Chuck Ward

In this discussion, Chuck Ward, former Chief of Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies at AFRL, shares his extensive experience in materials science accumulated over 36 years in the Air Force. He delves into the innovative aims of the Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation journal, spotlighting its role in open science and data publishing. Chuck emphasizes the importance of dynamic methods in materials research and advocates for transformative practices in academic publishing, ultimately pushing for more collaborative efforts in the research community.