MIT and Lockheed Martin signed a research agreement 41605164.

The master, multi-year agreement was signed between Lockheed Martin and MIT’s Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), in collaboration with the Institute’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. It provides for collaborative research, exchange of visiting scientists, support of student Undergraduate Research Opportunities, fellowships and internships at Lockheed Martin.

The Head of the AeroAstro Department, Jaime Peraire, said: “We’re delighted with this new agreement, which furthers a relationship between MIT AeroAstro and Lockheed Martin that goes back many years. It formalizes our partnership, and aligns with MIT’s mode of conducting research and education by melding academic rigor with real engineering challenges and applications.”

Two of Lockheed Martin’s executives who graduated from MIT commented on the occasion of the signing of the agreement ceremony. Dr Keoki Jackson, LM’s Chief Technology Officer, stated: “We have a valued relationship with MIT and are looking forward to moving to this next chapter and partnering with world-class researchers. We are focused on advancing technology and recruiting top talent, both of which are crucial for creating the next generation of aerospace systems.”