Ledx Conference
Now in its 5th year, this in-person event promises to be a memorable opportunity for professional development and building meaningful connections. Imagine being surrounded by a dynamic group of individuals,…
AUiX: IGNITE Talk, Montgomery
In Dr Bill DeMarco’s 2022 Ignite talk, he gives a quick history of innovation in Montgomery, Alabama starting with the Wright Brothers building their flying school on the land where…
Learning from Failures: Lessons from Air Power Innovators and Star Wars Heroes
The stories of air power innovators like Billy Mitchell, Glenn Curtiss, John Boyd, and Chuck Yeager are inspiring reminders that breakthroughs often occur after overcoming significant challenges and setbacks. These…
“Innovation and Failure: Navigating the ‘Fail Fast’ Approach with AUiX”
Established in April 2021, AUiX is where Air University students, faculty, staff, and partners can explore new ideas, collaborate with others, and innovate in support of national security. Speed is…
Project Flashpoint: Air Refueling Logistic Reimagined
Project Flashpoint was established through the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Innovation Leadership Seminar (CHILS) to investigate and develop solutions that address this problem head-on. After interviewing more…
A Force to Shape the Future
Innovation is generally driven by the pursuit of a solution to a specific problem or unmet need. Up to this point in human civilization, we have gotten by with addressing…
Collaboration and Mentorship in the World of Innovation
At AUiX, collaboration and mentorship are vital strategies that we practice daily —within our nuclear organization and throughout our diverse ecosystem, with proven results. As a component of Air University,…
Project PELLA: A Dynamic Initiative to Expose, Engage and Enrich the Lives of Students During the Most Critical Year
Caption (Photo Above): 2022-2023 iRTF students with Brewbaker Middle School Teachers receiving recognition from the Montgomery Public School Board. Also pictured, AUiX team members: Rashim McKinney, Maj. Weston Fulfer, Jeremy…
So, you’ve got an innovative idea; Now what?
This is not intended to be program management 101, but more of things to consider as you ponder moving forward with your idea. At Air University Innovation Accelerator, we’ve taken…
Project Praxeum: Our Journey of Education Transformation
For the purpose of this discussion, we’ll build on the idea that the role of education in the 21st century is to cultivate a capacity for lifelong learning within resilient…