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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Course Design & SE Competencies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuan-Yu Chou, National Chiao Tung University; Yon-Ping Chen, National Chiao Tung University; Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University; Chao-Yang Cheng, National Chiao Tung University

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Paper ID #24057From Technology Elaboration Toward Application Innovation: An Instruc-tional Transformation in a Project-oriented Capstone Course of DynamicControl SystemsMr. Kuan-Yu Chou, National Chiao Tung University Kuan-Yu Chou received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2010. M.S. degree in computer science and information engineering from National Chiayi University, Chiayi, Taiwan in 2012. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Institute of Electrical Control Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. His research interests include

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary David Asher, Colorado State University; Nicole L Ramo, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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exposure to, and retention of, systems engineering principles improveslearning outcomes in an multidisciplinary graduate level course is assessed. Students enrolled in ahybrid electric vehicle powertrains course were exposed to systems engineering principlesthrough a dedicated lecture focused on team coordination and management of complexengineering systems in the context of the team-based course capstone project. Students wereencouraged to employ systems engineering principles across all aspects of the course (e.g.homework completion and exam preparation) with student collaboration a requirement for theproject. Student surveys were completed immediately following the introductory lecture, whichquantify students’ self-assessed increase in system

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Course Design & SE Competencies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University; Greg A. Dunko, NantHealth

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Paper ID #23976A Four-step Method for Capstone Design Teams to Gather Relevant andWell-defined Product RequirementsDr. Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University Dr. Rachana A Gupta is currently a Teaching Associate professor and Associate Director of ECE Senior Design Program at NCSU. She teaches and mentors several senior design students on industry-sponsored projects (On average 12 / semester) to successful completion of an end product. These projects include all aspects of System Engineering: concept design, product design and design trade-offs, prototyping and testing (circuit design, PCB, mechanical

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises)

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learningexperience [6]. Automated Learning Assessment Tools (ALATs) was designed to analyze andassess learning in the accelerated learning context. The vehicle that it uses is the SystemsEngineering Experience Accelerator (SEEA). SEEA is a new approach to developing thesystems engineering and technical leadership workforce, aimed at accelerating experienceassimilation through immersive, simulated learning situations where learners solve realisticproblems. ALATs utilize the usage and performance data gathered through SEEA experience toprovide automated data processing and learning analysis.2 background2.1 the Systems Engineering Experience AcceleratorThe Systems Engineering Experience Accelerator (SEEA) project created a new approach todeveloping the systems

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Course Design & SE Competencies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Santiago Jr., Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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practice systems thinking by completing a project that focuses on acurrent issue or need requiring an engineering solution.The course deliverables listed in Table 1 includes: Project Plan and Journal (22.5%),Communication Skills (47.5%) and Technical Merit (30%). Students must take an ill-definedproblem and use a systems engineering approach to implement a proof-of-concept solution. Adetailed description of the weekly deliverables is given elsewhere and will not be described heredue to space limitations [1]. The Critical Design Review (CDR) rubric was also developed tobalance the course weighting between system-level thinking fostered by weekly deliverables andacquired technical skillsets from the MSEE program. The weekly deliverables are guided

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Worldwide

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prepare students to learn new skills as needs emerge, hence the emergence of thenotion of ‘robust knowledge’. The adaptation of the underlying Knowledge Learning &Instruction Framework yields a novel approach to integrating systems thinking skills inengineering courses, despite conflicting schools of thought of how and when integration shouldoccur.This work in progress paper describes a systems thinking skills intervention developed for anonline, Project Management course for 3rd and 4th year engineering students. The application of avertical, course thread fosters “deep, connected and coherent” exposure to systems thinking skills.The Conceptual Systems Thinking Integration approach introduced herein not only outlinesinstructional events

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devanandham Henry, Regent University; Charles Daniel Turnitsa, Regent University; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University

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the Graduate Reference Curriculum for Systems Engineering (GRCSE). Before joining Stevens, Henry spent nine years with the Aeronautical De- velopment Agency, Ministry of Defense, India, working on aircraft design, aerodynamics, performance, optimization, and project management of the Air Force and Navy versions of the Indian light combat air- craft. He was also actively involved in promoting systems engineering among the aerospace community in India.Dr. Charles Daniel Turnitsa, Regent UniversityProf. Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University Current Position: Chair, Engineering and Computer Science Department of the College of Arts & Science, Regent Univer- sity, Virginia Beach, Virginia Education: •Ph.D

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2: SE Applications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Claxton Bommer, KBRwyle; Alice E. Grimes, Air Force Institute of Technology; Adedeji B. Badiru, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Professor of Industrial Engineering and Dean of University College at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. He is a registered professional engineer (PE), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. His areas of interest include mathematical modeling, project modeling and analysis, economic analysis, systems engineering, and efficiency/productivity analysis & improvement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Application of DEJI® Systems Engineering Model in the Development of a New Faculty Mentoring Program in

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adedeji B. Badiru P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology; LeeAnn Racz, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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Department Head of Industrial & Information Engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and Professor of Industrial Engineering and Dean of University College at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. He is a registered professional engineer (PE), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. His areas of interest include mathematical modeling, project modeling and analysis, economic analysis, systems engineering, and efficiency/productivity analysis & improvement.Lt. Col. LeeAnn Racz, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine LeeAnn Racz is a bioenvironmental engineer in the US Air Force having

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2: SE Applications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole A.C. Hutchison, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sergio Luna, Stevens Institute of Technology; William D. Miller, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hoong Yan See Tao, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dinesh Verma, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gregg T. Vesonder, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #23769Mission Engineering CompetenciesMs. Nicole A.C. Hutchison, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Nicole Hutchison is a Research Engineer at the SERC. Her primary work through the SERC in- cludes the Helix project. Previously she was a member of the BKCASE research team. Before joining Stevens, she spent 5 years working for Analytic Services, supporting the US Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. She holds a PhD in systems engineering from Stevens and her INCOSE CSEP.Sergio Luna , Stevens Institute of Technology Sergio Luna is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane Constance Aloisio, Purdue University; Karen Marais, Purdue University; Hanxi Sun, Purdue University

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Paper ID #21024Development of a Survey Instrument to Evaluate Student Systems Engineer-ing AbilityDiane Constance Aloisio, Purdue University Diane Aloisio is a PhD candidate in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. Her research concentrates on taking a systems approach to finding the common causes of systems engineering accidents and project failures. Diane received a dual BS degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from University at Buffalo in New York.Dr. Karen Marais, Purdue University Dr. Karen Marais’ educational research focuses on improving systems engineering education. She is

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stu Turner, US Air Force Academy Systems Engineering; Kalyn Tung, United States Air Force Academy; Cory Cooper, United States Air Force Academy

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development project in responseto a sponsor customer’s needs. The Academy requires foundational core courses for all studentsprovide a broad and thorough general undergraduate education in basic sciences, engineering,humanities, and social sciences [6].The SE Program is governed by a board comprised of the heads of the seven cooperatingacademic departments and an SE academician holding the title of Director of SystemsEngineering. The Director of SE also chairs a working level committee of teaching facultyrepresentatives from each SE-cooperative department. Program modifications, includingassessment changes, typically begin in the SE Committee as proposals that are ultimatelypresented with recommendations to the SE Board for dispositioning. Assessment