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New Program Bridges Talent Gap Between Technology And National Security
The University of Texas at Austin has launched the Defense Technology Fellows Program, a yearlong undergraduate fellowship designed to connect STEM students with the defense tech industry. The program, which welcomes its first cohort this fall, aims to address the widening talent gap between technologists and national security institutions. With access to defense companies, research labs, and military commands in the Austin area, the fellowship provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and national security. This initiative was first reported by UT Austin News.