/rsesc/news 2025-12-28T02:30:49-06:00 UAH webmaster@uah.edu Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2025-04-25T13:16:20-05:00 2025-04-25T13:16:20-05:00 /rsesc/news/19452-jerry-hendrix-executive-director-of-rsesc-briefs-congress RSESC

<p>Jerry Hendrix, Executive Director of RSESC and leader in Autonomous Aerospace Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, had the honor of briefing Congress on the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month.<br><br>In his testimony, Hendrix highlighted the importance of DHS-focused innovations; clear and controllable airspace, and special provisions for training, exercises, and operations.&nbsp;He emphasized that UAH is committed to advancing drone technology to protect citizens, support our soldiers and agents, aid in disaster recovery, and ultimately save lives.</p> <p><br>You can read his&nbsp;<a href="https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/exploring-the-use-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-across-the-dhs-enterprise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full testimony here</a>.</p>

<p>Jerry Hendrix, Executive Director of RSESC and leader in Autonomous Aerospace Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, had the honor of briefing Congress on the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month.<br><br>In his testimony, Hendrix highlighted the importance of DHS-focused innovations; clear and controllable airspace, and special provisions for training, exercises, and operations.&nbsp;He emphasized that UAH is committed to advancing drone technology to protect citizens, support our soldiers and agents, aid in disaster recovery, and ultimately save lives.</p> <p><br>You can read his&nbsp;<a href="https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/exploring-the-use-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-across-the-dhs-enterprise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full testimony here</a>.</p> 2025-02-17T08:17:28-06:00 2025-02-17T08:17:28-06:00 /rsesc/news/19292-uah-hosts-4th-annual-engineering-showcase-to-celebrate-engineers-week-2025 Russ Nelson

