The Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM

The Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS) is a NASA-launched university center of excellence, whose vision is to be a global leader in education, research and commercialization of increasingly autonomous systems, uncovering new trajectories that impact our society and world. The potential of autonomy and these systems is vast…and the problems that they seek to solve are equally large, complex, and multifaceted.

That’s why they converge across CSUN disciplines to initiate and foster innovative research based on STEAHM:

To achieve its vision, ARCS is pioneering at CSUN the implementation of a Convergence Research model (one of the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas).  In so doing, ARCS is committed to training 21st Century leaders who can solve our most pressing technological and social challenges.

Learn more about ARCS 

The ARCS Community

Student and faculty partnerships are key to ARCS’ success:

• Student Fellows are team leaders who conduct the primary research and supervise/mentor team members. Student Associates work under Fellow and faculty guidance.  Everyone develops extensive research, communication, and teamwork skills. Find out more here. 
• Our grads are the result of multidisciplinary team research projects, which means they are workforce-ready, highly qualified in their fields, and prepared for leadership roles.    
• Our campus-wide faculty are more than just instructors; they’re mentors who provide challenging research opportunities for our students, often leading to published papers and conference presentations. They’re the ongoing “glue” who provide continuity and advancement in their research areas.  Learn about Faculty opportunities.

Equally important are our collaborators – companies, individuals, and volunteers – who bring expertise, experience, mentorship, and internships to our teams.  In return, collaborators benefit from ARCS resources including research assistance, support personnel, and a highly qualified employee pipeline.  Learn about becoming an ARCS collaborator here.

Visit the ARCS Website