Check out this latest addition to the U.S. Army's references on the Operational Environment, addressing the challenges associated with conducting operations in the world's urban areas.  This TP complements the previously published TP 525-92, The Operational Environment and the Changing Character of Warfare.

The U.S. Army's Mad Scientist Initiative is partnering with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) to explore solutions to problems in the Dense Urban space. Please read the paragraphs below for information on our virtual game, starting 1 May 2020. The solutions and ideas you come up with here might even get you a chance to compete at our in-person hackathon in NYC. This online challenge is open to anyone and…

The U.S. Army's Mad Scientist Initiative is partnering with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) to explore solutions to problems in the Dense Urban space. Please read the paragraphs below for information on our virtual game, starting 1 May 2020. The solutions and ideas you come up with here might even get you a chance to compete at our in-person hackathon in NYC. This online challenge is open to anyone and…

Mad Scientist Community of Action -- the Nation needs your collective brilliance!

DIY Hack-a-Vent Innovation Challenge -- Due March 25:  Develop a low-cost, non-FDA approved, mechanical ventilation support system that can be rapidly produced at local levels with widely available resources. It must meet "impossible specs": Total Cost of all parts <$300; Able to be assembled and operated by low-skill levels; Assembled from…

During your enforced isolation while teleworking, the Mad Scientist Laboratory would like you to give some thought about how the current COVID-19 Global Pandemic will shape the Operational Environment.  Please review the attached writing prompt (below), then craft and submit a guest blog post submission telling us how you think this crisis will affect the OE and the changing character of warfare. We look forward to reading…

Check out the attached Save the Date flyer and block your calendar now to livestream our GEN Z and the OE Livestream Event now rescheduled to next Friday, 28 February 2020, 1330-1530 EST!

Join the U.S. Army’s Mad Scientist Initiative as we collaborate with The College of William and Mary’s Project on International Peace and Security (PIPS) Program to broaden our aperture on the Operational Environment (OE…

Mad Scientist is conducting an on-line survey querying your thoughts about the Operational Environment (OE). If you are one of the hundreds of individuals that have already completed this survey — please accept our hearty “Thank you!”  If you haven’t had a chance to do so yet — no worries!  Please take about 5 minutes to complete this short survey at:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUqtW7yjvKImU1KNW1_0nCfw6W8g0dqCQJeUKTC2KNu9xNWQ…

This is the last week that you can help the Mad Scientist Initiative expand the U.S. Army’s understanding of the Operational Environment (OE) — join the 667 others representing 47 nations who have already done so and take a few minutes to complete our short, on-line Global Perspectives Survey at:                            https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUqtW7yjvKImU1KNW1_0nCfw6W8g0dqCQJeUKTC2KNu9xNWQ/viewform

You'll be…

They are conducting a Command Post of the Future – 2040-2050 Writing Contest. Click on the attached .pdf file to learn more about suggested contest writing prompts, rules, prizes, and how to submit your entry -- deadline for submission is 1 March 2020. 

Please find attached our updated Potential Game Changers broadsheet, addressing key disruptive technologies impacting on the Operational Environment's Era of Accelerated Human Progress (now through 2035) and Era of Contested Equality (2035 through 2050).  This update incorporates input received during this year's Mad Scientist Conferences and from our extended Community of Action.  Thank you to all who contributed…

Mad Scientist Community:  A great opportunity to tune in!

The TRADOC G-2 will host Dr. Tuomas Sandholm for a presentation on Superhuman AI for Strategic (=Game – Theoretic) Reasoning for the DoD; subtitle “Beyond Machine Learning”

Dr. Tuomas Sandholm, the nation's top AI designer. Game theoretic AI has broad applicability for the battlefield because most DoD planning, re-planning, and training settings…

Mad Scientist Community:  A great opportunity to tune in!

The TRADOC G-2 will host Dr. Tuomas Sandholm for a presentation on Superhuman AI for Strategic (=Game – Theoretic) Reasoning for the DoD; subtitle “Beyond Machine Learning”

Dr. Tuomas Sandholm, the nation's top AI designer. Game theoretic AI has broad applicability for the battlefield because most DoD planning, re-planning, and training settings…

Share your ideas!!

