Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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support an engineering conceptdevelopment from cradle to grave. For SE students, that full life cycle planning and designhappens in their capstone course. The Systems Engineering Capstone class is usually taught asthe last course for any Master of Systems Engineering program. Within the class, students pursuea team project where they apply systems engineering methods to a specific problem. They thencreate the final deliverable with a systems engineering management plan. While students receivestrong technical training within this experience, ethical and justice-oriented skillsets andmindsets are lacking if not non-existent. For example, decolonization strategies – the ability tocritically examine systems and power differentials through systems

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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system mapping tools in teams of 3-8 people. Each individual was alsosurveyed before and after the workshop to better understand their learning goals, projects, andawareness of system mapping. Structural coding was used to study resulting maps and surveydata, against a conceptual framework for systems thinking. Most maps only focused on thediffusion of technical knowledge from the research field outwards to the public and assumed thatgood research from academia would lead to overall good in the system. Although most teamsidentified various stakeholders on their maps, only technical expertise was acknowledged acrossmany of them. For the few instances where regulations, ethical, social, environmental andeconomic considerations were included on

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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growing body of work on ST /SE skills assessment 27–32 . Together, these streams promise to educate innovative, “flexiblethinkers” capable of designing tomorrow’s complex products 6,33,34 .Curriculum-wide efforts to infuse ST / SE concepts are difficult. One challenge is that manyengineering faculty do not have a strong background in ST / SE fundamentals. These instructorsmay feel uncomfortable developing, delivering, and assessing ST / SE content in their courses. Asecond difficulty is that, similar to design and ethics education, multiple coordinated interventionsacross the curriculum provide better learning than a single standalone experience. Suchcurriculum-wide coordination requires the approval of a broad swath of faculty andadministrators

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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. These interviews were audio recorded,transcribed verbatim, and conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines ap-proved by the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board (REB 42066). Stu-dents who participated in the interviews received a $25 Amazon gift card ascompensation for their time and contribution. The interviews were guided by a protocol grounded in three interrelated theo-retical frameworks: Barry Richmond’s Systems Thinking Process, the Opportu-nity Identification and Development Theory [17], and the Keen EntrepreneurialMindset Framework. Interview questions explored students’ understanding andconfidence in applying Systems Thinking tools, their team’s approach to prob-lem framing and exploration, and their process of

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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challengeat 3 university sites. In the product decomposition activity, students disassemble a wind-up toy toidentify subsystems, internal and external interfaces, and the role of material and design choicesin overall functionality. The Titan Submersible case study uses role-playing to simulatestakeholder dynamics, encouraging students to evaluate competing priorities and make decisionsbased on ethical, financial, and technical considerations. The paper airplane design challengeengages students in iterative prototyping to optimize performance, emphasizing trade-offs insystem design and resource constraints.Analysis of student feedback and reflections from 1 course section reveal that these activitiesenhanced engagement, creativity, and understanding

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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systems thinking competencies incontexts extending beyond self-reported attitudes and behaviors. The problem scenario is ahypothetical vignette that requires students to evaluate multiple aspects within an ill-structuredproblem context. This scenario includes information that potentially encompasses engineeringand technical skills, economic feasibility, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivity, all ofwhich should be taken into account when analyzing potential solutions [9]. "The Village of Abeesee has about 50,000 people. Its harsh winters and remote location make heating a living space very expensive. The rising price of fossil fuels has been reflected in the heating expenses of Yakutia residents. In fact, many

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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address key challenges inteamwork, process design, data analysis, and ethical considerations. Concluding with aninitiative that develops a tool for tracking LE evidence and decisions, capturing actionable designchoices in relation to channels of influence. This tool can be used to design effective, sustainablelearning experiences, highlighting the potential of LE to transform practices in support ofengineering education outcomes.1. IntroductionThe concept of "Education as Engineering" was first introduced by John Dewey in 1922 [1]. Heargued that an established art of educational engineering does not yet exist. Dewey believed thatprogress in education would arise through experimentation, imagination, and courage. The trueart of education will

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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, debugging assistance, and guidance inunderstanding fundamental programming concepts, complex data structures, and algorithms. Forexample, students can use ChatGPT to clarify doubts about pieces of code, generate sample code,or troubleshoot errors in their assignments. This self-paced, interactive learning approach enablesstudents to explore alternative solutions and deepen their understanding. However, instructorsshould guide students on the ethical and effective use of such tools, emphasizing that ChatGPTshould supplement learning rather than replace critical thinking and original problem-solving. Toensure academic integrity, instructors can design assessments that require personalized andinnovative application of concepts, making it harder to