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Steven Nixon (born October 11, 1965) is founder and president of Steven Nixon Consulting, former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director of Science and Technology of the United States Intelligence Community,〔Sami Lais, ("The Future of Intelligence" ), ''Defense Systems'', March 24, 2008.〕 former first Acting Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), a former professional staff member with the United States House Appropriations Committee, and a former senior civilian analyst at the Pentagon.〔Wilson P. Dizard III, ("Master Spy Agency Promotes Nixon" ), ''Government Computer News'', Aug 14, 2007.〕 Nixon is generally credited with spearheading the creation of IARPA and the Rapid Technology Transition Initiative (RTTI).〔Dr. Eric Haseltine. ''Long Fuse, Big Bang''. Hyperion, 2010, pgs. 49, 171, 182.〕 He has also had significant influence over US defense and intelligence space programs. ==Awards/Recognitions== : * National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, 2008. : * In 2008, the National Academy of Engineering identified Nixon as one of the nation's outstanding engineers.〔("News from the National Academies" ), National Academy of Engineering, June 17, 2008.〕 : * In 2005, Nixon was selected by the ''National Journal'' as one of the most influential staffers in Congress.〔Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., "The Hill 100, A Special Report," ''National Journal'', April 9, 2005, pg. 1042.〕 : * In 2005 ''Space News'' identified Nixon as one of the "Top 10 Who Made a Difference in Space" alongside the director of the NASA and the director of the European Space Agency, as well as other leaders in commercial, military, and government space sectors.〔"10 Who Made a Difference in Space," ''Space News'', August 22, 2005, p.14.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Steven Nixon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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