Janet Spoonamore, PhD

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UNCLASSIFIED / FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Mathematics Careers Army Research Laboratory
Army Research Office
Janet Spoonamore, PhD
UNCLASSIFIED / FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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Army Research Office (ARO) Mission

• Accelerate research results into operational use
• Strengthening research community to better serve
  the Army
• Focus on technologies vital to the Army's future
  force, combating terrorism and new emerging
  threats
• Leverage the science and technology of other
  defense and Government laboratories, academia and
  industry, and appropriate organizations of our
  allies
• Foster scientist and engineer training in the
  disciplines critical to Army needs
• Actively seek creative approaches to enhance
  education and research programs at historically
  Black colleges and universities and at minority
  institutions

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Mathematics-related Research at ARO

• Information Sciences Directorate
• Mathematical, statistical, computer sciences
  topics
• Technical management of extramural research
• Conduct ones own research into advanced topics

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Recruiting Emphasis

• Preferred PhD in mathematics, statistics or
  computer science
• Experience and/or interest in advanced research
  into cutting edge topics vital to Army mission
• Abilities to manage state-of-the art mathematical
  research at the national and international level
• Leverage technical capabilities of academia
  (including HBCU/MIs)

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Available Outreach Programs

• www.aro.army.mil
• High School Math and Science Faculty Program
• HBCU/MI Summer Internships
• Student opportunities Work/Study