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Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER) 2019

Stevens Institute of Technology and Virginia Tech present the 17th Annual Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER). CSER has become the primary conference for disseminating systems engineering research and germinating new research ideas. Its primary objective is to provide a common platform for academia, industry, and government to present, discuss, and influence systems engineering research, practice, and education. Current and perspective doctoral students are invited to attend the Systems Engineering & Architecting Network for Research (SEANET) workshop on April 2, 2019. Research challenges and strategies for success in graduate research will be discussed.

INVITED SPEAKERS:

James A. Faist
Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced Capabilities
Office of the Secretary of Defense

Jeffrey J. Wilcox
Vice President, Digital Transformation
Lockheed Martin

Kristen Baldwin
Deputy Director, Strategic Technology Protection and Exploitation
Office of the Secretary of Defense

CAPT. (Ret.) William Shepherd
Captain, US Navy, NASA Astronaut, Science Advisor, US Special Operations Command

Venue:

National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045

Technical Program:

View the Technical Program

Panel

CSER 2019 will feature the following panel:

Panel on Systems Engineering Research (Former NSF Program Directors)

  • Dr. Christina Bloebaum – Dean, College of Aeronautics and Engineering – Kent State University
  • Dr. Paul Collopy – Professor – University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Dr. Chris Paredis – BMW Endowed Chair, Systems Integration – Clemson University
  • Dr. Rich Malak – Associate Professor – Texas A&M
Technical Sessions

Technical sessions will be distributed among the traditional activities of systems engineering, with special emphasis on applications to the following areas:

  • System Security
  • Model Based Engineering
  • Agile Development and Modular Designs
  • SE for Autonomous Systems and Leveraging AI and ML
  • Resilience Modeling and System Trust
  • Design Uncertainty and Quantitative Risk Modeling
  • Complexity Modeling and Assessment
  • Theoretical Insights for Systems Engineering
Please visit the CSER website for more information: cser.info.

SERC Capstone Marketplace Summit

Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:00  a.m. –  2:00 p.m.
FHI 360 Conference Center
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, #2
Washington, DC 20009

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Summit Leader – Capt. Bill Shepherd
SERC Executive Director – Dr. Dinesh Verma, Stevens Institute of Technology
SERC Chief Scientist – Dr. Barry Boehm, University of Southern California

ATTENDANCE: The Capstone Summit is open to:

  • SERC Collaborators
  • Capstone Universities
  • Other Interested Universities and Academics
  • Military and Government Organizations
  • Industry Representatives

REGISTRATION AND FEES
All Attendees will be required to register no later than: 18 Feb 2019.
Any questions on Capstone Summit Registration 2019 please bring to the attention of:
Ms. Monica Brito | mb****@st*****.edu | 201.216.8065
Attendance is free for Government and Academic Summit Attendees
Meal contributions will be accepted onsite for Industry attendees for the working lunch

VOICE OF STUDENTS & ACADEMICS
The moderator will offer each Capstone University and their teams the opportunity to discuss their work, the most effective processes used, and details on problems, shortfalls, process improvements which are needed. Open discussion with the group will be encouraged.

VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER
Members of various military organizations, staff, and other government “customers” will present their views on Capstone processes and effectiveness.

POSTER SESSION
The Capstone Summit will be a voluntary opportunity for Universities to showcase their ongoing Capstone work directly with key Government sponsors and leaders. SERC will provide easels and floor space for these presentations. More details on the organization of the poster session to follow.

ONE-ON-ONE CONFERENCES
At the conclusion of the Summit, Capstone Mangers and selected government reps will be available for individual discussions. A sign-up board will be on an announced website before the Summit and available at the outset of the meeting.

SERC TALK VIDEO AVAILABLE: “How Does the Transition From Agile to DevOps Impact Software Cost Estimation?”

The video for the February 20, 2019 SERC Talk presented by David P. Seaver, Senior Technical Advisor Business Intelligence Organization, National Security Agency is now available on the SERC Youtube Channel, along with past Talks! Mr. Seaver’s Talk explored “How Does the Transition From Agile to DevOps Impact Software Cost Estimation?” as the first Talk of our 3-part series on “Applying DevOps to Complex Muti-Organization Systems”. View the Talk below.

