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An Unmanned Vehicle Testbed for Teaching, Training and
Learning Navy-Relevant Autonomy

Posted: January 26, 2012 Member-Only
When talking about naval engineering research, few topics grab more headlines
than Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UASs). Whether high in the sky or in the
ocean depths, UASs are extremely important in supporting the Navy’s missions.
Offering the ability to remove humans from physical danger and mentally fatiguing situations, UASs are ideal forexploration and surveillance as the battlefield is broadened.... Read More (for registered members only)... 

The Naval Engineering Forecast

Posted: January 23, 2012
It's good to know that in troubled budget times, the Navy's shipbuilding programs
appear to be safe from cuts…at least for now. As outlined in this article post on
the Navy Times
, construction programs apparently will not be slashed to meet an
expected Pentagon-wide spending reduction. Read More...

Naval Engineering – Aspiration or Necessity?

Posted: January 3, 2012
The newly released on-line issue of PRISM, the flagship publication of the American
Society for Engineering Education, features an article titled, “Uncharted Waters”. If you
have any interest in systems engineering, the future of our engineering workforce,
the Navy, or our national defense - I recommend taking the time to read... Read More...

ASNE Day 2012

New Deadline: January 31, 2012

ASNE Day 2012Call for Student Posters at
ASNE Day 2012!

Naval Warfare - Critical Engineering Challenges
February 9-10, 2012
Hyatt Regency Crystal City - Arlington, VA

ASNE is actively seeking student participants for the ASNE Day 2012 Student Poster Session. To submit a poster for consideration, please send a brief abstract to Dr. Leigh McCue at mccue@vt.edu by January 20, 2012. For more information on submitting an abstract, please visit the Student Call for Posters.

ASNE Day 2012 Student Program Highlights:

  • FREE access to all the ASNE Day 2012 events, including the plenary and technical sessions. 
  • Posters featured in the ASNE Day 2012 exhibit hall, providing students visibility in front of potential employers in both government and industry.
  • Exciting tour of a naval history landmark with views of Washington, D.C.
  • Participation in the Student Congress, creating a dialogue with peers from schools across the country.

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Naval Engineering – Aspiration or Necessity?
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NEEC Project Focuses on Autonomous Aerial Vehicle
The U.S. STEM Crisis