FIU in Washington, D.C. 

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is celebrating its 65th anniversary since its founding by President Eisenhower. DARPA has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. 

Originally known as the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the agency was created in response to the Soviet launching of Sputnik 1 in 1957. By collaborating with academia, industry, and government partners, DARPA formulates and executes research and development projects to expand the frontiers of technology and science, often beyond immediate U.S. military requirements.

Don't forget to celebrate with DARPA!