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Glenn Fox

Glenn Fox, PLS Principal Associate Director

Harnessing artificial intelligence to develop mission-focused solutions

April 11, 2025- 
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling innovations that affect every facet of our lives, transforming how we live, work, and solve problems. At a March LLNL event called aiEDGE for Innovation Day involving keynote talks, tool demonstrations, and workshop sessions, nearly 3,200 employees explored how AI could accelerate everything from scholarly research to experimental design to project...

Exploring the disruptive impact of climate change

Oct. 14, 2024- 
You might not expect a national security research institution to play a key role in climate science research. However, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), scientists are making exciting advances in predicting future climate change, while also connecting that research with insights regarding how climate change is likely to impact our national security, energy security, and...

Predicting and preventing degradation

March 25, 2024- 
It can be frustrating when the water pipes in your home leak as they age and corrode, or when the reinforcing steel in bridges and roadways starts to degrade. Repairs can be expensive, and they can interrupt everything from taking a shower to arriving at an important event on time. Similarly, the long-term performance of our nation’s defense capabilities and energy infrastructure can be...

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