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’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.

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.

The preliminary findings from the first ever archaeological study of the ISS are shared during a presentation at USC.

Kristina Andreyeva presented SERC research on space robotics to an audience at the International Astronautical Conference this past week in Baku Azerbaijan.

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.

Dr Nikita Chiu, Ad Astra Distinguished Fellow in Robotic and Outer Space Governance at SERC, gives presentation at Vatican City.

Prof. Barnhart hosted the new/continuing PhD students doing research at the search at a quiet out of the way Marina Café, complete with seagulls and pirates!

USC SERC’s Ph.D. student Cristobal Garrido presented a poster at the 37th Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah.

Prof Barnhart hosted the faculty mentor and lead for the German Interns at SERC for Summer 2023, Prof Waldraff.