Federal Research Institutions’ Impact on Economic Development in New Mexico - Casey DeRaad
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Casey DeRaad Air Force Research Laboratory Lead, Tech Engagement Office
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Over $5 billion of federal R&D funds are spent each year at the national laboratories located in New Mexico. These Federal research institutions are a key driver of the economy in New Mexico. This panel will feature representatives from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and the Air Force Research Laboratory in NM to discuss how each supports initiatives to influence national, state, and local economic competitiveness. The panel will touch on how national laboratories are reducing the barriers to working with industry, better connecting lab technologies to the marketplace, and helping build a vital economy in New Mexico.
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Casey DeRaadAir Force Research LaboratoryLead, Tech Engagement Office
Who are we?
• Space Vehicles Directorate• Space structures & Control,
space-based sensing, space power
• Directed Energy Directorate• Laser systems, high power
electromagnetics, weapons modeling & simulation
• AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY is located in Albuquerque, and is home to two of the Air Force’s Nine Directorates
Why is Working with AFRL Different?
Facilities Contract Dollars
Equipment
Intellectual Property
Wide range of technologyPartnerships with AFRL
Scientists
AFRL Direct Expenditures$170 Million
AFRL Salaries$137 Million
NM Contractor Spending$167 Million
Contractor Salaries$86 Million
Total Impact on New Mexico $560 Million*
* FY13 Funds
Innovating Together• Tech Engagement works directly with Industry and Academia to bring them into the laboratory and spur innovation.
• We are focused on telling the story of how we impact our community and the nation’s security.
• We are utilizing contract opportunities and tech pain points to create relationships, build companies and grow the economy
