Advancing Military Innovation: Workshop on Systems Engineering and Analytics

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Participants met in person and virtually.

In a display of collaboration and innovation, the Information Technology Laboratory's Institute for Systems Engineering Research at Mississippi State University joined forces with teams from the U.S. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory and the Environmental Laboratory at an event held in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in early August.

Combined with the participation of experts from the U of A and Mississippi State, the event marked a significant step forward in collaboration as related to the realm of systems engineering, weather, climate and traffic analysis through the lens of machine learning and artificial intelligence analytics.

The primary aim of the event was to bring together experts from diverse backgrounds to tackle challenges related to technology, engineering and the environment. The backdrop of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) provided an ideal setting to show participants the ongoing efforts and capabilities of this pioneering institution.

One of the participants, the ERDC Systems Engineering Analytics Smart Installations team, is working to solve the military's most data-centric challenges. Their approach involves creating an environment that thrives on collaboration, promoting the exchange of information, data, platforms and analytical strategies.

Participants recommended holding the workshop more often, suggesting that quarterly gatherings could provide the consistent platform needed for sustained collaboration, idea exchange and problem-solving.

The workshop showed the potential for experts from seemingly disparate fields to come together to tackle complex challenges. From shared insights to innovative strategies, the event showcased the transformative power of collaboration.