Systems Design & Analysis Center

Systems Design & Analysis Center

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ˮAV˵ the Center

The Systems Design & Analysis Center (SDAC) at the United States Military Academy focuses on high-quality research, information dissemination, and professional practice on the design and analysis of next-generation, complex, large-scale, interdisciplinary systems in the national defense operating environment while serving as a vibrant hub for cadet and faculty intellectual development.

Vision

The SDAC serves as a nationally-recognized Systems Engineering Education Research Center at ˮAV˵. Coordinates and resources engaged scholarship opportunities for cadets in the systems engineering and engineering management disciplines. It connects U.S. Army, Department of Defense, academia, and industry partners to provide solutions to problems of national and global significance.

Engaged Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Individual Advanced Development

Cadets work with partners across industry, the Department of Defense, and academia.

Capstone Projects

Teams of 4-5 cadets work with a faculty member for two semesters to solve real, complex problems faced by their research sponsor.

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Independent Studies

Cadets work with a faculty member for one semester to continue research initiated during AIADs or explore other topics of interest. The program culminates in a scientific paper, presentation, or research proposal, allowing students to demonstrate their findings and contributions.

Capstone Conference

Cadets present research, share their work with professionals and peers, and, as an SISE regional conference, gain opportunities for peer-reviewed publication, culminating in an awards banquet.

Capstone Conference

Contact Us

Department of Systems Engineering
Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752
ˮAV˵, NY 10996

Collaborate With Us

The Office of Research helps coordinate ˮAV˵’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with ˮAV˵ can email the Associate Dean for Research.