Conference Session

Systems Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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foster Systems ThinkingSkills in engineering students.Study participants were tasked to complete a scenario-based assessment proposed by Grohs et al. (2018)that focuses on systems thinking and problem-solving as engineers by responding to a scenario that,according to the authors, elicits students' goal definition skills. The scenario prompts (Prompts 5 and 6)asked students to formulate goals/objectives for this specific issue. Data was collected electronically andanalyzed following the guidance provided by the assessment tool rubric for evaluating students' ability toidentify short-term and long-term goals for technical and contextual aspects. We rated their answers on theexpectations of a successful plan and a draft idea,Results show that when

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Thompson, University of Connecticut; Matthew D. Stuber, University of Connecticut; Song Han, University of Connecticut; Abhishek Dutta, University of Connecticut; Hongyi Xu, University of Connecticut; Shengli Zhou, University of Connecticut; Qian Yang, University of Connecticut; Fei Miao, University of Connecticut; George M. Bollas, University of Connecticut

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thatcustomized learning, targeting specific systems engineering skillsets, can be achieved by eachsystems engineering student based upon offering an open and customizable course curriculum.Students can use their competency-based learning plans and social-media-recognizable badges tosignify their unique systems engineering competencies and learning outcomes achieved eitherthrough a four-course Graduate Certificate or a ten-course Master of Engineering programoffered by UConn. The competency definitions by graduate course can be used by graduatestudents to create a longer-term systems engineering professional development plan that supportslife-long learning.Keywords: competency-based learning, competency-based education, graduate education,workforce

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Eric Wright, University of Florida

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themselves; (4) differentiating between different typesof variables and relationships that form a system in terms of how some classes ofvariables/relationships may behave differently from others; (5) using conceptual modelsinformed by 1–4 to explain systems and specific behaviors of systems; (6) creating models forsimulating systems, particularly mathematically, although some consider this to be outside of thecore concept of ST; and (7) applying those simulation models for purposes such as learning moreabout how a system operates, testing hypotheses, and developing plans/policies for creatingchange in a system. Dugan et al. [4] conducted a systematic review of ST assessments in theengineering field and arrived at similar conclusions as [11]. However

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Drzymalski, Temple University

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populationinteractions but needed to justify how this would be accomplished. Responses included variouscombinations of mask mandates, percentage of retail closures and travel restrictions. Manystudents were initially concerned with only bringing down the death stock in the stock and flowmodel, however, this prompted a foreign student to share his experience of not being able to seehis family for three years, leading to a very valuable conversation about the effects of policymaking on the population.In both of these activities, the DEI component was not assessed directly as part of the coursegrade although future plans include incorporating this into the grading rubric. Anecdotally, therewere some very valuable learning moments for both the students and

Conference Session

Systems Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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partnership that could lead to more innovation. Socially-literate and engagedengineers can better translate community concerns into practical action. When trust is builtbetween practitioners and community stakeholders, it can lead to unexpected pathways forintellectual and practical exploration.Finally, a vector that we can plan for but not control fully is the implications on communities.However, we obviously see benefits as were articulated above – more culturally andcontextually-appropriate interventions, better system design – as well as the capacity to developmore asset-based approaches to work in communities. So often community engagement isframed as a way of repairing deficits. By leveraging community voice in full participation withall

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 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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severaldisciplines, including business [3-6], engineering [7-9], healthcare [10, 11], and biometrics [12].A number of institutions have been teaching systems thinking and examining its integration inthe engineering curriculum [13-16]. The tools for systems thinkers, as identified by Acaroglu, areinterconnectedness, synthesis, emergence, feedback loops, causality, and systems mapping [17].In engineering, systems thinking enables us to plan, design, and optimize complex systemseffectively, leading to more reliable and adaptable solutions and aiding in managing risks,reducing failures, and enhancing system performance. By understanding the relationshipsbetween various components, engineers can create systems that are easier to maintain andmodify.The following

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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nursing as a STEM profession may create barriers to collaboration,professional growth, and research funding [19], the similarities among the professions ofenvironmental public health nursing and environmental engineering offer an opportunity forcollaboration in the area of STEMpathy – of the integration of STEM with empathetic, or caring,professions [20, 21, 22].According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (US BLS), job code 29-1141 describesthat, “Registered nurses [RNs] assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implementnursing care plans, and maintain medical records. [They] administer nursing care to ill, injured,convalescent, or disabled patients. [They] may advise patients on health maintenance and diseaseprevention