2023 BEYA (2944) Engineering Challenges and Opportunities Infrastructure, Simulation, Technology, and HCM

The US government has an infrastructure crisis. This crisis affects the military and the government at large. America owns or maintains over 400 bases in 80 countries. These bases face risks from flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, outdated water systems, patchwork of electrical grids, aged airfields, and environmental pollution. These challenges are exacerbated by climate change, budgetary constraints, and the lack of research on technologies or processes that can help mitigate these risks. The United States is the world leader in simulation, artificial intelligence, and 3D. One of the cornerstones of this primacy is the ability of simulation centers of excellence to work public - private partnerships. Learn about the groundbreaking work that is taking place across the country in simulation, artificial intelligence, and Human Capital Management in Florida and Texas. Enabling objectives: Managing challenges in addressing the underlying root causes of recurring infrastructure challenges Managing risks to achieve goals; enhancing award, administration and oversight processes over new and existing funded programs and projects. Executing federal priorities related to the impact of climate change, advancing equity, and promoting resilience in infrastructure. Coordinating effectively to address capacity challenges to successfully deliver Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs. Maximizing the benefits of workforce flexibilities and the hybrid work environment to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and engagement. Speakers: George Ramsey, Sr. Program Manager for Veteran Outreach and Diversity Recruiting, Micron Ernest Levert Sr., Rocket Engineer, Lockheed Martin Corporation Adrienne Somerville, Director, Command Operations Group, NAVAIR Systems Command HQ John Meyers, Executive Director, Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division