PhD Students Don Fry and Jacob Haderlie, were invited by Beihang University in Beijing, China to present at the 2011 International Postgraduate Academic Forum in late October, 2011.

During the week-long forum, Don and Jacob each presented their ongoing doctoral research as guest lecturers for a large group of Beihang graduate students and faculty. Additionally, Dr. DeLaurentis presented an overview of the past and current research his team has done in the area of System-of-Systems.

Beihang University (formerly Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) has developed a strong relationship with Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics over the past several years, including student exchanges and visiting faculty positions.