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CLINGERS: A Successful RPO Engagement on the ISS
SERC's first successful RPO engagement.
USC ISI/SERC Hosts Korean Businesses interest in Space
Prof Barnhart hosted over 26 professionals from Korea sponsored by the Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology (KIRD).
SERC end of year Research Award Dinner
SERC Director Prof. Barnhart recognized the students and staff at a small dinner on campus on May 3rd.
Space loves AI, AI doesn’t love Space
Space-related applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning are often confined to the ground because moving AI onboard satellites, while promising, is significantly more difficult.
SERC Fellow joins Explorers Club in 2024!
Dr Justin Walsh of Chapman University, an Ad Astra Fellow of the Space Engineering Research Center at USC was inducted into the Explorers Club class of 2024!
USC SERC part of the largest Strategic Space Technology Institute for USSF for In Space Operations!
USC’s Space Engineering Research Center (SERC) is part of the largest new USSF support research institute for In Space Operations. Under Texas A&M, USC SERC is part of 5 major university research centers that will collaborate for the next 5 years on advancing the concept of in space operations, space mobility and logistics for the USSF and AFRL. “This is a big deal for us, our projects and research have led us to this unique opportunity in the Space domain. This will allow SERC and USC in general to advance our ability to transform the space industry and support both Government and commercial activities for years to come”, says David Barnhart, Director of SERC.
ISS National Lab Highlights Scientific Research Conducted in 2023
From developing advanced materials to inspiring the next generation to better understanding microgravity’s effects on liver regeneration, the ISS National Lab sponsored a variety of research in 2023 that aims to improve life on Earth.
Space Archaeology at 17,000 Miles Per Hour
The preliminary findings from the first ever archaeological study of the ISS are shared during a presentation at USC.
SERC PhD presents research at IAC2023 in Baku!
Kristina Andreyeva presented SERC research on space robotics to an audience at the International Astronautical Conference this past week in Baku Azerbaijan.
“Digging” on the ISS: SERC Ad Astra Fellow presents award winning work at USC
Dr Justin Walsh presented his ground breaking working bringing Archeology to the International Space Station. He presented a seminar “Better Space Hanitats: The Archaeological View” Sept 26 to students and faculty on the USC campus, as part of the SERC seminar series.