Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

would suggest swapping the Guatemala and the Caribbean models. The Caribbean model was solvable and particularly interesting. The Guatemala model was more abstract and would be better suited for the term project. 8 Maybe going over one example model to solve a real life problem during the initial weeks of class would help us to understand better how to approach the rest of the models. 9 Modeling is relevant and an interesting way to think about students future careers and can be applied to just about any situation if not all. The course should be available to younger students so they can use it to help to

Conference Session

Systems Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sara Kraemer, Blueprint for Education; Emi Aoki, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Flore Stecie Norceide, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ola Batarseh, Dassault Systemes

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

various stages of their careers, several in the manager and director role, and most all with thetitle of systems engineer. They understood the DoD and USAF directives for promoting the useof MBSE in their work on the acquisition of systems but were unclear on how DE would berolled out or applied in their work. While DE is not a new field for defense contractors, it is arelatively new set of skills for those in the government who typically generate requests forcontracts and acquire systems designed by contractors. The digital transformation paradigm isexpected to create a common set of digital models and associated data that can serve as a meansof communication and exchange of information between vendors and government procurers. Tosupport these