ABSTRACT | SLIDES | CONTACT

Thank you to everyone who joined and participated in this discussion. Special thanks again to David Seaver for the accelerated presentation of SERC Talks: “How Does the Transition From Agile to DevOps Impact Software Cost Estimation?” on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. For more questions or information feel free to reach him via Email. 

UPCOMING SERC TALKS

Applying DevOps to Complex Muti-Organization Systems

April 10 | 1 PM ET | Dr. Supannika “Sue” K. Mobasser, Associate Director in the Software Systems and Acquisition Department @The Aerospace Corporation.

What did I do wrong? An episode on Agile Anti-Patterns
 ABSTRACT

June 5 | 1 PM ET | Dr. Steve Mayner, SAFe Fellow and Principal Consultant

Can DevOps Practices Be Applied to Cyber-Physical Systems Development?
 ABSTRACT

SERC TALKS: “How Does the Transition From Agile to DevOps Impact Software Cost Estimation?”

DOWNLOAD SLIDES

Speaker:  David P. Seaver, Senior Technical Advisor Business Intelligence Organization, National Security Agency | CONTACT

Abstract
The B4 organization at National Security Agency (NSA) prepares all of the Independent Cost Estimates for major NSA Acquisitions. NSA has been developing most of its software utilizing Agile development practices since approximately 2005. Around 2014 the development processes began to transition to a DevOps process. This change has required changes to the estimation workflows and processes that B4 had been utilizing for the estimation of Agile projects. This presentation will first provide a brief discussion of what Agile and DevOps are. Where they are the same and what the differences are. It will then discuss what changes to the estimation workflow and processes have been required to support DevOps estimation. Finally, the implications these changes will have on the once and future COCOMO models: Size inputs, Tools, Activity and Resource models, Testing.
Bio
David P. Seaver is a Senior Technical Advisor in the Business Intelligence organization at NSA. In that role, he is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Software Estimation and Measurement. David has been doing this for 30 years. Prior to NSA he worked at PRICE Systems LLC, Fidelity Investments, ALCATEL, and NASA.

 SERC Talks will now broadcast using the Zoom Webinar Platform.
Zoom Installation | Troubleshooting Guide

More information on future SERC Talks can be found here. Thank you!

SERC Collaborator WebEx – January 2019

The SERC management team would like to announce that the January SERC WebEx meeting for 2019 is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 1:00 pm EST.  Open to SERC Collaborators only, the objective of this meeting is to spread awareness among our network on all things transpiring within the Systems Engineering Research Center as well as the Systems Engineering Community as a whole. As a SERC Collaborator, please feel free to utilize this platform for your announcements and questions. This meeting will include a demonstration of a tool by Dov Dori.
Please contact Dr. Nicole Hutchison to be included in the invitations or to add any items to the agenda or the website. Suggestions and comments are always welcome.

View the full SERC WebEx Schedule.

2019 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech)

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) invites you to their 2019 SciTech Forum, Scheduled to take place on Jan 7-11, 2019 in San Diego, California. From its creation in 1963, the AIAA has organized conferences to serve the aerospace profession as part of its core mission. Spanning over 70 technical discipline areas, AIAA’s conferences provide scientists, engineers, and technologists the opportunity to present and disseminate their work in structured technical paper and poster sessions, learn about new technologies and advances from other presenters, further their professional development, and expand their professional networks that further’s their work.

Become an Exhibitor

AIAA forums and expositions attract thought leaders and experts from around the world who are making breakthroughs in aerospace. Promote your company’s assets to leading government agencies that fund multimillion-dollar contracts. Discover a workforce that is conducting cutting-edge research that will improve your company’s products and bottom line. Celebrate the accomplishments of preeminent individuals and teams who have long and highly contributory careers in aerospace. Shape the future of aerospace with us.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gain attention by becoming a promotional partner through a wide range of unique, fun, top-level branding and marketing opportunities AIAA has to offer. Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to make a difference in aeronautics and astronautics today and in the future!

Call for Papers

Dates to Remember:

  • Abstract Submission Opens: 26 March 2018
  • Abstract Submission Closes: 11 June 2018, 2000 hrs Eastern Time Zone, USA
  • Author Notification: 31 August 2018
  • Manuscript Deadline: 04 December 2018 2000 hrs Eastern Time Zone, USA

To learn more about the call for papers please click here.

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For more information about this event, please visit the event website.