The Army Mad Scientist Initiative wants your ideas about the Operational Environment - Today to 2035. What is driving changes in competition and conflict?

Deadline July 15, 2019

GUIDELINES

- Submissions must be unclassified, unpublished, and cleared by your public affairs office and operations security managers (USG & as applicable).

- Maximum 1000 words/12 point font.

- Nonfiction only.

- Team…

Share your ideas!!

The Army Mad Scientist Initiative wants your ideas about the Operational Environment - Today to 2035. What is driving changes in competition and conflict?

Deadline July 15, 2019

GUIDELINES

- Submissions must be unclassified, unpublished, and cleared by your public affairs office and operations security managers (USG & as applicable).

- Maximum 1000 words/12 point font.

- Nonfiction only.

- Team…

Share your ideas!!

The Army Mad Scientist Initiative wants your ideas about the Operational Environment - Today to 2035. What is driving changes in competition and conflict?

Deadline July 15, 2019

GUIDELINES

- Submissions must be unclassified, unpublished, and cleared by your public affairs office and operations security managers (USG & as applicable).

- Maximum 1000 words/12 point font.

- Nonfiction only.

- Team…

Hi Mad Sci,

I have a suggestion to compliment your science fiction competitions. Have a vignette or reading performance, competition. Short ten minute plays to be performed on future of military practice, could explore social interaction of technology, personnel and command . Maybe call it 8x10's? Have 6 or 8 short ten minute plays performed on a black stage, in black clothing with performers reading their script rather…

Livestreaming at: www.tradoc.army.mil/watch

*No Military or DoD affiliation required*

Join the Army's Mad Scientists and the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering at the Disruption and The Future Operational Environment Conference on April 24th and 25th 2019.

Explore the individual and convergent impacts of technological innovations on Multi-Domain Operations and the Future Operational…

Live Stream Link: https://tradoc.army.mil/watch

Join the Army's Mad Scientists and the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering at the Disruption and The Future Operational Environment Conference on April 24th and 25th 2019.

Explore the individual and convergent impacts of technological innovations on Multi-Domain Operations and the Future Operational Environment, from today through 2050…

Join the Army's Mad Scientists and the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering at the Disruption and The Future Operational Environment Conference on April 24th and 25th 2019.

Explore the individual and convergent impacts of technological innovations on Multi-Domain Operations and the Future Operational Environment, from today through 2050. Disruptors addressed include robotics, artificial…

Join the Army's Mad Scientists and the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering at the Disruption and The Future Operational Environment Conference on April 24th and 25th 2019.

Explore the individual and convergent impacts of technological innovations on Multi-Domain Operations and the Future Operational Environment, from today through 2050. Disruptors addressed include robotics, artificial…

Join the Army's Mad Scientists and the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering at the Disruption and The Future Operational Environment Conference on April 24th and 25th 2019.

Explore the individual and convergent impacts of technological innovations on Multi-Domain Operations and the Future Operational Environment, from today through 2050. Disruptors addressed include robotics, artificial…

The Mad Scientist Initiative is pleased to announce that Headquarters, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is co-sponsoring the Mad Scientist Disruption and the Future Operational Environment Conference with the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin on 24-25 April 2019 in Austin, Texas.  Please find attached here our draft agenda...

... and stay abreast of the latest information regarding…

Story Telling is a powerful tool that allows us to envision how innovative technologies could be employed and operationalized in the Future Operational Environment.  Mad Scientist is seeking your visions of future combat with our Science Fiction Writing Contest 2019.  Our deadline for submission is 1 APRIL 2019, so please review the contest details in the attached .pdf, get those creative writing juices flowing, and send…

Mad Scientist is pleased to share its newly 'face-lifted' APAN site! You will find it more streamlined, searchable, connected, and user friendly. We hope you enjoy!