# Event Details - **Event Name**: NTC: Distinguished Lecture Series presents Professor Dennis Bernstein - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: You're invited to listen to Dennis Bernstein at Navy TechConnect's Distinguished Lecture Series! Ridgecrest, CA. Online viewing available!About this EventRegister to attend online here!Navy TechConnect: Distinguished Lecture Series presents Professor Dennis Bernstein!Monday, April 27, 2026TechGrid: 221 W. Inyokern Rd. Ridgecrest, CA 9355511:30am-12:30pmTitle: “Feedback Control of Autonomous Vehicles with Highly Under-modeled Dynamics"Dennis BernsteinAerospace Engineering DepartmentUniversity of MichiganBio – Dennis Bernstein is the James E. Knott Professor of Engineering in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he was employed by Lincoln Laboratory and Harris Corporation. His interests are in all aspects of systems and control for aerospace engineering.Abstract: Successful applications of feedback control---such as UAVs and robots---suggest that the field has reached maturity. In the motivational introduction, I will explain why these systems are relatively easy to control, whereas others---such as flexible aircraft, scramjet engines, and nuclear fusion---are much more challenging. In the technical heart of the talk, I will show---contrary to conventional thinking---that fast online identification and model predictive control can learn enough about “most” systems for reliable control despite highly under-modeled dynamics. Finally, in the provocative conclusion, I will argue that feedback control differs fundamentally from other aerospace disciplines since its objective is to manipulate reality despite modeling limitations.To learn more about Navy TechConnect, visit The Navy TechConnect virtual showcase provides companies with an efficient virtual platform to present their capabilities, expertise, and technologies to a highly targeted audience of Navy leaders, acquisition professionals, and key stakeholders—engaging a workforce of 10,000 members and leadership across multiple commands while fostering valuable partnerships and collaboration opportunities.The Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) is a monthly program under Navy TechConnect designed to bring thought leaders, innovators, and subject-matter experts together with our technical community to foster dialogue around cutting-edge science, engineering, and defense technologies. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/ntc-distinguished-lecture-series-presents-professor-dennis-bernstein/100001986355134679 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fntc-distinguished-lecture-series-presents-professor-dennis-bernstein-tickets-1986355134679 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ridgecrest - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 221 W Inyokern Rd - **lat**: 35.6516588 - **long**: -117.6728968 - **full address**: 221 W Inyokern Rd, 221 West Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: TechGrid (https://allevents.in/org/techgrid/26318125) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/12ccddd51a0da4fcc0fd72aee7ad27f3f25d79f75b1cb169cfa5f9ea95516256-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc0bfbb-gmir.jpg?v=1775091869 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7ead53513ea5b320d03ec768877ab0b4b383917b094cd5bf2964fb1bb356da6f-rimg-w400-h400-dcbfbeba-gmir.jpg?v=1775091868 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 221 W Inyokern Rd, 221 West Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** TechGrid - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NTC: Distinguished Lecture Series presents Professor Dennis Bernstein ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "NTC: Distinguished Lecture Series presents Professor Dennis Bernstein", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/12ccddd51a0da4fcc0fd72aee7ad27f3f25d79f75b1cb169cfa5f9ea95516256-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc0bfbb-gmir.jpg?v=1775091869", "startDate": "2026-04-27T11:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-27T12:30:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/ntc-distinguished-lecture-series-presents-professor-dennis-bernstein/100001986355134679", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "221 W Inyokern Rd", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "221 West Inyokern Road", "postalCode": "93555", "addressLocality": "Ridgecrest", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.6516588", "longitude": "-117.6728968" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "You're invited to listen to Dennis Bernstein at Navy TechConnect's Distinguished Lecture Series! 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