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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Jim Goodell, INFERable and IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee; Aaron Kessler Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Scotty D. Craig; Hamadou Saliah-Hassane ing., TELUQ University

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Paper ID #47508Learning Engineering- A System Design Approach for Engineering EducationProf. Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University in the US. With over 40 years in academia, his research focuses on the Internet of Things, remote laboratories, mechatronic systems, mobile robotics, and educational research. Dr. Azad has published more than 140 refereed journal and conference papers and has edited five books. Dr. Azad is a member of the editorial boards for multiple professional journals and

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Hannah Benes, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Annelise Larson, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University

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Paper ID #46862Tinkering Towards Systems Thinking: Integrating Hands-On Design Activitiesin First-Year Engineering EducationDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dr. Lande directs the Holistic Engineering Lab and Observatory. He teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Marymount University; Abhilasha Mishra, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Paper ID #45913Systems Thinking with a Focus on EngineeringDr. Rafic Bachnak, Marymount University Dr. Bachnak is professor of engineering at Marymount University and currently serving as Interim Dean. Prior to joining Marymount, he was professor of electrical engineering at Penn State University-Harrisburg where he served in several positions, including School Director, Graduate Program Head, Director of the STEM Summer Enrichment Program, and Director of the Smart Home Research Initiative. Dr. Bachnak is a life senior member of IEEE and has been involved with ABET accreditation since 2000.Abhilasha Mishra, Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamsnaz Virani Bhada, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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they received in their engineeringeducation [4]. For others, they are not skilled or supported in addressing the power dynamicsthat can influence issues of bias and inequality in their professional work, systems design, andproject team interactions [5].This is changing, however, and some curricula are being developed and used in the classroom tosupport students’ ability to recognize and address bias [6]. While this is a promisingdevelopment, this training can is inconsistent and circumstantial–rather than a part ofInternational Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) or Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) and therefore has not been regularized to the extent ofsystems-wide engineering education change [7]. Thus, we have an

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Laura Ochs Pottmeyer, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University; Lynn Kojtek, Carnegie Mellon University; Anahita Emami; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota Mines

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Paper ID #46715Assessing Learning and Self-Efficacy in Online Modules on Systems Thinkingand Systems EngineeringDr. Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Bedillion received the BS degree in 1998, the MS degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Dr. Bedillion is currently a Teaching Professor and Director of Academic Operations in the CMU Mechanical Engineering department. His previous experience includes serving as an Associate Professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a researcher / manager at

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amin Azad, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Centre of Canada scaling up new materials and processes from the lab to manufacturing. In her 11 years at Xerox, Emily learned a great deal about leading teams and developing new products, becoming a manager and Principal Engineer. Emily then spent 10 years at Hatch, a global engineering firm serving the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. Emily led international teams to develop new product and service offerings and to deliver major projects, first as the Director of Technology Development and then as Managing Director, Water. Emily was also the inaugural chair of Hatch’s Global Diversity and Inclusion efforts. Emily holds a Bachelor Degree in Engineering Chemistry from Queen’s University and completed a

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khadija Ishfaq Rana, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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relationships are better understood [2]. Increasingly, there is emphasis onteaching systems thinking to engineers, so that they may better understand the broader impacts ofthe technologies they develop, and better share this understanding within multidisciplinary teamsand with stakeholders [3].Bioengineering is a discipline in chemical engineering that focuses on using microbial orenzymatic processes to transform biological material into industrial products [4]. Thesebio-based products are positioned as renewable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products[4]. Adoption of new biotechnologies and products may help us reduce greenhouse gasemissions, in line with the goals set out in global agreements on climate change management [5,6, 7]. However

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Goodman, Miami University; Suman Bhunia, Miami University; Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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ArtificialIntelligence (AI) tools to answer a wide array of questions with reasonable accuracy by an AItool. Furthermore, the rapid inclusion of this technology into Computer Science practice requiresinvestigating how it can affect our pedagogical strategies. With the rise of Large Language Model(LLM) based Generative AI tools (Gen-AI), they have shown tremendous efficiency in solvingComputer Science-related questions found in common course curricula. Thus, this paper presentsa novel investigation into the performance of these Gen-AI tools within the context of two coursesin the Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) undergraduate curricula at MiamiUniversity.We introduce a systematic benchmarking methodology to measure LLM performance againstcourse

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mendoza-Garcia, University of Florida; Andrea Goncher-Sevilla, University of Florida; Mengyu Li, University of Florida

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undergraduate and graduate level ISE courses, including: Supply Chain Management, Senio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Assessing Systems Thinking Skills in Engineering Education: Addressing Implementation Challenges and Unintended Consequences in Ill-structured ProblemsABSTRACTSystems engineering involves designing and managing complex systems that interact with human,environmental, and technological factors. Addressing implementation challenges early ensuressystems are both theoretically sound and practical. This proactive approach mitigates risks,optimizes resources, and meets intended standards. However, even well-intended decisions canlead to