SERC UPDATES – August 2023
Dear Colleagues,
Fifteen years ago, the Department of Defense established the Systems Engineering Research Center as the first networked University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). In an INCOSE article republished below, SERC leaders past and present reflected on early challenges and growth in impact, with insights to encourage success for new and other network-based university research centers.
My colleagues and I are excited for a busy fall. On September 6, Dr. Heidi Davidz will lead our next SERC Talk in our “Celebrating Systems Engineering Digitalization” series. Our annual AI4SE & SE4AI workshop will take place in-person on September 27-28, with a virtual version on October 11-12. On November 14-15, we will host our SERC Doctoral Student Forum and signature SERC Research Review. We hope to see you at these gatherings to help us advance the field of systems engineering.
Sincerely,
Dinesh Verma
Executive Director
News & Research Highlights
SERC Leaders Reflect on Founding
Lessons Learned from Establishing a Networked UARC
Agile Development of Hardware-Reliant Systems
Download the Research Workshop Report
Plans for the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge
Insights from the New Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Nicole Hutchison
Integrating Mission Engineering and Emerging Technologies for Space Systems
Transitioning to an Agile/DevSecOps Acquisition Environment
SERC Researchers Address International INCOSE Conference
Sharing Expertise with the Systems Community
SERC CTO Tom McDermott Honored as INCOSE Fellow
Advancing Systems Thinking Tools in Systems Engineering Practice
An Interview with Dr. Alejandro Salado, University of Arizona
Profiles in Systems Engineering
Good Reads About Systems
Recommendations from SERC Leadership, Researchers, and Community
Events
Dr. Heidi Davidz will lead this insightful discussion on digital engineering in the next SERC Talks webinar on September 6. Along with moderator Tom McDermott, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions. See details on the event webpage.
The fourth annual AI4SE & SE4AI workshop will take place September 27-28 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC (open to U.S. citizens only), with a follow-up virtual workshop (open to all) on October 11-12 (registration for the October workshop will open in September). The theme this year is “Balancing Opportunity and Risk: The Systems Engineer’s Role in the Rapid Advancement of AI-Based Systems.” See details on the event webpage.
The 15th Annual SERC Research Review will gather an audience of government officials, industry practitioners, and academic innovators for a showcase of systems engineering research. The event includes the SERC Doctoral Student Forum, where candidates will present for the Dr. Barry Boehm Award for Doctoral Student Research Excellence. See details on the event webpage.
- NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition | Aug. 28-30, 2023 | Washington, DC
- SERC Talks with Dr. Heidi Davidz | Sep. 6, 2023, 1PM ET | Virtual
- AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop | Sep. 27-28, 2023 | Washington, DC
- Abstracts Deadline: Aug. 8, 2023
- AI4SE & SE4AI Virtual Workshop | Oct. 11-12, 2023, 8PM-12AM, 8AM-12PM ET | Virtual
- NDIA SME (Systems & Mission Engineering) Conference | Oct. 16-19, 2023 | Norfolk, VA
- SERC Doctoral Student Forum | Nov. 14, 2023 | Hybrid | Arlington, VA
- SERC Research Review | Nov. 15, 2023 | Hybrid | Arlington, VA
- UNSW Australian Digital Engineering Summit | Nov. 17, 2023 | Canberra, Australia | Hybrid
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