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The Civil-Military Innovation Institute has launched a program to help students in economically challenged areas focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational opportunities. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation recently awarded CMI2, in partnership with the Clay County School System, a one year $102,500 grant to develop a hands-on, experiential learning, technology, and innovation-focused […]

Shepherd University is the most recent university to join the Army Pathfinder Program, an initiative overseen by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and executed by the Morgantown, WV-based Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). Shepherd University is the eighth institution to join a prestigious group of Pathfinder universities nationwide, including […]

The West Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recognized the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) with the U.S. Department of Defense Pro Patria Award at its 2024 Annual Employer Luncheon on May 21, 2024.  The Pro Patria Award, the highest-level award bestowed by an ESGR State Committee to one small, one large, and […]

Inaugural event focused on Innovation in Ukraine On Friday, May 17th, CMI2 hosted the inaugural session of a new speaker series, “Tactical Realities of War,” an exclusive event designed specifically for military professionals, technologists, and forward-thinking practitioners. The event, held both virtually and at the Wilson Theater in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, featured several guest speakers: […]

Student capstone effort supports Soldier-driven innovation  A unique project initiative led by the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2), in collaboration with the University of Florida and the U.S. Army, was prominently showcased in the May 14 edition of the UF Innovate’s “Tech Tuesday.” Tech Tuesday is a dedicated video segment program for Gainesville, FL-based TV20. In […]