$48,908,501
to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
NEW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TITLED: DATA DRIVEN ENGINEERING RESEARCH (DATADRIVER)
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What the model surfaced from this award
Funds data-driven engineering research to advance Army capabilities through collaborative university research.
Nearly $49M investment signals Army prioritization of data science and engineering innovation for next-generation defense systems.
Likely drives demand for advanced computing infrastructure, data analytics tools, and specialized engineering talent in defense supply chains.
Data-driven engineering is critical to U.S. military modernization and maintaining technological edge against peer competitors like China.
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