Insights on AI-supported Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) related technology is reshaping the educational experience in programs focused on uncrewed and autonomous systems, aviation, robotics, and aerospace, with growing implications for workforce readiness and cross-sector innovation. Early survey data, capturing student, educator, and employer perspectives, reveals that AI-supported tools are notably changing student engagement, communication, and skills development. Initial indications underscores the importance of AI proficiency and technological familiarity in hiring and workforce development, particularly in technical and operational roles. Key areas of focus include the use of AI to strengthen outreach and interactivity; enrich instruction through intelligent simulations; inform curricular improvements using data analytics; and prepare students for careers across the operational ecosystem. Backed by real-world examples from schools, industry, and government, the findings once fully captured and analyzed are expected to show how AI-supported education can help align academic training with the evolving skill demands of emerging technologies across sectors

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Ink & Repurcussions

Shortly after being inaugurated as President of the United States, Eli Gideon is presented with a book. Though it appears to be a mere book, it possesses the power to alter reality. Eli, believing himself worthy of this power, begins to make changes that, initially small in scope, grow - as do the consequences. The global landscape slowly becomes unrecognizable as Eli\u27s ego pushes to bring order - but will he bring destruction instead

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Short Story

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Investing Hysteresis in Floodplain Dynamics of Lakes in the Middle St. Johns River Using Sentinel-1 SAR Imagery

Floodplain dynamics are often complex, with hysteresis potentially affecting the temporal relationship between flood stage and flood extent during subsequent inundation phases. This study leverages Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery to map flood extent in the Middle St. Johns River Lake floodplains and examine the presence of hysteresis during flood events. SAR scenes corresponding to river gauge readings were analyzed from the rising and falling limbs of a flood hydrograph. By comparing these flood maps, we assess differences in inundated areas at equivalent water levels during each stage of the flood event. The findings aim to enhance flood monitoring systems by improving flood extent mapping throughout changing water levels, which is crucial for accurate flood forecasting and effective response planning. Our results indicate that hysteresis in this region is primarily governed by topography and channel connectivity, where the floodplain geomorphology and tributary drainage to lakes lead to acceleration in drainage from the floodplain to the lake during the falling limb when comparing inundation extent to the rising limb at similar water levels. Among the three floodplains studied, Lake Jesup displayed the largest range of degrees of hysteresis (-0.03 to 0.32), followed by Lake Monroe (0.03 to 0.25) and Lake Harney (0.02 to 0.22). The differing ranges of degrees of hysteresis are attributed to unique lake-river connectivity and floodplain topography

Dawn of Midnight

Dawn of Midnight follows Jax Tartarus, a versatile flight engineer, aboard one of his travels on the retired URIS Polaris class ship the Dawn of Midnight. He is accompanied on this mission with six of his closest crew mates. They are tasked with the security and transportation of a group of medical personnel from the core planet of the galaxy to one on the outer rim of their republic

Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition

The Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition held in Bethesda, Maryland connects engineering students nationwide to develop professional communication skills and foster discussion of ethical values. By working together to solve technical and ethical challenges, future engineers develop important skills for the workplace that supplement their university education. The 2025 Ethics in Engineering Competition led competitors to research AI decision making processes in wildland fire management, and the Implications of leaving decisions involving human lives to AI. Teams were required to present a solution that Integrated AI responsibly into fire management, while navigating workplace challenges. ERAU – Prescott students networked with Lockheed Martin mentors and other students nationwide while developing valuable workplace skills: Navigating conflict, voicing ethical values, and communicating technically and professionally