NPS seeks to balance open, classified research

NPS seeks to balance open, classified research

Classified research and academic institutions often aren’t mentioned in the same breadth. One is secretive, and the other thrives on openness and sharing. The Naval Postgraduate School is trying to become the conduit that connects these two often divergent efforts. Kevin Smith, the vice provost for research and innovation, said NPS is planning to address these sometimes opposite goals through its new Naval Innovation Center, which former Navy Se…