DTIC - Eighty Years of Insight
Next Webinar: “The DTIC User Experience”
When: August 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EDT
Discover how the Defense Technical Information Center fuels innovation across the Department of Defense. Listen in as members of the DoD scientific and technical community discuss their experiences with DTIC and its vital resources.
The panel will share practical examples of how DTIC benefits their daily work, how they leverage DTIC’s resources to drive innovation and advance the DoD’s mission, and their thoughts on how DTIC can evolve to continue meeting the ever-changing needs of the DoD S&T community for another 80 years.
Register now to participate in this exclusive event and learn how use DTIC’s products and services in your work.
Dr. Mihan House McKenna Taylor, senior research scientist ST, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and DTIC User Council vice president. Dr. McKenna Taylor specializes in geology, geophysics, geospatial, and geotechnical fields for the Department of Defense. She leads near-surface phenomenology research to enhance operational environments through high-performance computing simulations and field experimentation. Her collaborations include various military and intelligence organizations, supporting both civilian and military end-users. Additionally, she holds research professor positions at Southern Methodist University and Mississippi State University and serves on multiple advisory committees.
Dr. Amanda Bullock, senior strategic advisor for digital and AI, Air Force Research Laboratory. In her role, Dr. Bullock focuses on AI implementation and fostering DoD-industry connections. She holds a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and has taught at multiple institutions including Wright State University and AFIT. Her civil service career includes roles as AI Lead for AFRL's Digital Capabilities Directorate and AFRL Deputy Chief Data Officer. Dr. Bullock has been instrumental in launching pioneering Generative AI experiments within DoD.
Ms. Lindsay Kotouch, research support librarian, Air Force Research Laboratory and DTIC User Council member. She serves as the Research Support Team Liaison for the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, providing literature research support and data analyses. Lindsay is also on the DTIC User Council and manages the SOCHE/DAGSI Fellowship and Intern Program for AFRL.A retired captain, she joined the Air Force in October 2009 through the Commissioned Officer Training Program. After completing bioenvironmental engineering training, she held various leadership roles within the field. Following her medical retirement, she pursued a master’s degree in library and information science at Syracuse University, completing her internship at the D’Azzo Research Library before securing a permanent position in 2023.
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Unlock 80 Years of Defense Innovation:
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For eight decades, DTIC has been the silent force empowering the Department of Defense with the scientific and technical knowledge needed to dominate the future battlefield. This isn't just about historical archives; it's about a relentless pursuit of cutting-edge advantage.
In this webinar series, witness DTIC's transformation from a repository of records to a powerhouse of actionable intelligence.
Discover how we're integrating human expertise, streamlining processes, and leveraging AI to equip the DoD research and engineering community with the tools they need to stay ahead – today and tomorrow. Get a sneak peek into how we're converting raw data into game-changing insights, fueling breakthroughs, and ensuring our forces are always ready.
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