Winter 2020 – Ryan Holiday – speaks about “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Life”
https://youtu.be/41-gTa1qowg February 27th, author Ryan Holiday was the guest speaker at the 2020 Honor Courage and Commitment Luncheon, sponsored by the Stockdale Center, through the generous funding of Dr. Ernst and Sarah Volgenau. The Luncheon invites prominent national thought leaders and influencers to reflect on ethical leadership principles they have found powerful in their own […]
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Leaders and Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Leaders and Leadership January 30, 2022 Authored: Yannick Peifer, Tim Jeske, Sven Hille Published: Institute of Applied Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, Düsseldorf, Germany Summary: The article explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on companies, particularly in terms of leadership and work environment. AI’s integration creates challenges for leaders, including […]
Principled Artificial Intelligence
Principled Artificial Intelligence January 15, 2020 Authored: Jessica Fjeld & Adam Nagy Published: MAPPING CONSENSUS IN ETHICAL AND RIGHTS-BASED APPROACHES TO PRINCIPLES FOR AI Summary: The article discusses the development of AI principles by various organizations and highlights eight key themes found in these principles: Privacy, Accountability, Safety and Security, Transparency and Explainability, Fairness and […]
Fall 2019 – Brad Snyder – Retired EOD officer, and Paralympic World Record Holder speaks about “Triumph over adversity.”
https://youtu.be/-ryM_ehdxa4 Mr. Brad Snyder, wounded warrior and medalist athlete, was the guest speaker for the 2019 Honor Courage and Commitment Luncheon, an event that invites faculty, staff and midshipmen for an afternoon of inspiration and fellowship. Leaders, innovators and people who make a difference through service are invited to share their stories with the group. […]
2019 – “Moral Virtue and Moral Injury”
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Winter 2019 – Jake Harriman – Marine and founder of NGO Nuru International, speaks about “Others First, You Last”
“Others First, You Last: Unlocking the Potential in Teams to Accomplish the Impossible” In a series of compelling illustrations drawn from his own life, Mr. Harriman, former Marine, and founder of the NGO Nuru International, shares four principles of servant leadership he thinks are vital to success. From his days in combat during the Iraq […]
Fall 2018 – Mr. Bill Kraus – Founder, Mission BBQ, speaks about his life and experiences.
Mr. Kraus, founder of Mission BBQ, shared his life experiences, and his passion for service in the military. He discussed his days growing up in Wisconsin, during tight times, his work with Under Armour and turning down an offer to work for the Green Bay Packers. His ultimate destination, Mission BBQ allowed him to do […]
2018 – “The Ethics of Intrastate Conflict”
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7 Common Myths About AI
Sebastian Schaal – Medium
This article debunks several myths about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL). It clarifies the distinctions between these terms, the role of data in ML, and the limitations of neural networks compared to the human brain. It also emphasizes that superintelligence is still a distant concept and that open-source initiatives have democratized ML research beyond major tech companies.
Winter 2018 – Sean Stackley, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition
In a talk, entitled, “Profound Simplicity: Wayne E. Meyer, the AEGIS Weapon System and a Century of Maritime Superiority,” Mr. Sean Stackley, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition tells the story of Mr. Paul Mann and Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, the “Father of the Aegis Weapon System” and project manager […]