SERC UPDATES – February 2024
February 22, 2024
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FEBRUARY 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,
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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An Interview with Dr. Cesare Guariniello, Purdue University
Profiles in Systems Engineering
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Good Reads About Systems
Recommendations from SERC Leadership, Researchers, and Community
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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.
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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 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=”19428″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://acqirc.org/events/airc-research-review-2024/”][vc_column_text]
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.
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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.
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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)
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The Acquisition Innovation Research Center is requesting proposals for “Innovation Capstones” from all accredited universities in the U.S. as part of the inaugural DCTC Innovation Capstone Cadre. This opportunity will engage students across all majors – business, science, policy, engineering, law, and beyond – to form multidisciplinary teams and work on challenging projects of interest from a broad set of stakeholders in the Department of Defense. Learn more on the Innovation Capstone website.
Draft Paper Submission Deadline: Nov. 15, 2023
CSER (Conference on Systems Engineering Research) 2024
Paper/Panel Proposals Deadline: Nov. 29, 2023
NPS Annual Acquisition Research Symposium
All Submissions Deadline: Nov. 30, 2023
INCOSE IS (International Symposium) 2024
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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]