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Read below about the sixth annual AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop, plus other SERC news.

SERC Hosting Special Events for CSER 2026

Mar 25, 2026
As part of the Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) on April 6-9, SERC will host two special events, including a workshop for faculty interested in conducting research for the...
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Research Highlight: Framework for AI Resilience through Evaluation of Systems and Technology (FAIREST)

Mar 9, 2026
The Framework for Artificial Intelligence Resilience through Evaluation of Systems and Technology (FAIREST) enables planning for testing of AIES for operational resilience and cyber survivability.
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SERC Updates – February 2026

Feb 27, 2026
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Call for Articles: SERC Special Issue of INCOSE INSIGHT

Feb 6, 2026
SERC and INCOSE invite submissions for a special issue of INSIGHT that will trace the progress of artificial intelligence and automation in systems engineering methods, processes, tools, and applications across...
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Research Highlight: Mission Engineering and Integration of Emerging Technologies

Jan 23, 2026
The research team worked to provide mission engineering research expertise to better understand the impacts of adopting Agile, DevSecOps, and other industry best-practices in developing mission critical capabilities as the...
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SERC Celebrates Life of Dr. Barclay Brown

Jan 16, 2026
The Systems Engineering Research Center honors the late Dr. Barclay Brown, who channeled a diverse educational background to think innovatively about systems engineering and many other fields.
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SERC Updates – December 2025

Dec 19, 2025
This edition of the SERC Updates highlights research on digital engineering, the fourth iteration of the Defense Data Grand Prix, and the annual report for the Defense Civilian Training Corps.
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Research Highlight: Optimized Portfolio Digital Engineering Transformation

Dec 15, 2025
The Optimized Portfolio Digital Engineering Transformation began with a focus on assisting the sponsor in its current transformation and evolved as the true need was uncovered: get ahead of the...
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SERC Updates – October 2025

Oct 31, 2025
We are excited to welcome the University of Michigan and Colorado State University to the SERC research network! These two schools will deepen our collaborative expertise and infuse energy as we tackle...
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Research Highlight: Trusted AI Systems Engineering Challenge

Oct 20, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers performance improvements for mission-critical systems. However, trust in AI-enabled systems (AIES) remains a limiting factor in their adoption.
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SERC Research Network Adds University of Michigan and Colorado State

Oct 6, 2025
The Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) welcomes the University of Michigan and Colorado State University into its network of collaborator universities.
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SERC Researchers Present at 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense

Oct 3, 2025
Work by Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) researchers was presented at the 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29.
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