FEBRUARY 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
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.
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
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.
February 27, 2024
AIRC & GMU Webinar: Agility through Appropriations (Virtual)
March 7, 2024
AIRC Research Review (Washington, DC)
March 25-27, 2024
CSER (Conference on Systems Engineering Research) (Tucson, AZ)
April 15-18, 2024
IEEE International Systems Conference (Montreal, Canada)
May 8-9, 2024
NPS Annual Acquisition Research Symposium (Monterey, CA)
July 2-6, 2024
INCOSE International Symposium (Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid)
We invite collaborators to submit research news to be included in future releases of the SERC Updates.
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SERC & AIRC
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AIRC Research Scientist
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SERC Postdoctoral Researcher
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DCTC Program Coordinator
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SERC/AIRC Talent & Event Coordinator
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Full Stack Developer
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Graduate Student Assistant (must be a current Stevens student)