SERC UPDATES – August 2024
August 23, 2024
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AUGUST 2024
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS // NEWS // EVENTS
COLLABORATORS’ CORNER // OPPORTUNITIES
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” external_img_size=”full” external_style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://sercuarc.org/researcher/?id=64&Dinesh-Verma” custom_src=”https://sercproddata.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ProfileImages/1523987409.jpg” caption=”Dr. Dinesh Verma, Executive Director, Systems Engineering Research Center and Acquisition Innovation Research Center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Dear Colleagues,
We hope that you take the last few days of summer to recharge for an exciting fall. The highlight of the SERC’s September will be the AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop. This year we will offer 40 abstract presentations alongside three keynotes and other remarks. We are approaching capacity, so get your ticket today!
This issue of the SERC Updates welcomes three new members of our Research Council and features a refreshed Helix website to assess the skills of systems engineers. Through the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, we also have articles about the Defense Civilian Training Corps, including the recent scholar showcase for our DoD partners. Among the many opportunities the scholars enjoyed on their trip to Washington, DC, they also took the Helix assessment to measure their impressive potential.
Sincerely,
Dinesh Verma
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Three Experts Join SERC Research Council
The SERC Research Council is adding expertise in aeronautical engineering, space systems, procurement law and other fields with three new members: Dr. Michael Orosz, Dr. Daniel Selva, and Mr. Christopher Yukins, JD.
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Next Generation of Civilian Defenders Takes Stage at Scholar Showcase
The inaugural Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Scholar Showcase brought the next generation of defense leaders to Washington to share insights from their summer internships and network with senior leaders in the DoD..
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DCTC Internships Open Doors to Rewarding DoD Civil Service Careers
This summer, DCTC scholars from diverse academic backgrounds applied lessons from the DCTC integrated curriculum and development program to project-based internships hosted by top DoD organizations nationwide.
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SERC Talks: Myron Hecht Talks System Certification
See a recording and download presentation slides from this special guest presentation by Myron Hecht of The Aerospace Corporation.
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Model-Based TEMP Strategy & Integrated Decision Support Key
Report from the Workshop at the University of Southern California
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Helix Updated for New Assessments of Systems Engineers
Helix is the culmination of years of research on what makes systems engineers and systems engineering effective. The Helix website has been updated, including refinements to the tools for individuals and organizations to assess and track their effectiveness. Visit the Helix website to learn more.
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AIRC Partners with George Mason University on PPBE Webinars
AIRC partnered with George Mason University to host a three-part series of webinars on the final report of the PPBE Commission. AIRC Chief Scientist Phil Anton added insights from AIRC’s nine-part series of reports on the commission. See videos of all three talks on the AIRC website.
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A Journey for Systems Engineering and Scenery in Dublin
Dr. Nicole Hutchison compiled a travel journal of her trip to Dublin in July for the INCOSE International Symposium, featuring insights from both the conference and cultural touchstones.
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SERC and AIRC Researchers Contribute to 21st Annual NPS Symposium
SERC and AIRC researchers traveled to the Naval Postgraduate School in California for insightful discussions on advancing defense acquisition.
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS // NEWS // SERC TALKS // EVENTS
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS // COLLABORATORS’ CORNER // OPPORTUNITIES
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December 7, 2022
SERC TALKS: “Oceans and Human Health: What We Have Learned About COVID From Cholera” with Rita R. Colwell, Ph.D., D.Sc., Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland at College Park and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; President, CosmosID, Inc.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Special thanks to Dr. Colwell, an absolute titan in microbiology and STEM, for a fascinating Talk! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/GvJBylLG9M0″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]
February 15
SERC TALKS: “What are the Myths and Facts About Implementation of Digital Engineering in DoD Acquisition?” with moderator Geoff Kerr, Virginia Tech National Security Institute and panelists Tamara Hambrick, Boeing; David Harrison, Lockheed Martin; and Phil Zimmerman, Department of Defense (ret’d).
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Special thanks to Geoff Kerr, Tamara Hambrick, David Harrison, Phil Zimmerman, and Tom McDermott for a fantastic, lively Talk! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” el_id=”calls”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15584″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”#calls” el_id=”events”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15082″ img_size=”large”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”19482″ img_size=”Full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://sercuarc.org/event/ai4se-se4ai-workshop-2024/”][vc_column_text]
The fifth annual AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop received a record number of abstract submissions to address this year’s theme, Safer AI-Enabled Complex Systems: Responsible Deployment of AI through Systems Engineering. Reserve your spot for this in-person event at George Mason University!
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September 17-18, 2024
AI4SE & SE4AI Research and Application Workshop (Arlington, VA)
October 28-31, 2024
NDIA Systems & Mission Engineering Conference (Norfolk, VA)
March 18-21, 2025
Conference on Systems Engineering Research (Long Beach, CA)
May 7-8, 2025
NPS Acquisition Research Symposium (Monterey, CA)
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We invite collaborators to submit research news to be included in future releases of the SERC Updates.
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December 7, 2022
SERC TALKS: “Oceans and Human Health: What We Have Learned About COVID From Cholera” with Rita R. Colwell, Ph.D., D.Sc., Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland at College Park and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; President, CosmosID, Inc.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Special thanks to Dr. Rita R. Colwell, an absolute titan in microbiology and STEM, for a fascinating Talk! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17590″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sercuarc.org/event/serc-talks-what-are-the-myths-and-facts-about-implementation-of-de-in-dod-acquisition/”][vc_column_text]
February 15
SERC TALKS: “What are the Myths and Facts About Implementation of Digital Engineering in DoD Acquisition?” with moderator Geoff Kerr, Virginia Tech National Security Institute and panelists Tamara Hambrick, Boeing; David Harrison, Lockheed Martin; and Phil Zimmerman, Department of Defense (ret’d).
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Special thanks to Geoff Kerr, Tamara Hambrick, David Harrison, Phil Zimmerman, and Tom McDermott for a fantastic Talk! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/3hLVCcOCbjk” align=”center”][vc_column_text]
February 15
SERC TALKS: “What are the Myths and Facts About Implementation of Digital Engineering in DoD Acquisition?” with moderator Geoff Kerr, Virginia Tech National Security Institute and panelists Tamara Hambrick, Boeing; David Harrison, Lockheed Martin; and Phil Zimmerman, Department of Defense (ret’d).
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Special thanks to Geoff Kerr, Tamara Hambrick, David Harrison, Phil Zimmerman, and Tom McDermott for a fantastic Talk! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”16872″ img_size=”500×282″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sercuarc.org/event/serc-talks-how-can-states-develop-a-trained-technical-workforce/”][vc_column_text]
November 9 @ 1PM ET
SERC TALKS: “How Can States Develop a Trained Technical Workforce?” with John V. Lombardi, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Michael Gargano, Jr., Ed.D, CEO, The Education Think Tank
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[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]SERC TALKS: “Cyber Resilience: Technical Concept or Vague Desiderata?” with Dr. Alexander Kott, Chief Scientist, U.S. Army Research Laboratory; Army Senior Research Scientist (ST) For Cyber Resilience, U.S. Army[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHyEGEkooWU” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]SERC TALKS: “How Can We Model Cyber Attacks and Systems to Characterize Resilience of Critical Infrastructure Systems?” with Dr. Eric Vugrin, Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff, Cyber Resilience Research And Development, Sandia National Laboratories[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHyEGEkooWU” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]