<p><img src="/" alt="The fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase will feature students from senior design, student organizations/competition teams and undergraduate research presenting their work, projects and competitions."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting the fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week 2025, Feb. 16 – 22.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="The fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase will feature students from senior design, student organizations/competition teams and undergraduate research presenting their work, projects and competitions."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting the fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week 2025, Feb. 16 – 22.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2024-08-19T07:53:07-05:00 2024-08-19T07:53:07-05:00 /rsesc/news/18870-uah-drone-fly-day-at-sparkman-high-school-kicks-off-pilot-engineering-collaboration Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Engineers and students from ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) demonstrate some of the capabilities of uncrewed aircraft systems at Drone Fly Day at Sparkman High School on Aug. 8, 2024"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>A small drone buzzed fast loops way above the Sparkman High School football field.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Engineers and students from ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) demonstrate some of the capabilities of uncrewed aircraft systems at Drone Fly Day at Sparkman High School on Aug. 8, 2024"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>A small drone buzzed fast loops way above the Sparkman High School football field.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2024-04-03T08:53:07-05:00 2024-04-03T08:53:07-05:00 /rsesc/news/18502-uah-rotorcraft-center-celebrates-milestone-500-in-recognition-of-rsesc-boeing-student-partnership Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/news/milestone-720.jpg" alt=""></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) celebrated ‘Milestone 500’ on March 29, an event held on the ÂÜÀòµºapp campus recognizing the 500-plus students who have graduated from a partnership program with Boeing.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/milestone-720.jpg" alt=""></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) celebrated ‘Milestone 500’ on March 29, an event held on the ÂÜÀòµºapp campus recognizing the 500-plus students who have graduated from a partnership program with Boeing.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 1979-12-31T18:00:00-06:00 1979-12-31T18:00:00-06:00 /rsesc/news/18417-uah-college-of-nursing-holds-annual-disaster-simulation-drill-using-drones-for-the-first-time Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="//images/news/uah-college-of-nursing-holds-annual-disaster-simulation-drill-using-drones-for-the-first-time-tn.jpg" alt="Two people working on a drone in the grass."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>A small drone lands in the center of a square defined by four orange cones. Its blades stop spinning. Medical personnel approach and carefully remove the small box attached to its underside. They take the contents to a scene of controlled chaos where nurses are evaluating patients to determine the severity of their injuries.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/uah-college-of-nursing-holds-annual-disaster-simulation-drill-using-drones-for-the-first-time-tn.jpg" alt="Two people working on a drone in the grass."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>A small drone lands in the center of a square defined by four orange cones. Its blades stop spinning. Medical personnel approach and carefully remove the small box attached to its underside. They take the contents to a scene of controlled chaos where nurses are evaluating patients to determine the severity of their injuries.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2023-08-21T11:31:24-05:00 2023-08-21T11:31:24-05:00 /rsesc/news/18135-former-director-of-uah-rotorcraft-center-receives-da-vinci-career-award-from-vertical-flight-society Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/news/da-vinci-award-tn.jpg" alt="dr. karr and RSESC Director Dave Arterburn"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>David Arterburn, former director of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC), has received a career achievement award from the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) in recognition of his induction into the da Vinci Medallion Hall of Fame.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/da-vinci-award-tn.jpg" alt="dr. karr and RSESC Director Dave Arterburn"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>David Arterburn, former director of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC), has received a career achievement award from the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) in recognition of his induction into the da Vinci Medallion Hall of Fame.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 /rsesc/news/17961-uah-electrical-engineering-major-caleb-blair-wins-dod-smart-scholarship Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="//images/news/Caleb-Blair-720.jpg" alt="Caleb Blair"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Caleb Blair, an Honors electrical engineering major in the College of Engineering at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), has received a Department of Defense (DOD) Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/Caleb-Blair-720.jpg" alt="Caleb Blair"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Caleb Blair, an Honors electrical engineering major in the College of Engineering at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), has received a Department of Defense (DOD) Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 /rsesc/news/17957-uah-rotorcraft-researchers-take-lead-in-developing-international-standard-for-drones-operating-over-people Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/news/rotorcraft-systems-tn.jpg" alt="Dr. John Bennewitz"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Researchers within ÂÜÀòµºapp’s (UAH) Autonomous Aerospace Research (A2R) center, are leading the development of a standard for ASTM International—formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials—that will assist both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and applicants in certifying small uncrewed aircraft for flight over people.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/rotorcraft-systems-tn.jpg" alt="Dr. John Bennewitz"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Researchers within ÂÜÀòµºapp’s (UAH) Autonomous Aerospace Research (A2R) center, are leading the development of a standard for ASTM International—formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials—that will assist both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and applicants in certifying small uncrewed aircraft for flight over people.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 2023-07-25T07:30:08-05:00 /rsesc/news/17945-uah-to-feature-ai-cybersecurity-directed-energy-aerial-systems-and-more-at-2023-space-missile-defense-symposium Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/news/SMD-2023-symposium-info-tn.jpg" alt="space illustration with SMD Symposium dates"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) will highlight its extensive capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, information systems, rotorcraft systems, supply chain management and hypersonics during the Space &amp; Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 8-10.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/SMD-2023-symposium-info-tn.jpg" alt="space illustration with SMD Symposium dates"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) will highlight its extensive capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, information systems, rotorcraft systems, supply chain management and hypersonics during the Space &amp; Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 8-10.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 1979-12-31T18:00:00-06:00 1979-12-31T18:00:00-06:00 /rsesc/news/17787-uah-recognizes-inventors-for-patent-awards-during-2022-2023-year-at-ceremony-on-april-21 Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="//images/news/UAH-Excellence--57-720x405.jpg" alt="Dr. Robert Lindquist at a podium"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp honored the achievements in innovation by inventors from two colleges, six departments and four centers who have been awarded patents during the past year.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/UAH-Excellence--57-720x405.jpg" alt="Dr. Robert Lindquist at a podium"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÂÜÀòµºapp honored the achievements in innovation by inventors from two colleges, six departments and four centers who have been awarded patents during the past year.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->