Michigan Technological University has been selected as the recipient of the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence, presented annually by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
The Jack Donnelly Award recognizes companies and institutions that best demonstrate the ability to prevent foreign theft of U.S. defense and national security technology. Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Research Center (KRC) was one of five organizations selected for the award, out of more than 10,000 eligible organizations nationwide, and was announced at the university’s Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Oct. 11. officially awarded.
“We are grateful to receive the Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence,” said Michigan Tech University President Rick Corbeck. “This recognition reiterates our full commitment to national security and research integrity at the highest levels.”
Andrew Barnard, Michigan Technological University’s vice president for research, said Michigan Technological University has made it a priority to protect the university’s research from malign foreign interests. “This security capability is essential to maintaining national superiority in all areas of science and technology,” Barnard said. “The Donnelly Award recognizes the efforts of our research security experts for their tireless efforts in counterintelligence. It also recognizes the efforts of our research security experts for their tireless efforts in counterintelligence. protection from foreign intelligence.”
Originally established by the U.S. Army 71 years ago for deep snow mobility testing, the Keweenaw Research Center is now a world-class interdisciplinary research center involved in applied military, industrial, and commercial vehicle research activities. I am. KRC maintains over 900 acres of test sites developed specifically for the evaluation of ground vehicle systems.
Center Director Scott Bradley said KRC has always prided itself on its efforts to protect the activities of its research partners. “Protecting the research being conducted, the data being generated, and the researchers themselves requires a collaborative effort and is a fundamental priority,” Bradley said. “The Jack Donnelly Award further supports our long-standing efforts to keep the research conducted at KRC safe.”
Andrew Lochri, DCSA’s Assistant Director of Counterintelligence and Insider Threats, presented the award to Michigan Technological University. “This award embodies the importance of academic contributions to the advancement of security,” Locri said. “MTU is recognized as a leader in risk mitigation and is committed to counterintelligence as we implement processes within our programs to detect, deter, mitigate, and quickly report suspicious contact activity through DCSA and other government agencies. They have built a culture of focus and are highly deserving of this award.”
Jack Bergman, a retired Marine lieutenant general and current member of Michigan’s 1st Congress, as well as Sen. Ed McBroom and Rep. Greg Markkanen, also attended the ceremony. All praised Michigan Technological University’s efforts on the counterintelligence and research security fronts.
“Nothing good happens without integrity. Michigan Technological University is the epitome of integrity. This recognition confirms what we already know. Michigan Technological University and its Keweenaw study The Center is on the front lines of confronting the many challenges facing our nation,” Bergman said. Protecting America’s sensitive information is critical to countering today’s adversaries, and this challenge will only become more acute as technology and threats evolve. ”
“Michigan Tech is remarkable in so many areas,” McBroom said. “This award further confirms the excellence of this outstanding institution.”
“People have come to expect a high level of attention to detail and diligence that is reflected in all of Michigan Tech’s endeavors,” Markkanen said. “As the recipient of this prestigious award, Michigan Technological University has once again achieved success.”
Founded in 1885 in Houghton, Michigan, Michigan Technological University is a public research university with more than 7,000 students from 55 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best universities for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship polytechnic offers 120 schools in science, technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business and economics, health professions, humanities, mathematics, and social studies. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs such as: science and art. This rural campus is located just a few miles from Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, offering year-round outdoor adventure.
