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SERC UPDATES – February 2024

Feb 22, 2024

Dear Colleagues,

Our 2024 is off to an exciting start. We are eager to host the AIRC Research Review on March 7 in Washington, DC, featuring distinguished guests from across the DoD, experts on applying systems engineering to defense acquisition, and a presentation on the Defense Civilian Training Corps. Tickets will be available until 11:59pm ET on February 28. We look forward to you attending and joining the discussions!

This issue of the SERC Updates includes two recently completed reports on the AI4SE & SE4AI workshop that the SERC co-hosted with the U.S. Army and the kickoff we helped lead for the Digital Materiel Management Industry Association Consortium. Both reports reflect the technical breadth and collaborative spirit we encourage in the SERC.

Sincerely,
Dinesh Verma
Executive Director

Research Highlights

Report: AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop

During this fourth annual workshop, the SERC and U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center gathered academic experts and government leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI and systems engineering.

Report: Digital Materiel Management Industry Association Consortium Kickoff

Working with partners in the Department of the Air Force, U.S. Army, and National Defense Industrial Association, the SERC helped launch productive discussions on a critical topic for national security.

SERC Leads Talks at INCOSE International Workshop

Led by Chief Scientist Tom McDermott and his featured talk on model-based systems engineering, SERC researchers shared insights at one of the largest gatherings of systems engineers.

News

AIRC Fellows Cuff and MacGregor Join DCTC Leadership Team

Tory Cuff and Matt MacGregor have added their expertise to help guide the AIRC-led pilot program at four universities to develop talent for the DoD civilian workforce.

An Interview with Dr. Valerie Sitterle, Georgia Tech

Dr. Sitterle discussed her latest research on decision-making processes, collaborating in her role on the SERC Research Council, her mentors at Georgia Tech, and some of her favorite history books.

Good Reads About Systems

Recommendations from SERC Leadership, Researchers, and Community

Events

With a theme of “Embracing Digital Acquisition for Agility and Resilience,” the AIRC Research Review (ARR) features distinguished guests including HON. William “Mac” Thornberry, Former Chairman, House Armed Services Committee; HON. Douglas R. Bush, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics; HON. Nickolas H. Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition; and HON. Andrew P. Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Visit the event page to register by February 28.

During the 21st annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Dr. Alejandro Salado of the University of Arizona will serve as conference chair, with Dr. Azad Madni of the SERC Research Council and SERC Executive Director Dr. Dinesh Verma serving as honorary chairs.

Collaborators’ Corner

We invite collaborators to submit research news to be included in future releases of the SERC Updates.

Resources:

Opportunities

If an opportunity exists at your institution that you would like us to share, please submit it here.

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