The 2022 Andrew W. Marshall Paper Prize competition on Creative Bursts and Intellectual Outliers awarded multi-rounds of prizes from $500 – $13,000 for intellectually bold work that explored how creativity among peer groups or within an organization comes about, is fostered, and is maintained. The grand prize-winning paper was presented and published in Spring 2023. Congratulations to the Semifinalists, Finalists, and Grand-Prize Winner, Emily A. Davis!

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Updates

Publications | 06/23/25

Artificial Intelligence, the Complexity Trap, and National Security

This essay by Carl O. Pabo, Ph.D., introduces an agent-based model designed to help us foresee some of the critical changes likely to occur in an age of AI.
News Releases | 06/09/25

Sam Bresnick and Cole McFaul Named as Andrew W. Marshall Fellows

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) welcomes Sam Bresnick and Cole McFaul as the 2025-2027 Andrew W. Marshall (AWM) Fellows, hosted in residence at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University.
News Releases | 06/03/25

Message From Executive Director Melissa Flagg

JAFFREY, NH – I am genuinely excited to join The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation as Executive Director. I am particularly excited to announce our cornerstone […]

News Releases | 05/19/25

AWMF Appoints Melissa Flagg as Executive Director

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) has appointed Melissa Flagg, Ph.D., as its Executive Director. Melissa’s distinguished career as a leader and strategic thinker in her roles in research, government, and non-profit organizations, and as an AWMF advisor make her uniquely qualified for this position.