Next-Gen Engineers_01 (IMAGE) University of Texas at El Paso Caption Students at the Digital Engineering Aerospace and Defense Systems Design Center (DEDC) in El Paso prepare for a future-ready aerospace and defense workforce with transformational digital engineering skills. A new $5.3M grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory will enhance a variety of training programs offered by the DEDCs in El Paso; Youngstown, Ohio; and Huntsville, Alabama. Credit The University of Texas at El Paso Usage Restrictions None. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.