30 Nov 2021

Grassroots innovation at Nellis AFB impresses chief scientist

The Department of the Air Force's chief scientist visited several organizations on Nellis AFB to observe their missions at the operational level.

8 Apr 2021

Air Force welcomes new chief scientist

The Department of the Air Force welcomed their newest chief scientist, Dr. Victoria Coleman at a swearing-in ceremony April 6.

9 Mar 2020

Senior leaders visit B-21 design, development headquarters

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was joined by Dr. Richard Joseph, Air Force chief scientist, and Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, in touring on-site facilities to observe B-21 engineering and manufacturing developments.

23 Jun 2015

AF releases vision for development of autonomous systems

The Air Force released a vision document June 22 written by its former chief scientist which helps define a path to increased and effective autonomy.

22 May 2015

AF assigns new chief scientist

The Air Force announced the service’s new chief scientist to serve as a science and technology advisor to the secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff of the Air Force, May 21. Dr. Greg Zacharias will be the 35th chief scientist and is ready to “dive in” to his new role.

3 Feb 2014

AF chief scientist visits Hanscom AFB, shares direction with workforce

The Air Force's chief scientist talked about the unique technological challenges and value of work being done at Hanscom during her visit to the base and neighboring MIT Lincoln Laboratory Jan 23 and 24.