Contact Us
Interested in collaborating with the Northern Front Autonomous Systems Engine (NFASE)?
We welcome partnerships from industry, academia, tribal nations, and government to advance autonomous systems research, innovation, and workforce development.
This page provides information on how to work with us and connects you with our key team members. Whether you’re looking to explore partnership opportunities, engage in research collaboration, or learn more about workforce and community initiatives, our team is here to help.
How to Work With Us
Partnerships with NFASE can take many forms:
- Research Collaboration – Join forces on projects addressing transportation, agriculture, mining, energy, health care, and national security.
- Workforce Development – Help prepare and engage the next generation of diverse, skilled professionals.
- Community Engagement – Expand the impact of autonomous systems in rural and tribal communities.
- Commercialization – Work with us to bring autonomous technologies from concept to market.
Key Personnel
Associate Vice President for Research, National Security - University of North Dakota
- mark.askelson@UND.edu
- Role: PI/PD
Research Developer - University of North Dakota
- thomasine.heitkamp@UND.edu
- Role: Senior Personnel
Executive Director - Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS)
- christopher.theisen@UND.edu
- Role: Executive Director, RIAS
Senior Research Scientist - RIAS
- Role: Program Manager
Distinguished Professor - Montana State University
- joseph.shaw@montana.edu
- Role: Co-PI
Department Head and Professor - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
- robert.hall@sdsmt.edu
- Role: Co-PI
Vice President of Research and Economic Development - Boise State University
- nancyglenn@boisestate.edu
- Role: Co-PI
Tribal Nations Research Group
- anita@tnrg.org
- Role: Co-PI
Associate Director, Solution & Program Development - Montana State University
- todd.daniels@montana.edu
- Role: Co-PI