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Dr. Norton has served as Co-Principal Investigator and Lead Program Manager of varying Department of Defense and United States Air Force funded programs. She has aided and led the development of Digital Thread and Advanced Air Mobility curriculum, public engagement events, and STEM-based workforce development initiatives. 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