Sponsored by The National Science Foundation, the Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) conduct engineered systems-focused interdisciplinary research, linking universities across the United States with industry. The collaborative project exposes "prospective students (both graduate and undergraduate) to industrial views in order to build competence in engineering practice and to produce engineering...

The nonprofit MITRE Corporation "provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the government." MITRE's Web site contains many sections that highlight the organization's work. The Project Showcase has new and archived articles on a variety of cutting edge projects. Featured work and technical papers can be freely viewed from the Technology section....