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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

Paper ID #14714Solution-based Learning (SBL): Using Systems Engineering Principles to GuideCapstone Projects in TechnologyDr. Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University Vigyan (Vigs) J. Chandra, Ph.D., serves as a professor and coordinator of the the Computer Network Security & Electronics Technology related programs offered within the department of Applied Engi- neering & Technology (AE&T at Eastern Kentucky University. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Kentucky in Electrical Engineering, and holds certifications in several computer/networking areas. He teaches

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Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #16145Modifying Model-based Systems Engineering for Undergraduate StudentsDr. Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ashley Bernal is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol- ogy. She received her PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2011. She was an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) teaching fellow and Student Teaching Enhancement Partnership (STEP) Fellow. Prior to receiving her PhD, she worked as a subsystems engineer at Boeing on the Joint Un- manned Combat Air Systems (JUCAS) program. Her research areas of interest include

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Learning Outcomes and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Douglas A. Bodner, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Glenn Turner, Stevens Institute of Technology; Ross David Arnold, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises)

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #17230The Experience Accelerator: Tools for Development and Learning Assess-mentPeizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology Peizhu Zhang is currently a PhD student in Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, having earned a master’s degree in Computer Science there in July 2012. His research interest includes systems engineering, competency assessment, software engineering and serious games.Dr. Douglas A. Bodner, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas A. Bodner is a principal research engineer in the Tennenbaum Institute at the Georgia Instituteof Technology. His research focuses on computational

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Roberta S Cohen, Stevens Institute of Technology; Nicholas S Bowen, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems and Enterprises)

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #17162Systems Engineering of Cyber-Physical Systems: An Integrated EducationProgramProf. Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises) Jon Wade is a Distinguished Research Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises at the Stevens Institute of Technology and currently serves as the Director of the Systems and Software Division and Chief Technology Officer for the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) where he is leading re- search in the use of technology in systems engineering education and complex systems. Previously, Dr. Wade was the Executive Vice President

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Paul T Grogan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #15529Developing a Systems Engineering Activity for Middle School Students UsingLEGO RoboticsDr. Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Aaron W. Johnson is a postdoctoral research associate at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014, where his research focused on human-automation interaction in complex aerospace vehicles. Aaron also obtained a master’s degree from MIT in 2010 and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2008

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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Armand Joseph Chaput, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics University of Texas at Austin

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

principles of Systems Engineering have been acknowledged enablers for design,development and validation of advanced technology products for over half a century1. In today'smarketplace, it is essentially impossible to cost-effectively design, deliver and support atechnology-based product without application of some principles of SE. In fact many, if notmost, development program failures and embarrassments trace to improper understanding orapplication of SE, particularly in early program phases as addressed in Figure 4. Yet, weobserve (admittedly anecdotally) that most traditional discipline engineers including aerospacegraduate with little understanding of even the most basic SE concepts much less theirapplication. We believe this shortfall results

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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred J. Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

the first step, an undergraduate independent study course covering core SE conceptsand competencies applied to capstone projects was offered in the first quarter of 2014 (12students enrolled). Nearly all of the students who participated in the initial experimentaloffering of the core SE concepts and competency class were starting their fourth year capstoneproject. A few, however, were working on their third year society/technology project. Theprojects ranged from an autonomous robot development capstone to various computer/electricalengineering capstone projects, and one third year IQP focused on redeveloping a first yearengineering projects based mechanical engineering design course. Unlike the formal follow-oncourse which was taught in an

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

synchronous onlineinteraction would be higher.Conclusions This study seeks to develop an understanding of the quantity, type, and drivers ofsynchronous online student interaction in a Systems Engineering context. The results of thiswork demonstrate that the synchronous online mode of learning is a popular means of engagingwith distance learning technology. When prompted through some explicit instructor actions anda culture of inclusivity (regarding prompting, wait time, scheduled presentations), thesynchronous online students interact often and with high-quality. This paper demonstrates how adetailed and quantitative assessment may be conducted to inform the course structure andinstructor training of a Systems Engineering education program

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Systems Engineering Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Trigg, William Mason High School

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #15773Identifying and Recommending Teachable Techniques from Academia andIndustry to Prepare Learners to Solve Complex ProblemsMiss Lina Trigg, William Mason High School I am due to graduate high school in 2017 and have experience in business and engineering environment in the private sector with a Fortune 500 company. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Identifying and recommending teachable techniques from  academia and industry to prepare learners to solve complex  problems  Abstract   This paper presents observations and

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Systems Engineering Learning Outcomes and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

all this, is really nice [interview; Raven; 4/23/2015; 1:34 – 2:02].From engineering and non-engineering students alike, we found an increased interest inengineering, as illustrated by this response to one of the open-ended survey questions: I have amuch greater appreciation for structural art and feel more interested in it [survey response]. Onthe survey and during the interviews/focus groups, students described engineering as a creativeprofession. A student explained: I didn’t have an opinion on engineers before, not having any in my family, except for electrical engineering. I thought that they mainly had to do with technology and that is what they did. So, I guess, it definitely changed my opinion on engineers. I know

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Harmon, Colorado Technical University; John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

, communications system, electro-optics, high-energy lasers, missile seekers/sensors for precision guided munitions, image process- ing/recognition, information technologies, space, air and missile warning, missile defense, and homeland defense. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Systems Engineering Education and the Role of Analytics, Modeling, and SimulationIntroductionThe University first introduced its Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering (MSSE) in 2004. Itwas not and is not software systems engineering but multi-disciplinary systems engineering emphasizingthe whole system. The principal engineering disciplines involved in this field are system dependent butoften include electrical

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polinpapilinho Katina, Old Dominion University; Joseph M Bradley, Leading Change, LLC

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #14643Towards a Systems Theory-based Curriculum for Complex Systems Gover-nanceDr. Polinpapilinho Katina, Old Dominion University Polinpapilinho F. Katina serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the National Centers for System of Systems Engineering (NCSOSE) at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He received his PhD in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He also holds a MEng in Systems Engineering and a BSc in Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University. His research interests include critical infrastructure protection, decision making under uncertainty

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Systems Engineering Learning Outcomes and Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamran Iqbal, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Gary T. Anderson, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Systems Engineering

wasevaluated on ABET general criteria alone. The systems engineering program is distinctive innature in that it introduces core systems engineering concepts at undergraduate level. Theprogram offers concentrations in electrical systems, computers systems, and mechanical systemsengineering. In this paper we discuss the role of multi-disciplinary senior capstone design in theassessment of student outcomes in the systems engineering program.BackgroundThe UALR undergraduate systems engineering program was put in place in 1999 to support thehigh-technology industry needs in the central Arkansas region. The program started with twooptions, i.e., telecommunications and computer systems options. The first batch graduated fromthe program in 2004. The program

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Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Roussel Kamaha

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

of their produced designs areusually evaluated to access the level of students’ attainment of the program educationaloutcomes. However, in technology-sensitive areas such as digital design, embedded processingand system-level engineering, software design packages are continually updated or replaced bymore powerful, more efficient, and more complex design packages. Similarly, hardwareplatforms such as field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are continually improving in terms oftheir functionalities, and capabilities. Therefore, in our view, capstone design projects should notonly be open-ended and realistic, but should also prepare student to work in rapidly-changingprofessional environment.The ever-increasing complexity of digital systems