Experience from Introducing Systems Engineering in an Academic Environment Using an Industry Training Course

Herzog, Erik D.; Larsson, Åsa Nordling; El‐khoury, Jad; Törngren, Martin

doi:10.1002/j.2334-5837.2018.00479.x

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“…The actual course was performed over three days in a six working day period, composed of lectures and an integrated mini-project, focusing on a mission for an 'Emergency evacuation rover' (students were provided with a Lego mindstorms kit and a basic pre-built robot). The number of students were about 65, [5,6]. Another example refers to a practical and engineering experience related module on EMC, provided by an ICES company partner to engineering students.…”

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The Role of Competence Networks in the Era of Cyber-Physical Systems — Promoting Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Exchange

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Needs for new engineering methodologies, curriculum renewal, and new forms of education and training arise, as Cyber-Physical Systems are becoming smarter, more automated, connected and collaborative. In this setting, the use of competence networks, i.e. non-profit collaborations between industry and academia aiming to promote learning and knowledge creation, stands out as a promising approach. Drawing upon experiences from the Innovative Center for Embedded Systems, a KTH-Industry cross-disciplinary and multidomain competence network for students, practicing engineers, managers, and academic faculty, we describe and reflect on challenges and lessons learnt during the 11 years of operation of the ICES network. The findings support a need to emphasize knowledge sharing and exchange encompassing multiple disciplines and cross-domain industrial experience. A competence network acts as a social network that facilitates communication, learning and knowledge creation for both individuals and organizations. Competence networks can thus act as tools for policy makers, creating incentives for lifelong learning inside companies. A focused engagement and activities directed towards stakeholders help to establish trust, providing potential for agile and persevering forms of cooperation.

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The Role of Competence Networks in the Era of Cyber-Physical Systems — Promoting Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Exchange

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“…The purpose here has been to bring in industrial competence related to complex engineering issues that are not (readily and typically) taught at a university, complementing traditional academic courses. This has for example included the introduction of an industry taught module on systems engineering as part of a capstone course at KTH, [10].…”

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Competence Networks in the Era of CPS – Lessons Learnt in the ICES Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-domain Center

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Cyber Physical Systems. Model-Based Design

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Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are evolving to become more intelligent, autonomous and collaborating, playing an important role in societal infrastructure. The amount of knowledge required in developing and managing future CPS will be unprecedented, leading to stronger needs for collaboration, competence provisioning, continuous learning and renewal of education. This is where "competence" (or learning) "networks" involving academia and industry play an important role. We elaborate and discuss needs, lessons learnt and challenges for such competence networks in the context of CPS. We draw upon our experiences gained from ICES-the KTH-industry crossdisciplinary and multi-domain competence network which in 2019 has been operational for 11 years, growing from 6 to more than 30 participating organizations. The ICES network focuses on activities to support students, industrial engineers and managers, and academic faculty, acting as a network, catalyst and competence provider directed towards these stakeholders. We elaborate challenges faced during the operation of ICES including the lack of prioritization of competence networks and education, the paradox with strong needs for competence networks but perceived lack of time, the challenges of reaching out to stakeholders, and fragmented efforts addressing competence provisioning. We finally discuss ways forward. In conclusion, we believe that the ICES type of network could be relevant in many other areas characterized by complex systems.

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Experience from Introducing Systems Engineering in an Academic Environment Using an Industry Training Course

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The Role of Competence Networks in the Era of Cyber-Physical Systems — Promoting Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Exchange

The Role of Competence Networks in the Era of Cyber-Physical Systems — Promoting Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Exchange

Competence Networks in the Era of CPS – Lessons Learnt in the ICES Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-domain Center

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