Former performing Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Brett Seidle, who additionally carried out the duties of the underneath secretary of the Navy, has been named Indiana University’s chief advisor for national security research and improvement, efficient May 11. This inaugural place will bolster IU’s rising management in protection innovation, utilized research and strategic partnerships.
“Indiana University is uniquely positioned to contribute to our nation’s security while creating transformational opportunities for our students, our faculty and the state of Indiana,” IU President Pamela Whitten stated. “Brett brings extraordinary depth of experience and knowledge, including a strong understanding of the intersection between research, innovation and defense. His leadership will connect IU faculty expertise to pressing real-world needs while advancing Indiana’s leadership in the security and technology economy.”
“Brett’s experience at the highest levels of defense research development will be an invaluable asset as we continue pursuit of ambitious IU 2030 strategic plan goals,” IU Vice President for Research Russell J. Mumper stated. “Understanding how to facilitate collaboration across government, industry and higher education, he is uniquely positioned to advance strategic partnerships with IU and the national security ecosystem.”
In addition to his management inside IU’s research enterprise, Seidle will serve as a visitor lecturer and strategic advisor for packages throughout the Kelley School of Business, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and government training initiatives.
Seidle can even serve as executive-in-residence on the O’Neill School, of which he’s an alumnus. The executive-in-residence gives college students with profession teaching and management insights whereas collaborating with school to deliver real-world technical and industrial views into the classroom. IU additionally plans to leverage Seidle’s intensive Washington, D.C., relationships to strengthen engagement by its new Capital Campus and associated packages.
“As a proud IU alumnus, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help connect nationally renowned IU faculty experts with opportunities to advance national security,” Seidle stated. “There is enormous potential for Indiana University and key partners in our defense industrial ecosystem to serve and better protect our nation. I am very excited to get started.”
Seidle not too long ago retired from a 26-year profession of service within the Navy, the place he superior innovation, stewardship and strategic excellence in service to the nation. Earlier this yr, he obtained the O’Neill School’s highest honor, the Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award.