” – Professor Hitoshi Nasu, Department of Law professor at the U.S. Military Academy....

ASEM cadets receive mentorship from an Army senior modernization leader

Young Bang, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisitions, Logistics and Technology), spoke to the U.S. Military Academy American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) student chapter about the future of Army modernization and the importance of an engineering management education during a lecture Sept. 8, 2023, at Arnold Auditorium. ...