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About ISIT<\/h3>\n \n\n\n
ISIT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable research institute created to address critical global challenges through advanced science and technology. The institute was founded in 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

MISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

To advance public-benefit research and development in four focus areas – defense, aerospace and space; energy independence and resilience; supply chain and advanced manufacturing; and frontier and strategic technologies – through partnerships with industry, academia, and government, guided by transparent processes and high ethical standards, to enhance national security, energy security, economic competitiveness, and societal well-being.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/section>\n

The ISIT Leadership Team<\/h2>\n

The leadership team for the Institute for Strategic and Innovative Technologies comprises individuals from industry, defense, and corporate development. Our team brings experience and innovation to bear on each of the challenging technologies we support and pursue.<\/p>\n

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ISIT Board of Directors<\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n
\n \n \n Harry Fair, PhD<\/span>\n Founder and Chairman<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Matthew “Jay” Diedzic, Jr., P.E.<\/span>\n Executive Vice Chairman<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Judy Eideles<\/span>\n Board Member, Vice President - International Programs<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Lt. Gen. Paul E. “Butch” Funk (USA, ret.)<\/span>\n Board Member<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Dr. Robert Ross Fossum<\/span>\n Board Member<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/section>\n
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The ISIT Executive Committee<\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n
\n \n \n Jason Cassibry, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Mike Houts, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n David Schleeper, PE<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Joe Mercurio, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Col. Roger Lenard (USAF, ret.)<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Col. Dennis Beal USMC (ret.)<\/span>\n Chief Executive Officer<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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ISIT Advisory Board<\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n
\n \n \n Lt. Gen. James A. Abrahamson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Yassin Hassan, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Patrick McDaniel, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Greg Goodell<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n David L. Chesny, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n \n \n Mark B. Moffett, PhD<\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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Get in Touch!<\/h2>\n

Do you want to work with ISIT or inquire about one of our projects? Drop us a note and let us know how we can be of assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/span><\/p>\n